Elin Jones, the presiding officer or Llywydd, warned of dire knock-on effects for the Senedd of a failure to agree the Welsh Government’s 2026/27 budget.
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Knife amnesty bin at Blackwood Police Station as part of week-long national campaign
A knife amnesty bin has been set up at Blackwood Police Station as part of national efforts to deter knife crime.
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking curbs could be extended
Antisocial behaviour and public drinking could be banned at Caerphilly’s bus stops and other public places for another three years.
Wales’ top lawyer backs ban on ex-politicians judging old colleagues
Former Senedd Members should be permanently banned from judging the conduct of old colleagues, Wales’ top lawyer has suggested – contradicting plans in a new recall bill.
Frustration over railway footbridge replacement delays five-and-a-half years on
A railway footbridge damaged five-and-a-half years ago is yet to be replaced, despite promises.
18-year-old man appears in court charged with murder and attempted murder
An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of teenager Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest last week.
Jersey belonging to late Wales and Lions rugby star returned to family
A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.
College’s ‘modern and innovative’ upgrade wins planning approval
Plans for a “state-of-the-art” upgrade at the Coleg Gwent campus in Crosskeys have moved a step closer after winning the support of Caerphilly councillors.
Private care providers ‘making hay’ as plan to restrict profits ‘backfires’
Jake Berriman, leader of Powys Council, warned an “unforeseen” consequence has left councils with no choice but to cough up because other providers have fled the sector.
Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attack
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.