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One million Welsh speakers target at risk due to lack of teachers

Sunday, May 21, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Welsh Government target of one million Welsh speakers by 2050 will not be met without a substantial increase in Welsh speaking teachers, according to a Senedd Committee report.

Get up to speed with free digital literacy courses in libraries across the borough

Saturday, May 20, 2023Saturday, May 20, 2023

Free digital literacy classes to help people improve their computer skills are available in New Tredegar and Bargoed libraries.

Firefighters to hold charity car wash to raise funds for two causes

Friday, May 19, 2023Friday, May 19, 2023

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is holding a charity car wash to raise money on May 20 in Aberbargoed.

School with a ‘massive heart’ supports food bank and raises awareness

Friday, May 19, 2023Friday, May 19, 2023

Ysgol Bro Sannan has been working with Rhymney Valley Foodbank for the whole year and now wants to raise awareness of their work.

Risca Beach Party to return for second year

Friday, May 19, 2023Friday, May 19, 2023

Risca Beach Party is set to return to Tredegar Park for a second time later this month.

Gerwyn Price secures top spot as he heads into Premier League Darts play-offs

Friday, May 19, 2023Friday, May 19, 2023

Gerwyn Price has sealed first place in the Premier League Darts league phase after reaching the Night 16 final in Aberdeen.

Newbridge billionaire tycoon increases his wealth by £103m, according to Rich List

Friday, May 19, 2023Thursday, May 18, 2023

Sir Terry Matthews OBE, who grew up in Newbridge, is the fourth richest person in Wales and is worth £1.333bn.

School gets new play equipment through community grant

Thursday, May 18, 2023Thursday, May 18, 2023

A community grant has paid for a school’s new play equipment, with the aim of encouraging children to play outside more.

Cowboy builder jailed for second time after conning families out of £147k

Thursday, May 18, 2023Monday, May 22, 2023

Lee Slocombe, who is originally from Abertridwr but now lives in Swansea, defrauded families out of huge sums of money.

Rapist sent to young offenders institute for five years

Thursday, May 18, 2023Thursday, May 18, 2023

Samuel Davies, 20, of St Davids Way, Caerphilly, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

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