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Banksy's Port Talbot: A Verbatim Theatre Production

Port Talbot Gotta Banksy", a verbatim theatre production, recounts the impact of Banksy's 2018 Christmas artwork in Port Talbot, Wales, exploring the community's responses to the unexpected attention and the broader socio-economic challenges faced by working-class communities.

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Drink Spiking Victim Alleges Hospital Dismissal, Underscoring Systemic Issues

Nineteen-year-old Libby Wolford from Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff, believes she was spiked on April 25th, experiencing severe symptoms and receiving dismissive treatment at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital; the incident highlights broader issues of victim support and prosecution challenges related to drink...

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Sharp North-South Divide in Premature Female Mortality Rates Revealed

Analysis of Office for National Statistics data reveals a significant disparity in premature female mortality rates across England and Wales, with Blackpool South showing a rate 3.4 times higher than Wokingham, exposing a clear North-South divide linked to socioeconomic factors.

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First American Pope Leo XIV Elected

Following Pope Francis's death, Cardinal Robert Prevost, an American, was elected as Pope Leo XIV, prompting congratulations from Welsh First Minister Eluned Morgan and other religious leaders who expressed hopes for his papacy to bring peace and understanding.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Welsh Labour Shifts Left to Counter UK Party and Reform UK

Welsh Labour leader Eluned Morgan criticized UK Labour's welfare policies, launched a "red Welsh way" campaign emphasizing left-wing policies to counter Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of the Senedd elections, and called for greater respect for devolution.

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A40 Upgrade Complete in South-West Wales, but Concerns Remain

A £60m upgrade to the A40 near Narberth, Pembrokeshire, is complete, aiming to reduce congestion on a route crucial for tourism and freight, handling about 40 million tonnes of freight annually through Milford Haven, despite a Welsh government decision to cancel future road projects.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Fly-tipping Crisis in Wales

A Welsh resident expresses his frustration over the escalating fly-tipping problem, highlighting the crisis point it has reached and the burden it places on communities.

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Responsible Consumption and Production
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Highly Respected British Civil Servant Richard Wallace Dies at 78

Richard Wallace, a highly respected British civil servant, died at age 78; his career spanned the DHSS and Welsh Office, where he contributed to pivotal social security reforms, created the first DHSS staff video, and significantly improved Welsh infrastructure, demonstrating his impactful career an...

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Community Fundraising Enables New Cancer Unit in Mid-Wales

A new £3m cancer unit, funded primarily by charitable donations raised through community events, opens at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth on Monday, offering improved facilities and increased capacity for cancer treatment, significantly benefiting patients in mid-Wales.

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Wales Faces Record Litter Crisis Amid Budget Cuts and Increased Packaging

A Keep Wales Tidy report reveals the worst street cleanliness in 17 years due to increased food packaging and budget cuts, with over 35% of urban areas exhibiting unacceptable litter levels and a 286% rise in the dirtiest streets, costing councils over £64 million.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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House of the Dragon" Tourism Causes Traffic Gridlock in Welsh Village

Increased tourism to Llanddwyn beach in Anglesey, Wales, due to its use as a filming location for "House of the Dragon", has caused severe traffic congestion, disrupting residents' lives and sparking calls for action from authorities and potential protests.

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Amendments Planned to Decriminalize Abortion in England and Wales

Two Labour MPs plan to introduce amendments to decriminalize abortion in England and Wales this summer, aiming to reform outdated laws that have led to the prosecution of women for self-induced abortions, contrasting with recent legal changes in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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Gender Equality

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