The Senedd signed off on a 16% budget increase, with the Welsh Parliament set to expand to accommodate an additional 36 politicians from 2026.
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Rugby club putting rivalries aside for 125th anniversary
Senghenydd RFC are set to celebrate their 125th anniversary with a special one-off match involving six rival rugby clubs.
Two new 3G sports pitches approved for school and leisure centre sites
New 3G-type pitches have been given planning permission for St Cenydd Community School and Risca Comprehensive School.
Welsh secretary pressed on ‘unfunded’ £80m steel claim
Jo Stevens appeared before the Senedd’s economy committee to give evidence on Welsh steelmaking following the closure of Port Talbot’s last blast furnace.
Wales v South Africa squad announcement: Former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer starts
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has called on former Risca RFC star Rio Dyer to help turn things around in their final Autumn Internationals match against South Africa.
Festive fair at Caerphilly Miners’ Centre
A free-to-enter festive fair is being held at Caerphilly Miners’ Centre this weekend.
RSPCA appeal as horses rescued from common
The horses were rescued from Gelligaer and Merthyr Common on Thursday November 14 due to concerns for their welfare.
Automatic voter registration set to get underway
Wales will become the first part of the UK to bring in automatic voter registration when pilots get underway next month.
Concern over ‘green light’ for NHS privatisation
Senedd Members quizzed Wales’ health secretary about long NHS waits amid concerns about health boards getting the “green light” to commission private sector services.
Man, 71, and girl, 14, in critical condition after Caerphilly crash
A 24-year-old man from the Cardiff area has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, and drug-driving.