A National Assembly for Wales committee has backed the findings of a report calling for the prioritisation of literacy and numeracy standards in Welsh schools.The Children and Young People Committee supported the…
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Caerphilly Council’s new cabinet agrees to spend £400,000 on community repairs
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s new Labour cabinet has agreed to spend £400,000 on community projects including landscaping, repairing street furniture and other maintenance work.Cllr David Poole, the new cabinet member for community…
Lewis School Pengam produce music CD for the Cultural Olympiad at Caerphilly Castle
Pupils at Lewis School Pengam have produced a five-track CD with the help of a leading music producer who has worked with the likes of The Stereophonics and Sir Tom Jones.Music producer…
Thieves steal 60m of railway cabling in Rhymney
Thieves stole 60 metres of railway cabling between Pontlottyn and Rhymney causing delays for commuters on Thursday morning.A British Transport Police (BTP) spokesman said: “BTP officers were called to a section of…
Remploy factories faced with closure performing well, claim Plaid Cymru
A letter to Remploy employees shows that the business is doing well despite claims to the contrary from the UK Government, Plaid Cymru claims.The letter, from Remploy Enterprise Businesses’ managing director Alan…
Coleg Gwent students show racism the red card
Coleg Gwent students have been recognised for their efforts to stamp out racism in a competition run by educational anti-racism charity, Show Racism the Red Card.Show Racism the Red Card works with…
First Minister points to Welsh Government’s record in new progress report
Carwyn Jones, the First Minister of Wales, has said a new progress report by the Welsh Government outlining its progress so far shows action on promises made by Labour.The Programme for Government…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 30
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Olympic Torch Relay What a fantastic occasion it was on Saturday when the Olympic…
Hengoed Primary pupils do their bit for their environment
Pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been helping to improve their local environment by taking part in a litter pick around their school grounds.Several large bags of litter were collected from the…
Appeal for owner of missing model boat to come forward
Gwent Police is appealing for the owner of this wooden model of the Mayflower to contact them.It was handed into them after being found on Jerry Lane off Pandy Road, Bedwas.If you…