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Vaughan Gething to stand down as First Minister of Wales

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Thursday, July 18, 2024

Vaughan Gething confirmed he will stand down as First Minister and Welsh Labour leader after mass resignations from ministers forced his hand.

Four ministers quit and call on First Minister to stand down

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Vaughan Gething’s time as Wales’ First Minister teeters on the brink after four ministers resigned from the Welsh Government.

No reported injuries as fire deemed deliberate

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Tuesday, July 16, 2024

A fire at a disused property in Ystrad Mynach was caused deliberately, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said.

Concerns over risk to public funds in TVR deal

Tuesday, July 16, 2024Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Taxpayers could face a multi-million-pound bill after the Welsh Government spent more than £14m on a failed attempt to attract sports car manufacturer TVR to Wales.

Man dies after crash at supermarket car park

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

Emergency services, including the Wales Air Ambulance, were called to Morrisons car park at around 7.30am on Monday July 15.

Opening round victory for Price in World Matchplay

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

Gerwyn Price cruised to a 10-4 victory over Daryl Gurney in Blackpool over the weekend to set up a last 16 clash with Ross Smith.

Flats plan for town’s ‘redundant’ post office

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

The property at 41 McDonnell Road, which was also previously The Olde Post Cafe and Shoppe, has been earmarked for redevelopment.

Cricket catch-up: Newbridge push leaders whilst Blackwood Town continue to struggle

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

It was a mixed bag of results for Caerphilly-based sides across the weekend, with the South East Wales Cricket League entering the business end of the season.

First Minister speaks of need to win back trust of Welsh farmers

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

Vaughan Gething told a scrutiny committee the relationship with farmers has improved significantly in the months since widespread protests against subsidy reforms.

Idris Davies principal named headteacher of the year

Monday, July 15, 2024Monday, July 15, 2024

Richard Owen is the head of Idris Davies School in Rhymney. Encompassing ages three to 18, the ‘super school’ has around 900 pupils.

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