Wales’ new transport secretary confirmed a change of course on the controversial 20mph policy but continued to face calls to scrap the default speed limit completely.
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Cricket club wins drinking area bid despite neighbours’ boundary worries
Patrons at Blackwood Town Cricket Club will be allowed to drink alcohol outside, in the spring and summer, in an area to the east of the clubhouse.
New trains on Ebbw Valley railway line
Newly-built trains are now running on Ebbw Valley railway line, Transport for Wales has announced.
Organised crime gang member who was found hiding under a pile of clothes jailed
Rhys Jones, 21, of Garden City, near Pontlottyn, was arrested on September 2 last year, with officers finding heroin with a street value value of £35,000.
Community bank Smart Money Cymru and Nuaire shortlisted for awards
Smart Money Cymru Community Bank and Nuaire have been nominated for in the Wales Business Awards 2024.
Plans for new solar farm could power 12,500 homes if approved
An energy company plans to build a 35MW solar farm near Newbridge which it believes will generate enough power for 12,500 homes.
Wales’ fire authorities ‘not fit for purpose’ says new local government secretary
Wales’ fire and rescue authorities are ill-equipped to hold services to account amid allegations of sexual harassment and bullying, a committee heard.
Manufacturer plans to build wind turbines and solar panels to create its own green energy
Convatec, based on the Heads of the Valleys Industrial Estate, has plans to build a ‘“Green Manufacturing Hub”.
St John Ambulance Cymru appoints new chief executive
Richard Lee, who lives in Abertridwr, joins the Welsh arm of the first aid charity after spending fives years as the chief operating officer for St John in England.
Tributes to ‘much-loved’ councillor who will be ‘hugely missed’
Cllr Dianne Price, who represented Aberbargoed and Bargoed for 20 years, passed away surrounded by family on April 20.