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Antisocial behaviour and public drinking curbs could be extended

Monday, November 17, 2025Monday, November 17, 2025

Antisocial behaviour and public drinking could be banned at Caerphilly’s bus stops and other public places for another three years.

Wales’ top lawyer backs ban on ex-politicians judging old colleagues

Monday, November 17, 2025Monday, November 17, 2025

Former Senedd Members should be permanently banned from judging the conduct of old colleagues, Wales’ top lawyer has suggested – contradicting plans in a new recall bill.

Frustration over railway footbridge replacement delays five-and-a-half years on

Monday, November 17, 2025Monday, November 17, 2025

A railway footbridge damaged five-and-a-half years ago is yet to be replaced, despite promises.

18-year-old man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder

Monday, November 17, 2025Wednesday, November 19, 2025

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of teenager Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest last week.

Jersey belonging to late Wales and Lions rugby star returned to family

Saturday, November 15, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.

College’s ‘modern and innovative’ upgrade wins planning approval

Saturday, November 15, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

Plans for a “state-of-the-art” upgrade at the Coleg Gwent campus in Crosskeys have moved a step closer after winning the support of Caerphilly councillors.

Private care providers ‘making hay’ as plan to restrict profits ‘backfires’

Saturday, November 15, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

Jake Berriman, leader of Powys Council, warned an “unforeseen” consequence has left councils with no choice but to cough up because other providers have fled the sector.

Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attack

Friday, November 14, 2025Wednesday, November 19, 2025

An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pub

Friday, November 14, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

Detailed plans for 14 new apartments and a shop have been approved for the site of a former Pontllanfraith pub.

MS calls on Welsh Government to back calls to reopen railway line through Nelson

Friday, November 14, 2025Friday, November 14, 2025

The Welsh Government should support calls for the reopening of Nelson’s railway line to passengers, Plaid Cymru’s deputy leader has said.

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