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Housing, refugees, and veterans dominate First Minister's Questions
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (976+ words) Rhun ap Iorwerth fielded questions on housing shortages, the Armed Forces, and the Nation of Sanctuary as he returned for his third First Minister's Questions today. The First Minister defended his new government's work so far as he faced Senedd…...
Two new Slimming World groups to launch after local women transform their lives
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (460+ words) Two local women who transformed their health, confidence and lifestyles through Slimming World are preparing to help others do the same when they launch new groups in Caerphilly county later this month. For Claire Hambly and Louise Watts, joining Slimming…...
Motorist with impaired vision jailed after causing death of 84-year-old woman
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (298+ words) A motorist whose vision was impaired by a genetic eye disorder has been jailed for six years and ten months after causing the death of an 84-year-old woman. Andrew Perry, now 56, was sentenced at Newport Crown Court on Tuesday June…...
Cricket catch-up: Batsman reaches 500 league runs on tough weekend for many borough sides
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (127+ words) Caerphilly Observer It was a tough weekend for many of Caerphilly County Borough's first sides in the South East Wales Cricket League, but one batsman celebrated a major milestone as his side's hot streak continued. Continue reading with a membership…...
Rogue builder jailed after leaving family out of pocket
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (269+ words) A rogue builder has been jailed for nine months after leaving a family tens of thousands of pounds out of pocket and living in unsafe conditions. Mark Anthony Batt, 45, of Digby Street, Barry, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court on…...
Farming review launched by Welsh Government
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (268+ words) A review into the "bureaucratic burden" facing family farms has been launched by the Welsh Government. John Davies, an experienced farmer and former NFU Cymru president, has been appointed to lead the nine-month review as independent chair. The review was…...
Village's first Pride celebration to raise funds for charity
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (286+ words) Nelson will host its first-ever Pride event this weekend, bringing together residents for a day of celebration, inclusion, and charity fundraising. Organised by Kiri Joanna Coleman, the event is being held at the Dynevor Arms on Saturday June 20. The event…...
Council leader seeks funding pledges from new Welsh Government
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (499+ words) Changes to how public services are funded in Wales should not mean areas like Caerphilly lose out, according to the county borough council's leader. Cllr Jamie Pritchard has written to the new Plaid Cymru Welsh Government asking ministers to "rule…...
Gridlock fears after minister takes M4 relief road "off the table" and considers junction closures
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (761+ words) Any improvements to motorway congestion around Newport should not come at the cost of gridlock around the city, its council leader has warned. The new Welsh Government doubled down this week on Mark Drakeford's previous decision to abandon the Black…...
Pupils inspired by visit from gold-medal winning para-athlete
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (205+ words) Pupils at Trinity Fields School have been left feeling inspired following a visit from a gold-medal winning para-athlete. Will Bishop, a Team Wales wheelchair basketball player, visited the Ystrad Mynach school, which is for pupils with special educational needs, on…...