Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.
Category: News
Senior police officer vows to tackle antisocial behaviour in Blackwood
A senior police officer has vowed to tackle “mindless” and “unacceptable” antisocial behaviour in Blackwood – with the town’s deputy mayor saying it “has become worse than the Bronx”.
Night shelter opening date announced for rough-sleepers following delays
Following weeks of delays, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced an opening date for its first night shelter, aimed at helping rough-sleepers.
School transport changes delayed over road safety concerns
Proposals to cut school transport services in Caerphilly have been delayed because councillors say they need more road safety information.
Defibrillator installed in memory of a much-loved mum
In June 2021, Sarah Williams faced every person’s worst nightmare when her mum had a major heart attack in front of her.
Senedd debates scathing report on cancer services
Senedd Members debated a damning review that found cancer services have consistently failed to hit a 75% target for patients to start treatment within 62 days.
‘Urgent need’ for more speech and language therapists
Mark Isherwood pointed to statistics showing 71% of those in the youth justice system have speech, language and communication needs, compared with 10% for children as a whole.
Wales’ new chief medical officer appointed
A new chief medical officer for Wales will be in post from next month, as Dr Sir Frank Atherton prepares to step down from the role after eight-and-a-half years.
Senior police officer responds to ‘grooming gang’ concerns
There is “nothing at this moment to suggest” so-called grooming gangs are “a particular concern in Newport”, according to a senior Gwent Police officer.
‘Some positive progress’ in tackling Newport’s empty properties
Newport will not receive a share of the Welsh Government’s latest town centre regeneration funding, but the city council is “committed” to bringing empty properties back into use.