Business rates are set to be frozen in Wales for the 2021/22 financial year, Welsh Government has confirmed.
Heart defibrillator installed after community fundraising effort
A heart defibrillator has been installed in Llanbradach following a community fundraising effort.
“Luxury” apartments and new shops approved for town
The former Tesco and Store Twenty One shop in Blackwood has been empty for several years, but the owner of the building has plans to bring it back into use.
Serial coronavirus testing for schools and colleges in new year
Schools and colleges will begin serial coronavirus testing in the new year, Welsh Government has announced.
“A safe space for the autism community”
The Autism Directory community hub in Caerphilly town centre wants to fill a gap in support and help autistic adults break down the barriers facing them.
Housebuilder’s legal action after 300 homes bid rejected
Legal action is being taken by housebuilder Persimmon after it was denied permission to build 300 homes on green space near Cefn Fforest.
Calls for ‘roadmap’ to reopen live music venues
Rhianon Passmore MS, who chairs the Senedd’s cross-party group on music, said it is vital a plan is in place for a safe return of venues.
Council’s search for new economy and environment director halted
The role was advertised in October but the recruitment process was paused before any interviews took place.
New coronavirus tier system to be introduced in Wales
An updated version of Wales’s Covid control plan is set to be published next week, First Minister Mark Drakeford has said.
Two people in hospital after police vehicle crash
The crash happened on the A469 between Ystrad Mynach and Llanbradach on Friday morning.