HSBC will be closing its Caerphilly bank branch for three weeks while a refurbishment is carried out inside.
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First Minister reshuffles Welsh Government cabinet amid resignations
Outgoing First Minister Vaughan Gething has made changes to the Welsh Government cabinet following the resignations that led to his resignation.
Nominations open for Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward by-election
The election follows the death of Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward councillor Dianne Price, who passed away in April having represented the area for 20 years.
Handcrafted jewellery pop-up shop to open at Ffos Caerffili
A handcrafted jewellery and accessories pop-up shop will be trading at Ffos Caerffili over the coming weeks.
Welsh budget timetable ‘stifles scrutiny’
The chair of the Senedd’s finance committee criticised Welsh Government plans to once again publish the draft budget just days before the Christmas recess.
Complaints against Senedd members leap by 167%
Douglas Bain, who investigates complaints against misbehaving members, said the number of complaints received is the highest since 2020/21.
Teacher shortage ‘threatens Welsh speaker target’
Senedd members warned a shortage of teachers could undermine a target to reach a million Welsh speakers and double daily use of the language by 2050.
Council gets £7k grant to clean up chewing gum from pavements
A £7,000 grant has been awarded to Caerphilly County Borough Council to clean up chewing gum from the pavements of Blackwood.
Pupils praised for ‘excellent’ behaviour as schools receive glowing Estyn reports
Caerphilly’s Cwrt Rawlin Primary School, and Ystrad Mynach’s Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta, have been praised following visits from inspectors.
New RSV vaccine to be rolled out across Wales from September
A new vaccination programme to combat a common winter virus is set to be rolled out across Wales from September.