Customers of Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water pay too much for a basic water supply, and now they have the cheek to increase our water rates because of the lack of investment since 1989. When private water companies took over the control of water supplies from local councils. Then our water rates were included in our…
A Mountain Ash man has been caught red-handed fly-tipping bags and other items, including building rubble, in a lane off ‘Caradog Street’! Residents Frustrated with Removal of Wheelie Bins and a Black Bag System Imposed by Rhondda Cynon Taf Councillors Fly-tipping won’t be tolerated in RCT, we ALWAYS investigate, and we will do everything in…
As warmer weather sets in and people across Wales plan visits to their favourite beaches and rivers, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) is beginning its annual programme of bathing water quality testing to help ensure these waters remain safe for public enjoyment. This year, there are 112 designated bathing waters, which will be sampled multiple times…
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been transforming disused spaces across the region for over a year through a progressive pop-up project. Caerphilly County Borough Council has been transforming disused spaces across the region for over a year through a progressive pop-up project. Partnering with Urban Foundry, specialists in repurposing empty spaces for community and business…
Plans to close three leisure centres in the Caerphilly county borough have been reconsidered by the council’s Cabinet this week. Plans to close three leisure centres in the Caerphilly county borough have been reconsidered by the council’s Cabinet this week. Bedwas, Cefn Fforest and New Tredegar Leisure Centres had all been earmarked for closure, following…
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10K and 2K Run returned on Sunday 11th May 2025, welcoming around 3,000 runners to Caerphilly town centre in one of the region’s most popular running events. This year marked a significant milestone, with both the 10K and 2K selling out for the first time in the event’s history, highlighting its…
A Caerphilly-based walking group for over-60s has been recognised for its commitment to outdoor activity and personal development after being presented with the prestigious National Outdoor Discovery Award during a celebration at Cwmcarn Fforest Drive. The Van Ward Allotment Wellbeing Walkers, who meet every Tuesday at 10am at Van Ward Allotment in Castle Park, Caerphilly,…
At First Minister’s Questions (FMQs) today, the oposition Leader challenged the First Minister to agree with him and accept the Prime Minister’s characterisation of the United Kingdom of being at risk of becoming “an island of strangers”, due to the rate of immigration and a failure of many to properly integrate. The Welsh Conservatives highlighted…
Cardiff Airport Faces Financial Struggles as Welsh Government Plans £205m Bailout Amid Fierce Criticism Cardiff Airport, Wales’ only capital city airport, is continuing to struggle financially, prompting the Welsh Government to propose a controversial £205 million subsidy over the next decade to keep the airport operational. The announcement has sparked fierce backlash from rival Bristol…
Natural Resources Wales is not working to restore and protect the Cwmbach Wetlands you have to ask the question, why it is a natural floodplain. Can you spot the difference in the photographs? https://elflaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Wetlands-day-2025.pdf A river habitat restoration scheme has been completed on the River Usk to renaturalise the river and reconnect it to its…
