A heritage site in Caerphilly has closed as a result of council budget cuts, despite community efforts.

Parents say their children may have to walk up to three miles in difficult conditions.

Cuts to services loom as Welsh councils face a £500m budget gap.

A council agrees a settlement for Christina Harrhy who has been away from work for a year.

The hundreds of jobs could go as the council looks to trim £45m from its budget over two years.

In total, 20 paid staff and 18 volunteers will be let go when Llancaiach Fawr closes later this year.

Council leader says borrowing £24m to fund recycling strategy “is just going to add to our woes”.

A councillor says merger “could deliver significant benefits for pupils and the wider community”.