A spate of cable thefts on the South Wales Valley rail network has caused widespread disruption for passengers – and left a repair bill of more than three quarters of a million pounds.
Author: Richard Gurner
PM unsure on Caerphilly by-election visit as campaign gathers pace
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is unsure whether he will visit Caerphilly during the upcoming Senedd by-election campaign, as polls suggest a tight race that could put the Welsh Government’s budget plans at risk.
County borough to receive £21.5m from UK Government ‘Pride in Place’ fund
Caerphilly County Borough is set to benefit from £21.5m of UK Government funding through the new ‘Pride in Place’ programme.
Gareth Potter: Conservative candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election
The Welsh Conservatives have confirmed Gareth Potter as their candidate for next month’s Senedd by-election in Caerphilly.
Formal complaint lodged over council’s decision to suspend meetings during by-election
Independent Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix has written to the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales, challenging the authority’s decision to suspend cabinet, scrutiny and planning meetings.
Councillors’ anger after violence against women training postponed until after by-election
Councillors have reacted with anger and dismay after Caerphilly County Borough Council postponed domestic abuse and sexual violence training because of the upcoming Senedd by-election.
Staff suspended at care home after concerns about resident’s care raised
A “small number” of staff have been suspended from a Caerphilly care home after concerns were raised by a colleague over the care of a resident.
Welsh Government drops plan for patients to be seen by different dentists under NHS reforms
Controversial plans for NHS patients to be treated by different dentists have been dropped, but the BDA warns Wales’ dental reforms still risk harming services.
Blackwood councillor raises thousands in marathon charity walk for St David’s Hospice
Cllr Farina-Childs is walking the distance of a marathon each week throughout September in memory of his sister-in-law, Annmarie Farina-Bray
Eleven borough businesses nominated for Food Awards Wales 2025
he awards, organised by Oceanic Events, take place at a ceremony at the Marriott Hotel in Cardiff on October 6.