A programme to drive up literacy standards in schools has been launched by Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews.The National Literacy Programme (NLP) sets out the actions the Welsh Government and its partners…
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Crime on Wales’ railways drops by a quarter
Crime on Wales’ railways fell by more than a quarter last financial year, according to latest figures from the British Transport Police.Between April 1, 2011, and March 31, 2012, there was a…
Ystrad Mynach College students show support for Lesotho children
Eight students from Ystrad Mynach College have returned from a successful trip to Lesotho, Africa, where they helped teach children.Accompanied by three lecturers, the group flew out to Lesotho for two weeks.The…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 16
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.
Get your heart rate checked during Heart Rhythm Week
Cardiac Rehabilitation staff at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be hosting a series of pulse checks for people as part of Heart Rhythm Week – being held between May 21 and May 27.The…
New political leaders named on Caerphilly Council
The Labour and Plaid Cymru groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have announced their new leaders following the recent local election.As expected, Cllr Harry Andrews is to continue as Labour group leader…
Two men sentenced for Risca mountain arson
Two men have each been sentenced to 100 hours of community service for setting fire to mountainside in Risca.Kyle Doughty, 20, of Ty Canol, Cwmbran, and Sean Howells, 20, of Brynonnen Court,…
Bedwas steel company goes into administration
Bedwas-based building firm Ultimate Steel Fabrications Limited has gone into administration after it accrued debts of £160,000.Insolvency practitioners SFP has been appointed Administrator to the company, which is based on the Pant…
Wayne David MP presents petition to save Caerphilly Borough’s police stations
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has presented a petition of more than a 1,000 names in a campaign to stop police station closures.The petition was presented to the Chief Constable of Gwent Police,…
Labour challenged by Plaid over Blackwood supermarket
The ruling Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council must deliver a Morrisons supermarket, according to former local authority leader Allan Pritchard.The refusal of planning permission for a new Morrisons supermarket at…