Caerphilly County Borough Council is expected to exceed its social services budget by £1.4 million this year.
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Senior Gwent Police officers dismissed over gross misconduct
Chief Superintendent Marc Budden and Chief Inspector Paul Staniforth have been dismissed, while Mark Warrender, a former chief superintendent with the force retired before the outcome of the disciplinary.
11-year-old desperate to start comprehensive school but stuck on waiting list
Eleven-year-old Hollie-Mai Williams was hoping to have started comprehensive school this week, but is instead being home schooled while stuck on a waiting list.
Royal Mail strikes set to go ahead this week with no agreement in sight
Talks between union leaders and the Royal Mail took place last night, according to south east Wales branch manager for the CWU, Jason Richards.
What’s the deal with free school meals as pupils head back to classrooms?
Pupils are returning to school this week following the summer holidays, but what’s the deal with free school meals?
New chief executive begins role at health board
Nicola Prygodzicz has started in her role as the new CEO of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.
Mum-of-two sets up school uniform exchange to bring “huge” costs down for parents
As children return to school, a Caerphilly mum has taken it upon herself to set up a uniform exchange scheme to help bring “huge” costs down for parents.
Title hopefuls Bargoed RFC defeated in season opener
Title contenders Bargoed began their campaign in the WRU National Championship with a defeat at Neath.
Season underway as Bedwas open with a “classic game of two halves”
The Welsh Rugby Union Admiral Championship kicked off this weekend with Bedwas RFC hosting Glamorgan Wanderers at the Bridgefield.
River pollution “ceased” but investigation still ongoing
Natural Resources Wales has confirmed the river pollution in the Nant yr Aber has “ceased” but investigations continue.