A Cwmbran mum is “bursting with pride” after her daughter became a double gold Welsh champion in taekwondo.
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Congress Theatre: What’s on during June 2025
Find out what’s coming up at the Congress Theatre in Cwmbran during June 2025.
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Senedd unites to pass ‘truly historic’ Welsh education bill
The Senedd unanimously passed a “far-reaching, truly historic” bill aimed at transforming education as part of the ambition of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
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‘Landmark’ homelessness bill ‘a missed opportunity’
Senedd members welcomed a bill aimed at ending homelessness in Wales but warned of missed opportunities to support veterans, prisoners and those discharged from hospital.
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‘This will not capture the headlines’: Senedd passes bill to ‘tidy up’ Welsh law
The Senedd signed off on plans to strengthen the foundations of the Welsh Parliament and its ability to make laws for the people of Wales.
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Drakeford plans business rates shake-up
Mark Drakeford unveiled plans to cut business rates for around 13,000 smaller “bricks and mortar” shops while raising the amount payable for higher value properties.
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Wales ‘piggybacks’ on Westminster renters’ rights bill
Senedd members denounced the “ill-judged, regrettable and unacceptable” decision to “piggyback” on the UK renters’ rights bill but held their noses to vote for it nonetheless.
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Welsh universities ‘not at immediate risk of collapse’
No Welsh university is at immediate risk of collapsing under the weight of multi-million-pound deficits, according to the head of a public body set up to oversee post-16 education.
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Welsh Water customers ‘getting a raw deal’, Senedd told
Welsh Water customers are getting a raw deal, with bills increasing while “disgraceful” pollution continues and executives pocket “scandalous” payments, the Senedd heard.
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Four new homes in grounds of Ponthir house approved
PLANS to build four homes in the grounds of an existing property have finally been approved by councillors.