Five Caerphilly County Borough Schools are to get a share of £20 million to help improve standards.Bedwas High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School, Heolddu Comprehensive School, St Cenydd School and St Martin’s School…
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Swift action at Cwmcarn High School after murder plot
The chair of governors at Cwmcarn High School, where two girls were arrested for reportedly plotting to kill a teacher, has said everyone involved acted swiftly in raising concerns.Gwent Police said the…
Teens arrested after plotting to murder Cwmcarn High School teacher
Two schoolgirls from Cwmcarn High School have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.Media reports suggest the target of the plot was a teacher, but no one was harmed and…
Gwent PCC Ian Johnston gives online neighbourhood watch £30,000
An online neighbourhood watch scheme has been awarded £30,000 to continue for at least another year.
Caerphilly’s tax credits claimants told to renew early
The 15,300 people who receive tax credits in Caerphilly County Borough are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to renew early before the July 31 deadline.
Servants’ quarters for sale at Machen’s 17th Century Ruperra Castle
Fancy living like a 17th Century house servant? The experience could be yours for just £50,000.The former servants’ quarters at the historic Ruperra Castle, in Lower Machen, have been put on the…
Tyfu Café celebrates second year as a social enterprise
A Caerphilly town community café has marked its second anniversary by holding an Italian-themed week celebrating its continental origins.
Gwent Police appoint new Deputy Chief Constable
Gwent Police has appointed Craig Guildford as its new Deputy Chief Constable (DCC).
Caerphilly firefighters begin strike in pension dispute
Firefighters across Caerphilly County Borough have walked out in the first of three days of strike action.
Gwent Police see biggest rise in violent crime
Violent crime in Gwent rose by more than a quarter last year and overall crime increased in the police force area.