A Senedd Member called for restrictions on bottom trawling to protect Wales’ seabeds as she criticised the current “rudderless” marine protection policy.
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Plans approved for ‘first-class’ rebuild of town school
Councillors have welcomed plans for the redevelopment of Plasyfelin Primary School, in Caerphilly town, which backers say will create a “first-class” learning environment.
‘It cannot be allowed to fail’: Senedd debates 14,000-name petition to save canal
Senedd Members added their voices to a 14,000-strong chorus of calls for urgent action to avert a “catastrophic” drying out of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Citizens Advice: How to avoid parcel scams
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some tips on avoiding parcel scams.
‘Incredible heritage’ of former Austin pedal cars factory remembered as memorial unveiled
Between 1949 and 1971, more than 32,000 Austin pedal cars were produced in Tir y Berth.
Bowls club applies for new storage unit at grounds
New Tredegar Bowls Club has applied for planning permission to build a new storage unit at its grounds.
Pupils’ ‘low carbon’ mock wedding wins national award
Primary school pupils who held a ‘mock wedding’ have won a national award for their efforts to raise awareness of climate change.
‘Idle and vacant’ town-centre unit could become funeral director business
An “idle and vacant” commercial unit in Blackwood could be converted into a new funeral director business.
Welsh Government’s tourism tax plans get green light
The Senedd passed plans for a £1.30-a-night tourism tax in parts of Wales from 2027.
Organisations sign up to HIV testing and treatment scheme
Public sector organisations across Gwent have joined a new regional scheme to improve access to HIV testing and treatment.