Concerns have also been raised that people in mental distress, using a dedicated phone number for urgent mental health support, have on occasions not been answered.
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Pie shop owner’s fundraiser to help his dad after leg amputation
The owner of an award-winning pie shop is raising money to help his father, who has had his leg amputated following severe surgical complications.
High hopes for new workshop at community-run Miners Centre
Plans are under way for a new workshop at Caerphilly Miners Centre for the Community, providing a bespoke space for DIY, arts and crafts.
Welsh-only: The new constituency names for the 2026 Senedd election
One of the many changes ahead of next month’s Senedd election is the introduction of Welsh language names for the 16 new constituencies.
Nearly £65k to be made available for community, voluntary, and sporting groups in borough
The cash comes from the Welsh Church Fund, which was set up with proceeds and assets following disestablishment of the Church of England in Wales in 1920.
New plans submitted for church and seven-bed HMO in former school
Plans for a new HMO and church in Newport have been resubmitted after council planners rejected an initial bid.
School holding its annual ‘Walkies for Autism’ dog walk
Pupils and staff at Risca Comprehensive will be walking two miles later this month to to raise money for the school’s Autism Spectrum Condition centre.
Backing for new data centre on city’s steelworks site
Plans for a “modern, energy efficient” data centre on part of a former steelworks site in Newport have won the city council’s approval.
New 25-metre mast approved despite concerns around local impact
A new telecommunications mast has been approved in Rhymney despite local concerns about its visual impact and its proximity to nearby homes.
Police appeal as robber recalled to prison
Shaun Davies, 33, from Aberbargoed, was released from prison on licence – but has since been recalled after breaching the conditions of his release.