Heolddu Comprehensive School has been described as a “caring and inclusive community” in a glowing inspection report by Estyn.
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HMO approved after row over ‘inbuilt prejudice against people looking for homes’
Controversial plans for a new HMO in Cwmfelinfach have been approved by Caerphilly councillors.
Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles
All seven of the party’s MSs have been given shadow cabinet roles, including Casnewydd Islwyn MS Natasha Asghar – who takes on the health and social care brief.
Vandalism and threats to ‘burn down’ house at centre of HMO row
Vandals have repeatedly targeted a house at the centre of a HMO row in Rhymney, causing criminal damage and issuing threats to “burn it down”.
Police issue appeal as thief recalled to prison
A thief who was released from prison is now wanted back behind bars, sparking a Gwent Police appeal to find him.
Newbridge tycoon fourth richest in Wales with £1.33bn wealth
Computer tycoon Sir Terry Matthews OBE, who grew up in Newbridge, is worth a mammoth £1.33 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.
Senedd committees: What are they and why are they so important?
The First Minister and Llywydd have been elected and the cabinet has been appointed – but there are still a few more steps before the Senedd can get back to business.
Council by-election a possibility as new Senedd Member praises ‘special’ borough ward
Donna Cushing, who represented the Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, was elected to the Senedd last week in the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.
McDonald’s pulls out of plans to open in Maesycwmmer
McDonald’s has withdrawn its planning application “following a review of community feedback and further assessment of road safety at the site”.
Plans for 163 homes on golf course site approved amid tree-loss concerns
Detailed plans for 163 new homes in Caerphilly town have won planning permission, despite concerns about tree loss and drainage.