Wales’ education secretary vowed to get to grips with secondary school attendance amid concerns it could take more than a decade to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
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Bank Santander announces branch closure and reduced opening times
Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.
Council leader: ‘We are making changes to proposals due to your feedback’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the role of public consultations in the council’s decision-making process.
Blackwood Spring Fair draws 6,000 visitors to town
A range of entertainment was on offer, including food and craft fairs and funfair rides, as well as animal displays, crazy golf and more.
Major city centre transport changes on track despite lukewarm public reception
A potential overhaul of the road layout in Newport city centre is still on track, after more than 2,400 people had their say on the proposals.
£1 bus fares to be introduced for under-21s
The Welsh Government is investing £15m into a 12-month pilot scheme, which was announced as part of its budget plans for 2025/26.
Post-Brexit funding shake-up could put 93 jobs at risk
Changes to a post-Brexit funding scheme could put 93 council jobs in Caerphilly at risk next year.
Council investing in new children’s homes to take profit out of care
A new children’s home in Newport will provide better care for looked-after young people closer to home, the city council believes.
Charity wins £30k ‘Stute contract as decisions loom over venue’s future
A charity which runs several arts venues has been awarded a contract worth almost £30,000 to look at how Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run in the future.
Eight men deny violent disorder after Blackwood and Newbridge ‘brawl’
Eight men have appeared at Cardiff Crown Court charged with violent disorder after two mass brawls in Blackwood and Newbridge last month.