South Wales East MS Natasha Asghar led calls for a ban, saying social media has “become a breeding ground for harm, bullying, addiction and anxiety”
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Backing for ‘remarkable’ Caerleon to be 2028 Town of Culture
The winning town in the UK Government competition will receive £3 million to organise a year of cultural events in 2028.
New food bank to open following ‘increased demand’ in area
The food bank will be running at Bethel Baptist Church, on Station Terrace, every Monday between 11am and 1pm.
City council to target potholes in final budget proposals
Newport City Council could plunge millions into potholes and other road repairs, under the local authority’s final budget proposals.
Former student who threatened to kill college learners in online video sentenced
A former Merthyr Tydfil College student who threatened to “stab, cut and slice” staff ans current learners in a video uploaded to YouTube has been handed a suspended prison sentence.
Troubled GP company eHarley Street to hand back three more surgeries
A Leicestershire-based GP management company, which was heavily criticised for its running of primary care services, is handing back its contract for Gelligaer Surgery.
Two due in court charged with historic child abuse offences
Two people are due in court following a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in Abergavenny .
Police chief vows not to “step back” on neighbourhood policing after precept block
Gwent’s police chief constable has said a rejected 6.99% precept increase would have helped the force maintain ongoing improvements.
Council CCTV staff facing reduced hours in cost-cutting plan
A cost-cutting plan for Caerphilly Council’s CCTV service focuses on reducing staff hours, the local authority has confirmed.
Backing for £2m project to make borough ‘cleaner and greener’
The council is proposing a 50% increase in the project’s budget over the next two years, as part of the new budget proposals.