The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge will be fully closed overnight in both directions on Tuesday December 9 for urgent safety work, National Highways has confirmed.
Welsh minister ‘concerned’ by proposed jury trial restrictions
Wales’ top lawyer has vowed to challenge Ministry of Justice proposals to limit appeal rights and scrap jury trials for crimes with a likely sentence of three years or less.
Public space revamped as part of regeneration project
A public space in the heart of Pontlottyn has been spruced up with new trees, wildflowers, and railings as part of a council regeneration project.
Chief medical officer urges parents to get their children vaccinated against flu as cases rise
Wales’ chief medical officer has said it’s not too late for parents to get their children vaccinated against the flu.
Council boss prepared for ‘headaches’ as he’s set to take charge at controversial firm
A council boss will help take charge at a controversial firm owned by local authorities for no additional pay but “plenty of headaches”.
Labour and Plaid Cymru strike £300m budget deal
The budget agreement will allow the Welsh Government’s final budget for 2026/27 to pass through the Senedd in January, averting a potential crisis for public finances.
Opinion
‘There is no point developing a facility which is not up to the standard expected’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle calls for review into the swimming pool depth at the town’s new leisure centre, and thanks residents for their support since his by-election win.
‘Residents feel let down’ over toxic Ty Llwyd quarry
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell demands action on Ynysddu’s Ty Llwyd quarry so residents “can have confidence that their community is safe”.
‘A McDonald’s on the A472 just doesn’t make sense’
Steve Aicheler, a community councillor from Machen and a candidate in the recent Caerphilly Senedd by-election, outlines why he thinks a new McDonald’s for Maesycwmmer is wrong.
Sport
Snooker star who impressed on European stage aiming to build on successful 2025
Trethomas’ Allan Morgan, 47, impressed at the European Championships this year, and following a strong 2025, he’s aiming for “the same again” next year.
Rugby round-up: Wet weather causes postponements across leagues and cups
The club rugby scene was disrupted by wet weather over the weekend, with postponements wreaking havoc in both league and cup competitions on Saturday December 6.