A drought has been declared across large parts of Wales, including Caerphilly County Borough following recent dry weather and high temperatures.
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Newsagent’s alcohol licence granted despite antisocial behaviour concerns
A newsagent in Lansbury Park has been granted an alcohol licence, despite residents’ concerns it will increase antisocial behaviour issues.
GCSE students receive grades after return to summer exams
GCSE students across Wales are receiving their exam results today after summer exams were sat for the first time since the Covid pandemic.
Man suffers life-changing injuries after falling off bike
In a statement, Gwent Police said: “Officers were dispatched to an emergency call on Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach, regarding a male who had fallen off his bike and has suffered life changing injuries.”
The row over Cllr Scriven’s Facebook post highlights the worst of social media
Social media does not lend itself to explanation and nuance. Cllr Scriven shouldn’t have posted what he did, but the reaction has shown how divided online opinions can be.
Not-for-profit credit union shortlisted for two national awards
Caerphilly-based credit union Smart Money Cymru has been shortlisted for two national awards.
Health board receives 3,300 complaints in a single year
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has received over 3,000 complaints in the space of a year – 430 of which received a delayed response.
Rotary club welcomes new president as community work continues after pandemic
David Curtis will serve as the president of Pontllanfraith Rotary Club for the next year, taking over from predecessor Edward Williams-Price.
Baptist minister returns home after 35 years to lead church where he got married
On September 3, Andy Baker will be be inducted as the new minister at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood – 35 years after leaving his home town.
Councillor suspended from Plaid Cymru over “xenophobic” Facebook rifle picture
Penyrheol councillor Jon Scriven posted a photo appearing to show him holding a rifle on the beach with a caption about stopping “English people trying to cross the channel”.