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The Welsh Language belongs to us all, and it’s up to all of us to determine its future | Heledd Fychan MS

Plaid Cymru MS for South Wales Central Heledd Fychan has written the following opinion piece for WalesOnline

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'When the World Cup is over, LGBT and workers’ rights in Qatar will still be dire'

Well-intentioned gestures like wearing rainbow armbands and bucket hats won’t persuade the rulers of Qatar to change their stance on human rights, argues political editor-at-large Martin Shipton

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Out of the chaos, here's why Wales might be best placed to build a new political order

Now on our fifth prime minister within six years, there has to be a shift in the increasingly broken relationship between citizens and those who represent us. Here's how that could happen...

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Wales desperately needs to freeze rents and ban evictions | Mabon ap Gwynfor

'As the cold fingers of winter creep ever closer, this is the worst time of year to be at risk of losing your home'

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'Liz Truss must be a sleeper agent for YesCymru - it's the only explanation' | Will Hayward

Welsh independence

The signs all point to one conclusion

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The future of the monarchy merits proper debate

And here's why that matters to Wales, its devolution, democracy and the state of the union...

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No, everyone, Welsh road signs do not make you crash your car (or your ambulance)

If they did, no one who lives here could ever get car insurance

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What it's really like to live next door to an Airbnb

Unruly tenants are just one headache; rental costs and house prices reportedly soar in areas where second homes are purchased for Airbnb lets, as demand pushes up market value

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There's a bleak winter ahead as Britain sleepwalks into another energy crisis

Britain is now run by an administration that is, to a considerable extent, absent without leave. Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton asks what is going on.

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The Electoral Commission must reform to protect democracy

We need more rigorous regulation of our electoral system, not less, argues Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton

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Homophobia might be less prevalent today - but only so long as you're the 'right' kind of gay | Joe Ali

"It doesn't take a genius or historian to understand what linking grooming and sexualising children to LGBT+ people means"

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How England's Euros 2022 triumph is just the start for women's football everywhere

It just goes to show that football is a beautiful game and it belongs to us all...

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'What’s the point of Labour if it fails to support striking workers?'

The sacking of Labour’s Shadow Transport Minister Sam Tarry for supporting striking rail workers raises questions about the kind of government Sir Keir Starmer would lead, argues Political editor-at -large Martin Shipton

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‘We should restore dog licences and monitor owners’

A child has been killed by a dangerous dog. Such animals have been involved in 200 incidents across Wales within the past six months. Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, argues it is time to act

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Why giving pedestrians priority over cyclists is just stupid and dangerous

It's around six months since the Highway Code was changed - but I think it's made things worse for everyone

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'Let people travel on trains for free to help with the cost of living crisis'

Other European countries are offering cheap and even free train travel as a way of helping people cope with the cost of living crisis. Why can’t we do the same here, asks political editor-at-large Martin Shipton

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'Liz Truss seems ill-prepared, wooden and with no convincing narrative'

Liz Truss is the favourite to win the Tory leadership contest and take over as Prime Minister. What has happened to the Conservative Party, asks Political editor-at-large Martin Shipton

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'Supermarket workers are heroes one minute, in poverty the next'

From the Western Mail letters' page: Reader David Wood says supermarket workers are struggling

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I tried the viral cool water bottle trick and I've never had a night in the heat like it

There's a reason people across the UK are recommending it

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Governance in Wales is a convoluted mess that needs to be fixed

'What we have now isn’t fit for a developed country in 2022. This isn’t something that we can blame Westminster for. This is something that can be fixed by people in Wales right now'

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Rail travel, the missing billions and devolution: Why it matters to us all

Wales is being heavily short-changed when it comes to its transport system

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Boris Johnson's successor must not treat Wales and devolution with such contempt

It's time for a change in direction from the Westminster government

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I've forgotten what it's like to have a Nan — and the simple joy of being spoiled by one

Having such powerful memories to cherish in the first place is a privilege in itself

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Business Editor Sion Barry: On the Swansea University dismissals and employment tribunal ruling

Swansea University

Prof Marc Clement and Steven Poole have had their unfair dismissal claim rejected at an employment tribunal

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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

South Wales Police

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

UK News 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

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