Token-operated vending machines could help improve access to period products in Caerphilly County Borough’s schools, senior councillors have heard.
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Quick-thinking nurses save 89-year-old man from house fire
When Paula Phillips and Karen Davies arrived at Rhys Bevan’s home in Pontllanfraith for a routine visit on Wednesday June 12, they found a fire had broken out in his kitchen.
‘Revised’ plans submitted for larger HMO in city street
New proposals show the six-bedroom house at 60 Ombersley Road could be converted into a HMO for nine people.
Woman taken to hospital following two-car collision
An 80-year-old woman from Ynysddu has been taken to hospital following a crash on Wednesday afternoon.
Allied health professionals ‘constantly undervalued’
Senedd Members called for greater support for allied health professionals, warning of an ageing workforce and staff shortages while demand for services continues to grow.
Free bus travel to mark Armed Forces Day
Stagecoach is offering free bus travel for veterans, members of the military, and cadets, attending events in support of Armed Forces Day.
Senedd unites to call for fairer funding
Rhun ap Iorwerth led a debate calling for the “outdated and unfair” Barnett formula to be scrapped, warning Wales gets a “poor deal”.
‘Like an episode of Yes Minister’: civil servants ‘obstructed’ public appointments inquiry
Welsh Government bigwigs obstructed an inquiry into public appointments then failed to accept a single one of its recommendations, a watchdog committee warned.
Plans approved for ‘vibrant’ community projects in town’s disused toilets and green space
Plans for two “vibrant” community projects in Risca will transform underused public spaces and provide important services for the town, senior councillors have heard.Caerphilly County Borough Council has approved Community Asset Transfers…
Labour MPs’ concern over UK Government welfare reforms
Ruth Jones and Chris Evans have signed an amendment to block the welfare changes from becoming law in their current form.