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New coach stop in bid to boost Caerphilly Castle visitor numbers

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

A bigger bus stop and a ramped footpath will be installed outside Caerphilly Castle as part of wider plans to increase visitor numbers.

Ethnic minorities, women, and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Ethnic minorities, women, and disabled people remain under-represented in local politics, a Senedd inquiry concluded.

Questions asked as Senedd reform plans scrutinised

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

Concerns were raised about residency rules for election candidates, vacant seats, and powers to increase the number of ministers.

Elliots Town post office could be set for move

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

A convenience store and post office in Elliots Town could be set for a move after it was deemed “too small”.

Wales-wide ban on snares and glue traps comes into force

Tuesday, October 17, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales has become the first UK nation to introduce the ban, which came into effect on Tuesday October 17.

Campaigners hope upcoming Senedd debate could save Ruperra Castle

Monday, October 16, 2023Tuesday, October 17, 2023

This week, Senedd Members will debate making conservation management plans compulsory for scheduled monuments like Ruperra Castle.

21-year-old drug dealer wanted back behind bars following release

Monday, October 16, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023

Ethan Pope was released from prison on licence, but now Gwent Police is appealing for his whereabouts.

Merger plan approved for Nelson primary schools

Monday, October 16, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023

Two primary schools in Nelson will be combined to form a new school for 275 pupils.

School grant to help with cost of uniform, sports kits and more still open for applications

Monday, October 16, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Up to £200 is being made available to low-income families to help cover the costs of school uniforms, sports kits, stationery and more.

Penallta shock Bedwas with seven-try rout

Monday, October 16, 2023Monday, October 16, 2023

Newly-promoted Penallta scored seven tries to stun rivals Bedwas on their own turf in a WRU National Championship East matchup.

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