Nearly 200 GCSE-age children across Caerphilly County Borough are not likely to sit exams because they are being home-schooled.
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Young photographer recognised on world stage
A budding photographer from Caerphilly has achieved success on the world stage after winning third place in a prestigious food photography competition.
Judicial review hearing on library closures postponed
Campaigners hoping to challenge Caerphilly Council’s library closure plans have had their legal case postponed.
Suspected artillery shell found at Bedwas home prompts evacuation
Residents were evacuated from their homes after a suspected artillery shell was discovered at a property in Bedwas.
Gwent Police threatened with legal action over trans policy
Gwent Police has been threatened with legal action by a women’s rights campaign group over a policy that allows transgender women to use female toilets and showers.
First Minister to recommend counsel general to the King for appointment
The counsel general designate will be recommended to King Charles III by the First Minister following a Senedd agreement.
First Minister quizzed on Welsh NHS pressures in his first-ever FMQs
Senedd Members pressed the First Minister over the state of the health service in Wales, as the Plaid Cymru leader faced his inaugural First Minister’s Questions.
Man in court after police raid cannabis farm on industrial estate
A 42-year-old man will appear at Cardiff Crown Court later this month after police raided an alleged cannabis farm on an industrial estate in Aberbargoed.
Green light for new flats at former pub site after affordable housing deal struck
Plans for new homes on the site of a “deteriorating” former pub in Pontllanfraith have been given the final green light, after a guarantee of affordable housing was agreed with the developer.
Teenager in court over alleged drug offences
Alex Idrissi, of Duffryn Terrace, New Tredegar, was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs, and using criminal property.