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Category: News

Primary school receives impressive Estyn report

Tuesday, August 22, 2023Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Upper Rhymney Primary School was inspected by Estyn and received positive feedback about its atmosphere, supportive staff and headteacher.

Council spending £67 less per resident – but how does it compare with other authorities?

Tuesday, August 22, 2023Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council is planning £11.8m of savings this year and is predicting a £48.34m budget shortfall by 2025/26.

Lauren Price MBE to return to ring for first time since becoming British champion

Tuesday, August 22, 2023Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Ystrad Mynach’s Lauren Price MBE will return to the ring on September 2 for her first fight since becoming British welterweight champion in May.

Price to star in next month’s World Series of Darts Finals as he bids to retain title

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Markham’s Gerwyn Price is among the invitees to next month’s World Series of Darts Finals, which are being held in Amsterdam in September.

2013 Tour of Britain hero Bennett to return to Caerphilly ten years after “make or break” win

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

In 2013, Sam Bennett claimed an emotional victory on the fifth stage of the Tour of Britain in Caerphilly. A decade later, he will return to the town.

Floodlights upgraded to more energy-efficient LEDs at Centre for Sporting Excellence

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence has had its floodlights upgraded to more energy-efficient LED lights.

New housing development to serve as “model” for environmentally-friendly house-building

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

The Welsh Government wants an “innovative” residential development in Nelson to serve as a “model” for environmentally-friendly house-building.

Newbridge’s Elliot Dee named in Wales’ 33-man Rugby World Cup squad

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Dragons RFC hooker Elliot Dee, who hails from Newbridge, will be heading to France as part of Wales’ 2023 Rugby World Cup squad.

Caerphilly Athletic cruise past Machen to reach Welsh Cup third round

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

Caerphilly Athletic FC have cruised past Machen FC 3-0 in an unlikely derby match so early on in the FAW Welsh Cup.

Night of music, comedy, and stories coming to Blackwood to encourage mental health openness

Monday, August 21, 2023Monday, August 21, 2023

A night of music, comedy and stories is coming to Blackwood Miners’ Institute next month to encourage men to be more open about their mental health.

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