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‘We can’t carry on as we are’: NRW set to face ‘rough old 12 months’

Thursday, March 13, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

David Henshaw, who chairs the board, said: “We can’t carry on as we are,” with NRW having agreed a target of cutting £10.9m from its budget by April 1.

Wales appoints its first-ever chief healthcare science officer

Thursday, March 13, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Victoria Heath, who will take up the role this month, will advise the Welsh Government on the most effective ways to use science to improve healthcare.

‘There is a real risk of crying wolf’: NRW defends record on flood warnings

Thursday, March 13, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

The Senedd’s climate committee took evidence from NRW as part of an inquiry on the response to storms Bert and Darragh.

Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre closure approved for third time

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Thursday, March 13, 2025

Legal challenges sank the council’s two previous bids to shut down the centre, which campaigners say was well used and is valued by the local community.

Delays to tribunal reforms ‘deeply troubling’

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Senedd Members urged ministers to press ahead with urgently needed reforms of the Welsh tribunal system or risk leaving the courts unable to cope with demand.

Two men released under investigation after police drug raids

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Raids were carried out at five addresses across Caerphilly County Borough on Tuesday March 11, with 40 police officers deployed.

Ladies’ choir and primary school pupils to perform charity concert

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir is teaming up with pupils at Hendredenny Park Primary School for a charity concert this month.

Gas works in Caerphilly Town ‘progressing well’ ahead of completion date

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Wales and West Utilities has said it hopes to finish upgrading gas pipes on Pontygwindy Road by May, as work is “progressing well”.

Merger to create new primary school nears final stages

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

If approved, the amalgamation of Hendre Infants School and Hendre Junior School will take effect from September.

‘Once in a lifetime’ Tommy Cooper memorabilia to go under the hammer

Wednesday, March 12, 2025Wednesday, March 12, 2025

A unique collection of Tommy Cooper memorabilia, including the Caerphilly comedian’s last fez, is set to go to auction ahead of his birthday.

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