Questions over fire safety standards in Wales have been raised following the catastrophic New Year’s blaze that killed 40 people in a Swiss ski resort.
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Newport Council eyes property deal to fund ‘innovative’ homelessness support
Newport City Council could sell some of its properties to a housing association and use the money to invest in “innovative” support for people facing homelessness.
Date set for Van ward council by-election
The by-election is being held following the passing of Cllr Christine Forehead, a Labour representative who spent decades in local government service.
Farmer to run half marathon in wellies as he attempts Guinness World Record
Neil Johnson, 47, from Caerphilly, is aiming to become the fastest person to run a half marathon in a pair of wellies this spring.
Green light for new city care home complete with cinema and tea room
The 66-bed residential care home will include a cinema, library, lounge and tea room once it is built in the northeastern corner of the former Whiteheads steelworks site.
Senior councillors back draft budget plans despite Newport Council tax rise concerns
Proposals to increase council tax in Newport come at a time when the local authority is experiencing “exceptional levels of demand” for its services, its leader has said.
Renewed calls for metal safety barriers on ‘notorious’ stretch of road
Calls are growing for improved crash barriers on the Wyllie Bends, after a teenage driver’s car left the road and plunged into the River Sirhowy last month.
Residents’ views sought on council’s budget proposals
Residents will have the chance to voice their views on the council’s budget proposals for the upcoming year.
Yellow weather warning for rain issued by Met Office
A Met Office weather warning will be in place across much of south Wales this Thursday, including all of Caerphilly County Borough.
Screening crisis: 15,000 ‘missing’ women at risk of breast cancer in Wales
The Senedd’s petitions committee heard only 69% of women invited for screening attended their appointment in 2022/23, below a 70% minimum standard and an 80% target.