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Careers Wales to close its Caerphilly town branch

Thursday, February 22, 2024Friday, February 23, 2024

Staff at Careers Wales’ Caerphilly branch have been told their jobs are at risk after the company announced its lease has expired.

Councillors reject proposal to change voting system

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

An independent councillor was left “disappointed” after colleagues shot down his plan to reform the way people vote in local elections.

Welsh Government rebuffs claims it backtracked on real living wage promise

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

The Welsh Government has been accused of rowing back on a promise to pay the real living wage to homelessness and housing support workers.

Calls for return of Senghenydd mining disaster pony display

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

An “important symbol” of the Senghenydd mining disaster must return to the Aber Valley, according to heritage campaigners.

Estyn decision to scrap headline gradings has ‘lifted a burden’ on schools

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Estyn’s chief inspector told the Senedd’s education committee that feedback from schools since scrapping the headline gradings has been overwhelmingly positive.

Welsh Government unveils ten-year mental health and suicide strategies

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Deputy minister Lynne Neagle has launched 16-week consultations on the draft mental health and suicide and self-harm prevention strategies.

More must be done to ensure Siri and Alexa are available in Welsh, Senedd told

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Wednesday, February 21, 2024

More must be done to ensure virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa are available through the medium of Welsh, the Senedd heard.

Council to introduce new artificial pitch booking policy this summer

Wednesday, February 21, 2024Thursday, February 22, 2024

Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced a new booking system for its artificial sports pitches, which will now prioritise teams in the top divisions of their sport.

Map of Wales’ toxic sites should be created to better inform public, Senedd hears

Tuesday, February 20, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Peredur Owen Griffiths called for a register during First Minister’s questions as he argued people have a right to know the location of historic toxic sites.

Summer football league: Mixed responses to a trial from clubs across Caerphilly

Tuesday, February 20, 2024Tuesday, February 20, 2024

Caerphilly Observer spoke to three football clubs who have all struggled to get games played due to bad weather over the years.

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