Caerphilly Observer

Safer Down’s Syndrome test for pregnant women to be introduced in Wales

A safer and more accurate test for Down’s Syndrome is to be introduced in Wales, the Welsh Government has announced.

The Bedwellty Show returned to Llancaiach Fawr on Saturday, August 19, to mark its 140th anniversary.

Caerphilly County Borough’s 2017 GCSE pass rate for grades A* to C has fallen to 59.43% – down from 61.1% the previous year.

Gwent Police is looking for 31-year-old Philip Jones from Blackwood, who has been recalled to prison for breaching his licence conditions.

Police are appealing for information after eight parked cars had their wing mirrors damaged in the Blackwood area.

A teenager arrested after the death of a 15-year-old girl on Caerphilly Mountain has been jailed for 12 months.

Welsh rugby legend Jonathan Davies OBE has sent his best wishes ahead of the 23rd annual Megaday.

A forestry worker died after he was hit by a falling tree, an inquest has heard.

The GCSE A* to C pass rate in Wales for 2017 has fallen to 62.8% – its lowest level since 2006.