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Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging

A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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House of the Dragon" Tourism Causes Traffic Gridlock in Welsh Village

Increased tourism to Llanddwyn beach in Anglesey, Wales, due to its use as a filming location for "House of the Dragon", has caused severe traffic congestion, disrupting residents' lives and sparking calls for action from authorities and potential protests.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Amendments Planned to Decriminalize Abortion in England and Wales

Two Labour MPs plan to introduce amendments to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales this summer, aiming to reform outdated laws that have led to the prosecution of women for self-induced abortions, contrasting with recent legal changes in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Gender Equality
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Senedd Member Found in Breach of Conduct for Sharing Confidential Letter

Siân Gwenllian, a Plaid Cymru Senedd member, broke the Senedd's code of conduct by sharing excerpts from a confidential letter dismissing a complaint against her, highlighting concerns that the rules prevent members from defending themselves against unfounded allegations.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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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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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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Welsh Labour Shifts Left to Counter UK Party and Reform UK

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan criticized UK Labour's welfare policies, launched a "red Welsh way" campaign emphasizing left-wing policies to counter Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of the Senedd elections, and called for greater respect for devolution.

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A40 Upgrade Complete in South-West Wales, but Concerns Remain

A £60m upgrade to the A40 near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is complete, aiming to reduce congestion on a route crucial for tourism and freight, handling about 40 million tonnes of freight annually through Milford Haven, despite a Welsh government decision to cancel future road projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Boy's Sepsis Death Spurs NHS Sepsis Care Improvements in Wales

Nine-year-old Dylan Cope died from septic shock in December 2022 after being wrongly discharged from Grange Hospital with flu, despite a GP referral noting "query appendicitis"; a coroner's inquest found that his death was avoidable due to a gross failure of basic care, leading to the health board's...

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Good Health and Well-being
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Welsh Locations Transform for Netflix Thriller "Havoc

Netflix's action thriller "Havoc," starring Tom Hardy, used Welsh locations including Swansea's Brangwyn Hall, Cardiff's Bute Street and Trade Street, and Swansea University's Bay Campus, transforming them via set design and VFX to depict a US city, despite challenges and some disruption.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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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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Good Health and Well-being
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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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