Caerphilly Observer

Decision to reduce primary school to two classes reversed with plan to attract more pupils

A decision to downsize a rural primary school from three classes to two because of falling pupil numbers has been reversed.

Wheelbarrows filled with plants and crafts can be seen lined up on High Street – all planted by primary schools.

Darran Medd, from Merthyr Tydfil, died on the A472 in Tredomen at around 2.20pm on Tuesday June 6.

The first edition of a free poetry booklet has been released, featuring poems written by Aber Valley residents.

Caerphilly’s Tesco superstore has created ‘borrow bags’ full of items for people with sensory needs to use during their shopping trip.

More than 7,000 visitors arrived in Blackwood as the town held its annual beach party over the weekend – a record footfall for the event.

The council has confirmed it is pulling its £120,000 funding for a bus service connecting Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach railway station.

The Welsh Government should ensure all young people aged between 14 and 18 are offered a meaningful work experience placement, a report has said.

Castle Dairies, based on Caerphilly’s Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, scooped two prizes at the 2023 International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

Gerwyn Price was beaten in the Poland Darts Masters semi-finals by Belgium’s Dimitri van den Bergh.