Wales’ health minister apologised for the dreadful distress inflicted on grieving families after a second case of a hospital mortuary releasing the wrong body.
MS calls for Wales to set up overdose prevention centres
A Senedd member called for Wales to establish overdose prevention centres to save lives, reduce harm and protect communities.
MS shares flooding experience in Senedd debate
A Senedd member recalled her family’s own experience of the devastating impact of flooding as she called for a national resilience plan.
Stand for spectators included in plans for Torfaen school’s new 3G pitch
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter STANDS for spectators are included in plans for a new 3G sports pitch at a Torfaen secondary school.
Former Cwmbran Greggs could be cafe, restaurant or pub
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter THE owners of the Cwmbran Centre want permission for a former Greggs bakery to be used as a cafe, restaurant or pub.
‘It’s really clear the school is making appropriate progress. I’m really encouraged about that’: Education chief talks about Cwmbran High School
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter AN education chief is “pleased” with a report a school must remain in special measures – five years after being found in need of improvement.
Councillor defends number of local authorities in Wales
Story by Twm Owen, local democracy reporter A SENIOR Gwent councillor has defended the number of local authorities in Wales – having helped reshape local government in the 1990s.
Senedd backs recommendations to protect devolution and strengthen Welsh democracy
The Senedd voted to back an independent commission’s recommendations on protecting devolution and strengthening Welsh democracy.
Senedd committee discusses free bus travel for under 22s
The Senedd’s petitions committee took evidence on the feasibility of Wales following Scotland’s lead by making buses free for under-22s.
Senedd members pay tribute to Mark Drakeford
Senedd members from across the political divide paid tribute to Mark Drakeford as he officially resigned after five years as Wales’ first minister.