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How and when will Vaughan Gething become Wales’ next First Minister?

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

Following Vaughan Gething’s victory in the Welsh Labour leadership contest, here’s what to expect as the formal resignation and nomination process gets under way.

Coffee shop wins retrospective planning permission

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

The owners of a coffee shop in Risca have won a retrospective change-of-use planning application for their business.

Retiring police and crime commissioner reflects on his two terms in the job

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

Jeff Cuthbert, who is stepping down as Gwent’s police and crime commissioner this spring, looks back at his two terms in the role.

Story book penned with help of school pupils and police now available at library

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

A story book, written with the help of Gwent Police and pupils at St James Primary School, is now available at Caerphilly Library.

Old Methodist church could become convenience store

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

A former church in Newbridge could become a convenience store, according to new plans filed with Caerphilly Council.

Trethomas Bluebirds make it 20 league games unbeaten with win over Goytre

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

Trethomas Bluebirds moved five points clear at the top of the Ardal South East with a hard fought 2-1 win over Goytre AFC on Saturday March 16.

‘New era’ – Reaction as Vaughan Gething set to become First Minister

Monday, March 18, 2024Monday, March 18, 2024

Vaughan Gething, who will succeed Mark Drakeford, earned a narrow victory over leadership rival Jeremy Miles – winning 51.7% of the vote.

Boy arrested after rocks were reportedly thrown at cars on Risca bypass

Friday, March 15, 2024Friday, March 15, 2024

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of endangering road users and causing criminal damage after rocks were reportedly thrown at vehicles on the A467.

Male voice choir helping youngsters with additional needs make music

Friday, March 15, 2024Friday, March 15, 2024

Aber Valley Male Voice Choir has been helping youngsters with additional learning needs to make music.

Flats regeneration scheme boosted by Welsh Government funding

Friday, March 15, 2024Friday, March 15, 2024

The Welsh Government has committed funding towards the redevelopment of Pentrebane Street in Caerphilly town centre.

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