Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden talks cost-of-living crisis, rail updates, policing and more in her latest blog.
Category: News
Darts star Price announces rugby return with his local club
Markham’s darts star Gerwyn Price has announced he is returning to rugby to play for his local team – Bedwellty RFC.
Bargoed gaming group aims to help children with their maths and communication skills
A new gaming group is starting up in Bargoed library to help children improve their maths and communication skills.
Church saved from demolition due to parking concerns
A church in Crosskeys has been saved from demolition after a planning application was refused by councillors.
Two arrested after Blackwood burglaries
Gwent Police received reports that a shop on Blackwood High Street had been broken into on Wednesday, January 4, with cash and an iPhone stolen.
Homes and a shop on former pub site approved
Plans to build affordable homes and a shop on the site of a former pub in Pontllanfraith have been approved.
No new bird deaths reported near Caerphilly Castle
All dead swans and geese found near Caerphilly Castle have been collected, with no new deaths reported in the last week, Cadw has said.
Rhymney and Bargoed train services are disrupted due to heavy rain
Rhymney and Bargoed train services are currently impacted by heavy rain, according to Transport for Wales.
Treatment of elderly lady by Meals on Wheels employee criticised by local politicians
Wayne David, MP for Caerphilly, has called for the council to provide Llanbradach resident Jane McTighe with a comprehensive care package.
MP wants radical changes in the way people own, breed and sell dogs following fatal attacks
Radical changes in the way people own, breed, and sell dogs are needed in the UK following another fatal dog attack, Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said.