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'Throwing money at the Welsh NHS won't solve the problem'

In this opinion piece, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Plaid Cymru’s health and social care spokesperson, argues that steps can be taken to solve the problems in the Welsh NHS, not all of which require extra funding

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'Welsh Government plans would reduce transparency and damage the news industry in one retrograde, short-sighted step'

The Welsh Government wants to move away from rules that oblige local authorities to advertise things like council tax changes externally with news organisations

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'Removing the requirement to publish council tax notices in newspapers would exclude people from democracy'

Welsh Conservative MS Sam Rowlands argues against the Welsh Government's plan to remove the requirement to publish council tax notices in newspapers

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The one fear that people have over second home tax

Homes and property

Readers are split over 300% premiums on second and empty homes

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Water quality in Wales needs to improve – but prosecution isn't always the answer

Wales' water network is under scrutiny like never before. But the way to make things better isn't always about bringing criminal proceedings, says the chief executive of Natural Resources Wales

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It's time to decide on the future we want for Wales

Our report out this week has focused on 10 clear recommendations for change....

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The challenging economic backdrop to Tata's Port Talbot decision and the impact it will have

It will not only have devastating impact on Port Talbot but the Welsh economy as a whole

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'We can deliver prosperity for Wales, but fair funding is vital' | Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth

"We will not accept that this is as good as it gets for Wales," writes the leader of Plaid Cymru as he addresses the party's economic strategy he detailed in a major speech

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'People want change and they want it now'

Plaid MP Liz Savile Roberts says "Wales has voted Labour for over a century. Look around in your communities and ask yourself – isn’t it time we try something different?"

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15 Swansea problems that need solving in 2024

Hopefully we will at least see some progress on them

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How all of Wales' political parties have performed in the past 12 months

It's been a mixed bag

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How the Welsh Government lost £155m

Welsh Government

Could it have been smarter and learnt from Scotland?

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The bold predictions for what will happen in Welsh politics in 2024

Some of these are pretty big calls

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2023 has proved an 'eye-opener' of a year

And across politics, sport, Wales and its governance, challenges remain for 2024...

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'A moral scandal' – The Archbishop of Wales calls upon leaders to 'step up to the plate' to tackle issues of conflict both at home and abroad

Church in Wales

As Archbishop Andrew John issues a joint Christmas message, Mia Norman speaks to the Church in Wales leader about his “deep” concerns...

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'I cycled down the busy road voted the worst according to cyclists in Cardiff to see how bad it was'

Cycling in Cardiff is a very different affair to what it once was, but some roads are better than others if you want to ditch the car

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The most loved and hated man in Wales: How Covid defined Mark Drakeford

The pandemic made a bookish politician and academic the most divisive figure in Wales

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Wales needs pylons and it's really that simple

If Wales is going to realise its renewable energy potential, there needs to be better policy... and pylons

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Four people tried to scam me in one day on Facebook Marketplace and I nearly fell for it

If I hadn't had my wits about me, I might have lost hundreds of pounds, maybe even more

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Our electoral system isn't working and needs to change

Matthew Mathias from Electoral Reform Cymru has explained why he wants to see changes to Wales' electoral system

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I walked around Swansea city centre to see if it's as depressing as some people say

Swansea City Centre

Large parts of the area are looking tired, hopefully not for too long

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I bought an electric car and it's been both joyous and infuriating

But I don't regret it for one minute and this is why...

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"I tried Shein's £4 sheer thermal tights - and you'd be a fool not to get them yourself"

Now I can still wear skirts and dresses during winter and not feel cold with Shein and various other retailers selling sheer thermal tights

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Is the Welsh Government really at war with motorists?

They certainly have announced a lot of policies that annoy some road users

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Six Nations Tonight's rugby news as star quits Six Nations in shock announcement and Wales winger back after a year The latest rugby headlines from Wales and around the world

Son of rugby legend eligible for England and Australia called up to face Wales in Six Nations

The shock call-up comes just days after he quit English rugby

Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked

This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked

Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances

Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'

Police issue statement about death of DJ Steve Wright

Police and paramedics were sent to an address on Monday