Councillors in Newport have heard a petition against proposed changes to the city centre’s Old Green Roundabout, amid concerns it will make traffic worse.
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Officer worked at post office while claiming he was unfit for police duty
A student police officer signed off sick and deemed unfit for duty was found to be working at a post office.
Neighbours’ ‘nightmare’ claims fail to stop industrial site extension
Neighbour complaints about alleged fires and round-the-clock noise have not been enough to prevent the extension of an industrial site in Pengam.
A “fantastic event enjoyed by so many”: Blackwood hosts first Big Welsh Festival
A celebration of Welsh culture brought thousands of visitors to Blackwood as the town hosted a brand new event.
Welsh Water faces £44.7m enforcement action over failures
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been told to spend almost £45 million on improvements to its sewer network by Ofwat.
Siblings raise £2k for charity after starting coffee company in their father’s memory
Simon Smallwood and Steph Kelsey launched Rob’s Roast in memory of their late father, the former St Cenydd deputy headteacher Robin Smallwood.
Four schools removed from council list of ‘concern’ after improvements
Four schools across Caerphilly which fell short of Estyn standards after inspections have been removed from follow-up categories.
New specialist school unit finally set to open after flooding and asbestos issues
A new specialist school for vulnerable children is “on track” to open in Pontllanfraith in September after being hit by lengthy delays.
Praise for council’s work to support youngsters not in education, work or training
Councillors in Caerphilly have welcomed the local authority’s work to support young people not in education, employment or training.
Community choir project launching to raise funds for Velindre
A new community choir project is launching in Caerphilly and Risca this spring to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre.