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Co-working experts mark seventh anniversary with new Ystrad Mynach venue

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

The new venue, on Penallta Road, opened its doors earlier this month, becoming the latest in TownSq’s growing list of co-working spaces across Wales and England.

Pupils full of praise for primary school at risk of closure

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Of the 52 people who took part in a consultation, the vast majority said they did not support the proposal to close Rhydri Primary.

‘Long way to go’, admit bosses of crisis-hit WRU

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Welsh Rugby Union chiefs admitted the governing body still has a long way to go after an independent review unveiled a “toxic” culture of bullying and misogyny.

Health board chief exec’s ‘anxiety’ over hospital winter peak

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

The woman running NHS services in Gwent has admitted to being “anxious” about hospitals being full in the run up to the winter peak. 

Headteachers reassure staff and pupils ahead of proposed school merger

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Plans to close Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach, and send pupils to the currently boys-only Lewis School Pengam, are in the final stages.

Bullying claims at Development Bank ‘extremely worrying’

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Paul Davies, who chairs the economy committee, raised “extremely worrying” evidence about the Development Bank.

Council preparing to issue financial support to Storm Bert flood victims

Thursday, November 28, 2024Monday, December 2, 2024

Around 90 homes in Caerphilly County Borough have been affected by Storm Bert flooding, according to the council, which is preparing to distribute financial support to those affected.

Backbench mental health bill withdrawn despite cross-party support

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Tory MS James Evans called for change to processes for backbench bills, which are proposed by Senedd Members who are not part of the Welsh Government.

Alarm over ‘light-touch’ response after £750k museum row

Thursday, November 28, 2024Thursday, November 28, 2024

Senedd Members criticised the Welsh Government’s new “light-touch” approach to oversight after a feud involving senior museum managers cost taxpayers more than £750,000.

Knitting group preparing shoebox packages for children in eastern Europe this Christmas

Thursday, November 28, 2024Wednesday, November 27, 2024

The Rhymney-based Knit and Natter group is sending handcrafted items to in-need children across eastern Europe this Christmas.

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