SIR - Huw Lewis AM has made a timely announcement to his constituents in Merthyr Tydfil on improved health provision. Included in the statement is the building of a new 'town hospital'.

By Madeleine Brindley Almost pounds 65m of building work will transform Prince Charles Hospital in Merthyr Tydfil. Health Minister Dr Brian Gibbons yesterday announced a funding package of pounds 64.7m to refurbish outdated wards and build a new Accident and Emergency department.

By Jackie Bow A multi-million pound investment in a new accident and emergency unit at Prince Charles Hospital has raised hopes that it will not be downgraded. A pounds 17.8m investment in the Merthyr Tydfil hospital was announced today as part of a pounds 67.4m funding package.

By Wendy Horton A teenager with a broken back spent four days on an ordinary hospital bed because of a lack of specialist beds.

By Ben Glaze Controversial plans for a shake-up of healthcare in the Valleys will not be published until after the National Assembly elections.