The story of Caerphilly Castle’s fabled Green Lady has been turned into a new children’s book by an up-and-coming writer and illustrator hailing from Bargoed.
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Community says thank you to homelessness charity HCT
A charity which helps the homeless was given a celebratory afternoon tea for supporters to show their appreciation.
Schools could receive less funding if new primary is created
One headteacher currently serves the two schools, which have been informally “collaborating” since September 2022.
Teacher runs five marathons in five days for ‘very personal’ charity
Huw’s sister-in-law, Brigette, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease almost three years ago.
Schools will retain ‘own identity’ under federation plan
The strengthening of ties between two Abertridwr schools has moved a step closer, with the start of a public consultation on the plans.
Council sets out school merger plans which would end single-sex education
Caerphilly County Borough Council is planning to eventually close down Lewis Girls’ School, in Ystrad Mynach, and transfer pupils to Lewis School Pengam, which is currently boys-only.
Universal free school meal rollout complete across Wales
All primary school pupils in Wales are now able to receive free school meals after the Welsh Government completed its nation-wide rollout.
Transport for Wales announces extra trains ahead of Turkey match
Wales face Turkey at the Cardiff City Stadium this Friday in what will be new manager Craig Bellamy’s first game in charge.
RSPCA reports hike in dog related cruelty calls in Caerphilly and asks for more powers
The RSPCA is calling on Welsh Government to hand it more powers after seeing a 28% rise in dog related cruelty reports in Caerphilly alone over the past three years.
Car set ablaze in Machen as police appeal for information
Police are asking for information after a car caught fire outside the Top Club in Machen on Sunday night.