Veterinary care is unaffordable for many pet owners in Wales due to “ridiculous” price increases fuelled by corporate greed, a committee heard.
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Standards boss says schools doing ‘good’ job of impressing inspectors
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough have done a “good” job of impressing inspectors over the past two years, according to the man in charge of raising standards.
Iolo Williams teams up with volunteers for churchyard nature project
Iolo Williams, along with the Caerphilly Woodlands Trust, have set up the ‘Faith in Nature’ project at Lower Machen church.
Senghenydd RFC under-16s win Dragons Cup at Rodney Parade
Senghenydd RFC’s under-16 side defeated Pontypool United over the weekend to win the Dragons Cup.
Country pub could be turned into homes after failing to attract buyer
The Llanfabon Inn is closed and has been “marketed for well over 18 months”, planning documents submitted to Caerphilly Council show.
Deri RFC seal league-cup double with big win over Hirwaun
Deri RFC have won the Mid District Division Five Cup, beating Hirwaun 40-12 in Pontypridd over the weekend.
Butchers to close its doors after 35 years of service
Howard’s Butchers, in Commercial Street, Risca, is closing its doors for the final time on Saturday, May 25.
Town centre chicken shop in bid to stay open until 3am
Pepe’s Chicken in Caerphilly town centre has applied for an extension to its opening hours, in what it believes to be in line with other similar business in the area.
Welsh Government urged to cough up cash for culture sector
Labour MS Alun Davies criticised cuts in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget, warning arts funding has been down the pecking order for decades.
Local author relaunches his bipolar story during mental health awareness week
During mental health awareness week, author Arthur Hutt has re-launched his autobiography ‘From Magic to Mania’, which tells the story of a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder aged 30.