A concerned mother has called on the council to bring back the school crossing patrol outside Blackwood Primary School after a child was nearly hit by a car.
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School thanks ‘pillar of the community’ for 37 years of service
Caretaker John Rowlands retired on February 9 after working at Aberbargoed Primary School for nearly 37 years.
Row over leisure centre demolition rages on as decision day draws closer
A councillor fighting to save Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre from demolition has challenged claims the site is not fit for purpose.
Bedwas Leisure Centre in “final stages” of repair work
Bedwas Leisure Centre has been closed since Wednesday February 7 for “essential maintenance”, but the council hopes it will reopen soon.
Library renovation stayed within budget despite delays and vandalism
The £400,000 refurbishment of Rhymney Library remained within budget despite setbacks and vandalism.
Deri post office will not reopen as rural communities face “increasingly poor” treatment
Deri’s post office, which closed temporarily in 2022, will not be reopened following a “comprehensive review”.
Primary School students race to national finals in Formula 1 challenge
Students from Fochriw Primary School have reached the national finals of a challenge run by Formula 1.
Pub at the heart of its community up for national award
The White Cross Inn, in Groeswen, is up for the Community Pub Hero Awards 2024.
More than 2,000 cannabis plants found in police raid
More than 2,000 cannabis plants have been seized by Gwent Police after a raid in Rhymney.
Hundreds against plan to close down leisure centre
The results of a public consultation show nearly three in four people who responded are against the council’s plan.