Wales’ unemployment rate has fallen to 4.4%, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Author: Richard Gurner
Engineering apprentice who saved employer £20k a year up for award
William Davies, who works for Hengoed-based Kautex Textron CVS Ltd, has been shortlisted for an award at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021
Girl, 13, rescued by helicopter after fall on hillside
A 13-year-old girl was rescued from a hillside by helicopter after suffering a dislocated knee.
Peter’s unveils new logo as its turnaround plans continue
The firm, based on Bedwas House Industrial Estate, has endured difficult trading recently – making a loss in three consecutive years.
Appeal following car crash in Newbridge
Police are appealing for information after two-car crash in Newbridge.
Police concerned after “agitated” man seen getting into van
Police are appealing for information after an “agitated” man was seen getting into a white van in Pengam.
Calls for more action to support businesses
The Federation of Small Businesses has said more action is needed to support firms as the coronavirus pandemic rolls on.
Unpaid carers in Wales to be offered Covid-19 vaccine
Eligible unpaid carers are to be offered a Covid-19 vaccine after they were included in a shake-up of priority groups.
Two men behind £10,000 Tesco raid jailed
Two men who broke into a Tesco supermarket and helped themselves to £10,000 worth of cigarettes have been jailed.
Minor changes to Wales’ lockdown restrictions
First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced minor changes to Wales’ lockdown restrictions, but confirmed stay-at-home restrictions will remain in place in Wales for a further three weeks.