New play equipment is being installed at several parks across Caerphilly County Borough as part of an improvements programme.
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More than 1,500 extra learners set to get EMA payments from September
More than 1,500 extra learners in Wales are expected to be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments from September.
Gym firm eyes expansion for ‘Hyrox-style’ circuit training
Elite Fitness has applied for planning permission to change the use of three new neighbouring units at Newbridge Industrial Estate, where it is based.
Four-bed HMO plan submitted for terraced house
A terraced house in Rhymney could be converted into a new HMO for four people, with plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Car park tariff hikes hitting ‘already struggling’ traders
Cllr Nigel Dix said the decision to remove a 40p one-hour option last November had “a negative effect” on high street traders still recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
Thumbs up for ‘long-awaited’ school improvements
A new sports and teaching block for Caerleon Comprehensive School has won the support of councillors in Newport.
Young rugby star a step closer to professional dream after academy selection
Lily Hawkins, 18, has been selected for the Dragons Academy at Coleg Gwent, having first caught the attention of academy coaches while at Idris Davies School.
Ladies’ choirs to perform at festival ahead of International Women’s Day
Two choirs from Caerphilly County Borough will take part in a celebration of women’s choral music this weekend.
‘It felt like a dream’: GP invited to 10 Downing Street to mark St David’s Day
Dr Manmeet Kaur, of Pengam Health Centre, was invited to 10 Downing Street last week for a celebration of Wales and Welsh culture.
Pupils facing months in temporary classrooms due to school repairs
“Structural issues” at a Newport primary school mean pupils and staff face the prospect of months in temporary classrooms.