March 2024 marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the miners’ strike. In south Wales, it was more than an industrial dispute.
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Town sad to lose departing PCSO who was ‘second to none’
A police community support officer for Blackwood has won praise from the town mayor for making a “very positive impact”.
“Consistency is key”: New Risca United manager says promotion is still the goal
Following the resignation of manager Simon Berry, Risca United’s new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle got off to a perfect start after the Cuckoos beat Lliswerry 2-1.
Community project pitches a circular walking route for Caerphilly Castle
The idea was spawned through a series of meetings with residents, community groups and social enterprises in the town to explore ideas to boost tourism.
Angry residents confront company which wants to dig for coal on Bedwas tips
The company behind plans to remediate Bedwas’ coal tips faced a barrage of questions from angry residents during a heated public meeting last week.
Long-term solution to town’s river bank erosion will cost nearly £3m
Caerphilly Council will have to spend nearly £3 million on “long-term” defences to protect eroding river banks in Ystrad Mynach.
Estyn decision to scrap headline gradings has ‘lifted a burden’ on schools
Estyn’s chief inspector told the Senedd’s education committee that feedback from schools since scrapping the headline gradings has been overwhelmingly positive.
Library renovation stayed within budget despite delays and vandalism
The £400,000 refurbishment of Rhymney Library remained within budget despite setbacks and vandalism.
What does Wales’ future hold? New report maps options for more devolution, federal and independent futures
A commission set up to consider the constitutional future of Wales has published its final report. Bangor University’s Stephen Clear looks at the options.
Opencast mine fears unfounded, says company planning Bedwas tips safety work
Fears that a project to make coal tips safer could turn into an opencast mine are unfounded, the company planning the work has said.