A Newport City Council worker was dismissed following an investigation into possible fraudulent transactions using a purchasing card.
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Volunteers of all ages gather for community litter pick
A wide range of ages took part, from younger residents to older members of the community, all working together to make a visible difference to the area.
‘For many Ukrainians living in Wales, this flag is not just a flag’
A Senedd Member has rallied to support Ukrainians living in Wales, amid calls for their flag to be removed from outside the Senedd.
‘Our community is pretty fantastic’: Firefighter car wash raises hundreds for charities
Firefighters in Caerphilly have raised hundreds of pounds for charity after hosting a community car wash at the town’s fire station.
Decision day nears for legal challenge to library closures
Campaigners against planned library closures in Caerphilly will have their legal challenge heard on Thursday June 4.
More flats proposed at site of city centre’s historic hotel
A former hotel in Newport city centre could be redeveloped further with the addition of six new flats.
School transport cuts row continues as council leader seeks more funding
Cost-cutting changes to school transport in Caerphilly remain on the table, as the county borough council’s leader appeals to the new Welsh Government for more funding.
Caerphilly Art Society’s annual exhibition opens to packed audience
The exhibition, at the Twyn Community Centre, was opened by Caerphilly town mayor Mike Prew on Tuesday May 26, and runs until Saturday May 30.
Plans for new riverside wedding venue with views of Transporter Bridge
A former office building on the banks of the River Usk could be converted into a “versatile, high-quality” space for weddings and other events, with views of Newport’s iconic Transporter Bridge.
Tour de France volunteers needed as applications open
The route will take riders through some of Wales’ most challenging terrain, including climbs over the Rhigos and Caerphilly Mountain in the closing kilometres.