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Senedd Members demand houses are not built on former tar plant

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

The former Ness Tar plant, near Caerphilly town centre, is highlighted as a potential area for redevelopment on the council’s Caerphilly 2035 plans.

Welsh Government joins European semiconductor alliance

Friday, September 8, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Welsh Government has joined an alliance of regional governments from across Europe working together to boost the semiconductor industry.

Fly-tipping is the ‘scourge of the Upper Rhymney Valley’ says local action group

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

After an incident at Rhaslas Pond near Fochriw, fly-tipping has been labelled a “scourge” of the Upper Rhymney Valley by the chairman of a local action group.

Belgium’s Wout van Aert leads Tour of Britain standings after Stage Five victory

Friday, September 8, 2023Friday, September 8, 2023

Belgium’s Wout van Aert claimed stage five victory in the Tour of Britain on Thursday September 7.

Wanted criminal arrested following police appeal to find him

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

A criminal who was wanted back behind bars following his release from prison has now been arrested, Gwent Police has confirmed.

Wales head coach Warren Gatland announces side to face Fiji in World Cup opener

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wales head coach Warren Gatland has announced his 15-man side to face Fiji in their World Cup opener on Sunday September 10.

Bridge reopened after six-week repair closure

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

A section of the A469, which bridges over the Rhymney River near Gilfach and had been closed for more than six weeks, has now reopened.

“No excuses”: Welsh rugby legend Shane Williams talks Wales’ World Cup chances

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Wales legend Shane Williams has discussed Wales’ World Cup changes – and said the opening match against in-form Fiji is “not ideal”.

“It’s not something we planned” – Rugby legend Shane Williams goes into the chicken shop business

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Former Welsh international and rugby legend Shane Williams has launched his latest business venture in Caerphilly town centre – Pepe’s Piri Piri.

Kooij claims record-equalling fourth Tour of Britain stage victory

Thursday, September 7, 2023Thursday, September 7, 2023

Olav Kooij has claimed his fourth Tour of Britain stage victory following success in Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire.

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