Caerphilly County Borough’s 2017 GCSE pass rate for grades A* to C has fallen to 59.43% – down from 61.1% the previous year.
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Police looking for Blackwood man after breaching prison release terms
Gwent Police is looking for 31-year-old Philip Jones from Blackwood, who has been recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions.
Police appeal after spate of criminal damage to cars in Blackwood
Police are appealing for information after eight parked cars had their wing mirrors damaged in the Blackwood area.
Drug dealing teenager, arrested after the death of 15-year-old Shauna Davies, is jailed for 12 months
A teenager arrested after the death of a 15-year-old girl on Caerphilly Mountain has been jailed for 12 months.
Rugby legend pays tribute to Megaday event which has raised over £300,000 for cancer charity
Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE has sent his best wishes ahead of the 23rd annual Megaday.
Cwmfelinfach forestry worker died after being hit by a falling tree
A forestry worker died after he was hit by a falling tree, an inquest has heard.
GCSE pass rate at A* to C in Wales declines following exam changes
The GCSE A* to C pass rate in Wales for 2017 has fallen to 62.8% – its lowest level since 2006.
Sponsored walk raises money for Rhymney cancer charity Helping Hands
Members of Gwerin Day Service, at Bryn Bach Park, in Rhymney, recently took part in a sponsored walk to raise money for a cancer charity.
Work to upgrade gas pipe system in Deri is complete
Gas pipe upgrade work in Deri has been completed.
Bedwas refrigeration firm appoints new director
A Bedwas-based refrigeration and air conditioning company has appointed a new director.