Rhydri Primary School will close in July, after Caerphilly County Borough Council deemed falling pupil numbers meant the school would be unable to balance its budget.
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Hendre Junior School to merge with Hendre Infants
Hendre Infants and Hendre Junior School, which sit on opposite sides of St Cenydd Road, in Trecenydd, will be allowed to “amalgamate” and strengthen ties.
Two teenagers appear in court over criminal damage and burglary
Two teenagers have appeared in court in connection with break-ins at a charity base.
Hefin David MS talks drone technology and welfare reforms
Caerphilly’s Labour MS Hefin David discusses drone technology and welfare reform plans in this blog for Caerphilly Observer.
Former power station site set to host major battery energy storage plant
A former coal-fired power station in Newport is expected to become one of the UK’s largest battery energy storage plants.
Union boss hoping for positive news amid potential college redundancies
Compulsory redundancies would be the “very last resort”, Coleg Gwent has said as it looks to address “significant financial challenges”.
Volunteers who feed around 130 wild ponies appeal for help
Volunteers from HungryHerds have been feeding wild and abandoned horses and ponies on Gelligaer Common since 2017.
Meals on wheels customers could face 64% fee hike after service saved from axe
Fees for Caerphilly Council’s “lifeline” meals on wheels service could go up by more than £2.50 a day for the majority of users.
Original Severn Bridge to close to heavy goods vehicles
Members of Monmouthshire County Council want to meet with the UK’s transport secretary following the shock announcement the original Severn Bridge is to be closed to heavy goods vehicles.
Women’s institute has bright future thanks to bold changes from new committee
One year on from their 80th anniversary celebrations, Machen Women’s Institute is doing better than ever having turned around a “dwindling” membership base.