Some view them as an essential part of their community, others describe them as “unnecessary” and call for them to be abolished – so what exactly do they do?
Bus driver strike could continue into New Year
Unite has now warned that drivers will go on strike 24 hours a day, every day, from November 17 until January 10 unless their pay demands are met.
Polls open for Welsh Youth Parliament – but what is it and who’s standing?
The polls are now open in the second ever Welsh Youth Parliament Elections. But what is the Welsh Youth Parliament and how does it work?
£150m fund to insulate social homes in bid to reduce emissions
The Welsh Government will spend £150m to insulate social homes in a bid to reduce Wales’ emissions, it has been announced.
Credit union to become a community bank
Caerphilly-based Credit Union Smart Money Cymru says its new name will better reflect its growing range of services.
Day care centre motion rejected by council
Carers have called for day centres to operate as they did before the pandemic, but the council has said this is not possible because the service users are vulnerable to Covid.
Welsh rugby icon on Wales’ controversial defeat to All Blacks in 1978
Caerphilly-born Welsh rugby icon Steve Fenwick discusses Wales’ controversial 1978 defeat to New Zealand in his autobiography.
‘Tiny Forest’ project to see 600 trees planted in park
The forest will be tightly planted with native species and is designed to grow up to ten times faster than a traditionally planted forest.
Annual Operation Santa appeal launched by council
With the festive season nearly upon us, Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched its annual Christmas appeal: Operation Santa.
Stagecoach hits out at Unite, but union stands firm over strike
Bus company Stagecoach has hit out at trade union Unite over the ongoing bus drivers strike, but union has remained firm in its demands.