Caerphilly’s annual celebration of the Welsh language and culture will be back in town next month – promising a “vibrant day of entertainment and activities for all ages”.
Wales ‘piggybacks’ on Westminster renters’ rights bill
Senedd Members denounced the “ill-judged, regrettable and unacceptable” decision to “piggyback” on the UK renters’ rights bill but held their noses to vote for it nonetheless.
Residents to have say on potential housing sites ‘in the new year’
The council is currently developing its new Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which sets out where and how it wants new building work to take place.
Family business moves into bigger space after ‘rapid expansion’
Family-run business Fire Seals Direct has announced a new base in Ystrad Mynach having outgrown its old space on Pontygwindy Industrial Estate.
Drakeford plans business rates shake-up
Mark Drakeford unveiled plans to cut business rates for around 13,000 smaller “bricks and mortar” shops while raising the amount payable for higher value properties.
Cancer charity race returns with new finish line announced
Early registration for this year’s Castle 2 Castle race has opened, with a new finish line location announced by the organisers.
‘This will not capture the headlines’: Senedd passes bill to ‘tidy up’ Welsh law
The Senedd signed off on plans to strengthen the foundations of the Welsh Parliament and its ability to make laws for the people of Wales.
‘Landmark’ homelessness bill ‘a missed opportunity’
Senedd Members welcomed a bill aimed at ending homelessness in Wales but warned of missed opportunities to support veterans, prisoners and those discharged from hospital.
Proposed wind farm would have ‘negative’ impact
The Mynydd Maen wind farm, which would be built to the east of Newbridge and Crumlin, would have 13 turbines with a height to their blade of 149 metres.
Elliot Dee in Wales squad for Japan summer tour
Dragons hooker Elliot Dee, formerly of Newbridge, Penallta, Bedwas and Cross Keys, will be in the Wales squad for the summer tour of Japan.