Mark Drakeford explained £1.14bn for projects including the new Velindre cancer centre and A465 works “simply would not have happened” otherwise.
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‘Piggybacking’ on UK laws ‘undermines Senedd scrutiny’
Senedd Members have warned a continued reliance on UK laws in devolved areas is eroding the Welsh Parliament’s crucial role in scrutinising legislation.
Green Party tree planted in Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard
An apple tree donated by the Wales Green Party has been planted at Caerphilly’s Ukrainian Gratitude Orchard in Morgan Jones Park.
More than 1,200 children take part in annual Primary Schools Cross Country event
Held on the Showfield on Thursday October 2, a total of 23 schools participated in the morning session, with 21 schools taking part in the afternoon.
Newport Council agrees to lead new regional sports partnership
The local authority joins Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire, and Torfaen to form the Active Gwent Sports Partnership.
Welsh Government set to scrap Industry Wales
The Welsh Government has announced it will axe an industry body after a damning analysis from the auditor general for Wales uncovered accounting irregularities.
Woman, 33, arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crash
The crash, which happened on Heol y Bedw Hirion, Bedwellty, was reported to Gwent Police at around 5.15am on Tuesday October 7.
Have your say on improvements to borough’s play areas
The council has launched a review of its play areas and has asked residents to take part in a survey to share their thoughts on potential improvements.
Caerphilly projects honoured at Wales in Bloom awards
Community groups across Caerphilly have scooped top honours at the Wales in Bloom 2025 awards, with Ystrad Mynach and Caerphilly Miners Centre recognised.
Citizens Advice: Protect yourself when buying event tickets
In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains how you can protect yourself when buying event tickets..