Welsh secretary Jo Stevens said the appointment would be a “landmark step” for Wales.
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Free rail travel for Armed Forces personnel and veterans on Sunday
Transport for Wales has announced military personnel and veterans can travel for free this Sunday (November 10), in order to attend Remembrance Day services.
Senedd reprimands Tory leader over 20mph tweet
The leader of the Conservative opposition was given a slap on the wrists after a committee found his “false” social media posts brought the Senedd into disrepute.
Winding House still welcoming visitors once a month after mothballing
Members of the public interested in seeing the Victorian-era winding engine in action at New Tredegar’s Winding House are still able to visit the venue once a month.
New leisure centre hit by delays after subcontractor entered administration
Caerphilly’s new leisure centre could be delayed by four or five months after building firm ISG went into administration.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s regeneration committee was told, on Tuesday October 5, that the…
Remembrance service list for whole of borough announced
A full list of Remembrance services have been announced spanning across the whole of Caerphilly County Borough.
Councillors back plan for £450k all-weather rugby pitch at Ystrad Mynach
A new all-weather rugby pitch could be built at the Centre for Sporting Excellence (CSE) in Ystrad Mynach, to replace the current surface.
Woman who helped launch ‘unique’ mental health scheme recognised at Wales Care Awards
A founder of a pioneering scheme supporting people through mental health crises has been recognised at a national awards ceremony.
Drakeford confirms public sector shielded from tax hike
Mark Drakeford confirmed the UK Treasury will cover increased costs of national insurance in the public sector amid concerns additional funding could be “swallowed up” by tax rises.The former First Minister said Wales…
Wales ‘going round in circles’ on school improvement
Opposition Senedd members accused ministers of going “round and round in circles” and “making a mess” of Wales’ school system.