Further budget cuts are expected at Caerphilly County Borough Council after the Welsh Government announced it was reducing its funding by 3.4% for next year – equivalent to £9.2 million.The local authority…
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Caerphilly dancer to perform at Millennium Centre
A ten-year-old boy from Caerphilly will perform at the Wales Millennium Centre during a performance of Lord of the Flies.Ethan Bone will dance during the Matthew Bourne production – the choreographer famous…
Reading campaign launched to help literacy
A mission to improve the reading levels of all 11-year-olds in Wales by 2025 was launched by a coalition of charities, teachers and children’s authors on October 1.According to school inspectors Estyn,…
Community bid for squatters’ rights to stop garden eviction in Senghenydd
A community of gardeners are claiming squatters rights after up to 25 allotments they occupy were sold to an unknown buyer.The allotments in Senghenydd have been used by residents for food and…
Two prosecuted for environmental crimes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has prosecuted two people for environmental crimes.Richard Michael Collins of Welland Crescent, Bettws, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Newport Magistrates’ Court on September 19.Collins dumped waste on Twmbarlwm…
Pontymister shop owner prosecuted over fake boxing goods
A sports shop owner was given a suspended prison sentence for selling fake boxing equipment.
More than 12,000 on Jobs Growth Wales
More than 12,000 youngsters have found employment through the Welsh Government’s Jobs Growth Wales Scheme.
Work on new car parking spaces completed at Rhymney Railway Station
Work has been completed on 25 new car parking spaces at Rhymney Railway Station.
New Flying Start centre for Risca
A new Flying Start childcare centre has been opened in Risca.
Risca school celebrates 50th anniversary
A Risca school has celebrated 50 years since it was officially opened in 1964.Ty Isaf Infants and Nursery School marked the anniversary with a week of celebrations that included 1960s fancy dress…