Barclays’ Risca branch, which is the only bank in the town, closes its doors today, Friday May 17.
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Rural Wales ‘in trouble’, Senedd Member says
Cefin Campbell MS described rural Wales as a picture of decline, with banks, schools, post offices and pubs all closing.
Cross-party calls for Palestine to be officially recognised
Senedd members from Wales’ four main political parties set their differences aside to call on the Welsh and UK Governments to recognise the state of Palestine.
HMO plan ‘makes mockery’ of high street conservation area
A house in Rhymney can be turned into a HMO after Caerphilly Council’s planning committee approved a conversion bid.
Price ends Premier League Darts campaign with opening round defeat
Gerwyn Price was beaten by Luke Humphries as the Premier League Darts league stage concluded in Sheffield.
Green light for new dog walking area on farmland
The application also included the construction of two timber shelters and the conversion of an existing stable into an office.
Senedd praise for world champion Lauren Price
Ystrad Mynach’s Lauren Price has been praised in the Senedd after becoming Wales’ first-ever female boxing world champion.
Man jailed for attempted burglary wanted back in prison after release
Gwent Police is looking for Paul Williams, 39, from Rhymney, who is said to have breached the conditions of his release from prison.
Residents say new HMO will ‘fundamentally change the character’ of their street
Plans to turn a Pengam property into a HMO have been approved despite stiff opposition from neighbours.
Llanbradach AFC secure league-cup double with victory over Gilfach FC
Llanbradach AFC have secured an historic league-cup double with a 2-1 win over Gilfach FC to lift the Greyhound Cup.