New residents in Cwmbach are celebrating after receiving the keys to their brand new homes on the site of the former Cwmbach Primary School. The development of the 17 affordable, low-carbon bungalows in Rhondda Cynon Taf by Newydd Housing Association will help to meet local housing needs and have been provided for people seeking housing…
Reform UK’s Senedd group says it has used its position as an opposition party to force concessions from the Welsh Government on spending and policy since May’s Senedd election, in which the party won more than a third of the available seats. In a newsletter to supporters, the party’s Shadow Minister for Finance and Government…
Householders who think their council tax bill is wrong may be entitled to challenge it through a free tribunal, but new guidance suggests many are never told this option exists, and can lose the right to use it by the time they find out. Last year the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman received more…
Jason Vincent 55, from Mountain Ash was given an eight-month sentence suspended for two years following his conviction. He will also be required to pay £4,000 in compensation and complete a Rehabilitation Activity Requirement. This follows officers receiving a call in April 2026 from Mountain Ash Comprehensive School to say the school had been broken…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Community Wellbeing Connectors service has been named a finalist in two categories at the Mental Health & Wellbeing Wales Awards 2026. The service has been shortlisted for Best Wellbeing Service and Impact in the Community, recognising its work to improve wellbeing, promote independence and help residents remain connected to their communities….
A local campaign group has been refused permission to take Caerphilly County Borough Council to judicial review after Mr Justice Kimblin found the authority had acted correctly over a library reorganisation. Susanne Girdler, a member of the Save Abertridwr Library Group, brought the case in the High Court. The court heard Caerphilly wanted to reorganise into…
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman has warned that thousands of people could be missing out on a free way to challenge their council tax bill, and has urged councils to clearly signpost this right to individuals. The Ombudsman noted that householders who think their council tax bill is wrong may be entitled to…
The OFFICIAL Wales Strongest Man is back at The Vale Arena. Will The Bull take the title for the 5th time or will there be a new champion? The OFFICIAL Wales Strongest Man is returning to The Vale Arena for the 2nd year. This is the route to Giants Live Britains Strongest Man & ultimately…
