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Councillors across Wales could be in line for 3% pay rise

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its draft remuneration report, with a consultation now open until December 17.

South-east Wales remains in drought despite rain easing conditions in west

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

Parts of south-east Wales will remain in drought status despite recent rainfall helping other areas of the country begin to recover, environmental officials have confirmed.

Could a balaclava ban and more patrols tackle city centre bad behaviour?

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

A ban on balaclavas and an increase in community safety wardens could help tackle antisocial behaviour in Newport city centre, councillors have suggested.

Pause in scheduled treatments for trans patients “unacceptable”

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

The leader of the Wales Green Party has suggested the pause in scheduled treatments for trans patients sets a “dangerous precedent”.

Further education one of Wales’ “greatest success stories”

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

Describing the further education system as one of “Wales’ greatest success stories”, Labour’s Lynne Neagle said colleges have seen “record levels of demand” in recent years.

Housing demands judged to ‘outweigh’ villagers’ love of green space

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

Senior councillors will push ahead with proposals to build accessible bungalows on land in Trethomas which locals argue is cherished and well-used green space.

Backing for plan to create new Welsh-medium secondary school

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

Senior councillors have backed proposals to create a new Welsh-medium secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough by formally dividing Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni.

British Empire declared a “force for good” by second Reform MS

Friday, September 25, 2026Thursday, September 24, 2026

A second Reform MS has declared the British Empire was a “force for good” during a debate on Wales’ place within the United Kingdom.

Man turns life around after drug addiction and takes recovery message on the road

Friday, September 25, 2026Friday, September 25, 2026

A Caerphilly man who overcame a Class A drug addiction has spent the past seven months travelling in a mobile pod, rebuilding his life and helping others believe they can rebuild theirs too.

Developing Welsh language education a “priority”, says education minister

Thursday, September 24, 2026Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Welsh Government will launch a consultation this autumn on its broader strategy around Welsh-medium education, Senedd Members heard this week.

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