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The world needs the BBC more than ever, says new director-general Matt Brittin
24+ min ago (791+ words) Catherine Wylie and Rosie Shead, Press Association Former Google boss Matt Brittin said "the world needs the BBC more than ever" on his first day as the corporation's director-general. He takes on the role during a turbulent time for the…...
Plans progress to close two Welsh-medium primary schools as council reviews consultation findings
43+ min ago (552+ words) Dale Spridgeon, Local Democracy Reporter Plans for the closure of two Welsh-medium primary schools where pupil numbers have dwindled are moving closer. Cyngor Gwynedd is due to consider a report into the outcomes of two statutory public consultations over plans…...
Starmer to fight on with no timetable for departure, Lammy says
34+ min ago (736+ words) Nina Lloyd and David Lynch, Press Association Sir Keir Starmer will fight on without setting a timetable for his departure, one of his most loyal Cabinet allies insisted as he urged Labour to "stop the own goals" after a week…...
Fears visitor levy could be "final nail in the coffin" for county's tourism
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (859+ words) Fears have been raised that a county's proposed Visitor Levy could be the "final nails in the tourism coffin, while others argued it could be a "fantastic opportunity. The comments were made during a Cyngor Gwynedd full council meeting on…...
Widescale backing for new cycle path in Gower
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (624+ words) Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter A petition calling for a shared-use path in Gower which had planning permission 20 years ago has received more than 1, 500 signatures. The North Gower Access Path group and its supporters are hoping that a short stretch…...
Landmark reports expose a dementia care system failing patients in Wales at every stage
2+ hour, 4+ min ago (735+ words) New findings published for Dementia Action Week (May 18-24) have found that people with dementia routinely face prolonged delays to diagnosis followed by gaps and stark inequalities in treatment and support. Alzheimer's Society Cymru says delays of this scale have quietly…...
Starmer's Government returns to Westminster amid leadership rivals' Brexit row
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (549+ words) Sir Keir Starmer's Government will return to Westminster after a battle over reversing Brexit was ignited among the rivals vying to oust him as Prime Minister. Wes Streeting, who resigned as health secretary last week, signalled he wanted to see…...
Remaking Wales: Why the new Welsh Government must lead a song that unites Wales.
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (733+ words) Bethan Sayed, Head of Politics and Advocacy at Climate Cymru The 2026 Senedd election marks the biggest political shift in modern Welsh history. Plaid Cymru emerged as the largest party for the first time, while Reform also made significant gains. With…...
First Minister to chair first Cabinet meeting
3+ hour ago (218+ words) First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth will today chair the first meeting of the new Welsh Government Cabinet, aiming to set an agenda focused on outcomes, openness and action on the priorities of people across Wales. The meeting marks the beginning…...
TUC calls for reform of personal independent payment scheme
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (315+ words) Unions are calling for reform of the personal independence payment scheme (Pip) amid new research showing the high unemployment level of disabled people. The TUC said its study showed that disabled people are more than twice as likely to be…...