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Blackwood Primary School closes due to sickness bug

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

Blackwood Primary School has closed following reports of a “gastrointestinal infection”.

“If you need to catch a train to work at peak time, you’ll be lucky to get a seat”

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell discusses the “serious problems that train commuters face”.

Lewis School Pengam gets a taste of Indonesia

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

Welsh and Indonesian cultures were mixed through traditional dances, puppetry and music that the students composed together.

Could more be done by care watchdogs to tackle modern day slavery?

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

Up to 14 women were said to have been living in a small terraced house in nearby Herbert Street while working round-the-clock shifts at Ashville Residential Care Home.

Chief executive pay scandal costs revealed

Friday, November 22, 2019Friday, November 22, 2019

More than £1 million of the costs incurred were for the salary of the former chief executive Anthony O’ Sullivan.

Newbridge mum competes at Bodybuilding championships in New York

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

Rhiannon Ahern finished sixth out of 18 competitors at the event.

“Keeping local business units modern and up to date is important to supporting jobs and the local economy in Rhymney”

Thursday, November 21, 2019Friday, November 29, 2019

In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden discusses Furniture Revival, the Lawns Industrial Estate and the new council leader.

Taekwondo instructor wins gold medal at world championships

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

Kade Williams, who lives in Pontlottyn, became world champion at the competition, which was held in Motherwell, Scotland.

Councillors back campaign to prevent heart attacks in young people

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

Councillors have backed a campaign calling for a national strategy to be created to help prevent sudden cardiac deaths among young people.

West End star coming to Caerphilly

Thursday, November 21, 2019Thursday, November 21, 2019

West End star Peter Karrie will be coming to Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, December 14.

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