New apartments and a supermarket could be built on a “redundant” parcel of brownfield land in Penallta, next to a former colliery site.
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Wales to ban greyhound racing by 2030
The Welsh Government has introduced plans for a phased ban on greyhound racing by 2030, proposing to make it an offence to operate a track or organise races.
GP surgery to close branch and move staff and services to main site
At an Aneurin Bevan University Health Board meeting, held this week, chiefs heard the North Celynen Practice had requested to close down its branch site on Ashfield Road.
New operator to take over GP surgery
Aberbeeg Medical Practice was one of five surgeries returned to the health board earlier this year by its GPs and a management firm, eHarley Street.
Ex-Reform leader pleads guilty to Pro-Russia bribery charges
The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has pleaded guilty to numerous bribery charges relating to pro-Russian statements.
Cable thefts cause major disruption on Valleys rail lines – with £750k repair bill
A spate of cable thefts on the South Wales Valley rail network has caused widespread disruption for passengers – and left a repair bill of more than three quarters of a million pounds.
Last orders?: Pubs and restaurants face ‘diabolical economic time’
Business rate changes threaten to call time on more pubs, restaurants and hotels next year, triggering a fresh wave of closures across Wales, an industry chief has warned.
Gwent hospitals plan more beds and vaccinations for winter
Plans to cope with increased hospital admissions over the winter in Gwent will include providing additional beds, helping patients return home more quickly, and boosting vaccinations.
Wales’ Commonwealth Games hopes ‘dashed by underinvestment’
The dream of hosting another Commonwealth Games on Welsh soil is currently impossible due to decades of underinvestment in Wales’ sporting facilities, a committee has heard.
PM unsure on Caerphilly by-election visit as campaign gathers pace
Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he is unsure whether he will visit Caerphilly during the upcoming Senedd by-election campaign, as polls suggest a tight race that could put the Welsh Government’s budget plans at risk.