A well-intentioned policy to restrict profits in children’s care in Wales has backfired, allowing remaining providers to “make hay” and double their costs, a committee has heard.
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ANPR cameras to stop non-EV cars using charging bays in Cwmbran
Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras have been fitted in a car park in Cwmbran to stop petrol and diesel cars using the electric vehicle (EV) charging bays.
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Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warn
Tourism bosses have warned businesses are being “bled dry” by red tape amid fears new licensing rules will drive small family-owned operators out of the market.
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Older patients ‘prematurely’ moved to care homes to free up hospital beds
Older patients are being “prematurely written off” and discharged into care homes simply to free up hospital beds, a Senedd committee has warned.
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Calls to end ‘national disgrace’ of veteran homelessness
Veteran homelessness has been labelled a “national disgrace” as the Senedd debated Conservative calls for ex-service personnel to be given priority for social housing.
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Boxing Day run: Festive fun run returns to Cwmbran
If you’re looking to shake off the Christmas slump this year, why not lace up your trainers for the annual Boxing Day Fun Run at The Olive Tree?
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£120,000 to replace school catering kit in Torfaen
A FUND worth £120,000 will be available over the next two years to replace school catering equipment.
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Torfaen darts academy hits the mark as young players eye national stage
The Raging Bullseye JDC Darts Academy started in Torfaen last April and is already seeing its members compete in some of the UK’s top junior tournaments.
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Senedd calls for plastic-wrapped veg ban amid health fears
Alarming health warnings that microplastics are being found in human brains, blood and breastmilk sparked calls for a ban on single-use plastic on fresh fruit and vegetables.
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Caleb McDuff shines in American racing debut
Caleb McDuff made headlines across the Atlantic on the weekend in his debut performance at the Veterans Race of Remembrance, held at Virginia International Raceway.