Senior councillors have backed new budget proposals they say will protect key services and clean up the county borough – while also including a council tax rise.
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Critical incident declared across Gwent’s hospitals
A critical incident has been declared at hospitals across Gwent due to “exceptional demand”, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board announced.
‘An inspiration to us all’: 88-year-old donates hand-knitted blankets to premature baby ward
Mary Davies, who lives at Abermill Care Home in Abertridwr, donated the blankets in person to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospital, in Cardiff.
Pedestrian subway closes for pre-planned inspection and maintenance
A pedestrian subway in Maesycwmmer is closed this week while a pre-planned inspection and maintenance works are carried out.
£2m of Welsh Government funding to help businesses make the most of AI
More than £2 million of Welsh Government money is being made available to help small businesses across Wales make the most of AI.
Town-centre display boards approved despite brightness concerns
Plans for new digital advertising boards have been approved for prominent locations in Bargoed, Blackwood, and Risca.
Welsh Labour pledges £2 bus fare cap in Senedd election manifesto
Welsh Labour has promised to introduce a £2 cap on all single bus fares if it leads the next Welsh Government, transport secretary Ken Skates has announced.
Sports complex showers out of action for six months
Some showers at the Newport International Sports Village have been out of order for around six months.
Support for conversion of former club into family home
Proposals to turn a former club in Deri into a new family home have won the support of council planning officers.
Food wholesaler smashes sales records with 20% increase
Sales at an Aberbargoed-based food wholesaler have hit record levels after the fast-growing family firm reported a near 20% rise to £30 million in just six months.