Around 1,500 people attended Risca’s recent beach party, despite some wet and windy conditions earlier in the month.
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Welsh Government criticised over drop in maths teachers and ‘ineffective teaching’
The Welsh Government has come under scrutiny over a decline in specialist maths teachers, as well as the quality of maths lessons being taught across Wales.
Senedd debates petition to reopen railway line connecting north and south Wales
Senedd Members debated calls to reopen railway lines along the west coast of Wales to connect north and south but balked at the estimated £2bn cost.
Laura Anne Jones MS: ‘Bluetongue restrictions are completely disproportionate’
In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Conservative Senedd Member for South Wales East, Laura Anne Jones, talks about the spread of bluetongue, and the decision to reverse winter fuel payment cuts
Senedd rejects renewed calls for M4 relief road
Senedd Members roundly rejected Conservative calls to deliver an M4 relief road, six years on from the Welsh Government pulling the plug on the project.
First Minister grilled on ‘scattergun’ international strategy
The Senedd’s culture committee scrutinised Baroness Morgan about the Welsh Government’s international strategy and plans for an investment summit.
Caerphilly man charged with ten crimes to appear in court
A 32-year-old man is due to appear in court this morning having been charged with ten separate crimes following an armed manhunt through Caerphilly on Monday.
‘Disgraceful waffle’: Watchdog committee scolds Welsh Government
The Welsh Government issued a disgraceful response to an inquiry on public appointments, a Senedd watchdog committee warned.
Councillor reportedly suspended from party after criticising library closures
Cllr Brenda Miles was reportedly punished after sending an email to all councillors complaining about a decision to close ten libraries.
Funding pressures ‘fuelling’ pupil behaviour problems
Financial pressures on schools and wider public services are exacerbating pupil behaviour problems, with “wholly inadequate” health support, trade unions warned.