The well-respected headteacher of Risca Community Comprehensive School has announced he is taking a leave of absence because of ill-health.
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Pandemic negatively affected pupils’ reading skills, but standards improving
Children’s reading skills have suffered because of the pandemic, according to a report by Wales’ schools watchdog Estyn.
Community hub running new welcoming space during summer months
Libanus Lifestyle in Blackwood is one of a number of venues across the borough running a welcoming space over the summer.
Price in fight to become first-ever British women’s welterweight champion
Lauren Price MBE takes on former European champion Kirstie Bavington in Birmingham on Saturday May 6.
“An attack on democracy” – opposition councillors slam proposed constitution changes
Opposition councillors have branded proposed changes to Caerphilly Council’s constitution as an “attack on democracy”.
Council leader calls for Welsh Government support over contaminated quarry
Samples taken from Ty Llwyd quarry revealed there are toxic chemicals running off the quarry into the nearby community woodlands.
Welsh Government looking to boost cyber industry in Wales
The Welsh Government has launched its new plan to protect Wales from cyber attacks and boost jobs in the cyber sector.
BBC Wales’ The Tuckers will not be renewed for fourth season
Welsh sitcom The Tuckers, which was partly filmed in Senghenydd, will not be renewed for a fourth season.
Council given more than £800k to help with flood protection
Caerphilly County Borough Council has received more than £800,000 of Welsh Government funding this year to help with flood protection.
BBC National Orchestra for Wales performs for pupils at primary school
The BBC National Orchestra for Wales visited Bryn Primary School in Pontllanfraith last week to perform for pupils.