As millions of people prepare to cast their vote tomorrow, here’s everything you need to know about the general election on Thursday July 4.
Category: News
Child poverty, cost-of-living, and food bank use hot topics at election hustings
With just a day to go until the polls open, politicians are still vying for your vote in the UK general election.
Leisure centre disruption due to general election
Ahead of the general election on Thursday July 4, the council has confirmed which leisure centres will be affected.
Automatic voter registration in Wales edges nearer
Mick Antoniw, who is counsel general, the Welsh Government’s chief legal adviser, described the elections and elected bodies bill as groundbreaking.
Police appeal for witnesses after alleged beer garden assault
A 23-year-old man was reportedly attacked at the Court House pub, Caerphilly, at around 9.45pm on Saturday May 25.
Ystrad Mynach prepares to host women’s international rugby match
Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence is set to host one of five international women’s rugby matches, as the U20s transatlantic quad series comes to Wales.
Welsh Government promises ban on lying politicians
The Welsh Government promised to introduce a law banning lying politicians before the next Senedd election after striking a last-minute deal to avert defeat.
Council facing new legal challenge over plan to close leisure centre
Judges could decide the future of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre for a second time, after a fresh legal challenge over its proposed closure was announced.
Residents doubtful cuts to bin collections will improve recycling rates
The council has set out possible methods to drive up the area’s ailing recycling rates, which recent figures showed were the worst in Wales.
Blackwood’s annual beach party returns this month
Blackwood High Street is set to be transformed into an urban beach party once again this month as the town’s annual Beach Party returns.