A proposed Welsh law to make it illegal for politicians to lie during elections is facing strong criticism in the Senedd.
Members have warned the bill contains “extraordinary” powers that could limit free speech and lacks clear definitions of what counts as false or misleading statements.
The Welsh government says the legislation aims to strengthen democracy, but it would not come into force until at least 2030.
Prolific shoplifter jailed and banned from stores in Monmouth
A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for theft and barred from stores in Monmouth after being issued with a two-year criminal behaviour order (CBO).
Appeal to locate Herefordshire man who failed to appear at court
Gwent Police are appealing for information to find 35-year-old Michael Hitchings from Herefordshire.
Supported accommodation for care leavers to open in Abergavenny
A council is still searching for one more property to complete the first stage of opening its own homes for children in and leaving care.
Concerns raised as calls to mental health team went unanswered
Calls to a mental health team went unanswered because support workers had been given the wrong phone number.
£200,000 available in grants for community, voluntary and sporting groups
More than £200,000 will be available in grants for community, voluntary and sporting groups across Gwent this year.
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