Wales’ new mental health minister set out plans to improve people’s mental health, pledging to focus on reducing waiting times for support and treatment.
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Dramatic win sees Price reach next round of World Grand Prix
Gerwyn Price is through to the second round of the darts World Grand Prix after a dramatic 2-1 victory over Danny Noppert.
Blueprint for ban on lying politicians published
A think tank has set out proposals to ban lying politicians, with the aim of rebuilding public trust and making Wales one of the world’s most advanced democracies.
Absent Caerphilly Council boss gets £200k pay-off
Christina Harrhy has left her chief executive role at Caerphilly County Borough Council following a secret meeting of councillors on Monday, when a six-figure settlement deal was reportedly agreed.
School unveils new playground thanks to parents’ fundraising efforts
The Parent-Teacher Association at Cwrt Rawlin Primary School raised more than £30,000 to fund the brand new playground.
Green light for house to be converted into children’s home
Council planners have granted permission for a house in Blackwood to be converted into a children’s home.
Man raises more than £1,400 after running Cardiff Half in memory of brother
A man from Caerphilly, who lost his brother to a cardiac arrest, completed the Cardiff Half Marathon on the weekend to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation.
Welsh Water told to ‘repay’ customers a total of £24.1m because of “poor performance”
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been told to reduce customer bills by a total of £24.1 million next year by industry regulator Ofwat.
Leisure centre renovation project ‘nearing completion’
After closing in July for repairs and renovations, the council has announced the swimming pool at Newbridge Leisure Centre will be reopening soon.
‘Severe delays’ to disability rights reforms
Disabled people feel “forgotten and left behind” due to severe delays to reforms aimed at advancing their rights in Wales, the UK’s equality watchdog warned.