Mark Drakeford unveiled plans to cut business rates for around 13,000 smaller “bricks and mortar” shops while raising the amount payable for higher value properties.
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Cancer charity race returns with new finish line announced
Early registration for this year’s Castle 2 Castle race has opened, with a new finish line location announced by the organisers.
‘This will not capture the headlines’: Senedd passes bill to ‘tidy up’ Welsh law
The Senedd signed off on plans to strengthen the foundations of the Welsh Parliament and its ability to make laws for the people of Wales.
‘Landmark’ homelessness bill ‘a missed opportunity’
Senedd Members welcomed a bill aimed at ending homelessness in Wales but warned of missed opportunities to support veterans, prisoners and those discharged from hospital.
Proposed wind farm would have ‘negative’ impact
The Mynydd Maen wind farm, which would be built to the east of Newbridge and Crumlin, would have 13 turbines with a height to their blade of 149 metres.
Tributes to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby
Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby Gordon Pritchard, who has passed away aged 70 following an illness.
Former glassworks celebrates history with new book
A book celebrating the history of Stuart Crystal Pengam Glassworks is set to launch this weekend, with former employees encouraged to come along and grab a free copy.
‘Happy, safe and successful’ primary school applauded by inspectors
Maesycwmmer Primary School has been praised by education watchdog Estyn following an inspection.
New cleaning programme could improve ‘look and feel’ of borough
A new “cleaning and greening programme” worth £1.3 million will target hotspots and improve the “look and feel” of the borough’s public places.
Ukrainian culture ‘offering something vibrant and valuable to its new home’
Caerphilly’s Ukrainian community continued their Vyshyvanka Day celebrations over the weekend, with more than 400 people taking part in a series of cultural activities on Saturday May 17.