Welsh Rugby League ‘systematically underfunded’
The chairman of Wales Rugby League called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years. James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of Wales Rugby League in 2023, said a lack…
Ospreys return to Gilestone Farm, Welsh Gov confirms
Ospreys have returned to Gilestone Farm after scuppering ministers’ £4.25m plans, casting a shadow over the future of the site as a long-term decision looms. Welsh ministers swooped to buy the farm in March 2022 as another home for…
Ministers urged to act over school violence ‘epidemic’
Senedd members demanded urgent action to address an “epidemic” of violence after a 14-year-old became the first person convicted of attempted murder in a Welsh school. Natasha Asghar led a debate in the aftermath of the schoolgirl being sentenced…
‘Nobody taking responsibility’ for paying care workers the real living wage
Care home providers urged the Welsh Government to follow through on a key commitment to ensure care workers are paid the real living wage. Giving evidence in the Senedd, Care Forum Wales, which represents more than 450 care homes,…
Senedd commemorates Gresford Colliery disaster, One of Wrexham’s darkest days
Senedd members paused to remember one of the worst mining disasters in British history. Lesley Griffiths told the Senedd that Wrexham experienced one of its darkest days on September 22, 1934 when 261 men and boys lost their lives…
Conservatives quit Senedd’s Covid-19 committee
The Conservatives quit a Senedd committee charged with addressing gaps in the UK Covid-19 inquiry after Labour blocked calls for witnesses to swear an oath. Senedd members voted 24-23 against a cross-party motion which was tabled by the Tories with the backing of…
Former chief of counter-extremism warns disinformation creates ‘permissive environment’
A former counter-extremism chief warned the growing threat of online disinformation and misinformation creates a “permissive environment” for extremism to flourish in the UK. Sara Khan, who led a 2024 review for the UK Government, gave evidence as the Senedd’s equality…
Uncertain future for Welsh infrastructure commission
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A commission set up to advise on Wales’ infrastructure needs over the next 80 years does not know its own future beyond 2026, a committee heard. David Clubb, chair of the National Infrastructure Commission…
Council Warned of £13m Following Storm
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter A council chief warned his local authority faced a £13m bill for damage from one storm, with Wales braced for more bad weather this weekend. Andrew Morgan gave evidence to a Senedd inquiry into…
‘Hospital corridor care must end’
By Chris Haines, ICNN Senedd reporter Senedd members urged the Welsh Government to put an end to the “undignified and disrespectful” practice of corridor care in Welsh hospitals. James Evans, the Conservatives’ shadow health secretary, warned corridor care has become…