Campaigners have said the spectre of closure has undermined efforts to boost numbers
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh Water rated “below average” for second year, after rise in serious pollution events
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has kept its two-star rating with Natural Resources Wales, the Welsh Government’s environmental agency.
Caerphilly’s Carpetright store to close
Caerphilly’s Carpetright store, on Gallagher Retail Park, is to close after it was left out of a deal to save the stricken company.
Sex offender taken away by police after neighbours protest outside his home
A convicted sex offender had to be escorted away by police after residents protested outside his home.
Absent council chief executive misses out on top job with South Wales Fire
Christina Harrhy has been on long-term sick leave for around nine months – prompting questions from councillors about the capacity of the authority’s senior management team.
Welsh Water now included in Ofwat’s sewage spills investigation
All 11 water companies covering England and Wales are now subject to enforcement from the industry regulator.
Idris Davies principal named headteacher of the year
Richard Owen is the head of Idris Davies School in Rhymney. Encompassing ages three to 18, the ‘super school’ has around 900 pupils.
Bhangra drums signal the reopening of Bargoed post office
The sound of Bhangra drums echoed around Bargoed a fortnight ago when the town’s newly refurbished post office had its official opening.
Pictures from the 81st Machen Show
Thousands of people passed through the gates of this year’s Machen Show to enjoy the 81st edition of the event.
Red Arrows flyby as part of Wales Airshow
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flew over the county borough at around 5.05pm on Saturday July 6.