Throughout 2024, volunteer knitters spent a combined 3,000 hours of their own free time knitting crocheted squares, which were then sewn together to make the blankets.
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Wellbeing room opened at youth centre in Caerphilly
Virginia Park Youth Centre in Caerphilly has opened a dedicated space to give young people opportunities to improve their overall wellbeing.
Extra £1.5bn for public services as Welsh Government unveils spending plans
Mark Drakeford described the £26bn draft budget as offering an opportunity to rebuild and reinvigorate public services after 14 difficult years.
Town gas pipes work paused until the new year
Work has been carried out along Pontygwindy Road, Virginia View, and Rhos Street since October.
Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit
Libanus Lifestyle’s community work praised by TV presenter Iolo Williams on visit
Schools’ budgets ‘cut back to the bare bones’, headteacher warns
Education union leaders have warned that teachers across Wales are buying their own classroom supplies for pupils because school budgets are so bleak.
‘A good day for Wales’: First Minister upbeat as Welsh Government set to unveil draft budget
First Minister Eluned Morgan has said the Welsh Government’s draft budget will put Wales “firmly back on the path to growth”.
Club owner wins bid to offer later drinking at city venue
A club owner’s plan to sell alcohol slightly later at night will give him “more of a chance to compete” with other venues in Newport city centre.
‘Extreme anxiety, anger and distress over fuel poverty’
Rhian Bowen-Davies urged the Welsh Government to set up a distinct fund for older people to mitigate against Westminster’s decision to introduce means-testing.
Dragons RFC commit to training in Ystrad Mynach for next decade
Dragons RFC will continue to train at the Centre for Sporting Excellence for the next ten years, the region has confirmed.