More than 400 pupils across 18 secondary schools have taken part in Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Disability Six Nations.
Ministers at odds with dentists over ‘biggest reforms in decades’
Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government will launch a consultation on dentistry reforms, which will mark a significant change to the old 2006 contract, by the end of the month.
‘We’re not waiting ten years’: minister vows to improve school attendance
Wales’ education secretary vowed to get to grips with secondary school attendance amid concerns it could take more than a decade to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
Bank Santander announces branch closure and reduced opening times
Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.
Council leader: ‘We are making changes to proposals due to your feedback’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the role of public consultations in the council’s decision-making process.
Wales Esports side preparing for world cup debut in China
Wales’ first-ever Hado side are preparing to fly all the way to China to take part in the World Cup this May.
Blackwood Spring Fair draws 6,000 visitors to town
A range of entertainment was on offer, including food and craft fairs and funfair rides, as well as animal displays, crazy golf and more.
£1 bus fares to be introduced for under-21s
The Welsh Government is investing £15m into a 12-month pilot scheme, which was announced as part of its budget plans for 2025/26.
Post-Brexit funding shake-up could put 93 jobs at risk
Changes to a post-Brexit funding scheme could put 93 council jobs in Caerphilly at risk next year.
Charity wins £30k ‘Stute contract as decisions loom over venue’s future
A charity which runs several arts venues has been awarded a contract worth almost £30,000 to look at how Blackwood Miners’ Institute could be run in the future.