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Face masks, bubbles and staggered start times set to be scrapped in schools from September

Monday, July 12, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Education Minster Jeremy Miles has written to all headteachers in Wales to provide more clarity on how schools and colleges can operate safely after they return from the summer holidays.

Pupils fundraising in memory of late classmate

Monday, July 12, 2021Monday, July 12, 2021

So far, £1,125 has been raised in memory of classmate Thomas Meacham, who passed away in 2019 from an ultra rare genetic condition, aged just nine.

Tributes paid to Newbridge RFC’s ‘Bearded Wonder’ Arthur Hughes

Monday, July 12, 2021Monday, July 12, 2021

Tributes have been paid to “true Newbridge RFC icon” Arthur Hughes, who passed away earlier this month.

Covid restrictions could be eased in Wales

Monday, July 12, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Welsh Government ministers are set to meet again this for their 21-day coronavirus review, with an announcement to be made on Wednesday.

Public toilets reopened after seven years

Friday, July 9, 2021Monday, July 12, 2021

The toilets, which are just off Dynevor Terrace, were closed back in 2014, but have been reopened thanks to Nelson Community Council and the Caerphilly Taxi Drivers’ Association.

Award wins for primary school pupils at entrepreneurial competition

Friday, July 9, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Both Machen Primary School and Bryn Awel Primary School competed in the final of the annual Enterprise Troopers competition.

Why ex-Caerphilly Council leader Dave Poole was suspended

Friday, July 9, 2021Monday, August 2, 2021

An investigation into Cllr Dave Poole found he breached the members’ code of conduct by not properly disclosing personal interests in relation to a major investment.

Rotary district governor for south Wales named

Friday, July 9, 2021Friday, July 9, 2021

Oakdale resident Ray Bevan, who is a member of Pontllanfraith Rotary Club, will lead the district until June 2022.

Intensive care staff in 70k ultramarathon to raise funds for children’s hospital

Thursday, July 8, 2021Thursday, July 8, 2021

Dietician Helen Penny, from Caerphilly, will take on the challenge alongside ward manager Suzanne Davies, in aid of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital in Cardiff.

Cricket club set to return to action after missing entire season due to pandemic

Thursday, July 8, 2021Thursday, July 8, 2021

Blackwood Town Cricket Club has bought new kits after a £300 donation from Wales and West Utilities.

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