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UK-EU Fishing Deal Extends EU Access to 2038

A new UK-EU post-Brexit deal grants EU fishing vessels access to British waters until 2038, easing trade barriers but sparking criticism from Welsh and UK fishing groups who claim insufficient consultation; the UK government announced a £360 million investment fund for coastal communities.

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Man Accused of Stealing from Daughter's Funeral GoFundMe

Mark Davis, 51, from Newport, is accused of stealing £4,059.27 from a GoFundMe account set up for his late daughter India Davis's funeral, who died aged 24 from ovarian cancer in 2022. He denies the charge and will stand trial in April 2024.

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Wrexham's Historic Triple Promotion Unites City, Exceeds Expectations

Wrexham AFC secured an unprecedented third straight promotion to the English Championship, becoming the first team in history to achieve this feat in the top five divisions, uniting the city and exceeding initial expectations.

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Welsh Minister Challenges UK Government on Funding and Powers

Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan is demanding more funding and powers from the UK government, challenging decisions on disability benefits and the winter fuel allowance, and prioritizing rail investment; a UK minister acknowledged the demands while emphasizing the need to balance competing interes...

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Fly-tipping Crisis in Wales

A Welsh resident expresses his frustration over the escalating fly-tipping problem, highlighting the crisis point it has reached and the burden it places on communities.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Highly Respected British Civil Servant Richard Wallace Dies at 78

Richard Wallace, a highly respected British civil servant, died at age 78; his career spanned the DHSS and Welsh Office, where he contributed to pivotal social security reforms, created the first DHSS staff video, and significantly improved Welsh infrastructure, demonstrating his impactful career an...

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Record Low River Levels Prompt Welsh Drought Expert Meeting

Record low river levels in Wales, particularly the Dee and Yscir at their driest since the 1970s, have prompted a meeting of drought experts this week to discuss upgrading drought status and issuing stronger water use advice; spring rainfall was only 49% of average.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Extinction Crisis in Britain's Celtic Rainforests

Britain's Celtic rainforests face an extinction crisis; a survey shows only 22% of Welsh rainforests are in good condition due to pollution, fragmentation, and invasive species, exemplified by the loss of a 500-year-old oak and its rare lichen population in Eryri National Park.

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Life on Land
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Cilgwyn Wildfire: Deliberate Ignition and Ecological Impact

A recent wildfire in Cilgwyn, Wales, believed to be deliberately ignited, has destroyed vegetation and wildlife habitats, but signs of regeneration are already visible.

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Life on Land
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Banksy's Port Talbot: A Verbatim Theatre Production

Port Talbot Gotta Banksy", a verbatim theatre production, recounts the impact of Banksy's 2018 Christmas artwork in Port Talbot, Wales, exploring the community's responses to the unexpected attention and the broader socio-economic challenges faced by working-class communities.

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Drink Spiking Victim Alleges Hospital Dismissal, Underscoring Systemic Issues

Nineteen-year-old Libby Wolford from Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, believes she was spiked on April 25th, experiencing severe symptoms and receiving dismissive treatment at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital; the incident highlights broader issues of victim support and prosecution challenges related to drink...

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Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed

Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.

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