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Timber storage plans next to nature reserve rejected

Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026

Plans to use part of a former quarry next to a nature reserve for storing timber have been rejected by Torfaen Council.

Tourism weatherproofing fund increased following ‘overwhelming’ demand

Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026

This additional investment will help businesses extend their operating seasons and create better experiences for visitors, the Welsh Government said.

Chickenpox vaccination programme rollout begins

Friday, January 2, 2026Friday, January 2, 2026

All children aged 12 to 18 months are being offered a vaccine for chickenpox – also known as Varicella – for the first time.

Plans to expand age range for Welsh medium primary school

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Cardiff Council has given the go-ahead for plans to extend the age range at a Welsh medium primary school located in the west of the city.

Grade II-listed former bank can be converted into bar, restaurant, and flats

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

A Grade II-listed former bank in Pontypool can be converted to a bar, restaurant and flats after getting planning approval. 

Indoor ski slope plans could be approved in January

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved in January.

Decision due on plans for 400-home “new neighbourhood” at former Hoover site

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Plans for a “new neighbourhood” including more than 400 homes on the former Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil are set to be decided.

Former NRW offices could be converted into assisted living apartments

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Natural Resources Wales’ former offices in Abergavenny are to be converted to assisted living apartments. 

Police renew Kyle Vaughan appeal 13 years after his disappearance

Tuesday, December 30, 2025Friday, January 2, 2026

Gwent Police is renewing its appeal for information on the murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.

Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy

Monday, December 29, 2025Monday, December 22, 2025

A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.

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