By Moira Sharkey NEW catchment areas for schools in Cardiff affected by a reorganisation plan have been approved, despite objections from headteachers.

By Moira Sharkey AROUND pounds 24,000 of Cardiff taxpayers' money has been spent on sending five pupils to two private schools in South Wales. Cardiff council has paid the annual fees for the five to attend Kings Monkton School in Cardiff or Wyclif Independent School in Caerphilly since 2004.

By Moira Sharkey AN inner-city school which is facing amalgamation can claim to be one of the best in Wales thanks to a top-class inspection report.

By Katie Bodinger PARENTS today learned of the possible fate of their schools, ahead of a crucial council vote next week. After months of consultation, schools officers in Cardiff will put their recommendations before the executive business meeting on July 14.

By Katie Bodinger FALLING school rolls across Wales is an issue that councils are trying to tackle. Those making decisions in the country's capital know only too well the fury the threat of school closures can bring from parents and teachers.