A review suggests there are too few residential places and some children are targeted by criminals.

Council leaders and headteachers' representatives said the situation is being monitored

The omicron variant has already had a big impact on education

Covid planning days for all staff in Wales should be done remotely, a teaching union said. Councils are already confirming pupils will - or may - start term online depending on the impact of the new Omicron variant.

They urged the Welsh Government not to ignore the long-term and serious effect on the nation's youth and future and said schools must not close again

Retired staff are being asked to go back because more Covid-related absences are expected next term.

The Wales Millennium Centre and New Theatre in Cardiff are both cancelling shows as is Swansea's Grand Theatre

Despite support from residents, Ysgol Abersoch in Pen Ll?n is closing after 97 years serving the community

The new school will serve parts of Pontprennau and Old St Mellons

A number of schools across the UK are preparing to switch to online learning after Christmas.