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Free Public Access to 300-Million-Year-Old Fossilized Forest in Wales

A 300-million-year-old fossilized forest, accidentally discovered in 2003 at a former steelworks in Brymbo, Wrexham, Wales, is opening to the public for free on September 7th as part of a heritage festival, showcasing over 20 fossilized trees and other ancient fossils, thanks to a £10 million invest...

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Teacher Stabbed in School Attack, Says She Can Never Return to Work

A teacher who was stabbed by a student in a triple stabbing at a Welsh school last year said she could never return to work; a multi-agency review found the attacker had a troubled childhood and mental health challenges.

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Groomsmen's Tribute Walk Honors Nurse Who Died Before Wedding

Two groomsmen completed a 130-mile walk around Anglesey to honor their friend Robyn Parry, a nurse who died of Diamond Blackfan Anaemia before his wedding, raising money for the DBA Support Group UK.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Cardiff Vicar Admits to £21,600 Fraud and Safeguarding Breaches

Cardiff vicar Ryan Forey claimed £21,600 in unauthorized payments for himself and his wife, violated safeguarding rules by creating a church app that revealed children's names, and established a "breakaway" church without permission; he admitted guilt and faces a two-year supervision period before r...

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Far-Right Group Establishes Presence in Welsh Village

The Woodlander Initiative, a land-buying scheme linked to the UK's largest fascist group, purchased two plots in Llanafan Fawr, Wales, raising £165,000 to create what critics call a racially exclusive settlement, prompting mixed reactions from the local community.

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Swimming Ban at Llandudno Beach Due to Bacterial Contamination

High levels of enterococci bacteria, potentially from human, animal, or bird waste, have been found in the water at Llandudno's West Shore beach in Conwy, leading to a swimming ban until further testing next week; Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water denies responsibility, citing potential sensor issues.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Council's 'Bizarre' School Transport Policy Sparks Criticism

Denbighshire council refused 11-year-old Megan Jones free school transport to her preferred Welsh-medium secondary school in Bala, citing three closer schools that include bridleways and footpaths in their distance calculations, despite the mother claiming the Bala school is closer using main roads ...

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Wales to Ban Greyhound Racing by 2030

The Welsh government will ban greyhound racing between 2027 and 2030, making operating or organizing the sport illegal, impacting the Valley stadium in Ystrad Mynach and following a petition and cross-party support citing animal welfare.

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Life on Land
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Gwynedd's Second-Home Policy: A 14% Drop in Purchases

A new policy in Gwynedd, Wales, requiring planning permission for second homes, has led to a 14% decrease in second-home purchases between July 2024 and June 2025, impacting a housing market where 65% of residents are priced out; however, the policy remains controversial due to concerns about job lo...

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Scale the Stadium Temporarily Closes Amidst Financial Underperformance

Cardiff's Principality Stadium's Scale the Stadium attraction temporarily closed after its operator, Wire and Sky, ended its contract due to disagreements over commercial terms, impacting bookings and causing the WRU to seek a new partnership.

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Welsh Cross Dismantled, Replaced with Star of David

In Llandudno, Wales, Jewish tourists dismantled a 50-year-old stone cross to build a Star of David, sparking outrage among locals who quickly restored the cross; the incident highlights religious sensitivities and the power of social media.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Mudtown" Offers Unique Look at Welsh Legal System

Mudtown," a new dual-language Welsh series airing on S4C and UKTV, filmed at Newport Magistrates' Court, follows Magistrate Claire Lewis Jones as she navigates personal and professional challenges, offering a realistic portrayal of the Welsh legal system.

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