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UK minister tight-lipped on Severn Bridge toll plans

9:27am Wednesday 19th June 2013

TRANSPORT Minister Stephen Hammond refused to be drawn on the future of the Severn Bridges, at Westminster yesterday.

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Caerphilly MP calls for debate over PCC role

10:23am Wednesday 19th June 2013

CAERPHILLY MP Wayne David raised the shock retirement of Gwent’s Chief Constable after an ultimatum from the police and crime commissioner in the House of Commons.

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Parents’ fears over threat to Oakdale and Pontllanfraith schools

9:49am Wednesday 19th June 2013

PARENTS of pupils at a top-rated school are calling for answers following an announcement by Caerphilly council that it could one of two to close in the county.

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'New mood' at Gwent Police - PCC

11:56am Tuesday 18th June 2013

GWENT'S police and crime commissioner Ian Johnston has spoken of a "new mood of cooperation" since the departure of former chief constable Carmel Napier.

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UPDATE: Cwmcarn High School governors agree to council repairs

10:21am Tuesday 18th June 2013

GOVERNORS of Cwmcarn High School have agreed to let Caerphilly council carry out £1 million-worth of asbestos repairs at the site, bringing an end to a two-week stalemate over the issue.

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Minister's report calls for Wales education shake-up

9:48pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE number of council education departments in Wales could be slashed by a third, from 22 to 15, in a matter of months, if suggestions published today by the education minister are put into action.

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Wales education authorities could be cut by a third

4:16pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE number of local authority education services in Wales could be slashed by a third in the next 12 months, from 22 to 15, if suggestions published today by the education minister are put into action.

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Governors 'furious' as Cwmcarn school asbestos saga drags on

9:12am Tuesday 18th June 2013

GOVERNORS of Cwmcarn High School met again last night in a bid to end a stalemate over who will complete £1 million worth of asbestos repairs at the site.

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Cwmcarn to host third Gwent Poppy Run

1:24pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

THE third annual Great Gwent Poppy Run has officially been launched.

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Minister opens park and ride at Pengam station

5:37pm Tuesday 18th June 2013

The new park and ride facility at Pengam railway station has been officially opened.

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Double award joy for Caerphilly school

4:35pm Monday 17th June 2013

A CAERPHILLY primary school has been awarded their first Green Flag and has achieved Fairtrade School status.

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Miner's medal from Abercarn pit disaster to be auctioned

4:11pm Monday 17th June 2013

A MEDAL given to an Abercarn man for his role in rescuing 82 miners is to be auctioned.

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Police appeal after attack in Corbetts Lane, Caerphilly

11:11am Monday 17th June 2013

GWENT Police are appealing for information after an assault in Caerphilly early yesterday morning.

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Caerphilly Flower Festival goes online

10:19am Monday 17th June 2013

A WEBSITE for Caerphilly Flower Festival has been with launched to keep residents and competitors up to date as the event enters its 9th year.

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Blackwood businessman receives an OBE in Queen's birthday honours list

11:00pm Friday 14th June 2013

BRACE'S BAKERY chairman, Ernest Colin Brace, 91, has today received an OBE in the Queen's birthday honours list in recognition of his life’s work at the Bakery and his commitment to the local community.

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