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Free school meals will not be delivered over the holidays, Caerphilly Council confirms

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Instead, payments will be made to families via the Post Office.

Wales faces new era of austerity, minister warns as Sunak enters Number 10

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales faces a new era of austerity, a Welsh Government minister has warned as Rishi Sunak enters 10 Downing Street.

Council submits application for its new “container style” market

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Wednesday, October 26, 2022

A formal planning application has been submitted by the council for Caerphilly’s new “container style” market – this is what it tells us.

Collapsed water pipe to blame for school run gridlock

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Roadworks which caused school run gridlock yesterday afternoon in Penyrheol were caused by emergency works to repair a collapsed water pipe.

Tributes paid after primary school teacher’s passing

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Katie Morris, who taught Year 1 pupils at Ty Sign school in Risca, died on October 11. Her funeral was held on Friday, October 21, with the school moving an inset day so her colleagues could attend.

Pollution found in river for third time in two months

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

An NRW investigation into two other pollution incidents in the Nant yr Aber river within the last two months is currently ongoing.

Wife dies just two days after celebrating 60th anniversary with husband

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A long-serving former headteacher at the old St Ilan School in Caerphilly and his wife have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Councillor says decision to create two new senior officer posts is a “slap in the face”

Monday, October 24, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Blackwood’s independent councillor Nigel Dix has hit out at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision to create two new senior officer jobs.

Around 100 protesters call on council to improve safety on Wyllie bends

Monday, October 24, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A sign held by a bereaved grandfather read a “weak fence for a weak council” as he called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to improve safety measures on the Wyllie bends.

Dominant bonus-point win for Cross Keys to continue strong start to season

Monday, October 24, 2022Monday, October 24, 2022

A dominant Cross Keys side scored five tries as they beat Glamorgan Wanderers at Pandy Park on Saturday, October 22.

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