A section of the Rhymney Valley Line is set to close for a total of three months as work on the next phase of the South Wales Metro begins.
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Driver admits killing mother and daughter in M4 crash
Cheryl Woods, 61, and Sarha Smith, 40, were killed in a five-vehicle crash near Chippenham at around 9.10am on Friday October 20, 2023.
Ministers at odds with dentists over ‘biggest reforms in decades’
Jeremy Miles said the Welsh Government will launch a consultation on dentistry reforms, which will mark a significant change to the old 2006 contract, by the end of the month.
‘We’re not waiting ten years’: minister vows to improve school attendance
Wales’ education secretary vowed to get to grips with secondary school attendance amid concerns it could take more than a decade to recover to pre-pandemic levels.
Bank Santander announces branch closure and reduced opening times
Bank Santander has announced its Blackwood branch will be closing in June this year, while Caerphilly’s will be reducing its hours.
Council leader: ‘We are making changes to proposals due to your feedback’
In this blog for Caerphilly Observer, council leader Sean Morgan discusses the role of public consultations in the council’s decision-making process.
Blackwood Spring Fair draws 6,000 visitors to town
A range of entertainment was on offer, including food and craft fairs and funfair rides, as well as animal displays, crazy golf and more.
Major city centre transport changes on track despite lukewarm public reception
A potential overhaul of the road layout in Newport city centre is still on track, after more than 2,400 people had their say on the proposals.
£1 bus fares to be introduced for under-21s
The Welsh Government is investing £15m into a 12-month pilot scheme, which was announced as part of its budget plans for 2025/26.
Post-Brexit funding shake-up could put 93 jobs at risk
Changes to a post-Brexit funding scheme could put 93 council jobs in Caerphilly at risk next year.