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No role for Andrew RT Davies in new Welsh Conservative Senedd frontbench team under Darren Millar
Politics
New Welsh Tory leader Darren Millar has appointed a former Welsh MP as his chief of staff
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'Wales needs a new, fairer funding settlement | Rhun ap Iorwerth'
Politics
In this opinion piece, the leader of Plaid Cymru argues the case for replacing the unfit-for-purpose Barnett Formula which determines funding levels for public services in Wales
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Drugs smuggled 'in children's nappies' as new details emerge into deaths of 17 in Welsh prison
Crime
Bosses faced questions about deaths and drug use at the prison
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DWP's new £196 rule as it takes back £250million from 136,730 people
Your Money
The Government has ordered a review as thousands of people will be made to pay back the money
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The Mark Drakeford interview: 'Baffling' Plaid Cymru and how his budget will benefit you
Politics
The former First Minister didn't hold back
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Seven key points from the Welsh Government's draft budget
Welsh Government
Every single government department will get more money from 2025 if the budget can pass
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Plaid Cymru's one word answer when asked if they would do a budget deal with Labour
Plaid Cymru
The Welsh Government draft budget for 2025-26 is announced today
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The one area of Wales responsible for half the country's longest waiting lists
Politics
The health board area has been plagued by problems for several years
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The Andrew RT Davies interview as bruised Welsh Tories leader goes on the attack
Politics
The ousted Welsh Conservative leader said he 'was offering a full Welsh fry-up with black pudding' but his adversaries, who ultimately saw him off, 'were offering muesli with croissants on the side'
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Bridgend council's chief executive to step down
Bridgend
He has spent more than 30 years working in local government roles
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Eluned Morgan lays down £1bn budget ultimatum
Welsh Government
Wales' First Minister says if opposition politicians don't back her party Wales will lose out
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Why Andrew RT Davies quit as Welsh Conservatives leader
Politics
We've looked at the frontrunners to replace him as well as the reasons it's come to this
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Andrew RT Davies' resignation letter in full as he quits as Welsh Conservatives leader
Politics
The Conservative group leader had survived a no-confidence vote but then resigned anyway
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Infected blood payments to be made 'as quickly as possible' Welsh MP says
Politics
The infected blood inquiry called for immediate compensation as a charity says delays are 'simply unacceptable'
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Mark Drakeford, Wales' budget and the huge problem he faces
Politics
The former First Minister is drawing up a budget which Labour does not have enough votes to get through the Senedd
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'The injustice of the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme was an insult to working people' | Keir Starmer
Politics
The Prime Minister writes exclusively for WalesOnline about the Mineworkers' Pension Scheme and his policies for Wales
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Smoking to cause more than 15,000 cancer cases in Wales over next five years
Health
The Tobacco and Vape bill seeks to create the first smoke-free generation
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Mark Drakeford says opponents of Wales tourism tax should do one thing instead of 'throwing rocks'
Mark Drakeford
He doesn't expect all of Wales' 22 councils to go ahead and implement the levy
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Wales' eight-minute ambulance response target might be about to change
Politics
A review of whether a national target is appropriate is set to get underway
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Welsh Government announce emergency payouts for people impacted by Storm Bert
Wales weather
There will be a different payouts for those who have insurance and those who don't
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Welsh MP says 'incompetent' Met Office 'let people down' over Storm Bert
Wales weather
Concerns have been raised about the type of weather warnings issued before Storm Bert
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Everything we know about Wales' tourist tax
Politics
The earliest a charge could come in would be 2027
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Cardiff and Swansea formally express interest in e-scooter trials
Traffic and Travel
Exclusive: E-scooters could finally be on their way to Wales. They've been a fixture in many English cities for four years — with mixed results
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MPs to vote on strict new restrictions on vaping and smoking
Health
The bill will introduce strict measures on vapes as well as where people can smoke
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Man killed in house fire after road closed for firefighters to battle flames
An investigation is underway led by the fire service and police
What the Met Office says about reports of snow bombs and blizzards this Christmas
Met Office
The Met Office warns that predicting snowfall is ultimately "tricky"
Photos show grim state of food truck as award-winning chef appears in court
Courts
JOL’s Food Truck attracted big queues for high-end street food but its owner admitted a range of food hygiene offences
Bleeding woman had to flee her home after husband's horrific attack on her
Courts
Michael Hayles, 29, also put his hands in her mouth and pulled them apart, causing her to bleed.
Police officer 'targeted' female colleagues after exposing his genitals and asking for sex
South Wales Police
Former Police Constable Darren Whatley exposed his genitals to one woman, asked another to have sex with him in his car, and was abusive to another, a police misconduct hearing has found
Health
The parts of Wales where emergency workers have been kicked, slapped, spat on, bitten and head-butted
Merthyr Tydfil saw the highest rates of assaults during the first six months of 2024.
Can you spot a liar? Take this quiz to find out
UK News
A study has found a fifth of working adults 'regularly' fib to their boss - but can you tell when someone is lying? Take this quiz to find out
Vale of Glamorgan sees 'significant' rise in children being home educated
Vale of Glamorgan
A Vale council official said the "significant" increase in children they know to be home educated has taken place over a six-year period to 2024
Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to 700,000 pensioners who could miss out on Winter Fuel Payment
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis has issued a final warning to more than 700,000 low income pensioners who may be entitled to this year's Winter Fuel Payment, as a vital deadline looms
'I was knocked out cold on a night out and the perpetrator still hasn't been caught'
Caerphilly
No arrests have yet been made
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Ceredigion
Man killed in house fire after road closed for firefighters to battle flames
An investigation is underway led by the fire service and police
What the Met Office says about reports of snow bombs and blizzards this Christmas
Met Office
The Met Office warns that predicting snowfall is ultimately "tricky"
Body found in search for England rugby international Tom Voyce
England Rugby Union Team
The 43-year-old went missing over the weekend with an extensive search effort taking place
Tonight's rugby news as Wales giant back after five months and Gatland successors identified
Wales Rugby Team
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Bleeding woman had to flee her home after husband's horrific attack on her
Courts
Michael Hayles, 29, also put his hands in her mouth and pulled them apart, causing her to bleed.
Health
The parts of Wales where emergency workers have been kicked, slapped, spat on, bitten and head-butted
Merthyr Tydfil saw the highest rates of assaults during the first six months of 2024.
Founder of rugby club that's a lifeline for children named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2024 Unsung Hero
Ely
Liam Mackay has been a champion of Ely and Caerau, as well as rugby, for a considerable time
Former Wales captain stunned by teenager's solo try and tells fans 'he's one to get excited about'
Cardiff Rugby
The 18-year-old is considered one of the brightest prospects in Wales
Can you spot a liar? Take this quiz to find out
UK News
A study has found a fifth of working adults 'regularly' fib to their boss - but can you tell when someone is lying? Take this quiz to find out
Vale of Glamorgan sees 'significant' rise in children being home educated
Vale of Glamorgan
A Vale council official said the "significant" increase in children they know to be home educated has taken place over a six-year period to 2024