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More needs to be done to tackle Islamophobia in Wales, Senedd hears

Thursday, November 2, 2023Thursday, November 2, 2023

Statistics show religious hate crime in England and Wales increased to 9,387 offences in 2022/23 – the highest number since records began in 2012.

Transgender women could be allowed to stand as women in future Senedd elections

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Transgender women could stand as women in future Senedd elections under leaked plans to change the law to create a more gender-balanced Welsh Parliament.

Council to give out free food waste bags to residents as part of 12-month trial

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Failing to improve on last year’s recycling performance could land the council with a £1.2 million fine from the Welsh Government.

What is it like to be a football referee in 2023?

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The FAW recently revealed one in four referees have experienced physical abuse, while a further 88% have suffered verbal abuse.

Woman injured after being attacked by her own dog

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The attack happened at a house on Bedwellty Road, Cefn Fforest, at around 4.20pm on Tuesday October 31.

“We will all miss you”: School thanks staff member with special assembly after 32 years of service

Wednesday, November 1, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Catering assistant Julia Jenkins, 74, is retiring after more than three decades working at Fochriw Primary School.

Deri surgery closure will “consolidate services” – health board

Tuesday, October 31, 2023Wednesday, November 1, 2023

The branch surgery closed on October 20 – the second GP surgery closure in Caerphilly County Borough in 2023 

Racer on track for UK return as preparations for next year get underway

Tuesday, October 31, 2023Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Graham Cole and his Caerphilly-based racing team GCCRacing will be competing in the 2024 Zeo Series across the UK.

American XL Bully dogs added to banned breeds list

Tuesday, October 31, 2023Tuesday, October 31, 2023

The ban comes following a number of serious XL Bully attacks across the UK, including two fatal attacks in Caerphilly over the last two years.

The haunting of Gladstone Villa – a local ghost story

Tuesday, October 31, 2023Tuesday, October 31, 2023

For most people Cardiff Road, Bargoed, is just a normal street but for one family it was the site of paranormal activity for nearly a decade.

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