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Sir Ed Davey hints that Jane Dodds should quit as Welsh Lib Dem leader

Martin Shipton Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey has hinted that Jane Dodds should resign as leader of the Welsh…

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New strategy launched to tackle increase in diabetes in Wales

A new strategy has been launched to tackle the increase of Type 2 diabetes in Wales and reduce the impact…

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‘Dysfunctional’ community councils ‘signing blank cheques’

Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Financial management at some town and community councils is dysfunctional, with members signing blank cheques…

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Waste transfer station given green light despite concern about smells

Richard Evans – Local Democracy Reporter A council planning committee granted permission for a waste transfer station as concerns about…

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Hezbollah spokesman killed in rare Israeli air strike on central Beirut

The main spokesman for Lebanon’s Hezbollah militant group has been killed in the first Israeli air strike on central Beirut…

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Book review: Man, Myth and Museum

Aled Singleton In this finely balanced book Eurwyn Wiliam provides a detailed account of Iorwerth Peate’s life (1901-1982), with a…

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Culture

New App aims to support children’s physical development

With data showing that 88% of 3-year-olds in Wales have poor motor skills, a new app developed by a team…

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Welsh paralympic champion urges MPs to reconsider assisted dying support

A Welsh Paralympic champion has pleaded with MPs to reject proposed legislation on assisted dying, backing a report that calls…

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Eryri’s success is a lesson for Wales: Cymru’s time is now

Stephen Price Following a decision at an Eryri National Park Authority meeting on November 13, 2024, the Authority has approved…

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Opinion

Glastonbury tickets sell out in less than 40 minutes

Tickets for Glastonbury 2025 have sold out in less than 40 minutes, the festival in Worthy Farm, Somerset, said. The…

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Book review: Man, Myth and Museum

Aled Singleton In this finely balanced book Eurwyn Wiliam provides a detailed account of Iorwerth Peate’s life (1901-1982), with a…

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Culture

Poem on a Sunday: Blodhårig Vågor (Bloody-Haired Waves)

We conclude our series of poems by Sarah Persson, each one illustrated by local artists in Llantwit Major. Today’s poem…

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Culture

Magnificent Mabinogi 8: Everyday life

Dr Shân Morgain What was it like living in the world of the Mabinogi? It is a colourful, wealthy, cultured…

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Culture

Book review: Wonderboy, and the Life and Times of Drewford Alabama by Jamie Morrison

Niall Griffiths Ah, the rockstar memoir, of which there’s been a plethora in recent years (isn’t there always a plethora?);…

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Culture

Karl Darlow proud of how Wales dealt with hostile Turkish atmosphere

Phil Blanche, PA, Kayseri Karl Darlow dodged lighters thrown towards him and “white noise” at the ear-splitting Kadir Has Stadium…

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Sport

Mark Williams reaches his first Champion of Champions final

Mark Williams is through to his first Champion of Champions final after beating Neil Robertson 6-2 in Bolton. The three-time…

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Sport

Craig Bellamy felt penalty miss was justice served in Wales’ draw with Turkey

Phil Blanche, PA, Kayseri Craig Bellamy felt justice was served when Turkey forward Kerem Akturkoglu struck his 89th-minute penalty against…

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Sport

Craig Bellamy continues unbeaten record as Wales earn point in Turkey

Phil Blanche, PA, Kayseri Wales maintained their unbeaten record under Craig Bellamy in a 0-0 Nations League draw with Turkey…

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Sport

Eryri’s success is a lesson for Wales: Cymru’s time is now

Stephen Price Following a decision at an Eryri National Park Authority meeting on November 13, 2024, the Authority has approved…

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Opinion

Public interest journalism has a powerful role to play in steadying our vulnerable society

Martin Shipton I have very mixed feelings about the fact that huge numbers of users have left Elon Musk’s X…

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Opinion

We need to unchain the dragon

Farrell Perks I have long held radical political beliefs, advocating fiercely for an independent Wales—a sovereign nation free from the…

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Opinion

Trump wins – is it time to panic in Wales?

Jonathan Edwards A week after the US elections, the world seems a very different place already. I must admit I…

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Opinion

How to be an expert on Olltoghchán24, the Irish General Election 2024

Lila Haines The neighbours to the west are at it again – after two referendums plus local and European elections…

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Feature

How council budget cuts are affecting domestic violence services – and those who need them

Edith England, Senior Lecturer in Social Policy and Practice, Cardiff Metropolitan University Josie Henley, Lecturer in Social Sciences, Cardiff University…

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Welsh humanitarian worker remembers past experiences and reflects on current crisis

Over the past year, conflict in the Middle East has devastated lives across the region, and millions have fled their…

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Northern lights: how the aurora borealis captivated 18th-century minds

Cathryn Charnell-White, Reader in the Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies, Aberystwyth University Since May this year, the aurora borealis,…

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