There are around 160 local authority foster carers in Torfaen who care for around 215 young people, including those approved to foster family members.
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Gwent family set to ‘glow up’ for Tŷ Hafan’s spooky Caldicot Castle fun run
A Newport family is getting ready to glow up – literally! – and have some spooktacular fun for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice and is urging others to do the same.
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Welsh publishers ‘facing existential crisis’
Welsh publishers face an existential crisis following a decade of cuts, a committee heard.
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More cuts could have devastating impact, Sport Wales warns
Sports Wales warned any further cuts to its budget by the Welsh Government next year would have a potentially devastating impact.
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Health board replaces diesel vans with electric vans
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) has switched its fleet of diesel maintenance vans to electric to reduce its carbon footprint
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Senedd rejects call for quarry overhaul
The Senedd rejected calls to overhaul planning processes for quarries despite concerns about public health, the environment and people feeling powerless.
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Welsh Government plans university rescue fund
Wales’ new post-16 education minister revealed plans for an emergency fund for universities amid concerns about an estimated £100m shortfall.
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Senedd member faces ‘trivial’ probe over eBay review
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99.
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Cwmbran man finalist at Wales Care Awards
Gareth Vincent, from Cwmbran, has been shortlisted for his work in maintaining 14 care homes.
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Heritage body in Wales ‘working to the bone’, Senedd committee hears
A heritage body warned its workforce has almost halved over the past decade due to cuts, with some staff now “doubling up” and doing two jobs.