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'Two things happen next year that will reshape politics in Wales'
Politics
'The only thing more depressing than seeing vital parts of Welsh society struggling is the feeling of powerlessness that there is nothing that can be done to fix it'
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Theresa May's terrible decision walking in Welsh mountains ridiculed
Theresa May
It likely doomed her whole time as Prime Minister
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Wet wipes containing plastic may be banned in UK as Government launches consultation
Environment
In a recent survey, 96% of respondents said they supported the ban
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Mark Drakeford wants vapes to be prescription-only
NHS
Other ideas include restricting flavours so they are no longer targeted at children and keeping them out of sight in shops
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'The number of people sleeping rough in Wales is up by two thirds, and a law alone won't change that'
Homelessness
More than 10,000 people are living in temporary accommodation in Wales
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Boris Johnson thought it was 'wrong' to have regular meetings with Mark Drakeford during Covid pandemic
Politics
He said he 'tended to be a target of nationalist ire' and that he didn't want it to look like the UK was 'a kind of mini EU of four nations'
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'Euro 2028 can help create long-term football legacy in Wales' | Rishi Sunak
Wales football team
Prime minister Rishi Sunak says Cardiff will be right at the heart of one of the world's greatest sporting events
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'It's time to put more responsibility on owners to raise safe dogs'
Dogs
Wales' powers are limited but Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths wants owners to bear the responsibility to raise safe dogs
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Keir Starmer failed to mention Wales once in his conference speech
Keir Starmer
He had previously called Wales the 'blueprint' for what a UK Labour Government would look like
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Protester covers Sir Keir Starmer in glitter after storming Labour conference speech stage
Labour Party
A protester stormed the stage during the Labour leader's party conference speech in Liverpool
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Mark Drakeford says there's 'nothing unfair' about taxing holiday homes
Mark Drakeford
According to Mark Isherwood MS, some holiday let business owners are being forced to close because of the Welsh Government's new rules on council taxes
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Everything we've learned from the Plaid Cymru conference in Aberystwyth
Plaid Cymru
The party has had a tumultuous year, but things seem to be changing
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The Rhun ap Iorwerth interview: 'I will end the cooperation agreement after Mark Drakeford stands down'
Rhun ap Iorwerth
The new Plaid Cymru leader has set out his plans ahead of his party's conference in Aberystwyth
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Dog 'lucky to be alive' after attack in Cardiff park
Dogs
Warning, this article contains distressing images
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Rishi Sunak's plan to ban smoking will apply in Wales
Health
The Welsh Government has backed the call
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Senedd staff earning up to £80k demand one-off £3,000 payment
Senedd
A union representing staff working for the Senedd has demanded a one-off cost of living payment of £3,000
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Olympic cycling champion Chris Boardman says he's 'fascinated' to see the results of Wales' 20mph speed limit
20mph speed limit
He said Wales has been 'bold' and 'taken the lead'
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Wales' Transport Minister launches furious rant about Rishi Sunak's rail announcement
High Speed 2
'This is finger in the air stuff'
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National Theatre Wales will close 'in six months' without Arts Council funding
National Theatre Wales
The company says it employed 645 people last year
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Who is Laurence Fox? Political activist sacked after comments about female journalist
UK News
The actor-turned-political activist made headlines for his rant about female journalist Ava Evans on Dan Wootton's GB News
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A senior cabinet minister told a outright lie about Mark Drakeford to stir up the Conservatives
Mark Drakeford
Leader of the House of Commons Penny Mordaunt MP made a blatantly wrong claim about the Welsh First Minister in her speech to the Conservative faithful in Manchester
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Brits left divided over PM Rishi Sunak's decision to scrap A-Levels
UK News
People have mixed feelings over the government's new move
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BBC presenter tells Tory minister 'you're spreading conspiracy theories' after ludicrous 15-minute city claims
Conservative Party
Andrew Bowie made the remarks to BBC presenter Evan Davis
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Rishi Sunak pledges to electrify more rail lines in Wales as he cancels HS2 to Manchester
High Speed 2
The Prime Minister finally confirmed that HS2 would not continue between Birmingham and Manchester
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Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing
They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
Traffic and Travel
Police have provided a list
School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
Welsh Government
The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
Woman says 'little-known' washing machine setting has reduced her energy bills 'by 62%'
Cost Of Living
For anyone hoping to keep energy costs down, one mum has shared a 'little known hack' that could help reduce bills by up to 62%
Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Crime
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Crime
Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke
UK ministers call Turkey after woman, 31, died having bum lift
UK News
The meeting could result in new rules and regulations to protect people going abroad for plastic surgery
Mum who saw UFO on fishing trip wakes up with marks on her body
Real Life
The 'suction marks' refused to fade after Joelle woke to find herself surrounded by bright lights
Lidl named the cheapest supermarket to buy a vegan-friendly Christmas dinner this year
UK News
Even with the cost-of-living crisis pushing prices up, a Christmas dinner can be surprisingly affordable - if you know where to look
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Missing people
Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing
They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
Stacey Solomon's tears as she tells Joe Swash what he's done for her
Stacey Solomon
The presenter's inspirational post has left many of her fans saying it has given them hope for their own future
Pink announces huge 2024 Cardiff show
Principality Stadium
There is a special message from the singer herself for the Welsh fans
The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
Traffic and Travel
Police have provided a list
School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
Welsh Government
The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
Real Life
'I found out husband of 15 years had been grooming a child online'
Kate has spoken about how their lives spiralled out of control when her husband was arrested
'We hired a content creator for our wedding and paid them £750'
UK News
Rachel and Richard got 1,500 photos and videos for their social media
Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Crime
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Today's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones in surgery 24 hours after career ends and Wales star admits he has to learn
Wales Rugby Team
The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke