All children aged 12 to 18 months are being offered a vaccine for chickenpox – also known as Varicella – for the first time.
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Plans to expand age range for Welsh medium primary school
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Gwent Police monitoring diversion of officers after critical inspection report
Gwent Police is monitoring when it diverts officers from neighbourhood duties to other calls following criticism in an official inspection report.
Decision to be made next year as campaigners warn of threat to endangered bat species
The fate of agricultural fields which campaigners say are vital to endangered species of bats will be considered in 2026.