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Wales ‘offered crumbs’ from UK spending review

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Plaid Cymru claimed Wales has been offered crumbs and told to be grateful, but a Labour backbencher accused the opposition of acting like petulant children.

‘Monstrous’ solar projects ‘taking over farmland’

Thursday, June 12, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

Senedd Members debated calls for a temporary ban on “monstrous” solar developments, warning the countryside, food security and Welsh farmers could all be compromised.

Parking pressures not enough to stop HMO bid for ‘very narrow’ street

Thursday, June 12, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

Plans for a HMO conversion in a “very narrow” Bargoed street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is “already highly congested” with parked cars.

Allotments group hosts thank you event to celebrate volunteers’ week

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

To celebrate national volunteers’ week, members of Van Ward Allotments and Van Community Centre got together to thank those involved in their recent projects.

Patients could be moved around dental practices under planned changes

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Wednesday, June 11, 2025

The British Dental Association (BDA) Cymru has attacked Welsh Government plans dubbed the biggest reforms in nearly 20 years.

‘Professional and positive’ adult care staff win inspectors’ praise

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Wednesday, June 11, 2025

In their report, the inspectors commended the department’s “effective” leadership and said staff show a “strong commitment to providing high-quality care and support”.

How Newport plans to usher in a ‘new era’ of prosperity for city centre

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

Newport’s residents and visitors can look forward to a “new era” for the city, with fewer empty buildings, a “booming” events calendar, and a celebration of heritage snaking alongside the River Usk.

Incoming NRW chair embroiled in rail funding row

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Thursday, June 12, 2025

The incoming chair of Natural Resources Wales holds at least six other roles – including heading up a railway company embroiled in a row about Wales being underfunded.

Plans to replace ‘unfair’ council tax still on the cards

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Mark Drakeford confirmed plans for a land value tax remain on the table as a potential long-term replacement for council tax and business rates.

Online abuse of politicians ‘getting worse by the day’

Wednesday, June 11, 2025Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Senedd Members called for urgent action to tackle the “existential crisis” of abuse, harassment and intimidation faced by politicians on social media.

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