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Wales Unveils Sites for New State-Backed Wind Farms

Trydan Gwyrdd Cymru, Wales' new state-backed renewable energy developer, has chosen three sites for new wind farms (Clocaenog Dau, Glyn Cothi, and Carreg Wen) expected to power 350,000 homes, create hundreds of jobs, and contribute towards Wales' ambitious renewable energy targets; however, the proj...

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Record High Abortion Rate in England and Wales in 2022

In 2022, England and Wales recorded a record high of 29.7% of pregnancies ending in abortion, totaling almost 250,000 terminations, exceeding the 26.5% in 2021 and significantly higher than a decade ago; this increase is attributed to various factors, including increased access to at-home abortion m...

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England and Wales: Jury Trials at Risk to Tackle Court Backlog

A government review proposes replacing jury trials with judge and magistrate panels for over 170 crimes in England and Wales to tackle a record court backlog of 76,957 cases, potentially affecting thousands of defendants annually and sparking concerns about justice dilution.

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Reform Poised to Win Welsh Senedd Elections, Ending Labour's 26-Year Reign

A Sky News poll predicts Reform will be the largest party in the Welsh Senedd next year with 28% support, surpassing Labour (23%) and Plaid Cymru (26%), potentially ending Labour's 26-year rule; the poll projects 33 seats for Reform, 25 for Labour, and 30 for Plaid.

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Seven Plead Not Guilty in South Wales Shooting Death

Seven people have pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the death of Joanne Penney, a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead at Llys Illtyd flats in Talbot Green, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on March 9th; a trial date has been set for October 20th.

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Miedema's Century Marks Netherlands' Winning Start

Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th international goal as the Netherlands defeated Wales 3-0 in their opening European Championship match in Lucerne, Switzerland, showcasing a strong second-half performance after a slow start.

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England Women Win, Wales Women on Brink of Elimination

England's women's football team defeated the Netherlands 4-0 in a crucial Euro 2024 match, securing their place in the next round, while Wales lost 4-1 to France and face near-certain elimination.

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Record High Abortion Rate in England and Wales

In 2022, a record 29.7% of conceptions in England and Wales ended in legal abortion (247,703), up from 26.5% in 2021 and 20.8% in 2012; the highest percentage was among girls under 16 (61%), while women aged 30-34 had the lowest (20.5%); increased waiting times for contraception and financial strugg...

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Conflicting Statements on Welsh Public Service Funding

The UK government claims Wales will receive nearly £5 billion more for public services, despite a £36 million shortfall in covering increased National Insurance payments for public sector workers, a discrepancy between statements made by the UK and Welsh governments.

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Wales Delays Automatic Voter Registration for 2026 Senedd Election

The Welsh government's plan to implement automatic voter registration by the May 2026 Senedd election is delayed due to practical challenges and concerns raised by local authorities, despite previous commitments, potentially disenfranchising an estimated 400,000 unregistered voters.

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Wales' Fire Safety Laws to Start in 2027

New fire safety laws for Welsh flats will start in 2027, ten years after the Grenfell Tower fire, assigning legal responsibility for building safety and outlining new resident responsibilities, following reviews and consultations to ensure meaningful change.

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14-Hour Ambulance Delay Contributed to Elderly Woman's Death in Wales

89-year-old Valerie Hill died in a Welsh hospital after a 14-hour wait for an ambulance following a fall at her care home; a coroner's report highlights intolerable ambulance delays and inadequate care home risk assessments as contributing factors to her death.

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