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Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales

England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...

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Wales backs stricter farm muck-spreading rules, but seeks improvements

An independent review in Wales supports stricter muck-spreading regulations for farms to reduce agricultural pollution, recommending improvements to clarity and targeting while acknowledging the need for a balance between environmental protection and the economic viability of farming.

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Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales

Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...

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England Announces 13 Changes for Crucial Six Nations Clash

England's Women's rugby team will face Wales on Saturday at the Principality Stadium with 13 starting lineup changes, including Ellie Kildunne's 50th cap and Abi Burton's debut from the bench, aiming for a seventh consecutive Six Nations title before the Rugby World Cup.

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UK Military Tech Spend Boosts Wales, but PIP Changes Draw Ire

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £2.2 billion increase in UK defense spending, benefiting Welsh defense businesses, alongside stricter eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) affecting over 275,000 working-age people in Wales, prompting criticism from opposition parties and d...

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Domestic Abuse Suicides Outnumber Homicides in England and Wales

A report found that in England and Wales, 98 domestic abuse victims took their own lives in the year to March 2024, exceeding the 80 people killed by partners for the second year running; over four years, 354 suicides were recorded alongside 506 domestic homicides, highlighting a systemic issue requ...

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NRW Visitor Center Closures Spark Safety Concerns and Protests

Natural Resources Wales is closing visitor centers at three sites, including Ynyslas Nature Reserve, impacting 100+ protestors, seasonal and permanent staff, and potentially endangering visitors due to safety concerns on a red flag beach with frequent WWII ordnance discoveries, as part of a £12 mill...

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Welsh Man Attacks Police Station, Motivated by Anti-Government Beliefs

On January 31, Alexander Dighton, 28, from Llantrisant, Wales, attacked Talbot Green Police Station with Molotov cocktails, a knife, and a hatchet, attempting to murder an officer and injuring two others; his actions stemmed from anti-government beliefs.

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Welsh Gallery Accused of Wasting Resources, Neglecting Fine Art

The publicly funded Oriel y Parc gallery in St Davids, Wales, designed to showcase the work of Graham Sutherland, has stopped hosting fine art exhibitions since 2018, prompting accusations of wasted resources and a neglect of cultural heritage; attendance dropped from over 40,000 to 20,000 yearly.

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Bellamy's Mixed Emotions After Wales's Late Draw

In a dramatic turn of events, Wales's head coach, Craig Bellamy, initially celebrated an injury-time equalizer against North Macedonia with unrestrained joy, but later expressed disappointment at not securing a win despite dominating possession, highlighting a missed opportunity in their World Cup q...

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Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",

Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",

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Mother of Four Killed in Drug-Related Shooting in South Wales

A 40-year-old mother of four, Joanne Penney, died after being shot in the chest while opening her friend's door at a suspected drug den in Talbot Green, South Wales on March 9th; six people have been charged in relation to the incident.

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