There was no increase in the overall GCSE pass rate in Wales for 2011 compared to last year.The pass rate remained at the 2010 level of 98.7%, although the proportion of those…
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NHS healthy eating courses in Abertridwr and Blackwood available to families
Children who struggle with weight problems can learn how to live a healthier lifestyle on the F3 (Fun, Food and Fitness) ten-week course.The free NHS course, funded by the Big Lottery Fund,…
Caerphilly County Borough residents urged to look for Trustmark logo to avoid rogue tradesmen
Caerphilly County Borough Council has urged residents to look for the Trustmark logo when hiring tradesmen to avoid potentially being ripped-off.The Trustmark scheme helps homeowners to find reliable and trustworthy tradesmen and…
Closure of St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, due to roadworks
Caerphilly County Borough Council is warning motorists of the closure of St Cenydd Road, in Trecenydd, from Thursday August 25.
Police appeal over missing Caerphilly woman, 63
Gwent Police is appealing for information to help trace a missing Caerphilly woman.Jeanette Bishop, 63, was last seen at her home on Tuesday August 23, at about 7.20am.She was wearing black trousers,…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: August 24
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.A-LevelsI wanted to congratulate all A level students, staff and parents in Caerphilly. We…
Second known port of Roman Britain unearthed during archaeological dig near fortress of Caerleon
Ynysddu youth worker honoured for 27 years of service
A youth worker from Ynysddu has been honoured for dedicating 27 years to the youth club he founded.Staff and youngsters from Ynysddu Youth Club held a special evening of recognition recently to…
Welsh health board plans two year project to transfer paper records to central electronic system
645 ex-miners in Wales died awaiting Vibration White Finger compensation
More than 600 former miners in Wales died before receiving compensation for a condition caused by working in the coal industry, according to figures released by the UK government.The figures on the…