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‘Mistakes made’ over 20mph limit, former minister admits

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Thursday, May 23, 2024

A former minister has admitted mistakes were made introducing Wales’ controversial default 20mph speed limit.

Prime Minister calls General Election for July 4

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Friday, May 24, 2024

The election call is a bold move with Labour ahead by around 20 points in the polls.

Health board on track to meet ‘worst case’ planned overspend

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Tuesday, May 28, 2024

Gwent’s health board is on track to meet its “worst case” planned overspend of £60 million this financial year. 

“Day of shame”: Infected blood scandal report released as compensation promised by PM

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has described the release of the report as a “day of shame for the British state”, with at least two Caerphilly residents set to receive compensation.

Health board to invest in two ‘highly-effective’ MS treatments

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Gwent’s health board will invest in more treatment options for people with multiple sclerosis (MS), after leaders admitted the organisation was an “outlier” in care provision.

Wheelchair rugby league taster session and matches in Caerphilly

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Organised by Aber Valley Wolves, the event will include activities led by qualified coaches, as well as three fixtures from the WRL Wheelchair Invitational League.

Money shortage could hit plans to restore UK’s last opencast mine

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Plans to restore the last opencast mine in the UK could be significantly curtailed due to a shortfall of tens of millions of pounds, a committee heard.

Which 20mph roads should revert back to 30mph? Let the council know

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

A petition calling for Wales’ controversial 20mph default speed limit to be scrapped will be debated in the Senedd today.

Free wildflower seeds for residents, businesses and schools

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

The initiative aims to help residents connect with nature – as well as boost biodiversity and help pollinators such as bees, butterflies and more.

Citizens Advice: How to get help if your holiday goes wrong

Wednesday, May 22, 2024Wednesday, May 22, 2024

In its latest column for Caerphilly Observer, charity Citizens Advice Caerphilly Blaenau Gwent explains some of the steps you can take to protect yourself when going on holiday.

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