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‘Immense disconnect’ between WRU and fans – MPs

Friday, January 23, 2026

The Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) “risks throwing the baby out with the bath water and alienating supporters” over its plans to reshape Welsh rugby, MPs have said.

Caerphilly to host comedy festival this spring

Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

Caerphilly will be hosting a comedy festival this spring, with four days of comedy across the town – culminating in a grande finale at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall.

Women’s walking group providing connection, support, and community

Thursday, January 22, 2026Tuesday, January 27, 2026

A mother-of-three is helping to tackle isolation, mental health struggles and loneliness by bringing women together through a growing community walking group.

Free support and play group for children with sight loss and their families

Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

A free support group providing a range of fun activities for children with sight loss and their families is coming to Caerphilly.

Concerns £6m funding increase not included in Newport draft budget proposals

Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

Welsh local authorities will receive a share of further funding after the Welsh Government struck a budget deal with Plaid Cymru in early December.

Call for action to improve Wales’ low breast cancer screening uptake rates

Thursday, January 22, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones has written to health secretary Jeremy Miles following a Senedd debate on the issue.

New rules in force to protect NHS staff from abuse and disruptive behaviour

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

New legal protections for NHS staff against nuisance and disruptive behaviour in hospitals have come into force in Wales.

Patients can now see their waiting list status on NHS Wales App

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

To date, more than 80,000 waiting list referrals and more than 197,000 hospital appointment notifications have been added to the app, the Welsh Government said.

Road repairs ‘a priority’ amid complaints of ‘horrendous journeys’

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Road repairs in Newport are a “priority” issue for the city council and will be addressed in the new budget, the authority’s leader has vowed.

Health board worker receives BEM for work tackling loneliness and isolation

Wednesday, January 21, 2026Thursday, January 22, 2026

Kathryn Thomas, from Oakdale, was recognised in the King’s New Year’s Honours for her service to volunteer management and community support.

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