Plans for a large housing development on fields in Cefn Fforest could finally be decided after years of uncertainty.
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Tribunal rules Gwent Police discriminated against officer with HIV diagnosis
An employment tribunal has told Gwent Police to pay £43,000 to an officer it discriminated against after he was placed on restricted duties following an HIV diagnosis.
City schools record ‘very encouraging’ attendance rates
Newport is on track to record the second-highest level of pupil attendance in Wales this year, but remains below pre-pandemic levels.
Heroes who rescued baby from burning car recognised as ‘Community Stars’
Two men who stopped on the A465 between Rhymney and Merthyr Tydfil to rescue a nine-month-old baby from a burning car have been recognised as ‘Community Stars’ for their actions.
Fire service called as blaze breaks out on high street
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire at a property on Blackwood High Street on Monday afternoon.
Work underway on 58 new flats in town centre
The Lower Plas Court development, in Blackwood, will include one three-storey apartment block and one five-storey block.
Flats planned at former ambulance hall
New proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show how applicant Nigel Willetts hopes to redevelop the “empty” hall on Pandy Road.
Plans to cover hospital car park with solar panels approved
A plan to cover the Grange University Hospital’s car park in solar panels has been approved, despite questions over the project’s value for money.
Tools firm secures multi-million pound loan funding
Bedwas-based Spotnails has secured funding from the Development Bank of Wales and HSBC as it looks to continue its growth.
‘Prompt and just compensation’ call for WASPI women hit by pension age changes
Councillors in Caerphilly have called for women affected by state pension changes to receive “fair, prompt and just compensation”.