A rare species of fungus, never before found in Wales, has been discovered at Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve.The fungus, Spongy Mazegill, was unearthed by site ranger Mark Allen in February and…
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“No toll” for M4 Newport relief road
There would be no charge for motorists on a proposed M4 relief road in Newport, the Welsh Government has told the BBC.
Minister Warns of Fallout from “Bedroom Tax”
The cut in housing benefit for tenants with spare bedrooms will have a devastating impact across Wales, Housing Minister Carl Sargeant has said.
Caerphilly Council’s SmartCard scheme hits 100,000
A council scheme which combines library and leisure centre membership cards has hit 100,000.Launched by Caerphilly County Borough Council in September 2007, the initiative allows residents and visitors to Caerphilly county borough…
Newport to get tolled M4 relief road, press reports claim
Newport is to get a tolled M4 relief road, according to press reports.According to The Times and The Independent, Chancellor George Osborne will announce a new 14-mile M4 relief road as part…
No confidence motion in Caerphilly Council leader to be heard this month
A motion of no confidence in Caerphilly Council leader Harry Andrews will be heard at a council meeting on April 23.
British Transport Police stage week-long antisocial behaviour operation
British Transport Police (BTP) is embarking on a week-long operation dealing with the causes and effects of antisocial behaviour.As part of efforts to drive down crime on Welsh railways, officers will be…
Ystrad Mynach College beauticians show their style in skills contest
Ystrad Mynach College students took gold and silver awards in an all-Wales contest to find the country’s most talented trainee beauticians.Eleisha Symons, 17, and Ashlie Marie Jones, 19, both from Caerphilly, battled…
Plaid Cymru AM visits local parent programme
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle visited Caerphilly Parenting Support Programme last week to find out more about the support available for parents in the community.The programme, which is run by Action for…
Welfare reforms will damage communities across Wales warns Minister
Changes to welfare and benefits will have a “destabilising, damaging and devastating impact on communities across Wales”, a Welsh Government Minister has warned.