Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.
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Post Office closure likely to be permanent, postmaster says
This week, it was announced that the Post Office at the Premier store on Exchange Road will close “temporarily” from October. However, its postmaster has said the closure will likely be permanent.
Vascular services across south east Wales centralised to Cardiff
According to the Welsh Government, around 1,250 patients from across south east Wales need vascular surgery every year.
Charity-run bus service to Grange Hospital ends due to low take-up
The bus service to the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, which was run by The Parish Trust in Trethomas, has ended.
Home could be turned into temporary accommodation
A house in Cwmfelinfach could be turned into temporary accommodation – if planning permission is granted.
“Happy” and “loving” – tributes paid to grandmother and granddaughter killed in car crash
Denise Hughes, 79, and Justine Hughes, 30, died at the scene of the crash, which happened on Fochriw Road on Tuesday, July 19.
Juventus announce Ramsey exit as Wales star looks for new club
Italian giants Juventus have announced Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey has left the club after his contract was terminated.
Residents swarm to support bowls club following councillors’ ‘use it or lose it’ plea
Earlier this month, Penmaen councillors Roy Saralis and Jim Sadler called on residents to join Oakdale bowls team.
Could an ‘eco hub’ hold the key to the future for Caerphilly?
Resident Lynn Gazal has led efforts to form a community interest company to get the fledgling scheme off the ground.
Council to boost funding for small care homes in attempt to prevent closures
This follows concerns from the care homes that they will not be able to pay energy bills, food bills, or pay their staff the ‘real living wage’.