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First Welsh Everest Climber Condemns Mountaineering's Commercialization

Caradoc Jones, the first Welshman to climb Everest in 1995, decried the commercialization of mountaineering, citing a cost increase from approximately £2,000-£3,000 then to £40,000-£60,000 today, stating that it's become a "complete circus" dominated by expensive courses and equipment, losing the es...

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UK Miscarriage of Justice Watchdog Faces Leadership Crisis

The House of Commons justice committee issued a damning report criticizing the leadership of the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC), stating that its chief executive, Karen Kneller, should resign following the resignation of the chair in January, due to the CCRC's handling of the Andrew Malkins...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Anglesey Beach Parking Fees Rise to Ease Gridlock

New parking restrictions, including increased fees (£5 for two hours, plus 70p for every additional 20 minutes) and potential car park closures from 11:00 a.m., will be trialled at Llanddwyn beach on Anglesey this weekend to alleviate traffic congestion impacting residents of Newborough village, pro...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Welsh Universities Face £77 Million Deficit, Restructuring Underway

Welsh universities reported a £77 million deficit in 2023-24 due to increased costs and fewer international students; however, immediate closures are not expected, and restructuring plans are underway.

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Quality Education
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Record Low River Levels Prompt Welsh Drought Expert Meeting

Record low river levels in Wales, particularly the Dee and Yscir at their driest since the 1970s, have prompted a meeting of drought experts this week to discuss upgrading drought status and issuing stronger water use advice; spring rainfall was only 49% of average.

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Clean Water and Sanitation
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Extinction Crisis in Britain's Celtic Rainforests

Britain's Celtic rainforests face an extinction crisis; a survey shows only 22% of Welsh rainforests are in good condition due to pollution, fragmentation, and invasive species, exemplified by the loss of a 500-year-old oak and its rare lichen population in Eryri National Park.

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Life on Land
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Self-Taught 12-Year-Old Wins International Freestyle Football Award

Twelve-year-old James from Penarth, Wales, won the rising star of freestyle award at the MadJam international championships in Madrid after teaching himself freestyle football using YouTube tutorials for 18 months, setting two Guinness World Records in the process despite a lack of formal training.

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Welsh Addiction Recovery Center Highlights Funding Shortfalls Despite Success Stories

Penrhyn House in Bangor, Gwynedd, provides addiction recovery services, with success stories like a 90-day cocaine sobriety and couples sober for two years, highlighting the effectiveness of support despite concerns regarding insufficient funding from the Welsh government despite their £67m investme...

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The One That Got Away": A Welsh Cold Case Reopens Old Wounds

In the Welsh countryside, a young nurse's murder forces DS Rick Sheldon and his former fiancée, DI Ffion Lloyd, to confront a cold case with haunting similarities and unresolved trauma, reigniting old wounds and endangering lives.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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UK-EU Fishing Deal Extends EU Access to 2038

A new UK-EU post-Brexit deal grants EU fishing vessels access to British waters until 2038, easing trade barriers but sparking criticism from Welsh and UK fishing groups who claim insufficient consultation; the UK government announced a £360 million investment fund for coastal communities.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Man Accused of Stealing from Daughter's Funeral GoFundMe

Mark Davis, 51, from Newport, is accused of stealing £4,059.27 from a GoFundMe account set up for his late daughter India Davis's funeral, who died aged 24 from ovarian cancer in 2022. He denies the charge and will stand trial in April 2024.

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No Poverty
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Wrexham's Historic Triple Promotion Unites City, Exceeds Expectations

Wrexham AFC secured an unprecedented third straight promotion to the English Championship, becoming the first team in history to achieve this feat in the top five divisions, uniting the city and exceeding initial expectations.

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