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.
Sur-Ron bike seized on Gurnos estate by Merthyr police
South Wales Police’s neighbourhood policing team seized a Sur-Ron bike on Oak Road in Gurnos, with the rider reported for traffic offences.
Newport schools get solar panels in £9m green drive
Glan Llyn and Jubilee Park primary schools in Newport have received solar panels through the Wales Funding Programme, backed by Great British Energy and the Welsh Government, to cut carbon emissions and energy costs.
Padium bringing eight padel courts to Cardiff Bay
London-based padel company Padium is opening its first Welsh venue at Cardiff Bay Retail Park on 14th March, featuring eight indoor courts and a full lifestyle experience.