Wales’ new older people’s commissioner has officially been confirmed as Rhian Bowen-Davies, who will start in September.
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Affordable homes approved for disused former pub
A former pub in Oakdale can be knocked down and replaced with 26 “affordable” apartments, the council’s planning committee has ruled.
Dismay as council removes £56,000 from volunteer grant fund
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been accused of trying to “rob” the volunteer sector by reclaiming unspent money a committee believed was ring-fenced.
King Charles III addresses Senedd to mark 25th anniversary of Welsh devolution
King Charles III addressed the Welsh Parliament on a visit to celebrate 25 years since the then-National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999.
Red Arrows flyby as part of Wales Airshow
The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, flew over the county borough at around 5.05pm on Saturday July 6.
Concerns over ‘broken’ funding model as Welsh universities ‘left to wither’
Cefin Campbell told the Senedd the greatest burden will fall on students, with a reduction in services, as he warned a further tuition fee increase may be inevitable.
Culture secretary vows push to keep free-to-air Six Nations games
Lesley Griffiths told the Senedd she will be seeking a meeting with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to discuss the issue.
Senior RAF officer appointed new 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.
Police arrest several men and bust weed farm in Caerphilly estate
In just one week, Gwent Police officers have arrested several men and dismantled a cannabis farm in Lansbury Park.
£3.2m funding to repair National Museum and library
The Welsh Government has announced £3.2m will go towards repairs at both the National Museum Cardiff and the National Library of Wales.