Politics

'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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New Senedd offices could be built in Cardiff Bay as lease on Ty Hywel runs down

Four options are thought to be on the table as part of the 'Bay 2032' project

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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 massive tax premiums Welsh councils will charge empty and second homeowners in each part of Wales

It comes after years of complaints that increased empty and second homes are forcing young people out of their home areas and leading to over-tourism

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What the two men who want to be First Minister want to change in Wales

Jeremy Miles and Vaughan Gething have released manifestos setting out what they would seek to achieve if they become First Minister

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People in deprived suburb devastated by plans for 3G pitch

"It will be a travesty if these plans go ahead"

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Ten defining people and moments in Welsh LGBTQ+ history you should know about

This LGBTQ+ History Month, we've rounded up 10 change-makers and defining moments in Welsh history you should know about

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'Money hasn't been wasted' economy minister claims after ospreys nest at farm bought for £4.25m

Ospreys arrived at Gilestone Farm last spring and now there has to be an exclusion zone

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'You're an idiot' Man behind Wales' 20mph law barracked by stranger in park

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'I get multiple messages every day which are full of hate. That weighs you down'

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What the latest polling tells us about politics in Wales right now

There has been a further drop in support for both Rishi Sunak and Mark Drakeford

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Martin Lewis' brilliant response to calls for him to become PM

The consumer champion didn't hold back

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Disposable vapes to be banned in Wales

The Welsh Government also confirms it will back plans to raise the smoking age

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'Why would you want to vote for him?'Jeremy Miles asks in race for First Minister

Jeremy Miles said his rival to replace Mark Drakeford should have called out an "unfair" union nomination process

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One of the two men vying to be Wales' next First Minister accuses major union of a 'stitch up'

Education minister Jeremy Miles has accused the Unite union of changing the rules to make him ineligible for their support

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Welsh Government minister cleared of breaking ministerial code over 'not totally correct' comments

Sports and culture minister Dawn Bowden 'misstated' when she spoke to the BBC about the WRU sexism scandal but has been found not to have been untruthful

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Welsh Tory leader was wrong to call Wales' 20mph limit a 'blanket policy' but not 'untruthful', rules standards chief

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The Senedd's standards watchdog has ruled that Andrew RT Davies' claims on the 20mph default speed limit were wrong but he did not set out to be deceitful

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Three Welsh health boards put under increased Welsh Government scrutiny over organisation

All of Wales' health boards currently have some form of increased scrutiny by the Welsh Government showing the NHS in Wales is facing immense pressures and is struggling to cope

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What people said about the Senedd getting more powers and the idea of Welsh independence

A really detailed report looking at Wales' future came out last week and it has split opinion

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The questions the Covid inquiry is asking that will terrify the Welsh Government

Vaughan Gething and Mark Drakeford could be in for a very rough time when the Covid Inquiry comes to Wales in February

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Mark Drakeford and Rishi Sunak still haven't spoken about thousands of job losses in Port Talbot

The Prime Minister has been criticised for political campaigning but not calling the First Minister despite a huge number of jobs going at Tata in Port Talbot

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Average speed in Wales drops 2.4mph under new 20mph law

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Compliance with the new law is 'broadly good' according to Agilysis

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Wales set to see a slump in second homes according to council tax report

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Cardiff is set to see a dramatic decrease in second homes

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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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Merthyr Tydfil Family pays tribute to 'beautiful daughter' who died a week after crash Demi Leigh Mabbitt died several days after being involved in a one-car collision

Man found dead at home as police launch search for his family

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Police are trying to locate Raymond Gethin's next of kin after he was found dead

He was stopped while riding an E-bike and then everything went wrong

Logan Winter, 18, was stopped in Cardiff city centre by a street warden but fled on an electric bike

Milford Haven fire live updates as blaze involving 150 vehicles sees homes evacuated

Fire and rescue service has advised those near the Waterston Industrial Estate near Milford Haven to stay indoors, close windows and doors, and turn off any air conditioning or ventilation units

Everything we know about huge fire involving 150 vehicles which saw homes evacuated

The fire service sent 12 appliances to the scene

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Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer

The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed

Everything we know about huge fire involving 150 vehicles which saw homes evacuated

The fire service sent 12 appliances to the scene

The day an elephant was seen wandering around the centre of a quiet village

The elephant had people rubbing their eyes in disbelief after it managed to escape from its handlers

Restaurant and café could be built at historic copperworks site in Swansea

A multi-storey car park could also be built 'in the vicinity'

Where to live in Wales Two Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UK There are two 'hot spots' that are the best locations for combining village life with countryside and convenience

Family pays tribute to 'beautiful daughter' who died a week after crash

Demi Leigh Mabbitt died several days after being involved in a one-car collision

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney told 'fire up the jet' as Wrexham stars put in request

Wrexham's players have already cheekily told their Hollywood owners what they want to do this summer

Man found dead at home as police launch search for his family

South Wales Police

Police are trying to locate Raymond Gethin's next of kin after he was found dead

How much Ryan Reynolds pays Wrexham's players compared to other teams

Wrexham's Hollywood owners have been splashing the cash on players to get two automatic promotions

BBC Police drama Blue Lights branded Line of Duty's 'natural successor' as new series begins 'Blue Lights is back - best crime drama on TV at the moment'

Woman charged with murder of baby found in woodland more than 25 years ago

Baby “Callum” was discovered close to a theme park in 1998

Married At First Sight Australia groom says 'my fears have happened' after big decision

Married at First Sight Australia

Tristan last week admitted he was in love with Cass - but she did not have the same feelings

Blue Lights star Sian Brooke's real name, James Bond actor husband and Welsh roots

Sian plays Constable Grace Ellis in Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights which returns to screens on April 15

Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer

The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed