The council has been praised for its free school meals program following criticism of free school meal provision across England.
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Newbridge man recalled to prison
Shabaz Ali, 27, was released from prison in December, but has been recalled by police after he broke the conditions of his release.
Hedgehog torturer arrested after being recalled to prison
Richard Coyle cut the hedgehog’s legs off, burned the animal and covered its head and eyes with hot candle wax in August last year.
Tributes paid to father-of-two killed after being hit by lorry
Martin Crowden, 55, died after being hit by a lorry on the M4 in the early hours of Wednesday, January 6.
£180m fund for Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism businesses opens this week
Tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses that have been forced to close can apply for grant support from the Welsh Government this week.
Alcohol licence recommended for newsagent despite antisocial behaviour concerns
A Blackwood newsagent could be granted an alcohol licence, despite concerns over antisocial behaviour in the area.
Vaccine Q&A: Government targets announced
The Welsh Government has published its targets and priorities as it looks to upscale the coronavirus vaccination rollout in Wales.
Work underway to restore miners’ institute to former glory
The handing over of a lease means work has begun to restore the once thriving Cefn Fforest Miners’ Institute, which has fallen into disrepair.
Welsh Government to reveal vaccination plan later today
Wales’ Health Minister Vaughan Gething will today publish the Welsh Government’s Covid Vaccination Plan – which should set out how and when people are offered the vaccine.
Council tax could go up – but no new cuts to services
A report on Caerphilly County Borough Council’s proposed budget says the council tax increase will contribute £3 million to a £14.1 million shortfall.