The Welsh Government has been urged to get to grips with a recruitment and retention crisis in teaching after Wales recorded its lowest-ever PISA results.
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New hair salon wants to provide ‘safe space’ for people to talk about mental health
Blowww by DBR is run by Daniel Richards, 36, who was inspired by his own mental health experience.
Upper Rhymney Valley residents asked for their views on how funding should be spent
Upper Rhymney Valley residents are being asked for their views on how money should be spent in their area.
Industrial site redevelopment could boost “job creation and economic growth”
Caerphilly Council’s planning committee has approved a proposal to redevelop an industrial site in Abercarn.
‘Use it or lose it’: Councillor reacts to “devastating” Bargoed shop closures
Cllr Dawn Ingram-Jones, told Caerphilly Observer that the closures in Bargoed town marked a sad start to the new year.
Missing 15-year-old girl found
Gwent Police has confirmed 15-year-old Mia Jones, who was reported missing, has now been found.
Welsh Government ‘must overcome its aversion to setting targets’ on child poverty
Jenny Rathbone MS led a debate on the equality committee’s report which critiqued the Welsh Government’s draft child poverty strategy.
Bus timetables changed across Wales, but no alterations made in Caerphilly
Stagecoach has announced changes to its bus timetables across south Wales due to the 20mph rollout, but no alterations have been made in Caerphilly.
“Unacceptable”: Flooding ruins third straight Christmas for residents
Residents in Blackwood had their Christmas ruined for the third year in a row after flooding forced some to swap family holidays to clear blocked drains.
Public service cuts could have a disproportionate effect on women and low-income families
Cuts to public services in Wales are likely to have a disproportionate impact on women and low-income families, the Senedd’s finance committee heard.