6+ hour ago  (541+ words) Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter The number of "direct" cremations held in a Welsh county rose by more than 40 in a year. Figures from a Rhondda Cynon Taf Council report show the number of direct cremations rose by 43 from 110 in…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago  (589+ words) Plaid Cymru has vowed to end what it described as Wales "bending to Westminster's will" as it launched its Senedd election manifesto in Wrexham. Party leader Rhun ap Iorwerth said a Plaid-led government would take a markedly different approach, as…...

6+ hour, 17+ min ago  (350+ words) People walking near rivers in the Vale of Glamorgan will now find new signs designed to make it quicker and easier to report suspected pollution. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has expanded its network of pollution reporting" signs, placing a further…...

2+ hour, 38+ min ago  (607+ words) Cardiff Met closely collaborated with Welsh Language Commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones, Cardiff Met's reputation in bilingual provision is well established. The University integrates Welsh across all academic Schools and consistently meets Welsh Government standards, embedding the language into teaching, student…...

7+ hour, 56+ min ago  (403+ words) Oil prices have jumped again and stock markets faltered as investors were wary over a "fragile" ceasefire in Iran, despite following a relief rally in the US. The price of Brent crude oil was rising by about 3. 5% to 98 US dollars…...

3+ hour, 33+ min ago  (698+ words) Plaid Cymru has launched its "bold" manifesto for the Senedd election, with calls for devolution of the Crown Estate, a free childcare offer, a new literacy and numeracy plan and a "sustainable and integrated" health and care service for Wales....

8+ hour, 26+ min ago  (282+ words) Singer and TV star Jane Mc Donald is set to return to Wales with a major UK tour later this year. Jane will bring her newest album, Living the Dream, to Cardiff's Utilita Arena on 25 September 2026. After appearing on BBC's…...

7+ hour, 50+ min ago  (367+ words) Crowds gathered near a Welsh castle to witness a haunting and unusual display inspired by local legend. Visitors to the Aberlleiniog Sculpture Trail were treated to a unique blend of aerial theatre, live music, and storytelling over the weekend of…...

8+ hour, 13+ min ago  (656+ words) Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has said she is "deeply troubled" by Israel's strikes on Lebanon and pressed for the country to be part of the Iran ceasefire deal. It comes as Iran's deputy foreign minister said his country sent a…...

5+ hour, 54+ min ago  (538+ words) Legendary musician Robert Plant said that Spillers Records in Cardiff is "an institution" and praised Brains Brewery ahead of Record Store Day on April 18. Robert Plant was honoured with a special plaque and the title of Record Store Legend ahead…...