Demolition work could be approved for a disused office building in Caerphilly.
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Number of people receiving skin cancer treatment up 79% since 2019
There has been a 79% increase in the number of people receiving skin cancer treatment in Gwent since 2019, the area’s health board has revealed.
Power surges blamed for damaging city CCTV cameras
Power surges were to blame for knocking out some CCTV cameras in Newport, senior councillors have confirmed.
Former Conservative candidate latest to quit party for Reform
Ex-Conservative parliamentary candidate Hannah Jarvis, who also twice stood to be Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, has left the party to join Reform.
‘A tremendous boost’: Comprehensive school taken out of special measures
Risca Comprehensive School was put into special measures in January 2024 – but efforts to improve the school have been praised by inspectors.
Call for ‘transparency’ over council investment in indoor market project
New questions have been raised over Newport Council’s investment in the redevelopment of the city’s indoor market.
More than 400 counterfeit toys seized across borough
As part of a targeted operation, more than 100 premises across Caerphilly County Borough were visited by Trading Standards officers last week.
Gonorrhoea vaccine now available across Wales
The vaccinations have been made available amid a near-record high number of detected gonorrhoea cases in Wales.
Welsh Ambulance Service Trust announces new chief executive
Emma Wood will take over as chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Service Trust in October, replacing Jason Killens – who departs after seven years in the role.
‘Dawn of a new chapter’: Parish Trust opens community hub and new home
Two years ago, the Parish Trust faced an uncertain future after it was forced to leave its previous base in St Thomas’ Church. Now, after opening its new base at the nearby former Bryn Hall, it’s future is bright.