Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction.
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Westminster rejects calls for Senedd to have say on S4C chair
The UK Government has rejected cross-party calls for the Senedd to have a formal say in appointing the chair of S4C.
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Himalayan Bites: Nepalese street food van uses vegetables grown in Cwmbran
Did you know that the Nepalese street food van in Cwmbran uses ingredients grown in Llantarnam? Chhimi Lama opened Himalayan Bites in the town centre last February.
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Torfaen pupils mark Windrush legacy with creative showcase in Cwmbran
Pupils from Torfaen primary schools met at the Parkway Hotel in Cwmbran for a Windrush celebration organised by Cwmbran Community Council as part of Black History Month.
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Pontnewydd woman urges action on smear tests after cervical cancer diagnosis
A Cwmbran woman who has stage 3C1 cervical cancer is urging people to have a conversation about cervical screening (smear test).
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Cwmbran personal trainer says he hasn’t worked a day in a year – because he loves his job so much
“Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.”― (Possibly) Mark Twain
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‘A disservice to families’: Senedd closes ‘sad chapter’ as Covid scrutiny is silenced
A Senedd committee set up to scrutinise the Welsh Government’s handling of the pandemic has been formally dissolved, marking a “great failure” by Wales’ democratic institutions.
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Traditional town centre business model is ‘dead’, ex-minister warns
A former minister warned the traditional business model for Welsh town centres is “dead”, dismissing “magic bullets” such as free parking and abolishing business rates.
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‘Value-for-money’ concerns over £8m ‘spare’ train driver bill
Transport for Wales spends more than £8m a year on an excess wage bill for dozens of “spare” train drivers and conductors, the Senedd has heard.
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Wales ‘lags behind rest of UK’ on stroke care
Wales ranks 21st out of 26 high-income countries for stroke outcomes, lagging significantly behind the rest of the UK, a surgeon-turned-Senedd member has warned.