Thanks to volunteer efforts, the “drab” and “rundown” infant playground at Coed y Brain has been given a makeover – with colourful outdoor learning areas, refurbished Wendy houses and more brightening up the yard.
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Council considering expanding on additional learning needs services
Caerphilly County Borough Council is considering expanding the number of specialist resource centres for children with additional learning needs.
Grandfather and granddaughter reach finals of global photography competition
A grandfather and granddaughter from Caerphilly have reached the final of a global competition dubbed the ‘Oscars of food photography’.
Supermarket rivals at odds over plans for new Aldi
The city council has granted planning permission for two neighbouring premises at Newport’s East Retail Park, off Docks Way, to be joined as a single retail unit.
EMA applications open for 2025/26 as students can claim £40 a week
Eligible sixth form and college students aged between 16 and 18 can claim £40 a week to cover the costs involved in further education, such as transport or meals.
Ministers reject calls to intervene over ‘foul’ stench from tip
More than 1,100 people signed a Senedd petition which warned of an overpowering smell from the landfill site at the former Hafod quarry in Johnstown, Wrexham.
One man taken to hospital after crash in Machen
A man has been taken to hospital following a crash outside Machen Rugby Club during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Driver jailed for killing mother and daughter in M4 crash
Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, were killed in a five-vehicle crash near Chippenham at around 9.10am on Friday October 20, 2023.
EURO 2025: Projects set to receive share of £1m funding announced
With Wales heading to a first-ever major women’s football tournament this summer, a £1 million fund was launched to build on their success.
Prison recall for man, 42, after breaching conditions of his release
Gwent Police is appealing for information to find a Caerphilly man wanted back behind bars.