Labour MS Alun Davies criticised cuts in the Welsh Government’s 2024/25 budget, warning arts funding has been down the pecking order for decades.
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Local author relaunches his bipolar story during mental health awareness week
During mental health awareness week, author Arthur Hutt has re-launched his autobiography ‘From Magic to Mania’, which tells the story of a man diagnosed with bipolar disorder aged 30.
New Welsh Government minister appointed following Hannah Blythyn sacking
Labour backbencher Sarah Murphy has been appointed as the Welsh Government’s minister for social partnership.
Conservative MS faces police probe over expenses claim
Senedd Member Laura Anne Jones is being investigated by police over allegations of making false expenses claims.
Three taken to hospital as a precaution after car crashes into wall
Three people were taken to hospital after a car crashed into a wall in Caerphilly on Friday, Gwent Police has said.
Plaid Cymru pulls out of co-operation agreement with Welsh Government
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said the agreement has ended “with immediate effect”.
Plans lodged for new pizza restaurant in town centre
An empty shop in Caerphilly town centre could be turned into a pizza restaurant, according to new plans lodged with council.
Schools could enter into a federation deal to promote ‘long-term development’
Caerphilly Council is expected to launch a consultation on Cwmaber Infants School and Cwmaber Junior School strengthening ties.
Town’s only bank closes – but no opening date of banking hub confirmed
Barclays’ Risca branch, which is the only bank in the town, closes its doors today, Friday May 17.
Rural Wales ‘in trouble’, Senedd Member says
Cefin Campbell MS described rural Wales as a picture of decline, with banks, schools, post offices and pubs all closing.