Conservatives call fo tax cuts to boost Welsh economy
The Conservatives have called for tax cuts to boost the Welsh economy but Labour ministers warned the “unfunded” plan would blow a £669m hole in the budget. Samuel Kurtz, the Tory shadow economy secretary, called for a 1p cut…
Carmarthenshire to receive £20m Pride of Place funding for regeneration
A major £20 million regeneration package for Carmarthenshire, delivered by Llanelli’s MP Nia Griffith, has been welcomed by Labour councillors as “fairness in action” — but Plaid Cymru leaders have questioned the UK Government’s Pride of Place scheme. The funding,…
Members of Senedd could face salary cuts if 2026/27 budget fails to pass
Failure to pass next year’s Senedd commission budget could result in unthinkable cuts – even putting politicians’ £80,000-a-year salaries at risk – the Senedd’s speaker warned. Elin Jones, the presiding officer or Llywydd, said not passing the commission’s 2026/27…
Four cases of Bluetongue confirmed as Welsh Gov tackles spread
The Welsh Government has defended its “control and contain” strategy for bluetongue, with four confirmed cases highlighting the financial turmoil already hitting livestock markets. Huw Irranca-Davies said four premises where bluetongue has been confirmed have been placed under restrictions…
Patient’s bleak account of ‘Corridor Care’ at the Grange highlights growing healthcare crisis
A cancer patient was forced to spend a “bloody inhumane” night in a chair at the Grange hospital, only getting a bed after collapsing on the floor, the Senedd has heard. Plaid Cymru’s Peredur Owen Griffiths raised the pensioner’s…
Labour brands Reform UK councillor’s BBC interview “one of the worst ever”
A senior Welsh Labour councillor has sharply criticised Reform UK’s Gareth Beer after what he described as a “shockingly inadequate” TV appearance on BBC Wales. Beer, Reform’s Carmarthenshire chairman and a councillor in Kidwelly, appeared on Politics Wales on Sunday….
Hopes for Commonwealth Games in Wales dashed by underinvestment
The dream of hosting another Commonwealth Games on Welsh soil is currently impossible due to decades of underinvestment in Wales’ sporting facilities, a committee has heard. Sport Wales chair Tanni Grey-Thompson said: “It’s important we have events in Wales. Sadly,…
Welsh Gov to introduce phased ban on greyhound racing by 2030
The Welsh Government has introduced plans for a phased ban on greyhound racing by 2030, proposing to make it an offence to operate a track or organise races. Wales’ last remaining track – the Valley Greyhound Stadium in Ystrad Mynach…
Four charged in connection with Rhydyfelin murder
Four men have been charged in connection with the death of 22-year-old Liam Woolford in Rhydyfelin on September 23. Jake Staples, aged 24, of Porth has been charged with murder, attempt murder, wounding with intent, conspiracy to wound another and…
Man jailed for murder of Leanne Williams
A man from Swansea has been jailed for the murder of 47-year-old Leanne Williams. On August 18, 34-year-old Matthew Battenbough, of no fixed abode, pleaded guilty to Leanne’s murder, which took place in February this year. Leanne Williams’ body was…