The Senedd backed calls to keep free entry to museums amid concerns that Welsh Government budget cuts risk endangering Wales’ national collections.
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Senedd calls for UK Government to replace ‘outdated’ Barnett formula
The Senedd called on the UK Government to replace the “outdated” Barnett funding formula with a new needs-based way of setting public spending in Wales.
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Health minister apologies after hospital mortuary releases wrong body
Wales’ health minister apologised for the dreadful distress inflicted on grieving families after a second case of a hospital mortuary releasing the wrong body.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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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.