MSs scrutinised Wales’ finance minister after the Welsh Government announced a raft of cuts to spending on public services.
Mental health largest reason for sick days at Torfaen Council
MENTAL health was the single largest reason for sick days at a Gwent council in a single year.
MSs concerned about police use of ‘hugely intrusive’ live facial recognition technology
MSs from across the political spectrum have raised concerns about the “hugely intrusive” use of “rights-abusing” live facial recognition technology by police.
‘Leave the car at home’: Police crack down on Gwent’s drink and drug drivers with zero-tolerance message
“SOMEBODY will be arrested every day in Gwent for drinking or drug driving,” a Gwent Police inspector has warned – and he has the figures to back his statement.
Jewellery store Lovisa opens in Cwmbran and creates four new jobs
A jewellery and accessories shop has opened in Cwmbran town centre.
Fans at Anfield for Liverpool v Arsenal to hear song by Cwmbran choir
Football fans at Anfield today for Liverpool v Arsenal will hear a song sung by a choir from Cwmbran.
Councils discard unneeded signs following introduction of default 20mph limit
NEARLY 300 road signs in a Gwent borough have had to be disposed of since the default 20 mile per hour limit came into force.
Public transport should be free for all under-25s, Senedd committee hears
Public transport should be free for all under-25s, with high ticket costs posing a significant barrier for children and young people, a committee heard.
Gwent councils’ reactions to funding increases from Welsh Government
GWENT’S Labour-run councils have given a muted reaction to their funding increases from the Welsh Government – but warned of cuts to come.
RSPCA urges XL Bully owners to get prepared for ban
From 31 December 2023 it will become illegal to breed, give away or sell an XL Bully in England and Wales.

 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				 
				