Caerphilly CB Council, Gwent Police, and local taxi firms have teamed up to ensure matchdays remain safe for both passengers and the drivers working hard to get them home.

Over the weekend of February 7 and 8, carpet tacks were deliberately scattered across taxi bays at the bus station, causing a string of punctures for local firms.

The partnership provides tens of thousands of drivers across 180 major cities including the UK and Ireland, with access to discounted public charging and a simplified system for finding power points.

Mohammad Khan says the constant battle with potholes is making his job nearly impossible, explaining: "You try to avoid one pothole, you'll end up in another one and it's damaging the car. "

The decision follows a petition from drivers who asked for a 10 per cent increase to the daytime rate and a rise in the minimum fare from £6 to £7. Nighttime rates and bank holiday prices will remain the same.

The investigation centres on an evening confrontation on Matilda Street that took place around 7:15 pm on Sunday, January 18.

Rashid Kwabena Boachie, 44, is now on trial facing charges of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault.

Derek Andrew Simpson faced Carlisle Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 9 February, where he pleaded not guilty to a single charge of unlawfully and maliciously causing grievous bodily harm.