Owners of second homes or long-term empty properties in Caerphilly will soon receive letters warning them of a council tax hike.
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Critics of single-sex school merger raise pupil wellbeing and staff job fears
Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed closing Lewis Girls’ School and gradually making Lewis School Pengam – which is currently boys-only – co-educational by 2027.
Volunteers needed for community clean-up in Blackwood
Groundwork Wales is calling on volunteers to help with its community clean-up in Blackwood next week.
Primary school set to welcome Team GB athlete
Pupils at Ty’n y Wern Primary School, in Trethomas, are preparing to welcome Team GB gymnast Winston Powell as part of a fundraising campaign for new playground equipment.
‘Grave concerns’ over national insurance hike
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth warned the rise in employer national insurance contributions in April will have a disproportionate impact in Wales.
Senedd agrees 16% budget increase ahead of expansion
The Senedd signed off on a 16% budget increase, with the Welsh Parliament set to expand to accommodate an additional 36 politicians from 2026.
Rugby club putting rivalries aside for 125th anniversary
Senghenydd RFC are set to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a special one-off match involving six rival rugby clubs.
Two new 3G sports pitches approved for school and leisure centre sites
New 3G-type pitches have been given planning permission for St Cenydd Community School and Risca Comprehensive School.
Welsh secretary pressed on ‘unfunded’ £80m steel claim
Jo Stevens appeared before the Senedd’s economy committee to give evidence on Welsh steelmaking following the closure of Port Talbot’s last blast furnace.
Wales v South Africa squad announcement: Former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer starts
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has called on former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer to help turn things around in their final Autumn Internationals match against South Africa.