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Author: Richard Gurner

General election: What are the main priorities for Wales?

Thursday, June 27, 2024Thursday, June 27, 2024

Campaigning for the general election is well and truly underway with just a week remaining for parties to persuade you to vote for their candidates.

Toxic quarry clear-up could cost anywhere between a “few million to tens of millions”

Thursday, June 27, 2024Thursday, June 27, 2024

The council-owned Ty Llwyd quarry, near Ynysddu, was used as a dumping ground for harmful industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).

Business owner told to move after premises sold from underneath her

Thursday, June 20, 2024Thursday, June 20, 2024

Since opening in March this year her country music themed boutique shop and bar/café has become a popular venue in Bargoed.

Senedd Member stripped of Conservative frontbench role

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

South Wales East Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones has been removed from the Welsh Conservatives’ shadow cabinet while a police investigation into expenses claims takes place.

Why Caerphilly’s new swimming pool won’t have a deep end

Monday, June 17, 2024Monday, June 17, 2024

The lack of a deep end in the pool of Caerphilly’s planned new leisure centre has been defended by the leader of the council, following criticism from the county’s competitive swimming team.

Caerphilly bustling with visitors and bursting with Pride

Sunday, June 16, 2024Sunday, June 16, 2024

The rain held off long enough to not stop the party at Caerphilly’s second Pride event, held on Saturday June 15.

General election husting events announced

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

General election husting events for the Caerphilly, and Newport West and Islwyn constituencies have been announced.

Popular greengrocer’s legacy continues with new owner

Friday, June 14, 2024Friday, June 14, 2024

Former miner Bob Brain served Nelson with his fruit and veg shop for more than 30 years before retiring earlier this year – and now his legacy is continuing with a new business at his former premises.

Pencoed Fach Farm: Blackwood’s hidden gem

Friday, June 7, 2024Friday, June 7, 2024

Pencoed Fach Farm has been home to the Davies family for over 110 years.

Two arrested after armed robbery in Blackwood

Wednesday, June 5, 2024Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Police firearm officers were called to Blackwood Store shortly after 4.10pm today, Wednesday June 5.

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