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Discontent grows towards Mark Drakeford in his final lap in power
Welsh Government
'Mark has drunk his own Kool-Aid for too long. He believes he is the smartest man in every room he walks into and it becomes pointless trying to argue with him'
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The woodland near the heart of Cardiff where you can walk without seeing another living soul
Cardiff
Yet hardly anyone seems to even know it exists
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People want to pay more tax in Wales to fund the NHS
NHS
Some people were happy to pay more to get the health service back on its feet
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GP and long-serving councillor 'sexually touched patient'
NHS
A tribunal found the doctor said during an examination: 'Did that excite you 'cause you were ever so very wet wet wet below?'
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Calculated: Exactly what the National Insurance tax cut means for you
Your Money
Use your salary to see how much less National Insurance you will pay from January 2024
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Explained: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's National Insurance tax cut for millions (and the catch)
Your Money
Millions will pay less National Insurance from January 2024
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DWP universal credit and pensions payments to rise for millions next year
Your Money
Jeremy Hunt has confirmed the increase in his autumn statement
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Jeremy Hunt cuts taxes in the autumn statement
Politics
The chancellor is making announcements about tax and pensions
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The huge row over Wales' six-week school summer hols as ministers consider taking away 'the best time of my life'
Wales schools
Opinions are very much divided on proposals to cut the summer holiday to as little as four weeks
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Four big money changes Jeremy Hunt could announce in his Autumn Statement
Your Money
Major announcements on benefits, pensions and income tax are likely this week when the chancellor reveals his budget plans
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The bleak stories of people taken to court over their TV licences
Courts
'I am in a low-income zero-hours contract and have four young kids depending on me,' said one of the mums convicted
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Latest polling shows the group in Wales that supports the 20mph limit
20mph speed limit
Overall most people in Wales oppose the change
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Cardiff MP Jo Stevens' office vandalised by pro Palestine protesters
Politics
Cardiff Central Labour MP Jo Stevens condemned the attack as intimidation, incitement and criminal damage
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David Cameron's return shows the UK parties can't change - Rhun ap Iorwerth
Politics
In an opinion piece for WalesOnline, the Plaid leader says Wales deserves better
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Nine things Hillary and Bill Clinton talked about when they visited Wales
Swansea University
The former US President and former US Secretary of State visited Swansea University to talk about global affairs and leadership
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'Children as young as four are using disposable vapes like sweets - they need to be banned'
Welsh Government
"New vaping sales outlets are springing up on an almost daily basis, with more and more people becoming caught up in this addiction. Online, you can buy 10 disposable vapes for as little as £10."
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Labour still holds huge lead on Tories as general election polling intention revealed
Politics
Mark Drakeford's popularity is struggling after the introduction of the 20mph limit
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'We're trying to make the Welsh language welcoming to everyone and open to everyone'
Welsh language
The Welsh Government wants a million Welsh speakers by 2050, but census data showed language use is going down
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Interactive map shows locations of all Wales' highest risk coal tips
Welsh Government
A huge piece of work has been carried out since 2020
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How your council tax bill will change under Wales' reforms and the huge questions that remain
Welsh Government
There are three options on the table
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Row erupts in Senedd as Mark Drakeford accuses Tory leader Andrew RT Davies of misogyny
Politics
The presiding officer weighed in too
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The three options Wales is considering for reforming council tax
Politics
Exactly how much it will cost people is as yet unclear
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The areas of Wales facing the highest extra council tax bills in new reform
Welsh Government
The Welsh Government is considering making some areas of Wales subsidise less wealthy areas
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Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
Courts
Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
Police issue statement about death of DJ Steve Wright
UK News
Police and paramedics were sent to an address on Monday
Much-loved mum died after entering river walking home from night out
Courts
Claire Morgan was returning home after an evening out at Ystalyfera Rugby Club when the tragedy happened
UK NewsThousands demand law change over dead pets in UK'Our pets are more than just animals - they are family members who provide us with unconditional love and companionship'
'I ditched my one-bed flat to live mortgage-free on a boat after watching TV show'
Real Life
Calum got so into the idea that it has now become his business
'I'm lucky to be alive after missing appointment because NHS was busy'
UK News
Julie was eventually diagnosed with cancer
UK not ready for Disease X that will kill 20 times as many as Covid
UK News
The director general of the WHO says if we fail to learn the lessons of Covid we will 'pay dearly'
Poundland bringing major changes to 150 branches - list so far
UK News
Dates have been set for the biggest change the stores have seen in five years
Six NationsTonight's rugby news as star quits Six Nations in shock announcement and Wales winger back after a yearThe latest rugby headlines from Wales and around the world
Harry and Meghan have changed their children's names
UK News
The change has been described as 'a bif g deal'
Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
Courts
Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
Son of rugby legend eligible for England and Australia called up to face Wales in Six Nations
Italy Rugby
The shock call-up comes just days after he quit English rugby
Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
Traffic and TravelLive updates as 'serious' accident closes Vale of Glamorgan roadEmergency services are at the scene in Llantwit Major
Co-op selling freezer deal to feed whole family for £1.50 a head
Shopping
The offer means you are getting the food for half price
Rick Stein career update after saying he 'won't last much longer'
Showbiz
The TV chef and restaurateur has spoken about what he will be doing next
Thousands demand law change over dead pets in UK
UK News
'Our pets are more than just animals - they are family members who provide us with unconditional love and companionship'
Lidl rolling out high-tech change to every branch in the country
Shopping
The system is being expanded to the whole of the UK after being tested in 35 shops