Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to do more to protect people from the impact of quarrying amid concerns about the health and environmental impact.
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Caerphilly prepares for Armed Forces Day with services across borough
Caerphilly is preparing to celebrate Armed Forces Day over the weekend, with local services planned across the borough.
Murder mystery group shortlisted for national award
Bargoed-based murder mystery group ‘Death on Demand’ have once again been recognised at this year’s British Entrepreneur Awards.
Senedd debates ‘irrational’ Welsh Government culture cuts
Senedd members debated a 12,075-name petition calling on the Welsh Government to reverse cuts to Wales’ cultural institutions.
General election: What are the main priorities for Wales?
Campaigning for the general election is well and truly underway with just a week remaining for parties to persuade you to vote for their candidates.
Council’s gardening equipment and milk stolen from depot
The council has issued an appeal after thousands of pounds worth of gardening equipment, as well as a pint of milk, was allegedly stolen from its depot in Abercarn.
Toxic quarry clear-up could cost anywhere between a “few million to tens of millions”
The council-owned Ty Llwyd quarry, near Ynysddu, was used as a dumping ground for harmful industrial chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Call for local ownership of green energy projects
The Senedd debated a proposal for a bill to require profits from renewable energy developments to be kept in Wales.
Developer wins bid for more time to build houses
A developer has secured a five year extension for planning permission to build homes in Pontllanfraith.
Hospital ran out of beds for most critically-ill patients
The health board had to issue an urgent message asking people to stay away from the emergency department unless they were seriously injured or in a life-threatening situation.