Ex-Conservative parliamentary candidate Hannah Jarvis, who also twice stood to be Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, has left the party to join Reform.
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‘A tremendous boost’: Comprehensive school taken out of special measures
Risca Comprehensive School was put into special measures in January 2024 – but efforts to improve the school have been praised by inspectors.
Call for ‘transparency’ over council investment in indoor market project
New questions have been raised over Newport Council’s investment in the redevelopment of the city’s indoor market.
More than 400 counterfeit toys seized across borough
As part of a targeted operation, more than 100 premises across Caerphilly County Borough were visited by Trading Standards officers last week.
Gonorrhoea vaccine now available across Wales
The vaccinations have been made available amid a near-record high number of detected gonorrhoea cases in Wales.
Welsh Ambulance Service Trust announces new chief executive
Emma Wood will take over as chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust in October, replacing Jason Killens – who departs after seven years in the role.
‘Dawn of a new chapter’: Parish Trust opens community hub and new home
Two years ago, the Parish Trust faced an uncertain future after it was forced to leave its previous base in St Thomas’ Church. Now, after opening its new base at the nearby former Bryn Hall, it’s future is bright.
Banished community group secures new home after Lottery grant
A community group banished from the chapel where they had been based for three years because they ‘weren’t Christian’ has found a new home, thanks to a National Lottery grant.
Street art promoting Caerphilly Castle heading to town after Cardiff display
Street art depicting Caerphilly Castle’s water gate, which appeared outside Cardiff Central Station recently, is heading to Caerphilly town centre this week.
Full list of roadwork dates revealed as £5m resurfacing begins
A £5 million programme of road resurfacing works across Caerphilly County Borough has begun.