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‘Jobs for the boys’ concern over council’s senior recruitment

Wednesday, June 18, 2025Wednesday, June 18, 2025

A Caerphilly councillor has said recruitment policies for senior officer roles should be reviewed to find out whether they are sufficiently competitive.Caerphilly County Borough Council recently hired a new chief executive and…

‘Total chaos and havoc’: Senedd Members lambast bluetongue response

Wednesday, June 18, 2025Monday, August 18, 2025

Senedd Members denounced the Welsh Government’s response to bluetongue, with limits on moving livestock, warning the approach will cause total chaos and havoc for farmers.

Senedd passes plastic wet wipe ban set to come into force next year

Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Wet wipes containing plastic will be banned in Wales next year to reduce the environmental harm caused by pollution.

Call for legal action over rail and NI funding

Wednesday, June 18, 2025Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Adam Price urged ministers to consider legal action over £432m “owed” to Wales by the UK Government for rail spending and increased national insurance costs.

Senedd Members call for action on ‘fleecehold scandal’

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Hefin David warned people living on Redrow’s Cwm Calon estate in Ystrad Mynach have just had their third increase in as many years.

Churches come together to organise weekend of free family-friendly activities

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

Events will be held on the Owain Glyndwr playing fields, on Crescent Road, between Friday June 20 and Sunday June 22.

Wrexham ‘unable to resist speculative developments’

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

The lack of a local development plan (LDP) in Wrexham risks paving the way for more speculative housing developments, the Welsh Government’s chief legal officer warned.

Future musical theatre star prepares for American tour

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A young performer from Penpedairheol has been named as one of a small group of future stars set to tour in America.

‘A matter of time before a child is hurt or killed’ on road outside village schools

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

It is “a matter of time before a child is hurt or killed by a car” near two primary schools in Pengam, a concerned resident has warned.

Investigator could be appointed to tackle illegal tobacco and vapes

Tuesday, June 17, 2025Tuesday, June 17, 2025

An investigator to hunt down organised crime groups involved in supplying illegal tobacco and vapes across Gwent could be appointed. 

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