Cwm Ifor School It was a really proud moment for me when pupils moved into the new £6m Cwm Ifor School in Penyrheol.The old school was a sprawling site built in the…
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Halloween and Bonfire Night antisocial behaviour down by a third
Antisocial behaviour in Caerphilly County Borough between this year’s Halloween and Bonfire Night was down by 30% compared to last year.
Unemployment in Wales falls by 5,000
The number of people unemployed in Wales fell by 5,000 between July and September this year, latest official figures have revealed,People out of work now stands at 121,000 – an 8.2% unemployment…
Winners of Caerphilly Council’s summer reading challenge presented with prizes
Children taking part in a council-backed reading competition have collected their prizes at a special award ceremony.
Islwyn MP urges youngsters to join Scouts
Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has urged youngsters to join their local Scout group.After visiting the Abercarn scout group in their very own scout hut, Mr Evans is urging all young people…
Caerphilly Wetherspoons recognised at Loo of the Year Awards 2012
A Caerphilly town pub has won acclaim for the quality of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2012.
Welsh ICE Blog: Global Entrepreneurship Week
In a new column for the Caerphilly Observer, businesswoman and Welsh ICE director Mandy Weston looks at the significance of Global Entrepreneurship Week (Nov 12 – 16) and what it means for entrepreneurs locally.
First Welsh Act passes into law
The first Welsh bill passed under the National Assembly’s new legislative powers received Royal Assent yesterday and become law.
Paralympians visit St Cenydd School
Two Paralympic medallists visited St Cenydd School last week to inspire pupils with disabilities in a special assembly.
New mortgage guarentee scheme to help first-time buyers in Wales
A new mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers in Wales will be rolled out in the Spring of 2013 the Welsh Government has announced.