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“Venomous”: MP condemns senior Tories’ LGBTQ+ comments

Gerald Jones, MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney spoke in Westminster Hall during the ‘Hate Crime Against the LGBT+ Community’ debate.

The incident, which is being investigated by Gwent Police, happened on Old Pant Road, Newbridge, on Wednesday October 18.

Caerphilly’s recycling rate is currently below the Welsh Government requirement of 64%, which rises to 70% next year,

Trethomas Bluebirds have drawn Cymru Premier giants and reigning champions TNS away in the third round of the Welsh Cup.

Conservative MS Janet Finch-Saunders led her party’s debate on homelessness in the Senedd.

Housing developments on the former Oakdale Comprehensive and the former Ty Darran site in Risca have been backed by senior councillors.

On Monday October 16, members of the choir wore pink clothes, ate pink cakes and donated their own money at their weekly choir rehearsal.

Bedwas Workmen’s Hall, which is celebrating its centenary this year, is running EcoFest – a week-long event from October 28 to November 5.

Urgent funding is required for overlooked and undervalued library and leisure services across Wales, the Senedd has heard.

Visitors to Cwmcarn Forest Drive could face price hikes for admission fees as Caerphilly Council tries to shore up the attraction’s finances.