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‘Vibrant’ Welsh market town makes case for Town of Culture bid
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (1124+ words) Twm Owen, Local Democracy Reporter A vibrant events calendar, strong community spirit and thriving independent shops are helping one town make the case for a prestigious cultural title. Residents in Abergavenny say these qualities strengthen its bid to become the…...
With the world in chaos, and Britain adrift, standing up for Wales has a new urgency
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (963+ words) For those who are sceptical about the British state, two recent developments provide convincing evidence that it is not functioning in the best interests of the people of Wales. Keir Starmer's version of muscular unionism takes us back to the…...
A candidate’s view: The time for women in politics is now—and it matters more than ever
3+ hour, 10+ min ago (797+ words) Last weekend I was marching for International Women's Day. This weekend I'm writing this from the Together Cymru event, looking ahead to Mothering Sunday. Somewhere between the two I'm hoping to grab a few hours off after what feels like…...
Rugby club to build fence after anti-social behaviour issues
5+ hour, 3+ min ago (394+ words) Lewis Smith, Local democracy reporter. A grass-roots rugby team has been given the right to build a fence around their local pitch after issues with dog faeces and drug paraphernalia being left there." The move will now allow Baglan RFC…...
Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell dies aged 64 after ‘courageous battle’
4+ hour, 55+ min ago (389+ words) Motorhead guitarist Phil Campbell has died aged 64 following a "long and courageous battle" in intensive care. The Welsh rock star died "peacefully" on Friday night following a complex major operation, a family statement said. The statement, which was shared on…...
Welsh council announces mayor and deputy mayor elect for 2026/27
7+ hour, 3+ min ago (357+ words) Two councillors have been elected to important civic roles for a south Wales council. Vale of Glamorgan Council has chosen the mayor elect and deputy mayor elect for the 2026/27 year. Cllr Carys Stallard, who currently serves as the council's deputy…...
Emergency school transport support proposed for families facing benefit disputes
8+ hour ago (523+ words) Alec Doyle, Local Democracy Reporter Emergency free school transport for families caught in benefits disputes could soon be introduced in a Welsh county. Currently free school transport is provided for school-age pupils whose parents receive Universal Credit, Income Support or…...
Social media influencers increase the toxicity and power of misinformation, research shows
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (575+ words) Social media influencers (SMIs) can increase misinformation online because of the unique relationship they have with their followers, research led by Cardiff Business School finds. Published in the journal Psychology & Marketing, academics analysed brand-related misinformation and associated user comments spanning…...
Extra £1 million to help feed families in Wales
9+ hour, 4+ min ago (377+ words) Community food organisations and food banks across Wales are receiving an extra "1 million to help feed more people who need support. With the ongoing conflict in the Middle East causing uncertainty across global markets, potentially pushing up the cost of…...
Expert raises concerns about tallest building in Wales plans
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (526+ words) Kieran Molloy, Local Democracy Reporter A leading expert has raised concerns about the 50-storey addition to Cardiff's skyline. Cardiff Council recently approved the construction of what will be the tallest building in Wales and second tallest in the UK outside…...