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Wife’s bid to change law in husband’s memory backed by Caerphilly MP

Tuesday, December 16, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Caerphilly MP Chris Evans has backed Ellie James’ campaign to change the law in memory of her late husband Owain, who passed away last year with a brain tumour.

No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises

Tuesday, December 16, 2025Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A petition opposing the price rises and the removal of some tariffs was presented to the council last month – but the authority said it will not be changing its mind.

Dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders introduced

Tuesday, December 16, 2025Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A dedicated service for drug users needing new bladders has been introduced at Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital. 

Newport Council hopes ’embracing’ AI will lead to better public services

Tuesday, December 16, 2025

The leader of Newport City Council said a new policy on artificial intelligence (AI) and automation is “not about replacing people with computers”.

New heavy goods restrictions could be introduced on old Severn Bridge next year

Tuesday, December 16, 2025Tuesday, December 16, 2025

A new restriction on heavy goods vehicles crossing the old Severn Bridge could be put in place when the current blanket weight limit is lifted next year. 

Wales set to cement title for highest imprisonment rate in western Europe

Tuesday, December 16, 2025Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Wales’ unwanted title as the nation with the highest “in-country” imprisonment rate in western Europe is set to be solidified due to the expansion of HMP Parc.

Northern borough communities in line for £20m funding

Monday, December 15, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed making the three communities its “designated neighbourhood” to receive the money over the next ten years.

Christmas Day meal for on duty ambulance workers

Monday, December 15, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A number of pubs, hotels, and restaurants across Wales have offered to prepare meals for Welsh Ambulance Service staff as a goodwill gesture on December 25.

No school transport cuts in budget but council tax rises not ruled out

Monday, December 15, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council will not be revisiting proposals to cut home to school transport in next year’s budget, but its leader has not ruled out council tax increases.

Senedd support for proposed UK law to create ‘smoke-free generation’

Monday, December 15, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

A new UK-wide law that would stop anyone currently under the age of 16 from ever buying tobacco has been supported by Senedd Members.

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