Wales’ unemployment rate has fallen to 4.4%, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics.
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Engineering apprentice who saved employer £20k a year up for award
William Davies, who works for Hengoed-based Kautex Textron CVS Ltd, has been shortlisted for an award at the Apprenticeship Awards Cymru 2021
Girl, 13, rescued by helicopter after fall on hillside
A 13-year-old girl was rescued from a hillside by helicopter after suffering a dislocated knee.
Peter’s unveils new logo as its turnaround plans continue
The firm, based on Bedwas House Industrial Estate, has endured difficult trading recently – making a loss in three consecutive years.
Top flight football clubs have elite status reinstated
Football teams in the Cymru Premier and the Welsh Premier Women’s League have had their elite status reinstated – meaning they will be able to prepare to start playing again.
Snooker prodigy aims to build on impressive Welsh Open debut
Nineteen-year-old Dylan Emery, from Caerphilly, reached the second round of the competition.
New smoking ban comes into force in Wales
A ban on smoking on school grounds, hospital grounds and public playgrounds has come into force.
Appeal following car crash in Newbridge
Police are appealing for information after two-car crash in Newbridge.
School to hold virtual Eisteddfod ceremony to mark St David’s Day
Bedwas High School will hold a virtual Eisteddfod on March 1 to celebrate Welsh culture and showcase pupils’ talents.
Plans to vaccinate next priority groups by mid-April announced
Welsh Government has published its updated vaccination strategy – outlining plans to offer vaccines to everyone in priority groups 5 to 9.