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Wales Eases Bluetongue Virus Restrictions on Livestock Trade

Starting Monday, Wales will ease bluetongue virus restrictions, allowing vaccinated livestock to be sold in English markets within 12 miles of the border; however, unvaccinated animals and those from England remain restricted, impacting prices and trade.

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Zero Hunger
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UK to Launch AI-Driven Crime Map by 2030

The UK government announced a £4 million investment in an AI-driven crime map for England and Wales, aiming to predict and prevent crimes by 2030 using data from police, councils, and social services; the system will be operational by 2030 and will use data to identify areas likely to see criminal a...

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£10 Million Business Park Remains Empty Four Years After Completion

Despite a £10 million Welsh government investment, the Brocastle Bridgend business park, completed in November 2019, remains vacant four years later, with nine plots still available despite ongoing negotiations for two and active marketing of the rest, raising questions about the project's economic ...

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Proposed UK Driving Law Changes: Mandatory Eye Tests for Over-70s and Stricter Drink-Drive Limit

The UK government is considering mandatory eye tests for drivers over 70 and a stricter drink-drive limit in England and Wales to improve road safety following a coroner's report highlighting the current system's laxity, citing 1,600 deaths annually.

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Good Health and Well-being
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BBC Proms Concert Showcases Diversity in 20th-Century British Music

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, led by conductor Nil Venditti, performed a Proms concert on [Date not specified] featuring a blend of established and lesser-known British composers, including world premieres by William Mathias, Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, Avril Coleridge-Taylor, and Grace Williams...

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£35m Replacement for Llanelli Special Needs School Approved

Carmarthenshire council approved a "£28-£35 million" replacement for Ysgol Heol Goffa, Llanelli, a special needs school described as "not fit for purpose", accommodating up to 150 pupils after an eight-year delay due to rising costs and public pressure.

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Quality Education
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Nighthawking Threatens Wales's Ancient Heritage

Illegal nighttime treasure hunting, or nighthawking, is damaging Wales's ancient sites, with police investigating 23 suspected incidents in two years, targeting Scheduled Monuments and resulting in the loss of potentially valuable artifacts.

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Welsh Labour MS Hefin David Dies Suddenly at 47

Hefin David, 47, a Welsh Labour MS for Caerphilly since 2016, passed away suddenly on Tuesday; his death is not suspicious, prompting widespread tributes from across the political spectrum.

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Double Heatwave Forecast for Wales

Wales faces a double heatwave this week, with temperatures potentially reaching 33°C on Tuesday and again at the weekend; this follows a recent wildfire and prompts RNLI safety warnings due to high tides and the heat.

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Climate Action
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UK Defends Wales Funding Amidst Calls for Barnett Formula Reform

UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the UK government's funding of Wales, emphasizing higher per capita spending than in England and citing recent investments, despite calls from Welsh Labour for Barnett formula reform. Discussions involving other UK nations are ongoing.

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Reduced Inequality
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Optical Illusion Celebrates Caerphilly Castle's Reopened Water Gate

World-renowned chalk artist Julian Beever created a giant optical illusion in Cardiff celebrating the £8 million reopening of Caerphilly Castle's medieval water gate, hidden for centuries, which connects the castle's great hall to the southern lake, and will be on display in Cardiff until August 4th...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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England and Wales Population Jumps by 700,000, Driven by International Migration

The population of England and Wales surged by 706,881 in the year to June 2024, primarily due to 690,100 net international migrants, marking the second-largest annual rise since 1949 and sparking political debate on immigration policies and their impact on resources.

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