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Police forensic spray could catch nuisance bike riders as locals ‘too scared to go out’

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Forensic spray could be deployed by police to tackle criminal or antisocial riders of electric bikes, Newport councillors have heard.

Councillors back ‘positive’ work with Newport County, Dragons and grassroots clubs

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Newport councillors have emphasised their commitment to Newport County and Dragons RFC, but have also extended their backing to all sports at a grassroots level.

Criminal wanted back in prison after breaching release conditions

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Anthony Parsons, 32, from Caerphilly, was released from prison on licence. However, Gwent Police has claimed he has since breached these conditions and appeal has been issued to find him.

More support needed for older people struggling financially – commissioner

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Rhian Bowen-Davies has called for a funding pot to be established in Wales, following the UK Government’s announcement of a similar scheme.

Library campaigners vow to continue ‘fight’ against closures

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Library campaigners have vowed to keep pressure on Caerphilly County Borough Council over its plans to shut down ten sites.

First Minister urges PM to ‘stand firm’ in face of Trump tariff threats

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Eluned Morgan stressed the importance of US firms to the Welsh economy – but described the US President’s threats as “unacceptable and aggressive”.

Concern for future of council CCTV service in budget talks

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

The council is proposing a “restructure of CCTV to provide a more efficient service” that could save nearly £67,000 in next year’s budget.

Shadow health secretary booted off party’s front bench amid defection rumours

Tuesday, January 20, 2026Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Welsh Conservative MS James Evans has been kicked off his party’s front bench and had the whip removed amid speculation linking him with a switch to Reform UK.

Mum thanks strangers who rescued nine-month-old baby from car fire

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

A mother has spoken of her gratitude to two strangers for saving her nine-month-old baby from a car fire.

Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David took his own life, inquest concludes

Monday, January 19, 2026Monday, January 19, 2026

The inquest into the death of Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David has concluded.

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