Controversial plans for NHS patients to be treated by different dentists have been dropped, but the BDA warns Wales’ dental reforms still risk harming services.
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Social club wins booze licence bid after pavement smoking concerns
A social club in the Maindee area of Newport will be allowed to sell alcohol despite concerns about smokers congregating on the pavement outside.
Welsh Government ‘lacks urgency’ amid ‘crisis’ for vulnerable children
A human rights expert has accused the Welsh Government of lacking urgency in dealing with what a senior judge called the “single biggest crisis point” for vulnerable children.
Project aiming to improve menopause support in GP surgeries
A new health board initiative is changing the way menopause care is delivered in GP surgeries across Gwent.
Regulators accused of ‘institutional evasion’ over ‘noxious’ landfill site
Campaigners have accused public bodies of failing to safeguard the public from “noxious” odours from a landfill site, warning of a “glaring regulatory gap”.
Police appeal as burglar recalled to prison
A burglar released from prison earlier this year is wanted back behind bars – sparking a police appeal to find him.
Family informed after body found in search for missing man
The family of missing man Jamie Loader, from Cefn Fforest, have been informed after a body was found in Cardiff, Gwent Police has said.
‘In unity there is strength’: Ukrainian community thanks Caerphilly with food, music and art
Caerphilly’s Ukrainian community has once again come together to show their gratitude to the community for their warm welcome.
New barriers will tackle ‘resurgence’ of fly-tipping on common
Barriers will be installed to curb a “resurgence” of illegal waste dumping on common land in Caerphilly County Borough.
‘Deep concerns’ over plans to fetter scrutiny of tourism shake-up
Rushing through a law to regulate tourism accommodation in Wales risks curtailing vital scrutiny and denying the £1bn industry a voice, a Senedd committee warned.