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Police appeal following death of 22-year-old in Penyrheol

Friday, March 7, 2025

Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses after a 22-year-old man died following a crash on Heol Aneurin, Penyrheol, last week.

Row over £2bn reserves amid ‘skyrocketing’ council tax bills

Friday, March 7, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

The Conservatives called on councils to utilise “usable” reserves of more than £2bn, with taxpayers in Wales facing an average bill increase of 7.3% next year.

Blackwood Spring Fair is back this weekend

Friday, March 7, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Blackwood Spring Fair returns for a third year this weekend, bringing food and crafts, funfair rides and entertainment to High Street.

‘Severely flawed’ vulnerable customer lists delayed storm response

Friday, March 7, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Inaccurate lists of vulnerable people led to delays in responding to storms, with staff sent to non-existent homes and a customer who had died years earlier, a committee heard.

Another HMO approved in area where residents fear ‘unsustainable’ change

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Newport residents’ attempts to stop another HMO conversion in their street have been unsuccessful.

New chief executive to save nearly £1m by restructuring council’s top team

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council can save nearly £1 million by restructuring senior management, the cash-strapped local authority’s new top officer believes. 

MS calls out sexual harassment and shares her experiences

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Hannah Blythyn shared her own experience of sexual harassment in the workplace as she urged ministers to accelerate action to stamp out the blight on society.

‘Wales isn’t a nation of millionaire farmers’: Plaid Cymru demands pause to farm tax

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Plaid Cymru urged the UK Government to pause and review planned changes to inheritance tax for farmers, warning the impact could be destructive in rural Wales.

Fleur de Lis B&B makes finals of national tourism awards

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

Gellihaf House in Fleur de Lis has once again made the finals of the National Tourism Awards Wales, with the winners set to be crowned later this month.

Planning officers go cold on indoor ski slope plans

Thursday, March 6, 2025Thursday, March 6, 2025

The proposed development, near Merthyr Tydfil, would include an indoor snow centre, tropical waterpark, and activity centre, as well as an outdoor activity area.

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