The Welsh Government has defended its “control and contain” strategy for bluetongue, with four confirmed cases highlighting the financial turmoil already hitting livestock markets.
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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.
No joy for gymnastics academy’s expansion plan
Valleys Gymnastics Academy had applied for planning permission to move into a neighbouring unit at Croespenmaen Industrial Estate.
New building safety law could make flats unsellable, lenders warn
John Marr, from UK Finance – which represents the banking industry – expressed concerns about unintended consequences of the Welsh Government’s building safety bill.