Six new consultant doctors will be taken on to reduce patient waiting time at Gwent’s troubled emergency department.
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Renowned opera director warns Welsh talent pipeline ‘in jeopardy’ due to cuts
An internationally renowned opera director warned the proliferation of Welsh talent will inevitably die out if the Welsh National Opera faces further cuts.
Arts Council of Wales slammed over ‘offensive’ use of C-word on its website
Conservative MS Laura Anne Jones said she found it “quite offensive and disappointing” to see the swear word in an extract on the organisation’s website.
Firearm recovered by police after school and college go into lockdown
Gwent Police searched the area this morning and confirmed a firearm had been recovered and “safely secured” by officers.
Trade union’s fight to save local services ‘by no means over’ following council cuts
Trade union body, Unison, has welcomed the council’s decision to keep the Meals Direct service, but condemned the ‘mothballing’ of Llanaiach Fawr.
Blackwood councillor presented with OBE by The Princess Royal
Kevin Etheridge was awarded the gong in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours for services to local government.
Concerns too many people in Wales are unable to access an NHS dentist
Concerns over access to NHS dental treatment in Wales have been raised days after it was suggested as a model for improvement in England.
Health board to request £2.5m from Welsh Government for second MRI scanner
Health chiefs have now agreed to move ahead with providing the second scanner as they have been leasing a mobile machine to cope with increased demand.
Two Caerphilly sides featured in Bute Energy Welsh Cup first round draw
Despite neither side having qualified for the tournament yet, both Wattsville Ladies and Cascade Ladies have been told their potential round one Welsh Cup opponents.
Tough ties for both Caerphilly sides in round two of Welsh Cup
The second round draw of the Welsh Cup has been made, as both Aber Valley and Trethomas Bluebirds discovered their opponents.