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Education minister urges pupils to make the most of schools reopening

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams has urged pupils to take the opportunity to return to school over the next three weeks.

The remarkable before and after photos as rugby club recovers from flood damage

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

When Bedwas Rugby Club flooded in February, there were fears the club may never recover.

Decision to only reopen schools for three weeks down to staff availability

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

The decision to reopen schools in Caerphilly for three weeks instead of four was down to concerns about the number of staff available.

Gerald Jones MP: Local authorities “still facing significant repair costs” after February floods

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses flooding, statutory sick pay, water mains and more.

Firm gets £400k funding from Welsh Government

Wednesday, June 24, 2020Wednesday, June 24, 2020

OGM (SW) Limited is hoping to create 25 new jobs within the next 12 to 18 months.

Council pension fund value falls due to coronavirus

Tuesday, June 23, 2020Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The pension fund’s membership is made up of staff from all five Gwent councils plus staff from other organisations including town and community councils.

Pupils won’t miss out if schools only open for three weeks, says First Minister

Tuesday, June 23, 2020Tuesday, June 23, 2020

First Minister Mark Drakeford has said pupils won’t be disadvantaged when they return to school for three weeks instead of four.

Police arrest man who failed to attend court

Tuesday, June 23, 2020Thursday, June 25, 2020

Police have found and arrested 25-year-old Jack Cox, from Caerphilly, after an appeal to find him.

Vulnerable young people to receive ‘care boxes’ as part of new council scheme

Tuesday, June 23, 2020Tuesday, June 23, 2020

The care boxes will contain an information booklet with useful contacts, alongside toiletries, cosmetics, snacks and mindfulness activities.

Which councillor dropped the f-word at a recent planning meeting?

Tuesday, June 23, 2020Tuesday, June 23, 2020

A councillor dropped the f-word during the first planning committee meeting held via video conferencing – showing his frustration at the technology’s limitations.

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