Wales is up against the “toughest financial situation we have faced since devolution,” First Minister Mark Drakeford has warned.
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Welsh Blood Service running donation hubs across the borough
Penyrheol Community Centre, Bryn Meadows Golf Club, and the Home Bargains store in Blackwood will host the hubs over the next week.
Brewery owner defends application to open outdoor drinking area
A brewery owner has defended his application to open an outdoor area for weekend drinkers after residents complained and some council officers objected.
Risca United bounce back with comfortable win over Brecon Corries
Risca United bounce back after an opening day loss with a comfortable 4-0 win over Brecon Corries in Ystrad Mynach.
Helping Caring Team charity relaunches with new focus
A charity which supports the homeless and those affected by poverty has relaunched with a new board of trustees.
Wind farm could be up and running by 2025 if special status agreed
A wind farm with 14 turbines could be up and running above the Aber Valley by 2025, if it is granted ‘Development of National Significance’ status.
Why did Caerphilly Castle revamp costs jump from £5m to £10m?
Plans submitted to the council by Cadw in 2021 said the revamp would cost £5 million – but this figure has since doubled.
Rugby union: which teams are playing in which leagues in the 2023/24 season?
Bargoed, Bedwas, and Cross Keys will be joined by Newbridge and Penallta in the second tier – but who will the other teams be going up against?
All over-65s should be among those offered an autumn Covid booster vaccine – JCVI
All over-65s should be offered a Covid booster vaccine this autumn, the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended.
“Something needs to be done”: Defibrillator vandalised for the fourth time
Fortunately, the defibrillator itself, which costs around £1,300, was saved – but the plastic casing protecting it was destroyed.