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£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns

Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency

Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Flintshire Council Funding Cut Threatens Closure of Disability Support Center

The Clocktower, a non-profit supporting 134 disabled individuals over 16 in Mostyn, Flintshire, faces closure due to a 4% funding shortfall by Flintshire council, forcing it to cut free transport, impacting families who rely on its specialized care.

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England's Euro 2025 Group Stage Draw Unveiled

England's Euro 2025 group stage draw places them in Group D alongside France, the Netherlands, and Wales, beginning July 5th against France in Zurich, then facing the Netherlands and Wales on July 9th and 13th.

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Gender Equality
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Council Tax Hike to Fund £330m Police Increase

England and Wales police forces will receive up to £17.4bn in 2025-26, a 3.5% increase, but £329.8m depends on a £14 council tax rise for a band D property; this has sparked criticism, while concerns remain about funding formula inequities and one-year funding settlements hindering long-term plannin...

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Reduced Inequality
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Solicitor Pay Crisis in England and Wales Leads to Access to Justice Issues

Lawyers in England and Wales are refusing cases due to low pay, particularly burglary and lower-level sexual offences; one burglary suspect was rejected by 12 firms, highlighting a crisis stemming from a dispute over legal aid funding between the Law Society and the Ministry of Justice.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island

The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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UK Doubles Aid for Tata Steel Job Losses in Wales

The UK government doubled its financial aid to \u00a330 million for businesses and workers affected by job losses at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in Wales, providing grants of up to \u00a3250,000 for retraining and investment to mitigate the impact of the company's shift to greener steel productio...

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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National Theatre Wales Closes, Transitions to Community-Focused TEAM

National Theatre Wales, after losing its \$1.6 million Arts Council Wales funding in 2023, has closed, transitioning into TEAM to focus on community and educational initiatives; this follows a period of self-reflection acknowledging a loss of connection with its audience and the broader arts sector.

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Quality Education
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Paedophile Headteacher's Unchecked Hiring Led to \u00a3500,000 School Debt

A jailed paedophile headteacher at Ysgol Friars in Bangor, Gwynedd, Neil Foden, was found to have recruited approximately 80 staff members without proper procedure between September 2021 and January 2024, leading to a near \u00a3500,000 debt for the school and raising concerns about accountability a...

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Quality Education
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Drag Queens Raise £18,000 for Storm-Damaged Church

A drag queen Christmas carol concert in Cardiff raised £18,000 to repair storm damage to St Andrew's United Reformed Church's roof, a project now being made into a film by actress Eve Myles.

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UK Rewilding Initiatives Show Promise in Combating Biodiversity Loss

Scotland and Wales are pioneering large-scale rewilding projects to combat biodiversity loss and climate change, with Scotland aiming to become the world's first 'rewilded nation' and Wales launching a crowdfunding campaign for a major ecosystem restoration project starting in spring 2025.

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Life on Land

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