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Voluntary sector committee axed under changes to council meetings

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Changes to Caerphilly County Borough Council meetings will improve scrutiny after the nation’s auditor found shortcomings, its backers believe.

Reckless driver recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Gwent Police has launched an appeal to find Ojay James, 35, from Caerphilly.

Bargoed May Fair brings 3,300 visitors to town

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The event, held on Saturday May 9, saw more than 50 food, drink, and craft stalls set up in the town centre, along with funfair rides and more.

Reform leader unveils his party’s shadow cabinet

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Casnewydd Islwyn MS Dan Thomas, leader of Reform in Wales, has announced his frontbench team in the Senedd.

Audit Wales’ damning report on health board over GP contracts linked to eHarley Street

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) failed to sufficiently scrutinise the finances and business plans of a GP partnership linked to a Leicestershire-based healthcare management company.

New mayor is ‘Newport born and bred’ and will champion city’s volunteers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The new mayor of Newport is Cllr Debbie Harvey, who said she will champion the city’s volunteers during her year in office.

First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government – but admits independence talk with PM

Wednesday, May 20, 2026

First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd term – while also revealing he discussed Welsh independence with the Prime Minister.

Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

A ten-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a zip wire during a school trip to an outdoor activity centre in the Brecon Beacons.

Nature fair brings community together at Morgan Jones Park

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Families, environmental groups and community organisations came together at Morgan Jones Park for Ffair Cynefin, a nature fair celebrating wildlife, wellbeing, creativity and community action in Caerphilly.

Members appointed to the first Senedd committee

Tuesday, May 19, 2026Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Senedd has appointed members to the all-important business committee, bringing the it one step closer to resuming work as usual.

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