A section of the Rhymney Valley railway line is set to close for six weeks from this weekend, as work continues on the South Wales Metro project.
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Senedd passes ‘first-of-its-kind’ disused tips bill
Senedd Members unanimously passed a “first-of-its-kind” law aimed at ensuring the safety of coal and quarry tips.
Refurb has ‘secured the future’ of Caerphilly Castle
Speaking to Caerphilly Observer, Cadw’s chief executive said: “If we hadn’t done this work, if I’m brutally honest, we probably would have had to close large areas of the castle to the public completely.”
Welsh Government escalates intervention at two health boards
Swansea Bay maternity services and Cardiff and Vale health board will be escalated to the second-highest level of government intervention, Wales’ health secretary confirmed.
‘Alarm bells’ over revamped farming scheme
Samuel Kurtz, the Conservative shadow rural affairs secretary, warned of broken trust over the heavily criticised and protest-plagued sustainable farming scheme.
Plan to improve recording of mental health among ethnic minorities after information gaps
A Welsh Government plan to tackle racism will address information gaps around the impact of mental health among ethnic minorities, a top doctor has said.
‘Staggeringly low’ number of complaints upheld against Senedd Members
Trade unions called for an independent system to address bullying and harassment of staff by Senedd Members, warning a “staggeringly low” number of complaints are upheld.
Future of childcare and early education ‘at serious risk’
Many childcare providers across Wales will be forced to close due to the unsustainable funding model imposed by the Welsh Government, the sector warned.
Director Marc Evans to present screening of film Mr Burton
Director Marc Evans is presenting a special Q&A screening of his film Mr Burton in Caerphilly.
Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’
A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to retain responsibility.