Welsh Water has announced its customers will see an average price rise of 3.8% – the lowest increase in England and Wales.Nigel Annett, the managing direcor of the not-for-profit company, based in…
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Cigarette vending machine ban introduced in Wales
A new law banning the sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales has come into force.The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to safeguard young people and children from…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute set to celebrate 20 year’s as arts venue
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a theatre and arts venue next month.Built and paid for out of the Miners’ wages at 3d a week, Blackwood Miners’ Institute…
Islwyn MP uses debate to raise awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has used a debate in the House of Commons to raise awareness of the employment difficulties faced by those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease.Inflammatory Bowel Disease affects 250,000 people…
Minister wants merger of Cardiff Metropolitan, Glamorgan and Newport universities
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has restated his desire to see a merger of Cardiff Metropolitan, Glamorgan and Newport universities.Mr Andrews, in a written statement, said the new super university would be…
Plea to Cardiff City supporters to help fund Fred Keenor statue
A campaign to get a statue of Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor is appealing to supporters of the football club to donate £1 each.The Fred Keenor Statue Committee is appealing to all…
Future of Welsh ports and airports to be examined in National Assembly inquiry
A new inquiry by a National Assembly for Wales committee will examine the importance of Welsh ports and airports to the Welsh economy, and how their potential can be developed.The Enterprise and…
Tir Y Berth man taken to court over dog mess
A Tir Y Berth man has been taken to court and fined for a dog fouling offence.John Evans, 55 of Asquith Street, Tir Y Berth, was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council…
Police investigate second arson attack in Rhymney
Update: Police keen to speak to person in area at time of first firePolice are investigating the possibility that an arson attack which hospitalised two people could be linked to a second…
Ice warning in Caerphilly County Borough after snow
The Met Office has issued an ice warning after snow fell in many parts of Caerphilly County Borough on Monday morning.The heavy snowfall many had feared failed to materialise with only higher…