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Universal basic income: Wales is set to end its experiment – is it a mistake?

Tuesday, December 12, 2023Tuesday, December 12, 2023

The Welsh Government’s universal basic income project will not be continued after the initial pilot ends in 2025.

Bedwas Workmen’s Hall celebrates 100 years in style

Tuesday, December 12, 2023Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Bedwas Workmen’s Hall marked the end of its centenary year with a celebratory event thanking the volunteers and groups which use the venue.

Tensions boil over as fight sees Caerphilly Athletic and Aber Valley derby match abandoned

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

The derby match between rivals Caerphilly Athletic and Aber Valley FC was brought to an abrupt end when fighting broke out – sparking a police investigation.

Lauren Price remains undefeated after victory over Silvia Bortot

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

Lauren Price MBE remains undefeated as a professional boxer following her victory over former European champion Silvia Bortot.

Bedwas earn bonus-point win at Beddau to climb to sixth

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

Bedwas have moved to sixth in the WRU National Championship East table after a bonus-point win at Beddau on Saturday December 9.

Rugby round-up: Bedwas win third game on bounce, while Risca earn first victory

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

Bedwas RFC move up to sixth in the WRU National Championship East with victory over Beddau, while Risca have lift-off in League One East.

Budget cuts straining Gwent Police’s ability to pay for PCSOs, senior officer warns

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

According to assistant chief officer Nigel Stephens, the Welsh Government’s budget for the extra PCSOs it funds has been slashed by around £600,000.

“An amazing woman”: The story of Bargoed’s World War II spy

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

Elsie Rees was a member of one of Britain’s Secret Defences – ready to protect their country from a German invasion during WWII.

“Absolutely fantastic”: Volunteers at Miners’ Centre praised by minister

Monday, December 11, 2023Monday, December 11, 2023

Julie Morgan MS hailed the “fantastic” work of scores of volunteers who dedicate a combined 10,000 hours a year to running the Caerphilly Miners’ Centre.

Phased ban on greyhound racing being considered as consultation launched

Monday, December 11, 2023Friday, December 15, 2023

A consultation on greyhound racing in Wales includes a call for evidence for or against a potential ban of the sport.

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