The housing secretary described progress on fire safety in Wales as comparable to England, with Scotland and Northern Ireland both significantly behind.
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Concern over ‘highest-ever’ school bullying rates
Rates of bullying in Welsh schools have reached record levels, with more than one in three children and young people reporting being bullied, the Senedd heard.
Plan for gender-balanced Senedd ‘lacks teeth’
Voluntary guidance aimed at making the Welsh Parliament more representative of the population lacks any real teeth, Senedd Members warned.
Welsh Youth Parliament: Voting is open, but what is it?
The polls are open in the third Welsh Youth Parliament Elections. But what is the Welsh Youth Parliament and how does it work?
Welsh ICE celebrates launch of its new base in Caerphilly
Business support hub, Welsh ICE, has celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters on Caerphilly Business Park.
Sports shooting shop proposed for industrial estate
Pro Shoot Firearms and Shooting Club has applied for planning permission to open the shop in what is currently vacant office space.
Sporting stars recognised at Caerphilly Sport Awards 2024
The most outstanding sporting individuals, clubs, and organisations have been celebrated at this year’s Caerphilly Sport Awards.
Childcare business rates relief made permanent in Wales
Nurseries and other registered childcare premises will no longer have to pay business rates, the Welsh Government has announced.
Senior RAF officer begins new role as South Wales Fire Service chief
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD becomes the service’s first permanent chief since the departure of Huw Jakeway, who stepped down in January.
People smuggling operation run from Caerphilly car wash, court hears
Two people smugglers trafficked hundreds of illegal migrants across Europe by hiding them in boats, lorries and cars in an operation ran from a Caerphilly car wash, a court has heard.