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Motorist handed five-year-driving ban after admitting causing death of 43-year-old man

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Dale Groves, 30, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on May 16, where he pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

Transport secretary under fire over Menai bridge delays

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Senedd Members criticised “unacceptable” delays to works on the Menai suspension bridge, warning north Wales “has once again been left to languish”.

Welsh universities ‘not at immediate risk of collapse’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

No Welsh university is at immediate risk of collapsing under the weight of multi-million-pound deficits, according to the head of a public body set up to oversee post-16 education.

Council lowers price hike for sports pitches after backlash

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

New fees for outdoor grass sports pitches have been confirmed in Caerphilly after an original 75% hike sparked an angry backlash.

Ffiliffest: Town’s annual celebration of Welsh language and culture to return

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Caerphilly’s annual celebration of the Welsh language and culture will be back in town next month – promising a “vibrant day of entertainment and activities for all ages”.

Wales ‘piggybacks’ on Westminster renters’ rights bill

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Senedd Members denounced the “ill-judged, regrettable and unacceptable” decision to “piggyback” on the UK renters’ rights bill but held their noses to vote for it nonetheless.

Residents to have say on potential housing sites ‘in the new year’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The council is currently developing its new Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which sets out where and how it wants new building work to take place.

Family business moves into bigger space after ‘rapid expansion’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Family-run business Fire Seals Direct has announced a new base in Ystrad Mynach having outgrown its old space on Pontygwindy Industrial Estate.

Drakeford plans business rates shake-up

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Mark Drakeford unveiled plans to cut business rates for around 13,000 smaller “bricks and mortar” shops while raising the amount payable for higher value properties.

Cancer charity race returns with new finish line announced

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Early registration for this year’s Castle 2 Castle race has opened, with a new finish line location announced by the organisers.

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