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First Minister warns devolution still fragile on 25th anniversary of first election

Wednesday, May 8, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The First Minister warned that devolution remains fragile as Senedd members reflected on the 25th anniversary of the first election to the then-National Assembly.

‘Galling’ – Peredur Owen Griffiths MS questions coal tip remediation plans

Wednesday, May 8, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks about the coal tip remediation project in Bedwas in his blog for Caerphilly Observer.

Hundreds of council homes empty while ‘families are in desperate need of housing’

Wednesday, May 8, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

One councillor said he is “shocked” after learning 324 Caerphilly Council homes are empty “when the need for social housing is so great”.

Caerphilly 10k and 2k races return this weekend, with road closures confirmed

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k and 2k races will return on Sunday May 12.

Planned apartments will address ‘significant need for affordable housing’

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

GHR Developments wants to turn part of a privately-owned pay-and-display car park in Market Place into a mixture of one- and two-bedroom apartments.

Bargoed RFC lift league trophy after double success – with promotion the reward

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Bargoed RFC capped off their double-winning season in emphatic style, lifting the WRU National Championship East trophy after beating Bedwas at Bargoed Park.

Fresh calls for justice powers on 25th anniversary of devolution

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Jeff Cuthbert, who spent 13 years as a then-Assembly Member before taking up the PCC role, said the devolution of the justice system is “the right way to go”.

Trethomas Bluebirds one win away from claiming title after victory over Caldicot Town

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds are just one win away from being crowned Ardal South East champions after a 3-2 win over Caldicot Town.

Conservative candidate “disappointed” and “delighted” at PCC election result

Tuesday, May 7, 2024Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Hannah Jarvis said the result is encouraging for the upcoming general election – which must be held by the end of January. 

UK Government blamed for low election turnout by outgoing police and crime commissioner

Monday, May 6, 2024Monday, May 6, 2024

Outgoing police and crime commissioner Jeff Cuthbert has blamed a lack of support from the UK Government for the low turnout in the elections. 

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