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Council urged to find ‘credible plan’ to solve £8m temporary accommodation pressures
A councillor has called for a “credible plan” to deal with homelessness, after it emerged the council spent more than £8 million on temporary accommodation last year.
Landowner pleads guilty in court after investigation into illegal waste site
A landowner has pleaded guilty in court following a long-running investigation into illegal waste operations at Pen Yr Heol Las Farm, Caerphilly.
Reform candidate pledges a fresh start and ‘common-sense’ decisions for Wales
Dan Thomas, who became Reform’s Welsh leader earlier this year, said the party will cut waste, revive high streets and improve the nation’s infrastructure if it wins the election.
New council rent policy could help people saving for home deposit
Prospective homeowners who are struggling to save for a deposit may benefit from a new rental policy in Caerphilly County Borough.
Senedd’s British Sign Language bill officially becomes law
Plans to make Wales the best place in the UK for British Sign Language (BSL) users have officially become law after receiving Royal Assent.
Former police constable would have been dismissed over discriminatory remarks
A former police officer who made sexualised comments about women, and used discriminatory language against the traveller community, would have been dismissed from the force had he not already resigned.
Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival attracts more than 7,000 visitors
This year’s Caerphilly Food and Drink Festival drew more than 7,000 visitors to the town centre when it was held on Saturday April 18 – the busiest day in the town so far this year.
Newbridge School wins national prize in NSPCC Number Day fundraiser
Newbridge School won a bespoke maths-themed wall art installation designed to show pupils how numbers and maths connect to everyday life.
Road to close for emergency repairs in Lansbury Park this weekend
A section of the Lansbury Park Distributor Road will be closed for the weekend while emergency repairs are carried out.