A new police project tackling organised crime gangs has been launched in Rhymney, with the aim of making the town “a safer place to live, work and visit”.The ‘Respect Rhymney’ project is…
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Man set to run Cardiff Half Marathon in support of Wales Air Ambulance
A father of two from Caerphilly is set to take on the Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance.
Abertridwr man reported missing in Turkey
An Abertridwr man has been reported as missing in Turkey – on the day of his 32nd birthday.
Welsh Government spends £1.7m on special advisers
Wales’ First Minister Eluned Morgan provided details of the political appointments in a written statement to the Senedd on October 3.
Rotary club undertakes stadium challenge for ‘bleed campaign’
Members of Blackwood, Bargoed, and Pontllanfraith Rotary Club scaled the heights of Cardiff’s Principality Stadium as part of fundraising efforts to educate children about first aid.
NRW bosses quizzed over potential job cuts to plug £13m budget gap
Senedd members quizzed NRW officials amid concerns about plans to cut 265 jobs to plug a £13m budget gap while water pollution in Wales worsens.
Committee scrutinises 16% Senedd budget increase
Hefin David described next year’s spending plans for the commission, which is responsible for support services and the Senedd estate, as a step change.
Caerphilly town residents asked to help council monitor traffic
The council is asking volunteers to place a ‘traffic monitoring’ device on the inside of their windows as part of the Caerphilly Town 2035 placemaking plan.
House-building lagging behind targets for new homes
A new report shows 278 homes were built in the county borough in the 2023/24 financial year – down from 380 homes the previous year.
Council agrees plan to borrow £24m and buy secret site for waste depot
By next spring, Caerphilly County Borough Council must recycle 70% of the waste it collects or face multi-million pound fines.