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Second vigil in support of Palestine held in Caerphilly
Around 35 people attended a vigil outside Caerphilly Castle to remember Palestinians lost in the war between Israel and Gaza.
Packaging firm gets £300k funding from Welsh Government
Tir y Berth-based Chevler Ltd is planning to use the money to replace an ageing asbestos roof.
Plan to close pathway due to antisocial behaviour
Blackwood councillor Kevin Etheridge said the safety of residents had to be ensured and that other paths had been closed.
Restaurant owners thank ‘inspirational’ community for support
Lee and Samantha Humphreys opened Fish Kitchen 1931 in Bargoed in November last year after an extensive refurbishment of the former Conti fish and chip shop.
“Silent, often invisible” oesophageal and stomach cancers claiming far too many lives
A surgeon-turned-Senedd member raised concerns about “silent, often invisible” oesophageal and stomach cancers claiming far too many lives in Wales.
Defending cup champions draw north Wales opposition in quarter final
FAW Amateur Trophy champions, Trethomas Bluebirds, are set to host Anglesey’s Holyhead Hotspur in the quarter finals of the competition.
Hospices face an ‘existential threat’ due to rising costs and increasing demand
Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on the charitable hospice sector in Wales, raising concerns about its short- and medium-term sustainability after years of underinvestment.
Reduced opening hours at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr made permanent
Cuts to opening hours at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr have been made permanent, because there aren’t enough patients to justify a return to 24/7 treatment of injuries.
Calls for council tax votes rejected by Senedd
The Welsh Parliament has rejected calls to force local authorities to hold a referendum on any council tax rise more than 5%.