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Private landlords would have to obtain a licence before letting out homes under reforms being proposed by the Welsh government.The Labour-controlled government claims an accreditation scheme would help protect the growing number of private tenants from poor or exploitative landlords. Other proposals that are being put forward in a white paper, published on Monday, include schemes to build more new homes and make sure empty properties are filled.The Welsh housing minister, Huw Lewis, said: "This is about much more than putting a roof over someone's head. Housing issues affects people's health and wellbeing and their ability to find and keep a job."For children, it is the foundation for the rest of their lives. Housing is fundamental to delivering many of our goals as a progressive ... Continue reading →

At least the Olympic flame burned brightly and strongly for the first two days. But on day three of the relay the flame went out as it was being carried through the Devon town of Great Torrington.The torch was attached to the side of para-badminton star David Follett's wheelchair when the flame went out shortly before 10am.It was not a complete disaster: the torch was re-lit using a backup flame that is transported around with the torchbearers. A spokesperson for the London 2012 organising committee blamed a malfunction within the burner and said it was not uncommon for flames to be extinguished.The spokesman said: "The flame went out due to a malfunctioning burner. It is not uncommon for a flame to go out and this ... Continue reading →

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