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‘Not a huge number’ of accessible taxis in Torfaen
A SHORTAGE of accessible taxis in Torfaen has been noted by the borough council. The authority has already offered a discount on licensing…
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Two disabled children housed in unregistered care homes
TWO disabled children placed in the care of a Gwent council’s social services were housed for a period in unregistered care homes. Councils…
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Council ‘surprised’ more families of disabled children aren’t asking for support
FAMILIES of disabled children may be reluctant to come forward for support a council manager has said. Councils have a legal duty to…
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Nesting seagulls at Royal Gwent Hospital cause £100,000 bill
NESTING seagulls cost the NHS £100,000 after delaying work to demolish empty buildings at a major hospital. The birds were discovered in former…
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69-year-old Cwmbran woman enters her sixth Cardiff Half Marathon
A 69-year-old Cwmbran woman is running her sixth Cardiff Half Marathon this weekend to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society. Jane Horne, a…
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Work to repair the lift at Morrisons in Cwmbran ‘expected to start’ next week
Work to repair the out-of-order lift in the car park at Morrisons in Cwmbran should start next week. The lift helps customers get…
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VIDEO: Cwmbran man captains Wales over 75s in Veterans Football World Cup
A 75-year-old Cwmbran man has told how he recently captained the Wales over 75s football team to their first Veterans World Cup final.…
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Popular FREE mum and daughter fitness classs returns to Cwmbran
A free fitness class to encourage mums and daughters to have fun exercising together is being brought back to Cwmbran. Cwmbran Community Council…
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NHS Wales set for ‘significant strain’ this winter
New health secretary Jeremy Miles set out plans to ensure Wales’ health service is prepared for the “significant strain” of winter pressures. Mr…
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Calls for details of cross-border NHS plan to cut waiting times
Opposition members called for details of a cross-border plan to reduce NHS waiting times in Wales, suggesting it amounts to little more than…
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‘Severe lack of data on missing children’, Senedd committee warned
A severe lack of data on missing children in Wales is holding back policy responses and hindering efforts to help young people, a…
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Menopause well-being: Cwmbran woman starts business to help with ‘mid-life challenges and issues’ for women and men
A Cwmbran woman has started a well-being business to support and help people going through “a range of mid-life challenges and issues” including…
Keep readingCommittee scrutinises planned Welsh-language education overhaul
Wales’ former first minister set out plans for a major shake-up of Welsh-language education. Mark Drakeford, who was made responsible for the language…
Keep readingConservative calls out Arts Council for using C-word
A Conservative Senedd member called out the Arts Council of Wales over the “offensive and disappointing” use of the C-word on its website.…
Keep readingWales’ transport secretary ‘disingenuous on road charging’
A petitioner accused Wales’ transport secretary of being disingenuous by suggesting the Welsh Government has no plans to bring in road charging. Ken…
Keep readingConcern over disability employment gap, Senedd commiteee hears
Disabled people’s experiences of “horrific” employment practices are leaving them too scared to re-enter the Labour market, a committee heard. Debbie Foster, a…
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Have you seen Cwmbran man Karl Searle?
Gwent Police are appealing for information to find a Cwmbran man. They want to talk to Karl Searle, 48, to help their investigation…
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Maendy Way shops in Cwmbran celebrates 70th birthday
Businesses in a Cwmbran shopping centre celebrated its 70th birthday last month. The parade of shops at Maendy Way in Pontnewydd opened in…
Keep readingCommittee grills officials over £206m Cardiff Airport plan
Senedd members pressed officials about Cardiff Airport’s performance and the Welsh Government plans for a £206m taxpayer-funded subsidy. Natasha Asghar, a Conservative member…
Keep readingSenedd hails ‘best ever’ Eisteddfod
The Senedd celebrated the success of the “best ever” National Eisteddfod, with more than 186,000 people flocking to Pontypridd over the summer. Heledd…
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