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Former bookies could be converted into cafe

Plans to convert the former Ladbrokes in Aberbargoed into a cafe have been submitted.

Harmoni Homes, a brand of the housing association United Welsh, is behind the proposed plans for 153 homes on the former Windsor Colliery.

Schools have been collecting donations and fundraising to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

Wales will remain under Alert Level Zero until March 28 – with measures being lifted after this if the situation continues to ease.

People looking for a new job are being urged to join a church’s new ‘job club’ service to boost their chances of employment.

The maximum amount of council tax that can be charged on second homes is set to quadruple from next year, the Welsh Government has announced.

Jacob Lee, from Caerphilly, and Joe Coope-Franklin, from Oakdale, made their Salford Red Devils debuts last month.

An Asda delivery driver has been praised by bosses for his quick-thinking actions when he noticed one of his regular customers had collapsed.

From September, the Childcare Offer, as it is known, will include parents in education and training – as well as parents on adoption leave.

The increase has been decided by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority, which sets MP salaries.