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Council leader defends authority’s move towards agile working after criticism

Caerphilly council’s leader has defended the authority’s move towards “agile working” – or working from home – after criticism.

Wales women’s manager Gemma Grainger paid a visit to Caerphilly this week to meet budding young footballers at Virginia Park.

Men’s club rugby union returns this weekend as teams across Wales get the new season underway in the WRU National Leagues.

Giving animals away as prizes on council-owned land was banned in Caerphilly in 2019. Now, 14 Welsh councils have banned the practice.

Former schoolteacher Elizabeth Davies has won the Penmaen by-election for Labour.

The fight will take place in Manchester’s AO Arena on Saturday September 2 as the undercard for the Liam Smith v Chris Eubank Jr rematch.

The event will play host to local and headline musicians, along with numerous food and drink stalls.

The NHS bursary scheme for healthcare students will be extended to the 2024/25 academic year, Wales’ health minister has announced.

Polls have now closed in the Penmaen ward by-election, with votes set to be counted at Oakdale Community Centre.

An Aberbargoed-based business whose clients include Ascot Races and the RHS Chelsea Flower Show has received a £25,000 grant from the UK government.