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Plans to change hospital services expected

The region is the latest to face re-organisation after proposals for other parts of the country Credit: ITV News Wales

A shake-up of hospital services is due to be announced today for South Wales and Powys.

It's expected several A&E departments will be affected as part of plans to modernise NHS services around Wales.

Read more: Health reorganisation plans for South Wales expected

Concerns school closure is 'too drawn out'

Our concern is that, given Estyn's recent inspection report, the timeframe of Llanrumney's closure is too drawn out and does not ensure the closure quickly enough.

We are consulting on this and welcome views as part of that consultation process. We hope that parents and pupils can understand why we will not tolerate schools that are failing and where the situation is irredeemable.

– Spokesperson for the Welsh Government

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Protest over closure of Llanrumney High School

The image on the 'Save Llanrumney High School' e-petition Credit: www.change.org

Parents and pupils at Llanrumney High School will gather outside the Senedd later to protest against its planned closure.

Yesterday, the Welsh Government's consultation which sought views on whether the school in Cardiff should close this August ended.

The school was put into special measures by the school inspectorate Estyn last year. A previous proposal was to close the school in August 2014 but the Welsh Government is looking to bring that forward to this summer.

The suggestion is that all pupils attend Rumney High School instead, or another school that parents prefer.

The move has been met by opposition with more than 550 people signing a petition against the plans. Campaigners say the move "will effect the pupils education and their confidence."

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Three children rescued from fire

South Wales Fire and Rescue led three children to safety last night after a fire at a property in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil. An adult was also rescued.

The call was received at 2.40am. All four were taken to the hospital after suffering smoke inhalation.

An investigation into the incident will now take place between South Wales Fire and Rescue and South Wales Police.

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Cardiff unveils new vision for city

Plans for the future development of Cardiff will be unveiled to Wales' business leaders this morning.

The city council will be outlining its vision for the capital over the next decade and explaining how it plans to compete on the world stage and attract investment.

The green paper will say Cardiff needs to regain lost momentum with new multi-million pound developments in housing, business and leisure .

The plans are expected to cover the building of a city convention centre and indoor arena, more office space and an integrated transport system.

The council says Cardiff needs to brand itself throughout the world and make it an attractive place for inward investment.

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Committee meeting hears evidence on fracking

Evidence will be given to the Environment and Sustainability Committee later on a controversial method of shale gas extraction more commonly known as fracking.

Those giving evidence include the environmental lobby group Friends of the Earth Cymru, and the group applying to test drill in south Wales UK Onshore Gas Limited.

The Director of Friends of the Earth Cymru is expected to promote the focus on renewable energy over the use of fracking.

To protect Wales from climate catastrophe we must impose a moratorium on unconventional gas extraction, as has already happened elsewhere in Europe. And we should move as swiftly as possible to a Wales powered by 100% renewable energy, providing tens of thousands of jobs in the booming green economy.

– Gareth Clubb, Director of Friends of the Earth Cymru

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