A GWENT council leader has won a selection battle to secure second place on a Labour candidate list for next year’s Senedd election.
Go-Raw Q&A: Feeding, training, and caring for your dog naturally
Go-Raw has shops in Newport and Blackwood. They’ve answered some questions about the products and services they offer- along with a special offer of free delivery to NP44 postcodes.
Senedd backs ‘bricks-and-mortar’ business rates revamp
The Senedd has rubber stamped plans to cut business rates for about 13,000 smaller high-street shops in Wales while raising the amount payable for higher-value properties.
Council could look again at its cemetery rules
A COUNCIL that has come under fire for removing personal items from children’s graves could look again at how it sets out its rules.
Cwmbran teen wins Cricket Wales award and gets netball coach qualification
Sports clubs rely on volunteers. A Cwmbran teenager plays a vital role at not just one club, but two clubs in the town.
Watchdog ‘stretched to limit’ in Wales amid deluge of complaints
A public services watchdog received a record 3,500 formal complaints last year – a 10% increase that is stretching resources to their limit, a Senedd committee has heard.
Welsh Government’s draft budget: £27bn spending plans amid political wrangling
The Welsh Government has unveiled details of the £27bn draft budget as ministers face a significant political test to get the spending plans passed by the Senedd.
Torfaen’s once-a-year grass cut collect 13 tonnes as council expands biodiversity scheme
SOME 13 tonnes of grass was collected during a once-a-year cut of some parks and green spaces during just two days in September.
Arthur Jenkins care home in Blaenavon to close
THE closure of a care home over safety concerns has been confirmed just a year after a campaign to save it.
Torfaen’s traffic wardens could work weekends and late evenings
COUNCIL traffic wardens could work later into the evenings and at weekends amid concerns parking offences are going unpunished.
