Campaigners warned it will be “impossible” to hold the Welsh Government to account on progress against its disabled people’s rights plan due to a lack of concrete targets.
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NHS Wales to remove no-show patients from waiting lists
Jeremy Miles warned more than 700,000 appointments are missed each year, with 14% of all outpatient appointments lost because people do not turn up or cannot attend.
Man arrested after bomb hoax in Blackwood
A 49-year-old Blackwood man was arrested after a bomb hoax which saw police cordon the area off and evacuate residents from their homes.
Santander bank staff to be based at community centre Libanus Lifestyle
Bank Santander is closing its Blackwood branch on June 23, but customers will still have face-to-face access to staff at community hub Libanus Lifestyle, it has been announced.
Wales ‘behind curve’ on nature loss due to delays
Senedd Members warned Wales is playing catch-up after the Welsh Government took more than seven years to bring forward a bill to plug gaps in environmental protections.
New sports site nears completion, but busy 3G pitch to close
A new ‘sports hub’ in Pontllanfraith, which is set to replace the adjacent 3G pitch and leisure facilities, is on track to open this summer.
Motorcyclist taken to hospital after town centre collision
A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision in Caerphilly town centre on Saturday May 31.
Gwent Police officers ‘serve up’ summer of fun
A new summer tennis scheme, led by Gwent Police, is aiming to bring together youngsters from Rhymney – and boost health and fitness.
Islwyn MP tables bill to end fur imports into Britain
The UK Government is preparing to vote on banning fur imports completely, with more than 1.5million people signed-up in support of the bill.
Concerns in neighbouring borough over pupils being ‘lost’ to Newbridge Comprehensive
Councillors in a neighbouring local authority have raised concerns over pupils from their area being ‘lost’ to a school in Caerphilly County Borough.