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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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Bellamy's Mixed Emotions After Wales's Late Draw

In a dramatic turn of events, Wales's head coach, Craig Bellamy, initially celebrated an injury-time equalizer against North Macedonia with unrestrained joy, but later expressed disappointment at not securing a win despite dominating possession, highlighting a missed opportunity in their World Cup q...

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UK Military Tech Spend Boosts Wales, but PIP Changes Draw Ire

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £2.2 billion increase in UK defense spending, benefiting Welsh defense businesses, alongside stricter eligibility rules for Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) affecting over 275,000 working-age people in Wales, prompting criticism from opposition parties and d...

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Mother of Four Killed in Drug-Related Shooting in South Wales

A 40-year-old mother of four, Joanne Penney, died after being shot in the chest while opening her friend's door at a suspected drug den in Talbot Green, South Wales on March 9th; six people have been charged in relation to the incident.

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Wales Manager's Passport Mishap Forges Team Unity

On the eve of a 2013 World Cup qualifier in Skopje, Wales' manager Chris Coleman missed the team flight due to a forgotten passport, sparking initial negative media coverage; however, the team's strong performance and subsequent player support strengthened their bond and ultimately contributed to th...

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Plaid Cymru Proposes Business Rate Restructuring in Wales

Plaid Cymru's proposed plan for the next Senedd election in May 2026, aims to cut business rates for domestic small businesses in Wales by up to half, offsetting the costs by increasing rates for larger multinationals to revitalize Welsh town centers, citing a case study of a Bridgend coffee shop wh...

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England Announces 13 Changes for Crucial Six Nations Clash

England's Women's rugby team will face Wales on Saturday at the Principality Stadium with 13 starting lineup changes, including Ellie Kildunne's 50th cap and Abi Burton's debut from the bench, aiming for a seventh consecutive Six Nations title before the Rugby World Cup.

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Wales Bans Unhealthy Snacks Near Checkouts to Tackle Obesity",

Wales passed a law banning unhealthy snacks near checkouts and on supermarket websites from March 2026 to combat obesity, with businesses facing fines for violations; the decision passed by a narrow margin in the Senedd.",

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Domestic Abuse Suicides Outnumber Homicides in England and Wales

A report found that in England and Wales, 98 domestic abuse victims took their own lives in the year to March 2024, exceeding the 80 people killed by partners for the second year running; over four years, 354 suicides were recorded alongside 506 domestic homicides, highlighting a systemic issue requ...

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Welsh Opera Program Alleviates Chronic Pain Through Singing

A Welsh National Opera pain management program, funded by the Welsh government, showed that two-thirds of participants experienced reduced chronic pain and improved mental health using singing and breathing exercises, suggesting a novel approach to pain management.

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Young People with Long Covid Face NHS Support Challenges

In the UK, two million people suffer from long Covid, with young people facing significant challenges accessing NHS support and experiencing debilitating symptoms that hinder their education and daily lives, as exemplified by Kaylee (17) and Bethan (20).

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Wales Aims for Billions in Foreign Investment at December Summit

The Welsh government is hosting an international investment summit in Newport on December 1st, aiming to attract billions of pounds in foreign investment and create thousands of jobs, representing a shift in economic priorities from previous administrations; however, opposition parties are critical.

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