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Former First Minister slams education secretary over school holiday plans

Wednesday, June 5, 2024Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The former First Minister lambasted Lynne Neagle as she announced a decision on school year reforms will be pushed back until after the 2026 election.

The existential crisis I face as a local newspaper editor and publisher

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Caerphilly Observer’s Richard Gurner on the pitfalls of running a local news service.

Decision day looms for town’s new £33m leisure centre

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The £33.6 million project, due to be built on land west of Caerphilly Business Park, will replace the town’s existing sports facilities at Virginia Park.

Police appeal after men enter house and demand money

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Police are appealing after three men reportedly entered a house and demanded money from the residents inside.

Communities pay tribute to those lost at D-Day landings ahead of 80th anniversary

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Wednesday, June 5, 2024

A few days before the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, some communities have already paid their respects at local memorial gardens.

Class B drugs found during police drug raid in Caerphilly

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

The raid was carried out on Monday morning, with the drugs and phones seized set to be examined by police.

Reigning champions Crosskeys too strong for Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Table-topping Cross Keys defeated Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club in a local derby.

Former taxi office building going under the hammer

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

The former taxi office building on Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol, is being auctioned this month.

‘It could do amazing things’: Charity nears £51k fundraising target

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

A day care centre for adults with complex disabilities wants to buy a machine that helps disabled and paralysed people ‘stand and walk’ – and is nearing its £51,000 fundraising target.

Plans to shorten school summer holidays pushed back

Tuesday, June 4, 2024Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Plans to shorten the summer holidays have been shelved due to the pressures on Wales’ schools and significant opposition from trade unions.

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