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Cabinet minister outlines plans for 20,000 more social homes in Wales by 2030
The Welsh Government has set a target of delivering 20,000 additional social homes by 2030. The commitment was announced by Siân Gwenllian MS, Cabinet Minister...
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More than a quarter of all deaths in Wales caused by cancer
Cancer remains the biggest killer in Wales, with new figures revealing that it accounted for more than a quarter of all deaths in 2025. Statistics...
Welsh football referee suspended after police gross misconduct hearing
Michael Jones, from Gwersyllt in Wrexham, has been suspended from his FAW referees officer role after disturbing details of his on-duty behaviour emerged at a misconduct hearing.
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Speed checks carried out in Johnstown after residents’ complaints
Speed monitoring has taken place in Johnstown following complaints from residents about motorists travelling too fast through the village. North Wales Police PCSOs, attended Bangor...
Wrexham MP calls on Welsh Government to release £344m ALN funding
Wrexham’s Member of Parliament has called on the Welsh Government to release hundreds of millions of pounds in additional learning needs (ALN) funding, arguing the...
Tackling youth vaping and new obesity strategy among top priorities for Wales’ first minister for public and preventative health
Senedd Members have questioned the Welsh Government over a new £8 million obesity strategy, tightening restrictions on youth vaping, and regional inequalities in cancer screening....
Natural Resources Wales raises alarm as rivers and wildlife feel the strain
Parts of north and south east Wales have moved to prolonged dry weather status, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) confirmed this week. Prolonged dry weather status...
Penley pupils take swimming lesson concerns to the Senedd
School dinner sizes, speeding in the community and access to a local swimming pool for school lessons were some of the issues raised by Madras...
Police called to collision on Horseshoe Pass
Motorists are being urged to avoid the Horseshoe Pass following a collision. North Wales Police said the incident has taken place on the Llangollen side...
Man admits causing death by dangerous driving following Wrexham collision
A 28-year-old man will be sentenced next month after admitting causing death by dangerous driving. Michael Connors, of Landen Road, Ballyfermot, Dublin, appeared before Mold...
Man admits causing death of Wrexham woman
Lydia La Polla, 47, who was 'devoted to her family' and was 'always there for others'
First Minister challenged over ‘conflicting’ NHS waiting times as Senedd breaks for recess
The First Minister has been challenged to provide a clear date for when two-year NHS waiting lists will be eliminated in Wales. During the final...
New recycling bags and boxes plus new media officer planned as Wrexham faces £750k waste fine
Wrexham Council is set to introduce new weighted recycling bags and boxes after auditors warned the authority could face a bill of more than £750,000...
Call for later Wrexham-Bidston trains on Wrexham AFC match nights
A Fflint Wrecsam Senedd member has called on Transport for Wales to introduce a later train for supporters travelling home from midweek Wrexham AFC matches....
Travel disruption warning as Overton and Bangor-on-Dee roadworks begin
Road users are being warned of potential travel disruption as roadworks in the Overton and Bangor-on-Dee areas get underway. The resurfacing of the B5426 Bangor-on-Dee,...
Reform UK MS raises concerns over NHS delays in Fflint Wrecsam
An MS representing Fflint Wrecsam has told the Senedd he has waited a year without contact after being placed on a Betsi Cadwaladr out-patient waiting...
Interview: Wrexham University student reflects on experience at Ceramic Wales 2026
A Wrexham University student has reflected on exhibiting his work at Ceramic Wales 2026, describing the experience as an opportunity to see his art through...
Ken Skates says ALN funding dispute forced Labour to reject budget
Welsh Government supplementary budget defeated over ALN row v.1
North Wales singer wins top prize at Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod
A farmer’s son from North Wales has been crowned Pendine International Voice of the Future after impressing the judges at this year’s Llangollen International Musical...
Plans submitted to create six flats above Wrexham shop
Six new flats could soon be created on the outskirts of Wrexham city centre if new plans are given the go ahead. An application has...