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Decision day looms for controversial school closure plan

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed shutting Rhydri Primary School, where it claims falling pupil numbers has led to an unsustainable financial situation.

No further intervention measures imposed on Gwent’s health board

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board will not face any further intervention measures, Wales’ health secretary has confirmed.

Welsh Government set to change key ambulance target

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Wales’ health secretary said the ambulance service will trial changes over the next year which will focus on outcomes rather than response times.

Short film highlighting struggles of young people in care to premiere

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

A Caerphilly-based film company has teamed-up with the National Youth Advocacy Service to produce a film highlighting the experience of children in care who are forced to move on short notice.

Plans submitted for ‘state-of-the-art’ college transformation

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

The college hopes the phased project, if approved, will include the construction of more “modern” teaching facilities, and will help it meet its climate ambitions.

Auditor general criticises ‘irregular’ Industry Wales accounts

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The auditor general sounded the alarm about the “irregular” accounts of a wholly Welsh Government-owned company, warning of a lack of evidence to support financial claims.

Two arrested after 40 police officers carry out drug raids across borough

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Two men have been arrested after a series of early morning drug raids across Caerphilly County Borough on Tuesday morning.

Health board u-turns on location for new medical centre in Abertridwr

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Health bosses have gone back to the drawing board on plans for a new medical centre in Abertridwr after residents objected to the potential loss of their village green.

New council homes suggested as possible solution to city’s housing pressures

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

A return to council housing could be considered in Newport, where “everything is on the table” in attempts to tackle a shortage of homes.

New Senedd ‘super constituencies’ confirmed

Tuesday, March 11, 2025Tuesday, March 11, 2025

Final plans for 16 new “super constituencies” have been unveiled ahead of the next Senedd election in a little over a year.

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