Peredur Owen Griffiths warned that the number of drug deaths in Wales is up more than 50% over the past ten years, with the rate remaining higher than in England.
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Get council tax bill help with Citizens Advice
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the help that may be available with council tax bills.
Two people in hospital after two-car crash in Caerphilly
Two people have been taken to hospital following a car crash on Nantgarw Road, Caerphilly.
Bargoed: Snooker club to open beer garden
The plans show that the beer garden will be adjacent to the rear of 44 to 46 High Street and adjacent to a public car park.
Health minister apologises after Grange Hospital body mix-ups
Wales’ health minister apologised for the dreadful distress inflicted on grieving families after a second case of a hospital mortuary releasing the wrong body.
Trethomas Bluebirds face toughest Amateur Trophy test yet in semi-final clash
The Bluebirds will travel to Carmarthen on Saturday March 23 to face former Cymru North outfit, Penrhyncoch FC, in a mouth-watering semi-final clash.
Calls for ‘outdated’ Barnett funding formula to be replaced
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth described the funding formula as a weak, short-term solution from the 20th century.
Fears Wales’ national collections could be at risk due to budget cuts
The Senedd has backed calls to keep free entry to museums amid concerns that Welsh Government budget cuts risk endangering Wales’ national collections.
Vaughan Gething elected as First Minister – but challenges have just begun for Welsh Labour
Cardiff University’s Huw L Williams looks into the challenges facing Vaughan Gething as he becomes Wales’ First Minister.
Councillor to take on walking challenge to support stroke group
Cllr Andrew Farina-Childs has been making regular trips around Blackwood Showfield – often being joined by members of the community for support.