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Up to £50,000 grant funding available for sports clubs

Friday, August 29, 2025

The Be Active Wales Fund, which is backed by the National Lottery, is currently open for applications.

Chickenpox vaccination programme to begin in January

Friday, August 29, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A chickenpox vaccine will be offered to children aged 12- and 18-months-old from January, Wales’ health secretary has announced.

Leisure centre users ‘distraught and confused’ ahead of opening hours cuts

Friday, August 29, 2025Friday, August 29, 2025

From September 1, the new opening hours for the centre’s swimming pools and health suite will be from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays, and from 9am to 1pm on weekends.

Hopes Transporter Bridge gondola will carry cars across river after renovations

Thursday, August 28, 2025

The gondola at Newport’s Transporter Bridge is expected to carry vehicles across the River Usk once wider renovations to the structure are completed.

Council urged to improve how it designs services

Thursday, August 28, 2025

Auditors say Caerphilly County Borough Council should improve how it commissions services, to ensure value for money for taxpayers.

Greyhound racing ban moves a step closer as draft bill published

Thursday, August 28, 2025Friday, August 29, 2025

A Wales-wide ban on greyhound racing has moved a step closer after draft legislation was published by Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies.

Welsh Government considering tax changes for holiday lets

Thursday, August 28, 2025Thursday, August 28, 2025

A consultation has been launched to seek views on two key changes to the way holiday let tax rules are applied in Wales.

Footbridge repair works to be completed later than originally planned

Thursday, August 28, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The work was originally expected to be finished before the end of the school summer holidays, to minimise disruption for pupils walking to school.

Disability activist and author nominated for national award

Wednesday, August 27, 2025Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Gavin Clifton, from Pentwynmawr, is one of four people shortlisted for the Arts Award at the AAC Awards 2025.

‘Minor injuries’ reported after four-car crash

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

Four cars were involved in a collision on the road between Pwllypant and Bedwas Bridge roundabouts on Wednesday morning.

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