Wales needs a dedicated minister responsible for child poverty and clear targets to tackle the scourge, a committee has recommended.
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Work underway at Manchester House as developers target summer completion
Manchester House in Caerphilly town finally has contractors on site as part of a £600,000 project to bring the building back to its former glory.
Drug dealer jailed for ten years after Tesco car park police chase
Jay Jones, 23, of Pen y Bryn Court, Croespenmaen, was caught following a police chase in the car park of Ystrad Mynach’s Tesco.
St David’s Hospice closes charity shop after just two months
The charity’s chief executive said the shop has been forced to close due to “unforeseen circumstances” along with “complex issues”.
Petrol station can be knocked down as “contemporary” replacement approved
Ascona Retail has secured council approval to demolish the existing Shell garage near Crumlin.
Free public Wi-Fi comes to Newbridge town centre
Free public access Wi-Fi has been rolled out to Newbridge town centre.The free Wi-Fi is already available in Bargoed, Blackwood, Rhymney, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.Plans are also in place for Caerphilly town…
“Inches away from my head”: Paving stone crashes through car windscreen
A man has been left shaken-up and thankful to be alive after a paving stone came crashing through his car window.
Police appeal after three bins set on fire in Blackwood
Gwent Police is appealing after three bins were set on fire in Blackwood between October 22 and October 23.
Potential derby lined-up after fourth round of FAW Amateur Trophy draw
There could be as many as four sides from Caerphilly County Borough in the fourth round of the FAW Amateur Trophy.
Cost-of-living crisis hitting life expectancy, Wales’ chief medical officer warns
Professor Sir Frank Atherton said the cost-of-living crisis will widen already increasing health differences between the best and worst off households.