On December 1, Wales will become the first UK country to introduce a soft opt-out system of organ donation.
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Welsh Secretary: List of reserved powers for Westminster “too long”
Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb has admitted to Assembly Members that the list of reserved powers in the draft Wales Bill was “too long”.The draft Wales Bill would give new powers to the…
Caerphilly Business Forum Award winners 2015 announced
The winners of the 2015 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards have been announced.Family-run printing firm CPS Group, based on the Pontygwindy Industrial Estate in Caerphilly town, took top honours with the overall Premier…
Gwent PCC “optimistic” after u-turn on “dangerous” police cuts
Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Ian Johnston has said he is “cautiously optimistic” by Chancellor George Osborne’s unexpected announcement that he would protect the police budget.
Council merger a step closer despite local opposition
Plans to cut the number of councils in Wales to eight could save £650 million over ten years, the Welsh Government has claimed. Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews confirmed plans to cut…
Properties in Risca, Ynysddu and Crosskeys without water after burst main
#NP11 Here’s a picture of the damaged main that we’re working on. Thank you for bearing with us. pic.twitter.com/wjqqlV7ms0 — Welsh Water (@DwrCymru) November 25, 2015Residents in Risca, Ynysddu and Crosskeys are…
Oakdale development could bring 260 jobs to the area
Work has begun on a new site for a door manufacturer which could pave the way for 260 new jobs in Oakdale.
Woman, 23, targeted by would-be robber in Blackwood
A 23-year-old woman was the target of a would-be robber, who tried to steal her handbag as she walked down the street alone.The victim was walking along Fair View, near to the…
World champion rider has bikes worth thousands stolen from Caerphilly town home
Former downhill mountain bike world champion Manon Carpenter has had thousands of pounds worth of bikes stolen from a house in Caerphilly town.
Free help available for poor digital TV reception as 4G rolled out across Caerphilly County Borough
Television viewers who notice interference while watching free-to-air digital terrestrial services may be able get help to fix their signal.