“More and more” residents on new housing developments find themselves locked into “exploitative” private estate management contracts, councillors heard.
New law comes into force to protect farm animals from dogs
The updated legislation modernises a law first introduced in 1953, aiming to better protect farmers’ livelihoods.
Teaching assistant given 12-month ban after ‘dragging’ four-year-old into class
A teaching assistant has been suspended from the profession for 12 months by the Education Workforce Council after it found she ‘dragged’ a four-year-old boy into class.
More than 3,000 patients to wait at least two years for surgery
The figure, which would represent a failure to meet Welsh Government time targets, is included in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board’s annual plan for NHS services in Gwent.
Inspectors tell school it needs ‘significant improvement’
Inspectors highlighted inconsistent teaching quality, weak development of key skills, and weak leadership capacity as some of the main issues facing the school.
Three footpaths set to close following railway electrification
Three public footpaths across Caerphilly County Borough are likely to be closed, following the electrification of the Cardiff to Rhymney railway line.
Health board chair attends final meeting before stepping down
Ann Lloyd was praised for her leadership and support of the body that runs NHS services and hospitals in Gwent – but there was no mention of the recent sterilisation scandal at Newport’s Royal Gwent.
‘This is fixable and it has to change’: Wife takes Owain’s Law campaign to Senedd
Ellie James, who is fighting to change the law in memory of her late husband Owain, has taken her campaign to the Senedd.
National recognition for scheme educating about the dangers of alcohol
A scheme educating young people in the Upper Rhymney Valley about the dangers of alcohol has earned national recognition for its work.
New plans to convert house into three-bed HMO
A house in Cwmfelinfach could be converted into a house in multiple occupation (HMO) for up to three people.
Opinion
‘Council not meeting basic legal obligations’
Community councillor Steve Aicheler has penned this piece for Caerphilly Observer following Estyn’s recent inspection of Bedwas High School.
Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election?
With the Senedd election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term thinking can survive short-term political pressure.
‘Tactical voting is dead’: Labour candidate talks Senedd election
Labour candidate Richard Tunnicliffe discusses how the new voting system being brought in at this year’s Senedd election means tactical voting is no longer necessary.
Sport
Frustrated Treowen Stars suffer defeat against Afan Lido
Treowen Stars were denied a late penalty against Afan Lido in a scrappy 1-0 loss which ended in controversy.
Rugby round-up: Vital wins for Newbridge and Penallta, Bedwas title march continues
The Six Nations is over, but the club rugby season is far from over – with all to play for as teams chase promotion and fight relegation.