The council has proposed focusing new development and growth on the county borough’s “principal” settlements of Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly, Risca and Pontymister, and Ystrad Mynach.
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Greyhound racing set to be banned as Welsh Government plans confirmed
Huw Irranca-Davies, the Deputy First Minister, told the Senedd that a ban will come into force as soon as practicably possible.
City aims to boost tourism and create jobs through new culture strategy
A new strategy will help Newport Council support members of the city’s creative sector and help them organise events to draw in visitors.
Rail services back up and running after ‘major disruption’
Rail services faced “major disruption” due to a “faulty train” in Cardiff on Tuesday, February 18.
Improvement works planned for toxic waste at former quarry site
Heavy periods of rainfall have driven concerns among campaigners that contaminated water is flowing into a nearby community woodland and towards homes.
Stagecoach announces rise in bus fares
Stagecoach has announced adult single fares are set to rise on average by 25p, but says buses still remain “value for money”.
Seven men appear in court charged with ‘violent disorder’ after Blackwood and Newbridge fights
Seven men have appeared in court charged with violent disorder after two mass brawls in Newbridge and Blackwood.
Shane Williams helps open new school gym as £2,000 raised
Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams has helped open Islwyn High School’s brand new gym as part of a fundraising community evening.
‘Securing the future’: Recruitment firm becomes employee-owned
Mech Tech Professionals was set up ten years ago and specialises in the engineering, industrial, and environmental sectors.
Two arrested after police chase in Risca
A 32-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested following a police chase which ended in Risca this morning.