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Netflix's "Havoc" Films Entirely in Wales, Boosting its Global Profile

The Netflix action thriller "Havoc," starring Tom Hardy and directed by Gareth Evans, was filmed entirely in Wales, showcasing various locations such as Swansea and Port Talbot, despite being set in an unnamed US city, and is expected to significantly boost Wales' profile in the global film industry...

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Record High Shoplifting Offences in England and Wales

Police in England and Wales recorded 516,971 shoplifting offences in 2024, a 20% increase from 2023 and the highest since records began in 2003; theft from the person offences also reached a record high, while overall recorded crime decreased slightly.

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UK Government Defunds Western Gateway, Jeopardizing Regional Development Plans

The UK government has ended its £1 million annual funding for Western Gateway, a partnership of 28 local authorities across south Wales and western England, effective June 6th, halting plans for a Severn Estuary tidal lagoon and improved rail connections.

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England and Wales to Automatically Dismiss Police Failing Background Checks

New rules coming into force on May 14th in England and Wales will automatically dismiss police officers who fail background checks, addressing concerns about public trust and following legal challenges that highlighted difficulties in removing unfit officers.

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Reservoir Safety Plea After Boy's Drowning

The mother of a 15-year-old boy who drowned in a Welsh reservoir in 2006 is urging people to avoid unsupervised swimming after the incident highlighted the dangers of cold water shock and strong currents, with Wales having almost double the UK's drowning rate.

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Welsh College Donates Football Kits to Burundi Orphans

Coleg Menai in Wales donated used football kits to 22 orphaned boys in Burundi through Annie's Orphans, a charity that supports education and essential services in developing countries, facilitated by Jamie Jones, who previously coordinated a similar donation of 500 kits from Llangefni Town FC.

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Mysterious 6th-7th Century Welsh Burial Site Yields Unexpected Clues

A 6th-7th century site near Cardiff Airport, Wales, revealed 39 mostly female skeletons with signs of both manual labor and luxury goods, including imported glass, alongside one woman found in a ditch; the unusual findings are perplexing archaeologists.

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Gender Equality
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Wales Faces 'National Scandal' Over Deaf Patient Care

A report by the RNID reveals a "national scandal" in Wales, where 73% of deaf individuals have never had their communication needs assessed in healthcare, leading to communication barriers and legal breaches under the Equality Act; Kristy Hopkins describes her daughter's negative hospital experience...

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Welsh Excavation Reveals Early Medieval Lives of Labor and Luxury

Archaeologists in south Wales discovered 41 Early Medieval skeletons (mostly women, 500-600 AD) showing signs of hard agricultural labor, yet some possessed high-status imported goods, challenging assumptions about social stratification during that period.

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Medieval Cemetery Near Cardiff Airport Yields Unexpected Discoveries

A medieval cemetery near Cardiff Airport, unearthed last year, has revealed 39 adult skeletons, mostly women, who were buried with surprising care despite signs of manual labor, alongside evidence of wealth such as imported glass. One woman was found discarded in a ditch.

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Gender Equality
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£1 Billion 'Welsh Tube' Transport System to Launch by 2026

Wales is launching a new £1 billion, 105-mile Tube-style transport system by 2026, connecting Cardiff to towns like Merthyr Tydfil and Treherbert with frequent train services and contactless payment, part of a wider European rail upgrade trend.

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Wales's Strict Holiday Let Rules Risk Thousands of Tourism Jobs

New holiday let rules in Wales, requiring properties to be available for 252 days and let for 182 days a year to qualify for business rates instead of council tax, are causing distress among operators and risk thousands of tourism jobs, according to industry warnings, though supporters say the chang...

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