The Rhymney-based Knit and Natter group is sending handcrafted items to in-need children across eastern Europe this Christmas.
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Health staff and patients quizzed as part of ‘Silly Rules Campaign’
Patients and health workers are being asked to call out “silly rules” they believe could be scrapped to improve care in Wales.
‘It will be the end of us’: Bowls clubs face the prospect of folding after council cuts
Bowls clubs across Caerphilly County Borough are at a real risk of going under after the council announced it plans to axe maintenance services.
Ambulance target under review after being missed for four years
The target of responding to 65% of immediately life-threatening “red” calls within eight minutes has not been met since July 2020, with latest performance standing at 50%.
Ystrad Mynach man recognised at national entrepreneur awards
A man from Ystrad Mynach has been recognised at the Great British Entrepreneur Awards for his successful start-up company.
Crimestoppers offering £1,000 reward as police appeal after machete attack
Crimestoppers is offering a cash reward for “information leading to the arrest and conviction” of Anthony Foley, 35.
‘Tap-in, tap-out’ fares introduced for rail passengers on TfW South Wales Metro
Rail passengers travelling across the South Wales Metro system, which includes the Rhymney and Ebbw Valley lines, can now use their bank card or mobile to ‘tap in and out’ to pay for their journey.
£5 million boost for health board to tackle waiting lists
A £5 million financial boost for the NHS in Gwent is expected to slash the longest waiting times for some surgeries by six months.
‘Anger and fear’ over delayed flood warnings
Senedd Members warned Wales failed to learn lessons from devastating floods in 2020, with serious shortcomings repeated as Storm Bert wrought havoc over the weekend.
Welsh tourism tax plan ‘ill thought out’, Tories warn
Peter Fox raised concerns about visitors being priced out after the Welsh Government unveiled a tourism bill.