NEW plans have had to be drawn up to further reduce the number of patients staying in hospital longer than necessary. 

GWENT’S NHS was struck by computer outages on five occasions during the past few weeks, its chief executive has said.

A £5 MILLION financial boost for the NHS in Gwent is expected to slash the longest waiting times for some surgeries by six months. 

THE woman running NHS services in Gwent has admitted to being “anxious” about full hospitals in the run-up to the winter peak. 

STAFF supporting homeless people are themselves having to use food banks a councillor who warned employers will struggle with increased National Insurance contributions has said. 

A MAN injured in a diving accident 10 years ago says he’s been left without support following an operation he hoped would help him walk again. 

A COUNCIL has agreed to harness the power of sport to boost wellbeing in its area – and to try and reduce the strain on public services. 

A NEW contract to operate Torfaen’s household recycling centre and waste transfer station has been approved. 

A MAIN road leading to a town centre will be closed to traffic for weeks due to sewerage improvements paid for by council regeneration funds.

PEOPLE who put “one tin can” in the wrong recycling container have no reason to fear being fined , it has been claimed.