Andrew Goodall, the Welsh Government’s permanent secretary, said in a letter that his officials sought to settle all claims with the contractor in the interests of value for money.
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Cricket clubs ‘stumped’ by housing developments
Barry Cawte, chief executive of Cricket Wales, said planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs across the country.
Calls for £10,000 cap on donations after Vaughan Gething row
Campaigners have called for a cap on political donations following controversy over a £200,000 donation that led to the downfall of former First Minister Vaughan Gething.
Record-breaking number of runners as Velindre’s Castle 2 Castle run raises £100k
A total of 1,500 runners took part in the annual run on Sunday September 14 in support of cancer charity Velindre.
Crimestoppers offering £1,000 reward for information on park assault
A £1,000 reward is on offer as police continue to investigate a reported sexual assault in Parc Penallta.
Abertridwr country singer Caitlin Mae earns Grammy consideration
Abertridwr-born country artist Caitlin Mae, now based in Nashville, has seen her single House Sitting put forward for Grammy consideration.
Schoolboy wins national award for inspirational fundraising
Caerphilly’s Ioan Watts, who survived a traumatic brain injury, has won Young Fundraiser of the Year at the Child of Wales Awards 2025.
Former pub could be redeveloped for ‘much-needed’ affordable housing
The project could create 35 affordable apartments with balconies and a communal garden space, as well as parking to the rear.
Llŷr Powell: Reform’s candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election
The Reform UK candidate was unveiled at a press conference held at Caerphilly Social Club on a wet Friday morning.
Recycling services hit by drainage collapse at depot
Cabinet members will be asked this month to approve £459,000 of funding for works including replacement drainage and concrete hard standing.