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RSPCA appeal for owner after pony rescued from common

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

A pony has been rescued from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common over concerns for its welfare, sparking an appeal to find its owner.

Comprehensive school lifts lockdown measures

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Wednesday, January 15, 2025

St Martin’s School in Caerphilly was under lockdown for almost two hours.

Health board declares critical incident as pressure mounts on services

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has been forced to declare a ‘critical incident’ due to “exceptional demand” on its services.

Agents appointed as council looks to offload mothballed Llancaiach Fawr

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Commercial estate agents Avison Young has been appointed by the council to market the venue, and discuss its sale with potential buyers.

Senedd Member criticises ‘behind-closed-doors’ appointments

Tuesday, January 14, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Labour’s Alun Davies criticised the nomination process for the Senedd’s representatives on the UK-EU parliamentary partnership assembly.

Caerphilly Council to vote on motion calling for the devolution of Crown Estate

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Plaid Cymru councillor Colin Mann, who represents Llanbradach, is putting forward the motion, which has cross-party support for it with Labour and Independent councillors backing it.

Gerwyn Price to star at this month’s Dutch Darts Masters

Monday, January 13, 2025

The competition will be held in Den Bosch, Netherlands, between January 24 and January 25, and follows the upcoming Bahrain Darts Masters.

Warren Gatland names Wales’ Six Nations squad

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Wales begin their 2025 Six Nations campaign against France in Paris on Friday January 31, and will be looking to end a 12-game losing run.

Proposals for council tax rise and ‘pay more for less’ service cuts come under fire

Monday, January 13, 2025Tuesday, January 14, 2025

The local authority has long warned it must make “difficult decisions” on spending, in the face of an estimated £45 million budget gap over the next two years.

Councillor buys wheelchair to loan to residents in need

Monday, January 13, 2025Monday, January 13, 2025

Plaid Cymru councillor Lindsay Whittle has bought a second-hand wheelchair and is offering to loan it out to residents.

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