Norsk Hydro is looking to close five of its European extrusion plants, including its site on Pant Glas Industrial Estate, due to “prolonged weak demand and market downturn”.
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Person in hospital following railway incident in Nelson
A person is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident on the railway line in Nelson, British Transport Police has confirmed.
Primary school raises £10k for Children in Need appeal
Pupils, staff, and parents at Ysgol y Castell came together to raise £9,708.73 for the charity through a variety of fundraising activities.
Plaid Cymru victorious in Penyrheol council by-election
Plaid Cymru candidate Aneurin Minton picked up 60% of the votes cast to secure the win and maintain his party’s total control of the ward.
Greyhound racing ban could see venue miss out on £15 million
Wales’ only greyhound racing track could miss out on £15 million over the next five years if the sport is banned in Wales.
‘Living in darkness’: Senedd shines light on Wales’ ‘invisible’ ME crisis
Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price shared the harrowing story of a constituent who needs palliative care aged 33 to highlight the devastating impact of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME).
Polls close in Penyrheol council by-election
Residents have been voting to elect a new councillor to represent the area on Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Thumbs up for new specialist ALN bases at borough schools
Pupils with additional learning needs will be given extra support at a series of “specialist resource bases” across Caerphilly County Borough.
Crackdown on antisocial behaviour and public drinking to continue
A crackdown on bad behaviour and public drinking will continue across Caerphilly County Borough for the next three years.
‘Fat cats’ preying on veterinary practices
Private equity firms have been accused of collaring the market in a corporate “feeding frenzy” that has seen local, independent vets gobbled up by global giants.