Beavers are set to be legally recognised as a native species in Wales, the Welsh Government has confirmed, paving the way for their managed reintroduction.
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‘It’s bloody inhumane’: Damning account of corridor care at the Grange
A cancer patient was forced to spend a “bloody inhumane” night in a chair at the Grange hospital, only getting a bed after collapsing on the floor, the Senedd has heard.
Farming crisis deepens as four bluetongue cases confirmed
The Welsh Government has defended its “control and contain” strategy for bluetongue, with four confirmed cases highlighting the financial turmoil already hitting livestock markets.
Praise for Newport schools’ ‘very positive’ Estyn inspection results
Education leaders in Newport have praised the city’s schools for their performances last year in Estyn inspections.
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth to host event at Caerphilly RFC tomorrow
Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth is due to visit the Caerphilly constituency again, three weeks out from polling day, as the party continues to push for support.
Failure to pass commission budget would make the running of the Senedd “almost impossible”
Elin Jones, the presiding officer or Llywydd, said not passing the commission’s 2026/27 budget would make the running of the Welsh Parliament “almost impossible”.
Drakeford resists calls for law to protect historic place names
The Welsh Government has rejected calls for a new law to protect historic place names, arguing goodwill and current initiatives are already working.
Test results and appointment tracking coming to NHS Wales app
Patients will be able to view test results and track appointments in the NHS Wales app as part of a major expansion announced by the Welsh Government.
Welsh Government steps up calls for Crown Estate devolution
Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies has pledged to continue to press the case for powers over the Crown Estate amid a growing chorus of calls for devolution to Wales.
Council hands over sports fields and pavilion to community group
A football club has led a community takeover of a playing field and pavilion in Wattsville, under the latest plans for Caerphilly County Borough Council to offload its surplus assets.