A council licensing scheme for HMOs only covers those properties which are three storeys or more in height.
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Christmas lights, fireworks, fairs and pantos. What’s on this weekend and beyond
Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
New rules and fees introduced for tattoo and piercing studios
The measures, introduced by the Welsh Government, aim to reduce the hygiene and safety risks of these procedures.
‘This event needs to act as a wake-up call’: Peredur Owen Griffiths MS on Storm Bert
South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the “heartbreaking” effects of Storm Bert on communities across south Wales.
Police appeal to find missing 58-year-old man
Michael Lloyd did not return home from his daily walk on Tuesday November 26, sparking a Gwent Police appeal to find him.
Co-working experts mark seventh anniversary with new Ystrad Mynach venue
The new venue, on Penallta Road, opened its doors earlier this month, becoming the latest in TownSq’s growing list of co-working spaces across Wales and England.
Pupils full of praise for primary school at risk of closure
Of the 52 people who took part in a consultation, the vast majority said they did not support the proposal to close Rhydri Primary.
‘Long way to go’, admit bosses of crisis-hit WRU
Welsh Rugby Union chiefs admitted the governing body still has a long way to go after an independent review unveiled a “toxic” culture of bullying and misogyny.
Health board chief exec’s ‘anxiety’ over hospital winter peak
The woman running NHS services in Gwent has admitted to being “anxious” about hospitals being full in the run up to the winter peak.
Headteachers reassure staff and pupils ahead of proposed school merger
Plans to close Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach, and send pupils to the currently boys-only Lewis School Pengam, are in the final stages.