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Vaughan Gething elected as First Minister – but challenges have just begun for Welsh Labour

Thursday, March 21, 2024Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cardiff University’s Huw L Williams looks into the challenges facing Vaughan Gething as he becomes Wales’ First Minister.

Councillor to take on walking challenge to support stroke group

Thursday, March 21, 2024Thursday, March 21, 2024

Cllr Andrew Farina-Childs has been making regular trips around Blackwood Showfield – often being joined by members of the community for support.

Barclays to close, but staff will be based at community centre

Thursday, March 21, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Barclays Bank staff are to be based at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle Centre, once the town’s branch closes.

Caerphilly Business Club Expo at Llancaiach Fawr

Thursday, March 21, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Don’t miss the Caerphilly Business Expo 2024 at Llancaiach Fawr Manor on June 20.

Missing out on holiday fun was the motivation to change

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Missing out on the fun during a family holiday to Tenerife was the turning point for Angharad Parry-John to start leading a healthier life.

“Long-term” closures required for road still in need of repair

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The A469 near Troedrhiwfuwch, which runs between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn, was affected by a landslip in 2014, and Storm Dennis in 2020.

Council confirms leisure centre will shut down permanently in blow to campaigners

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Senior councillors in Caerphilly have voted to permanently close Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, bringing to an end a seven-year battle that at one point spilled into the courts.

Council tax bills set to quadruple for long-term empty homes

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

The premiums are a Welsh Government idea designed to increase the nation’s housing stock by making it costly for owners to hang on to empty homes.

Vaughan Gething receives backing of Senedd Members to become First Minister-elect

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Vaughan Gething has won the backing of Senedd Members and will officially become Wales’ new First Minister once given approval by King Charles III.

“It needs to be commemorated” – Miners’ strike 40 years on

Wednesday, March 20, 2024Wednesday, March 20, 2024

New Tredegar residents and former miners came together this month to mark 40 years since the miners’ strike.

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