Plans to restore the last opencast mine in the UK could be significantly curtailed due to a shortfall of tens of millions of pounds, a committee heard.
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Which 20mph roads should revert back to 30mph? Let the council know
A petition calling for Wales’ controversial 20mph default speed limit to be scrapped will be debated in the Senedd today.
Free wildflower seeds for residents, businesses and schools
The initiative aims to help residents connect with nature – as well as boost biodiversity and help pollinators such as bees, butterflies and more.
Citizens Advice: How to get help if your holiday goes wrong
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can take to protect yourself when going on holiday.
Up to £10,000 being made available for businesses
Small and medium sized businesses in Wales could be able to claim up to £10,000 in Welsh Government support.
Gwent education bosses hold school safety talks
Concerns about safety arrangements at schools have been heightened after two teachers and a pupil were injured at a school in Ammanford in April.
Corporate greed blamed for rising veterinary costs
Veterinary care is unaffordable for many pet owners in Wales due to “ridiculous” price increases fuelled by corporate greed, a committee heard.
Standards boss says schools doing ‘good’ job of impressing inspectors
Schools across Caerphilly County Borough have done a “good” job of impressing inspectors over the past two years, according to the man in charge of raising standards.
Iolo Williams teams up with volunteers for churchyard nature project
Iolo Williams, along with the Caerphilly Woodlands Trust, have set up the ‘Faith in Nature’ project at Lower Machen church.
Senghenydd RFC under-16s win Dragons Cup at Rodney Parade
Senghenydd RFC’s under-16 side defeated Pontypool United over the weekend to win the Dragons Cup.