Welsh local authorities will receive a share of further funding after the Welsh Government struck a budget deal with Plaid Cymru in early December.
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Call for action to improve Wales’ low breast cancer screening uptake rates
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones has written to health secretary Jeremy Miles following a Senedd debate on the issue.
New rules in force to protect NHS staff from abuse and disruptive behaviour
New legal protections for NHS staff against nuisance and disruptive behaviour in hospitals have come into force in Wales.
Patients can now see their waiting list status on NHS Wales App
To date, more than 80,000 waiting list referrals and more than 197,000 hospital appointment notifications have been added to the app, the Welsh Government said.
Road repairs ‘a priority’ amid complaints of ‘horrendous journeys’
Road repairs in Newport are a “priority” issue for the city council and will be addressed in the new budget, the authority’s leader has vowed.
Health board worker receives BEM for work tackling loneliness and isolation
Kathryn Thomas, from Oakdale, was recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours for her service to volunteer management and community support.
Police forensic spray could catch nuisance bike riders as locals ‘too scared to go out’
Forensic spray could be deployed by police to tackle criminal or antisocial riders of electric bikes, Newport councillors have heard.
Councillors back ‘positive’ work with Newport County, Dragons and grassroots clubs
Newport councillors have emphasised their commitment to Newport County and Dragons RFC, but have also extended their backing to all sports at a grassroots level.
Criminal wanted back in prison after breaching release conditions
Anthony Parsons, 32, from Caerphilly, was released from prison on licence. However, Gwent Police has claimed he has since breached these conditions and appeal has been issued to find him.
More support needed for older people struggling financially – commissioner
Rhian Bowen-Davies has called for a funding pot to be established in Wales, following the UK Government’s announcement of a similar scheme.