Senedd members expressed grave concerns about the impact of the UK Government’s national insurance tax hike on GPs, universities and charities in Wales.
Concerns over cancer centre procurement process
A consortium was selected to build a cancer centre amid concerns about the involvement of construction companies caught colluding on bids for other projects, a committee heard.
Boxing and JiuJitsu schoolboy champion to make MMA debut
A 12-year-old Torfaen boy is making his Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) debut next month- to end a year where he also won titles in amateur boxing and jiujitsu.
All you need to know about Cwmbran’s Christmas lights switch on
The Christmas lights are being switched on in Cwmbran tomorrow- Saturday 23 November 2024 and this is all you need to know. The event runs from 12pm to 6pm.
Senedd agrees 16% budget increase ahead of expansion
The Senedd signed off on a 16% budget increase, with the Welsh Parliament set to expand to accommodate an additional 36 politicians from 2026.
‘The owner is the Paganini of Panini’-Leading advertising executive thanks Cwmbran train station cafe
One of the UK’s leading advertising executives has thanked staff at the Grange Hospital and the Parkway Hotel, volunteers at the Llanfrechfa Grange Walled Garden, and praised the food from Valentines Coffee Shop and Cafe at the town’s train station.
Retrospective planning permission given for homeless accommodation in Cwmbran
PEOPLE have been smoking and drinking in their pyjamas opposite a former social club where a council has been housing homeless people without planning permission.
Gypsy traveller children give presentation to council
CHILDREN from the Gypsy Traveller community have given a presentation about their experiences to councillors.
‘Give voters a greater say on replacing misbehaving politicians’
Campaigners called for voters to be given a say over who replaces Senedd politicians booted out of office for bad behaviour under a proposed system of recall.
Automatic voter registration set to get underway in Wales
Wales will become the first part of the UK to bring in automatic voter registration when pilots get underway next month.