Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has refused to comment on the crisis that could see pupils in Caerphilly County Borough turned away from Welsh language schools.Demand for Welsh-medium education is outstripping supply…
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Mobile police surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough’s Christmas shoppers
Gwent Police is sending out its mobile stations to give out some crime prevention advice to Christmas shoppersResidents, shoppers, business owners and revellers can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local…
Risca’s Palace Cinema re-opens as library
The Palace Cinema in Risca has finally been re-opened as a new library and council service centre.The grand re-opening took place last week with residents, local traders, schoolchildren and Risca Male Voice…
Caerphilly Council’s cabinet told to look again at Aberbargoed library closure
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision-making cabinet has been told to look again at plans to close Aberbargoed Library.The body, made up of leading councillors, has been told by the authority’s Education for…
First Minister urges caution about high cost loans for Christmas
First Minister Carwyn Jones is urging people to avoid high cost loans this Christmas.The cost of a personal unsecured loan from a high cost lender of £500 paying back £17.50 for 52…
Gelligaer compost plan rejected by council
A waste firm has said it has an “uncertain” future after its plans for a new composting facility were rejected by councillors.Bryn Compost had applied for planning permission to build an indoor…
Assembly inquiry to review delivery of adoption services in Wales
The National Assembly for Wales has begun a new inquiry examining how adoption services are delivered in Wales.The inquiry will cover issues such as the assessment process for prospective parents, identify any…
Choirs and carols at Mayor’s Christmas Service
The spirit of a traditional Christmas was felt at the Mayor’s annual Christmas Carol Service, held last week at the historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor House in Nelson.The service was led by the…
Transport Police tell Christmas revellers to “stay awake” on train
British Transport Police are advising Christmas revellers to “stay awake” while travelling home on the train.The advice comes as the force is preparing to increase patrols on trains across the Valleys and…
Gwent Police facing Government funding cut of £5.6m next year
Gwent Police could be facing a cut of more than £5.6 million in its Government funding next year.The force next year is due to get £77.6 million in funding from the Home…