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Concern for future of council CCTV service in budget talks

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The council is proposing a “restructure of CCTV to provide a more efficient service” that could save nearly £67,000 in next year’s budget.

Shadow health secretary booted off party’s front bench amid defection rumours

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Welsh Conservative MS James Evans has been kicked off his party’s front bench and had the whip removed amid speculation linking him with a switch to Reform UK.

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from car fire

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

A mother has spoken of her gratitude to two strangers for saving her nine-month-old baby from a car fire.

Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David took his own life, inquest concludes

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The inquest into the death of Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David has concluded.

Controversial WRU plans to reshape Welsh rugby to be discussed in parliament

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney and chair Richard Collier-Keywood will be quizzed by MPs on the impact of the restructuring plans

Town mayor blasts ‘shambolic’ delays to him getting new role

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The mayor of Blackwood claims he is the victim of a “totally undemocratic” decision to defer his appointment to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s standards committee.

Free smartphones offered to help tackle digital exclusion

Monday, January 19, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Caerphilly Miners’ Centre is helping to give out the refurbished devices to those who need them most, improving digital access and reducing electronic waste.

Hospital changes visiting rules amid Norovirus outbreak

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) confirmed 90 patients and 28 staff members at the hospital have caught the virus.

Calls for council to back County and Dragons as ‘investment in Newport’s future

Friday, January 16, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

Two councillors in Newport have called on the local authority to support the city’s professional sports teams.

Residents ‘frightened’ of parking pressures unable to stop HMO conversion

Friday, January 16, 2026Friday, January 16, 2026

Residents who are “frightened” to move their cars in case they lose a coveted parking space have failed to stop plans for a proposed HMO conversion in their street.

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