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Mobile liver screening van coming to Caerphilly next week

Thursday, March 20, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Free liver scans will be available from the van, which will be parked up outside Morrisons from 10am to 4pm on Monday March 24.

Senedd Members denounce ‘devastating’ benefit cuts

Thursday, March 20, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru’s shadow social justice secretary, raised concerns about UK Government proposals for the biggest shake-up of the welfare system in a generation.

Demolition work begins on town’s former indoor market building

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Following an estimated 20 weeks of demolition works, 73 apartments are set to be built on Pentrebane Street.

Extended rail closures announced for passengers between Caerphilly and Rhymney

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

A section of the Rhymney Valley Line is set to close for a total of three months as work on the next phase of the South Wales Metro begins.

Driver admits killing mother and daughter in M4 crash

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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.

Ministers at odds with dentists over ‘biggest reforms in decades’

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government will launch a consultation on dentistry reforms, which will mark a significant change to the old 2006 contract, by the end of the month.

‘We’re not waiting ten years’: minister vows to improve school attendance

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Wales’ education secretary vowed to get to grips with secondary school attendance amid concerns it could take more than a decade to recover to pre-pandemic levels.

Bank Santander announces branch closure and reduced opening times

Wednesday, March 19, 2025Wednesday, March 19, 2025

Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.

Council leader: ‘We are making changes to proposals due to your feedback’

Tuesday, March 18, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the role of public consultations in the council’s decision-making process.

Blackwood Spring Fair draws 6,000 visitors to town

Tuesday, March 18, 2025Tuesday, March 18, 2025

A range of entertainment was on offer, including food and craft fairs and funfair rides, as well as animal displays, crazy golf and more.

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