Commissioners at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) have approved its budget plans for 2025/26.
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Banking hub opens in place of town’s last bank branch
Last year, the Barclays branch in Risca closed down, leaving the town without a bank. Now, a banking hub has opened in its place.
Lidl unveils plans for new Pontllanfraith store
Lidl is looking to open a new supermarket on the site of the former Stagecoach bus depot – potentially creating around 40 new jobs.
Environmental campaigner told to stay away from Ty Llwyd quarry
An environmental campaigner who has been working with the community on the issue of Ty Llwyd quarry has been threatened with legal action to stay away from the site.
‘Nanny-state rules’: Laura Anne Jones MS calls for rethink on junk food proposals
Conservative South Wales East Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones has criticised the Welsh Government over “nanny-state rules” regarding unhealthy snack displays as part of her latest blog.
Plans for nine-bed HMO conversion submitted
A five-bedroom house in Trethomas could be converted into a HMO for nine people, according to plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Ex-Reform leader in court accused of pro-Russia bribes
Nathan Gill, a former parliamentary candidate in Caerphilly, has been accused of taking bribes to make pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament.
Ffos y Fran: Plans for new restoration scheme revealed
The company behind the former Ffos y Fran opencast mine has submitted a revised plan to restore the site.
Lauren Price visits Ystrad Mynach ahead of world title unification bout
Lauren Price has visited the Centre for Sporting Excellence in her hometown of Ystrad Mynach ahead of her world title unification bout at London’s Royal Albert Hall on Friday March 7.
Plans for major solar farm will bring community benefits, council says
The proposed Cwm Ifor solar farm, which would be built on land above Penyrheol and Abertridwr, could create enough energy to power 6,000 homes.