Older patients are being “prematurely written off” and discharged into care homes simply to free up hospital beds, a Senedd committee has warned.
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‘Windows smashed’ at property in middle of HMO row
Windows have been smashed and graffiti daubed on a Blackwood property which a developer plans to turn into a HMO.
Children fear heavy rain as flood report warns Wales is falling behind
Children in Wales are now afraid to go to bed when it rains heavily due to the “hidden scars” left by repeated flooding, the Senedd has heard.
Aston Martin job cuts spark row over £18.8m ‘wasted’ public money
Rebecca Evans, Wales’ economy secretary, confirmed the Welsh Government will “consider whether any repayment is appropriate” following the “deeply worrying” news.
Murder investigation launched after girl, 17, dies
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a 56-year-old woman suffered “serious injuries”.
Permission granted for 21-home development in Oakdale
A three-bedroom house and its outbuildings could be demolished to make way for 21 new homes in Oakdale.
Iceland Food Warehouse given thumbs up to open in former Carpetright store
Supermarket chain Iceland will be allowed to adapt a unit at Caerphilly’s Gallagher Retail Park for a new Food Warehouse store.
Newport schools facing ‘unsustainable’ budget pressures
Schools in Newport are currently expected to go over budget by £4.5 million this year, according to a forecast by the city council.
“Significant defects” at waste and recycling site
Major work is required at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Full Moon waste transfer station following a previous round of urgent repairs.
Council the latest to call for pension fund review of possible Gaza links
A pension fund should be reviewed in case any holdings are linked to the conflict in Gaza, councillors in Caerphilly have decided.