Cabinet members have agreed to allocate £3 million to a cost of living hardship fund as the council is aiming to get support to people before they reach a breaking point.
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Car parking charges to be reintroduced from January
Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.
Bonus-point win for six-try Bargoed in WRU National Championship
Bargoed secured their second win on the bounce with a six-try win over Beddau at Bargoed Park on Saturday.
Bedwas suffer second loss of the season in narrow Narberth defeat
Bedwas suffered their second defeat of the WRU National Championship season, losing narrowly to Narberth.
Firefighter to run half marathon in full uniform weighing around 45lbs
Firefighter Lee Prescott will run the Cardiff Half Marathon in full uniform to raise money for charity.
Free Welsh lessons for young people and teachers in bid to reach one million speakers
Young people aged between 18 and 25, as well as teachers, will be able to access free Welsh lessons as part of a Welsh Government initiative.
Planning committee expected to approve Ruperra Castle changes despite backlash
Next week, members of the council’s planning committee are expected to approve changes to the Ruperra Castle estate, including a new residential area.
“Once in a lifetime experience” – national anthem rendition as cinema livestreams Queen’s funeral
“Towards the end of the ceremony, all of the staff went into the screening and stood with the public to sing the national anthem.”
One arrest after armed robbery on business park
A 31-year-old man has been arrested following an armed robbery in Trecenydd Business Park on Thursday.
“What was already shaping up to be a crisis, has developed into a burgeoning disaster”
Writing for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses the impact of the cost of living crisis.