In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Islwyn AM Rhianon Passmore pays tribute to the late Caerphilly Council leader, Keith Reynolds, and hails the opening of the new £25m Islwyn High School.
Category: News
School governors’ clerk recognised for work
A school governors’ clerk from Machen has been recognised for her work by the body that represents school governors across Wales.
Anniversary of free prescriptions praised by Assembly Members
The provision of free prescriptions in Wales has been praised by Caerphilly AM Hefin David and Merthyr Tydfil AM Dawn Bowden.
Bargoed nurse based at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr struck off over bogus insurance claim
An NHS nurse who was convicted as part of a £750,000 “crash for cash” insurance scam has been struck off for a year.
Caerphilly borough’s heroes complete a (London) marathon effort
Caerphilly County Borough was well represented at the London Marathon on Sunday April 23, as months of hard work, training and preparation paid off for local heroes in the sun-soaked capital.
Fire crews battle New Tredegar mountain blaze
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are in attendance at a mountain fire in New Tredegar, which was started at around 11am this morning, Thursday April 27.
Political leaders visit borough to shore up party support ahead of council elections
Voters get to choose who will run Caerphilly County Borough Council on Thursday, May 4.
Funeral of Cllr Keith Reynolds, Caerphilly Council leader, to be held today
The funeral of Caerphilly Council leader Keith Reynolds is to be held today, Thursday, April 27.
Two arrested after Newport robbery of elderly man
A 29-year-old man from Caerphilly and a 33-year-old man from Bargoed have been arrested in connection with the robbery of an elderly man.
Work completed on £25m Islwyn High School
A multimillion pound project to combine two comprehensive schools has been completed.