Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has branded moves to scrap GCSEs a “backwards step”.
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Police appeal over Cefn Fforest burglary.
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary which occurred at an address in Borfa Place, Cefn Fforest, between Thursday September 6 and Saturday September 8.
Expansion for Caerphilly commercial vehicle company
A company specialising in repairs and maintenance of commercial vehicles has moved into expanded premises.Glenside Commercials Ltd has moved into a bespoke new workshop and admin centre has built its own premises…
Archbishop Desmond Tutu to visit Wales
Archbishop Desmond Tutu is to visit Wales next month.First Minister Carwyn Jones announced the visit of the Nobel Peace Prize winner during an International Development summit in Cardiff on Monday.Mr Jones said…
Changes explained for Universal Credit benefit reform pilot
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed details of some of the changes residents can expect to their benefits when a new pilot scheme is introduced.The council has been selected to pilot UK…
New Musical Director for Caerphilly Male Voice Choir
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir has appointed a new musical director.David Hutchings answered the choir’s call for help when it needed a new director to carry on its 100 year musical journey after…
Bass guitars stolen from Phillipstown
A collection of bass guitars and a radio controlled monster truck has been stolen from an address in Meadow Terrace, Phillipstown.Among the bass guitars reported as stolen from the property on August…
New Cwm Ifor Primary School in Penyrheol nearing completion
Work is almost complete on the new Cwm Ifor Primary School in Penyrheol, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.The £6 million replacement school will be completed over the coming weeks ready for…
Former council leader challenges Labour to deliver 400 jobs in Blackwood
The former Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has challenged the ruling Labour group to deliver 400 jobs in Blackwood.Allan Pritchard, who lost his Penmaen council seat in May’s local…
Deadline approaching for entries to Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2012
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have just five days left to get their applications in for the 2012 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.The 11th annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards, held in association with…