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Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain
Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.
Record Council Tax Hike in Wales Creates Financial Strain
Council tax in Wales is rising by an average of 7.2% for 2025-26, the second-largest increase since 2003, causing financial strain on families and forcing councils to cut spending despite the tax rise due to a projected £450m funding gap in 2026-27.
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48% Bias Score
Flooded Rugby Club Reaches Cup Final
Cross Keys RFC, in Caerphilly county, faced severe flooding in November 2024, which submerged their pitch and clubhouse under six feet of water, but through community support and hard work, they have reached the Premiership Cup final.
Flooded Rugby Club Reaches Cup Final
Cross Keys RFC, in Caerphilly county, faced severe flooding in November 2024, which submerged their pitch and clubhouse under six feet of water, but through community support and hard work, they have reached the Premiership Cup final.
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4% Bias Score
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
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52% Bias Score
Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales
England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...
Controversial Sentencing Guidelines Delayed After Political Backlash in England and Wales
England and Wales' Sentencing Council delayed new sentencing guidelines for ethnic minorities after facing political backlash from the Justice Secretary, who deemed them discriminatory and threatened to overturn them through legislation; the guidelines would have made pre-sentence reports usually ne...
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56% Bias Score
Wales backs stricter farm muck-spreading rules, but seeks improvements
An independent review in Wales supports stricter muck-spreading regulations for farms to reduce agricultural pollution, recommending improvements to clarity and targeting while acknowledging the need for a balance between environmental protection and the economic viability of farming.
Wales backs stricter farm muck-spreading rules, but seeks improvements
An independent review in Wales supports stricter muck-spreading regulations for farms to reduce agricultural pollution, recommending improvements to clarity and targeting while acknowledging the need for a balance between environmental protection and the economic viability of farming.
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48% Bias Score
Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...
Reeves Faces Criticism Over Welfare Cuts in Wales
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement, which includes tightening Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility rules affecting over 250,000 Welsh residents, has been criticised by Labour MP Steve Witherden who calls for a wealth tax instead, triggering discussions between the UK and Welsh go...
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48% Bias Score
Wales Plans to Prioritize "Fit and Well" Patients on Surgical Waiting Lists
The Welsh government aims to cut surgical waiting lists by 25% by March 2026 by prioritizing "fit and well" patients, penalizing those with multiple missed appointments, and boosting pre-operative fitness programs; however, concerns exist regarding potential health inequalities.
Wales Plans to Prioritize "Fit and Well" Patients on Surgical Waiting Lists
The Welsh government aims to cut surgical waiting lists by 25% by March 2026 by prioritizing "fit and well" patients, penalizing those with multiple missed appointments, and boosting pre-operative fitness programs; however, concerns exist regarding potential health inequalities.
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52% Bias Score
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
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28% Bias Score
Welsh Public Services Face £65m Shortfall Due to UK Treasury's Barnett Formula Calculation
Welsh public services face a shortfall of up to £65 million due to the UK Treasury's use of the Barnett formula in calculating reimbursement for the recent National Insurance increase, despite the Chancellor's assurance of covering public sector costs; Welsh Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford called t...
Welsh Public Services Face £65m Shortfall Due to UK Treasury's Barnett Formula Calculation
Welsh public services face a shortfall of up to £65 million due to the UK Treasury's use of the Barnett formula in calculating reimbursement for the recent National Insurance increase, despite the Chancellor's assurance of covering public sector costs; Welsh Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford called t...
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60% Bias Score
NRW Visitor Center Closures Spark Safety Concerns and Protests
Natural Resources Wales is closing visitor centers at three sites, including Ynyslas Nature Reserve, impacting 100+ protestors, seasonal and permanent staff, and potentially endangering visitors due to safety concerns on a red flag beach with frequent WWII ordnance discoveries, as part of a £12 mill...
NRW Visitor Center Closures Spark Safety Concerns and Protests
Natural Resources Wales is closing visitor centers at three sites, including Ynyslas Nature Reserve, impacting 100+ protestors, seasonal and permanent staff, and potentially endangering visitors due to safety concerns on a red flag beach with frequent WWII ordnance discoveries, as part of a £12 mill...
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52% Bias Score
Welsh Man Attacks Police Station, Motivated by Anti-Government Beliefs
On January 31, Alexander Dighton, 28, from Llantrisant, Wales, attacked Talbot Green Police Station with Molotov cocktails, a knife, and a hatchet, attempting to murder an officer and injuring two others; his actions stemmed from anti-government beliefs.
Welsh Man Attacks Police Station, Motivated by Anti-Government Beliefs
On January 31, Alexander Dighton, 28, from Llantrisant, Wales, attacked Talbot Green Police Station with Molotov cocktails, a knife, and a hatchet, attempting to murder an officer and injuring two others; his actions stemmed from anti-government beliefs.
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40% Bias Score
Welsh Gallery Accused of Wasting Resources, Neglecting Fine Art
The publicly funded Oriel y Parc gallery in St Davids, Wales, designed to showcase the work of Graham Sutherland, has stopped hosting fine art exhibitions since 2018, prompting accusations of wasted resources and a neglect of cultural heritage; attendance dropped from over 40,000 to 20,000 yearly.
Welsh Gallery Accused of Wasting Resources, Neglecting Fine Art
The publicly funded Oriel y Parc gallery in St Davids, Wales, designed to showcase the work of Graham Sutherland, has stopped hosting fine art exhibitions since 2018, prompting accusations of wasted resources and a neglect of cultural heritage; attendance dropped from over 40,000 to 20,000 yearly.
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56% Bias Score
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