Residents are being invited to pick up a racket and enjoy free tennis sessions at five park sites across Caerphilly county borough this September. Barclays Big Tennis Weekends offer people of all ages and abilities the opportunity to try tennis for the first time, rediscover the sport or enjoy playing with family and friends. Each…
Community is blooming at Tŷ Darran, with the launch of a new gardening project. Tŷ Darran, a flagship later living scheme in Risca, was officially opened by Caerphilly County Borough Council in March 2026; with residents moving into their new homes soon after. The Council’s Caerphilly Homes team worked with SCAPE, a public sector framework…
More than 56% of people say they weren’t prepared for life’s financial milestones with one in four admitting they lack basic knowledge about money matters but are too embarrassed to ask, according to new research. A recent HMRC survey into customers’ online habits revealed that while the majority wished they’d learnt about big financial moments…
Christopher Hallett, 32 from Porth was sentenced to two years in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place at Cardiff Crown Court on Tuesday September 1 where Hallett pleaded guilty to one count of being concerned in the supply of a controlled drug of class b – cannabis, one count of possession with intent…
Welsh public bodies and contractors entering into construction or outsourcing contracts with Welsh Government and Welsh public bodies need to be aware of the new socially responsible reporting duties, the new model clauses for works contracts over £2m and the public services outsourcing and workforce code, write Kate Howell and Jan Cumming. Background Y Deddf…
Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister Natasha Asghar MS has welcomed the decision to pause surgical referrals and scheduled gender-affirming surgery through the Welsh Gender Service while an independent clinical review takes place. Natasha has been raising concerns about the Welsh Gender Service and has previously called for an independent inquiry into its practices and leadership, following…
