Natasha Asghar MS has urged the Welsh Government to explore funding to support children’s charity Sparkle.
Minister demands urgent overhaul of energy market
Jane Hutt warned that energy costs will remain almost double pre-crisis levels despite a decrease in the price cap from April.
Council signs off on new and ‘fair’ sports pitch booking policy
A new and “fair” booking policy for Caerphilly’s council-run artificial sports pitches will prioritise clubs in higher divisions.
“Consistency is key”: New Risca United manager says promotion is still the goal
Following the resignation of manager Simon Berry, Risca United’s new interim manager Nathan Bracegirdle got off to a perfect start after the Cuckoos beat Lliswerry 2-1.
Glowing report for Welsh medium school after Estyn inspection
Ysgol Ifor Bach, in Abertridwr, has been praised by schools inspectorate Estyn following a recent visit.
Caerphilly town’s new container market set to open next week
Further traders have been announced for Ffos Caerffili – Caerphilly town’s new container-style market – due to open on Friday March 15.
Labour and Plaid Cymru vote against changes to proposed new elections system
Senedd polls from 2026 would use a so-called closed list-system, which would see the electorate voting for parties rather than specific candidates.
£4.5bn funding settlement approved for Wales’ local authorities
Rebecca Evans told the Senedd the final 2024/25 local government settlement is 3.3% higher than in the current financial year, with a £184m increase in cash terms.
The NHS is calling on doctors to consider ‘social prescribing’ to improve mental and physical health
Allotments instead of antidepressants? Social prescribing is a new way of thinking in the battle against poor mental health.
Free event to mark 40 years since Miners’ strike
The day-long event will take place at the Whiterose Resource Centre in New Tredegar on March 12.