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Call to safeguard Welsh steel as Plaid proposes Steel Bill amendments
35+ min ago (783+ words) A Plaid Cymru MP has tabled amendments to the Steel Bill calling for the safeguarding of future steelmaking in Wales. The Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill would allow the UK Government to acquire a "strategic steel undertaking" if it considers acquisition…...
Rock supergroup featuring members of legendary bands announce intimate UK tour
1+ hour, 3+ min ago (373+ words) A supergroup containing members of a number of world famous rock bands are to embark on a UK tour playing intimate venues " including a show in Wales. Drink The Sea who feature members of REM, Queens Of The Stone Age…...
A flag cannot stop a missile. But it can tell people they are not forgotten
47+ min ago (1061+ words) A few days ago, the Senedd confirmed that there are currently no plans to change its flag arrangements and that the Ukrainian flag will continue to fly as part of the Senedd's current display. On the surface, this may appear…...
Plaid Cymru MS made the subject of a 'Disinformation Alert' in trans rights row
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (614+ words) A gender critical women's group has issued a "Disinformation Alert" after a Plaid Cymru MS posted a video in which she suggested that guidance from an equality watchdog would increase discrimination against people who identify as trans. "The EHRC [Equality…...
James Bond's castle connection sparks "4. 5m tourism boost for Wales
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (1084+ words) A James Bond-linked castle is helping drive a "4. 5 million tourism boom as thousands of big-spending Japanese tourists head to Wales this summer. Tourism leaders say Japanese visitor numbers have bounced back strongly since the pandemic, with arrivals now matching and…...
Tafwyl announce unique 20th anniversary closing concert
1+ hour, 15+ min ago (607+ words) Tafwyl will celebrate a special milestone this year as it marks 20 years since the festival was established, with a weekend full of music, culture and celebration at Cardiff Castle on June 20 and 21. As part of the celebrations, the festival will…...
Questions raised over Reform candidate's addresses as only local property is a holiday let
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (590+ words) A Reform candidate contesting a north Wales by-election has been accused of misleading voters after listing multiple addresses outside the constituency on election paperwork, including one that is registered as a holiday let. Retired maths teacher Tony Thomas is standing…...
Bonnie Tyler's official website issues statement surrounding health of Welsh star
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (504+ words) Welsh singing star Bonnie Tyler today celebrates her 75th birthday " although it's a worrying time for her family, friends and fans after the news last month that she was rushed to hospital for emergency surgery. A statement issued by a spokesperson…...
Welsh Government announces Grassroots Pride fund open for applications
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (416+ words) Ella Groves " ICNN Senedd Reporter A Welsh Government fund supporting local Pride events will open for applications next week. The Grassroots Pride Fund, delivered with support from Pride Cymru, aims to help organisers from across Wales with event costs. From…...
Welsh researcher leads study into 'fear-based' climate change messages
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (309+ words) A Welsh academic has helped lead new international research into the way climate change is communicated, and how it could be harming public mental health and undermining efforts to drive action. Dr Barry Bentley, Reader in Bioengineering at Cardiff Metropolitan…...