Abandoned trolleys are a “growing problem” in Newport and bring a host of “negative impacts” including visual pollution, antisocial behaviour and environmental damage, the council said.
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‘Reckless and thoughtless’ motorcyclist dragged police sergeant across main road
A motorcyclist who dragged a police sergeant across a main road while resisting arrest has been handed a suspended sentence and a driving ban.
Two arrested after man, 20, dies in collision
The incident happened on the A465 westbound, between Rhymney and Dowlais, at around 4.50am on Saturday May 31.
‘The red Welsh way’: Welsh Labour attempts to distance itself from the UK party
Nye Davies, of Cardiff University, looks at First Minister Eluned Morgan’s new ‘Red Welsh Way’ slogan as the 2026 Senedd Election edges nearer.
Council told to give residents more say in policies and decision-making
Residents should have more chances to scrutinise Caerphilly County Borough Council policies, national auditors have recommended.
Cannabis and mobile phone seized in police drug raid
A “large quantity” of cannabis and a mobile phone were seized by police following a drug raid in Llanbradach this week.
Disposable vapes set to be banned across UK
From Sunday June 1, single-use vapes will be banned across the whole of the UK to reduce the environmental harm caused by their production and incorrect disposal.
Community hall gets new lease of life thanks to grant funding
Aber Valley YMCA has benefited from a £18,500 National Lottery grant to replace the floor in its hall, which it says will be “massive” for the community.
Health board wants to cover hospital car park with solar panels
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has unveiled plans to cover the near-300 space car park at the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran with a canopy of solar panels.
Town art exhibition showcasing quality of talent within the borough
Caerphilly’s annual art exhibition is open, and has already been described as a “great success” by those involved.