Gwent Police’s Community Action Team arrested a woman on suspicion of drink-driving and seized two vehicles during a proactive patrol across the Caerphilly county borough area on Friday.
Off-road bike seized and destroyed after Caerphilly patrols
An off-road bike has been seized and will be destroyed after Gwent Police patrols in the Lansbury Park area following reports of damage to Mornington Meadows.
Cardiff approves overnight visitor levy from 2027
Visitors staying overnight in Cardiff will be charged from April 2027 after councillors approved a new levy. Most guests will pay £1.30 per person per night.
Man charged after cannabis factory found in Gorseinon
A 24-year-old man has been remanded in custody after a property on Brighton Road was found to have been converted for cannabis cultivation, following tip-offs from local residents.
£9.25m investment to upgrade Hirwaun industrial unit
The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and refurbish a major industrial unit at Hirwaun Industrial Estate, aiming to attract manufacturing businesses and create jobs in the Heads of the Valleys.
New £34m health hub planned for Cardiff’s Ely
A new health and wellbeing hub bringing GP, mental health and family services together is set to be built in Ely, Cardiff, with construction expected to begin in June.
New recycling bags coming for Cardiff soft plastics
Cardiff Council has approved a dedicated soft plastic collection service launching this summer, as the city works to hit its 70% recycling target.
£11.2m to help Welsh councils rebuild after 2025 storms
The Welsh Government has announced further funding for Carmarthenshire, Monmouthshire and Merthyr Tydfil councils to support storm recovery efforts.
Hollywood Bowl XL starts construction at St David’s Cardiff
A new two-floor entertainment venue featuring bowling, electric go-karting and a live sports bar is being built at St David’s Cardiff, with an opening expected this summer.
Porthcawl car park to close for regeneration work
A car park in Porthcawl will close on 20 March to make way for a new public space featuring pop-up business units, event areas and active travel improvements as part of the town’s waterfront regeneration.
TA suspended for dragging shy pupil into class
A teaching assistant has been suspended from the profession for 12 months after a panel found she grabbed a young boy and dragged him into a classroom when he was too hesitant to enter.
50-storey skyscraper approved to become Wales’ tallest
Cardiff Council has approved plans for a 178m tower containing 528 apartments at Central Square, set to become the tallest building in Wales and the second tallest in the UK outside London.