Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths talks Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Llancaiach Fawr, cuts to the Meals Direct service and more in his monthly blog with Caerphilly Observer.
Wales ‘nowhere near’ 2030 biodiversity target
Wales is not on course to meet a key 2030 biodiversity target amid concerns about dwindling funding and an overreliance on goodwill, a committee heard.
Water legislation ‘outsourced to Westminster’
The climate change secretary confirmed proposed UK water legislation will apply to Wales despite concerns about lawmaking being “outsourced” to Westminster.
Teachers land spot at Esports world cup after European success
Two teachers from Caerphilly have secured their place at an Esports world cup after Wales placed sixth in a hi-tech virtual sports tournament over the weekend.
Public sector pay rises won’t lead to cuts, says Drakeford
Wales’ new finance secretary insisted inflation-busting pay rises for teachers, doctors and nurses will not lead to a reduction in spending on public services.
Concerns over visitor centre closures as thousands sign petition
A Senedd committee has written to Natural Resources Wales after thousands of people and almost 100 organisations criticised plans to close three visitor centres.
Bluebirds beaten by top tier Barry Town in third round cup tie
Trethomas Bluebirds have been knocked-out of the Nathaniel MG Cup after a spirited 4-1 loss to Cymru Premier side Barry Town.
‘Difficult to sustain’ disabled sport camps in school holidays
Disabled children can access “numerous other opportunities” for sport and leisure in Caerphilly, even if school holiday camps are discontinued, council officers have insisted.
Records broken during tenth anniversary of Castle 2 Castle run
A record number of people took part in the Castle 2 Castle charity run over the weekend, as more than £100,000 is expected to have been raised for cancer charity, Velindre.
Wales’ First Minister sets out priorities for her government
Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan vowed to focus on the issues that matter most to people as she outlined the Welsh Government’s priorities.