An application to build 164 houses on greenfield land at Cwmgelli, Blackwood, has been approved.
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Police precept increase of 5.49% agreed
From April, the average household will pay an additional £1.25 a month for policing.
Business rates holiday in Wales extended for 12 months
The business rates holiday for the retail, leisure and hospitality sectors in Wales will be extended for a further 12 months, the Finance Minister Rebecca Evans has announced. The £380m package provides…
UK Government budget, Welsh Government budget, what does it all mean for us?
We try and unpick what’s relevant from each one.
Mother’s Day cards to raise money for cancer charity
Caerphilly grandmother Kirsty Henderson, who has cancer, will feature on Mother’s Day cards sold across the country to raise money for Cancer Research UK
Cwmcarn Forest Drive reopening postponed
Cwmcarn Forest Drive had been set to reopen over Easter, but this has been postponed due to the ongoing coronavirus lockdown.
Caerphilly Sings: Choirs come together virtually to mark St David’s Day
Choirs from across Caerphilly County Borough came together for a virtual singalong event on St David’s Day.
Further support for Welsh businesses announced
Businesses employing ten staff or more that have been forced to close due to coronavirus restrictions will be entitled to extra financial support, the Welsh Government has announced.
Years 7, 8, and 9 set to return to school before Easter break
Pupils in Years 7, 8, and 9 could be able to return to school classrooms ahead of the Easter break. The Welsh Government is expected to publish full guidance to schools later…
Are police in Gwent getting tougher on coronavirus breaches?
Police in Gwent seem to be taking a harder line when dealing with people who may have breached coronavirus regulations – latest data suggests.