MSs rejected calls to establish a legal requirement for residential outdoor education opportunities for children and young people in Wales’ schools.
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Senedd backs review over watchdog ‘stitch up’
A call by the Conservatives for an inquiry into the political impartiality of Wales’ public services watchdog has been backed by Senedd Members.
20mph policy ‘should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries’
Wales’ controversial 20mph policy should be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries, the new transport secretary suggested.
Police searching for man reportedly seen trespassing in garden
Gwent Police officers are searching for a man who was reportedly seen trespassing in a garden in Penyrheol.
First step towards council tax and business rate reform
MSs backed the general principles of the local government finance bill, which would introduce a five-year cycle for council tax revaluations from 2030.
Horses killed in early morning crash
The incident involved a vehicle and three horses early this morning on the A465 near Rhymney, Gwent Police has said.
Reforms to the way major infrastructure projects are approved given Senedd backing
The Senedd agreed reforms aimed at streamlining the consenting process for significant infrastructure projects in Wales.
Council sets aside £200 in hopes of getting more runners signed-up to Caerphilly 2k
One sports club and one school are set to receive a £100 voucher from the council as it looks to increase the amount of runners at this year’s 2k race.
Wales’ children’s hospices unable to meet demand, despite funding boost
The vast majority of children with life-limiting conditions in Wales are unable to access support from either of the country’s two children’s hospices, Ty Hafan’s interim boss has said.
Robber wanted back in prison after breaching release conditions
Joshua Soal, 30, from Crosskeys, was handed a nine-year jail sentence at Newport Crown Court in October 2019.