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Caerphilly Council funds free school meals after Welsh Government withdraws funding

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Last week, the Welsh Government confirmed the withdrawal of funding for free school meal vouchers previously available during school holidays.

Council given warning from NRW over contaminated quarry spill

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Caerphilly Council has been issued with a warning after it allowed contaminated water from a hazardous waste site to spill onto a public road.

Llanbradach celebrate 25 years of hosting French football team

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

Llanbradach AFC have celebrated 25 years of being twinned with French football side AS Servel, as the teams played their annual football match.

Man found dead in Caerphilly Castle moat

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, July 5, 2023

An 82-year-old man has died after being found unresponsive in the moat around Caerphilly Castle.

Gala concert in memory of late choir founder

Wednesday, July 5, 2023Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The Melody Makers choir will be hosting a gala concert this week in honour of its late founder, Lyn Cushing.

“There was no other option”: School set to close in Llanbradach

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Thursday, July 6, 2023

Cwm Glas Infants School in Llanbradach has made the difficult decision to close as of July 2024, blaming a lack of funding and dwindling pupil numbers.

Ladies’ Group raises £1,000 on successful charity night

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Money was raised from various stalls and a raffle – with prizes donated by more than 20 local businesses.

Darts star Price preparing for World Matchplay

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Gerwyn Price will take on Stephen Bunting in his World Matchplay opener later this month.

Railway footbridge closed due to safety concerns

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

A footbridge at Caerphilly railway station has been closed due to safety concerns.

Rhymney Library reopening delayed until September

Tuesday, July 4, 2023Tuesday, July 4, 2023

The library, which is being refurbished at a cost of more than £400,000, was set to reopen in the summer but has now been delayed.

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