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Author: Richard Gurner

Teachers’ strike in Wales postponed after new pay offer

Thursday, February 9, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

A planned Valentine’s Day strike by teachers in Wales has been postponed after a new pay offer was tabled by the Welsh Government.

Unite union NHS ambulance staff on strike

Monday, February 6, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Welsh Ambulance staff with the Unite union are holding a one-day strike over pay, despite a new Welsh Government pay offer.

Demolition of Risca’s Ty Darran begins to make way for new ‘older living’ flats

Thursday, February 2, 2023Thursday, February 2, 2023

Demolition work on the derelict former care home of Ty Darran in Risca has begun, to make way for a new “flagship” housing development for the over-55s.

Llanbradach man, 96, jailed after killing pedestrian with car

Friday, January 27, 2023Saturday, January 28, 2023

A 96-year-old man, who was warned to stop driving because of poor eyesight, has been jailed for hitting and killing a pedestrian.

“Lessons of the Holocaust continue to have urgent relevance today”

Friday, January 27, 2023Friday, January 27, 2023

The harmful effects of social media and the rise in antisemitism are reminders that the lessons of the Holocaust are still relevant today, a Jewish educational leader has said.

Stagecoach to close Blackwood bus depot

Thursday, January 26, 2023Thursday, January 26, 2023

The company said the change will not see bus services reduced, with staff relocating from Blackwood.

“Every time I shut my eyes” Jack Lis’ mother speaks of distressing last image of her son

Monday, January 23, 2023Monday, January 23, 2023

The mother of Jack Lis, the ten-year-old boy killed in a dog attack, has spoken about the final image of him.

“Devastating” – Barclays Bank confirms closure of Bargoed branch

Friday, January 20, 2023Friday, January 20, 2023

Barclays Bank has confirmed its branch in Bargoed town centre will close this April, citing a fall in the number of customers who use it.

Consultation opens on capped pay rise of 3% for Senedd Members

Tuesday, January 10, 2023Tuesday, January 10, 2023

The Remuneration Board of the Senedd has proposed a salary increase for members from £67,920 a year to £69,958.

Footbridge works delayed because of poor weather

Monday, January 9, 2023Monday, January 9, 2023

The bridge had been expected to return on Friday night, January 6, after nearly four months of renovations – twice as long as initially planned.

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