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Senedd Members debate ban on greyhound racing in Wales

Senedd Members have debated the future of greyhound racing in Wales following calls for a ban from animal welfare charities.

Gwent Police has closed the Lansbury Park link road between Bedwas Bridge Roundabout and the turn-in into Rudry, with diversions in place.

Residents and local councillors have raised concerns about possible pollution at Ty Llwyd quarry, with some describing a “toxic smell” at the site.

International Women’s Day has been marked with an “afternoon of entertainment and celebration” in Caerphilly town centre – despite the snow.

The centre will be built on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School after approval from the council’s planning committee.

The Working Wardrobe gives people from all over Caerphilly County Borough the chance to access work clothes for free.

More than 8,000 people descended on Blackwood as the town held its first spring fair on Saturday March 4.

Two Plaid Cymru councillors have been removed from Van Community Council after being absent from meetings for more than six months.

Lesley Williams has been appointed as the new chief executive of Caerphilly-based Welsh ICE.

Wales Kebab, in Abertridwr, was among the winners at the 2023 British Kebab Awards.