Cllr Dawn Ingram-Jones, told Caerphilly Observer that the closures in Bargoed town marked a sad start to the new year.
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Missing 15-year-old girl found
Gwent Police has confirmed 15-year-old Mia Jones, who was reported missing, has now been found.
Welsh Government ‘must overcome its aversion to setting targets’ on child poverty
Jenny Rathbone MS led a debate on the equality committee’s report which critiqued the Welsh Government’s draft child poverty strategy.
Bus timetables changed across Wales, but no alterations made in Caerphilly
Stagecoach has announced changes to its bus timetables across south Wales due to the 20mph rollout, but no alterations have been made in Caerphilly.
“Unacceptable”: Flooding ruins third straight Christmas for residents
Residents in Blackwood had their Christmas ruined for the third year in a row after flooding forced some to swap family holidays to clear blocked drains.
Public service cuts could have a disproportionate effect on women and low-income families
Cuts to public services in Wales are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women and low-income families, the Senedd’s finance committee heard.
Go to appointments unless told otherwise, health board says as junior doctors prepare to strike
Patients should attend any pre-booked appointments unless told otherwise, the health board has advised as junior doctors prepare to strike.
Welsh Government’s draft budget plans debated by Senedd Members
Rebecca Evans said the Welsh Government’s 2024-25 settlement is worth up to £1.3bn less in real terms than when it was set in the 2021 spending review.
Apprenticeship budget cuts could hamper semiconductor industry, opposition MS warns
Cuts to the apprenticeship budget risk stifling the continued success of the semiconductor sector in south-east Wales, an opposition MS warned.
Concerns raised in Senedd over new tourism accommodation rules for Wales
Concerns have been raised about plans to introduce statutory registration and licensing for all tourism accommodation in Wales.