View Post A Plaid Cymru MS called for a rural poverty strategy, raising an economist’s warning that rural Wales is probably in more trouble than at any point in living memory.
Former minister says culture sector is in crisis due to funding cuts
A former minister urged the Welsh Government to cough up cash for a culture sector in crisis after being deprioritised in budget decisions since the start of devolution.
Jeff Cuthbert: Gwent is ‘a safer place than when I found it’
The outgoing police and crime commissioner (PCC) for Gwent said the region is “a safer place than when I found it”.
Warning that disused tips reclamation could lead to coal extraction
Proposals to reclaim disused tips risk opening the floodgates to coal extraction under the guise of remediation, the Senedd heard.
Concerns about new additional learning needs system in Wales
Far too many children and young people are unable to access support under Wales’ new additional learning needs system, leaving families at breaking point, the Senedd heard.
Jane Mudd starts new role as Gwent’s police and crime commissioner
GWENT first female police and crime commissioner Jane Mudd has officially started work after being sworn into office.
What’s on in May and June at Cwmbran’s Congress Theatre?
Find what’s coming up during May and June (2024) at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran.
WATCH: Cwmbran man starts 90th birthday celebrations with a gym workout
Rhys Williams started his 90th birthday celebrations last Monday by doing his usual gym workout at Cwmbran Stadium.
30,000 hours lost every month due to ambulance handover delays
Ambulance crews are often only seeing one patient each shift, with up to 30,000 hours of emergency capacity lost every month to handover delays, a committee heard.
Quarter of childcare providers say they won’t be in business at end of 2024
More than a quarter of childcare providers say they will not survive the year due to funding rates failing to keep up with costs, a committee warned.