As many as 100,000 people in Wales, including 4,500 children, could still be suffering from Long Covid nearly five years after the pandemic struck, the Senedd heard.
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Last single-sex secondary schools in Wales to merge despite job loss fears
Members of the teaching union NASUWT held a protest outside the council’s headquarters before the decision was made.
Museum ‘optimistic’ after budget announcement
National museum chiefs expressed optimism despite one of the most difficult years in its history.
Storm relief funding available for flood-hit sports clubs
Sports clubs hit by flooding during the recent storms can apply for grant funding of up to £5,000.
‘Long-overdue’ disused tips bill ‘falls short’
Proposed legislation, aimed at making disused tips safe, falls short of the urgent action needed after a landslide saw people evacuated from their homes, the Senedd heard.
Popular fish and chip shop celebrates its time so far in Cefn Fforest
A fish and chip shop, named in memory of the owners’ late son, has celebrated its first nine months in Cefn Fforest.
Push to speed up planning process ‘risks sidelining public opinion’
Plaid Cymru’s Luke Fletcher said accountability in planning decisions will be undermined by new regulations on major projects.
Festive mural designed by ten-year-old on display in Caerphilly town centre
To celebrate the festive season, children aged between four and 11 were asked to design a colourful festive mural to be featured in Caerphilly town centre.
Ban on disposable vapes set to be introduced in Wales
Disposable vapes will be withdrawn from sale in Wales in the next six months after the Senedd unanimously backed a ban.
Senedd rejects motion on puberty blockers
Adam Price recognised differing views regarding puberty-suppressing hormones, known as puberty blockers, as he called for the Welsh Government regulations to be annulled.