Part-time students living and studying in Wales will be charged £7,000 pro rata in university tuition fees under new proposals.The students will be eligible for a non-means-tested loan and grant to cover…
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Win a year’s online data backup subscription – free entry
The summer holidays are almost upon us and it won’t be long before families head off on their holidays.Each family will probably take hundreds of precious digital pictures to store on their…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: The economic recovery is a delicate thing
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Andrew Diplock, chair of Caerphilly Business Forum, discusses the economic recovery
First Minister meets with BBC Trust chairman over cuts
First Minister Carwyn Jones has met BBC Trust chairman Lord Patten over cuts to BBC Wales.The Welsh Government has already raised the issues of the future of BBC Wales and changes to…
Language no longer a barrier as English-speaking parents send children to Welsh schools
English-speaking parents are no longer finding their inability to speak Welsh a barrier to send their children to a Welsh medium school, a new survey suggests.Carried out by the Welsh Language Board,…
Plaid AM calls for life-saving first aid lessons in school
South Wales East AM Jocelyn Davies has backed a campaign by the British Heart Foundation to include life-saving first aid skills on the national curriculumThe Newbridge-based Plaid Cymru politician raised the issue…
Young savers congratulated by Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has praised the work of Trinant Primary School for teaching youngsters about the importance of saving.Islwyn Community Credit Union helped school children set-up their own credit union saving…
Respect paid to services in flag ceremony ahead of Armed Forces Day
Councillors paid tribute to military servicemen and women on Monday by holding a special flag raising ceremony.Held at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s headquarters at Penallta House, veterans from the Royal British Legion…
Caerphilly County Borough Mayor launches charity appeal
The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council has officially launched her charity appeal for the year. Cllr Vera Jenkins announced that Llamau will benefit from fundraising activities during her year in office….
Thieves steal headstone from Bedwas Cemetery
Thieves have stolen a headstone from a grave at Bedwas Cemetery.Gwent Police is investigating and has appealed for information after receiving a report on Thursday June 16 that items had been stolen…