Fears that a project to make coal tips safer could turn into an opencast mine are unfounded, the company planning the work has said.
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Direct train service between Newport and Ebbw Vale officially launched
The first direct train service for 60 years to run between Newport and Ebbw Vale is to be given its official launch today, marking the end of a multimillion pound project.
“Game-changing”: Football club awarded nearly £29,000 to improve facilities
Treowen Stars FC have been announced as one of the 64 clubs across Wales to receive grant funding to improve their facilities.
Caerphilly-based adventure travel firm gets £1.3m funding boost
EverTrek has received an equity investment from the British Business Bank, as part of its £130m Investment Fund for Wales.
Calls for legally binding Welsh language standards rejected in Senedd
The Senedd narrowly rejected calls for banks to be subject to legally binding language standards after HSBC’s “disgraceful” decision to scrap its Welsh phone line.
Senedd expansion plans pass first hurdle
MSs agreed the general principles of the Senedd Cymru (Members and Elections) bill, which would expand the Welsh Parliament from 60 to 96 members.
Long-awaited plans to overhaul environmental governance unveiled
Julie James announced the publication of a Welsh Government white paper on establishing environmental principles, strengthening governance and introducing biodiversity targets.
“I don’t think it’s desirable for Wales” – First Minister on Welsh independence
Independence may be a viable option, but it would not be a desirable one, the First Minister said as he responded to a commission on Wales’ constitutional future.
Primary school aged children caught vaping amid ‘explosion’ in popularity
A headteacher has warned punishment alone is not enough to tackle the “explosion” of underage vaping.
Police want to speak to Caerphilly man as part of assault investigation
Gwent Police is searching for Cyle Williams, from Caerphilly, in connection with an assault investigation.