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Councillors positive about traffic scheme to stem city rat run

Friday, August 22, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

An experimental traffic scheme in Cardiff aimed at stopping a city neighbourhood being used as a rat run has been largely successful, according to local councillors.Cardiff Council recently published data on the performance…

How effective has facial recognition been in south Wales?

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Using facial recognition has cost a Welsh police force more than £3.5m and resulted in 93 arrests since its introduction, according to the latest available police data.

Neighbouring council could also face Welsh Government recycling fines if rates don’t improve

Thursday, August 21, 2025

Neighbouring Merthyr Tydfil Council could face a fine of nearly £300,000 if does not meet the Welsh Government’s recycling target this year.

Man, 25, arrested after police raid three properties in drug bust

Thursday, August 21, 2025

A 25-year-old man has been arrested following a string of drug raids in Rhymney on Thursday morning.

Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

Thursday, August 21, 2025Thursday, August 21, 2025

A pedestrian remains in hospital after being hit by a car in Machen earlier this week, Gwent Police has confirmed.

Library closure plans ‘on pause’ after last-minute legal challenge launched

Thursday, August 21, 2025Thursday, August 21, 2025

The council was preparing to close ten smaller libraries at the end of August as part of cost-cutting measures described as a “bold new vision” for the service.

GCSE pupils across borough wake up to discover their exam results

Thursday, August 21, 2025Friday, August 22, 2025

Across Wales, the number of pupils receiving grades between A* and C is marginally up – rising from 62.2% last year to 62.5% this year.

Draining of historic reservoir prompts concern for wildlife

Thursday, August 21, 2025Saturday, August 30, 2025

A historic 200-year-old reservoir, classed as a Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, is under threat from being permanently drained by its landowners over “public safety” concerns.

Teen following in late father’s footsteps by launching his own business

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Oliver Edmunds was just ten-years-old when his father passed away. Now, aged 18 and graduating from college, Oliver is pursuing a career inspired by his father’s memory.

Green Party announces 2026 Senedd candidates

Wednesday, August 20, 2025Wednesday, August 20, 2025

The Green Party has announced its lead candidates for the seats covering Caerphilly County Borough at next year’s Senedd election.

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