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Senedd budget to increase as expansion plans are funded
Politics
An increase in the budget has been requested, partly to fund the cost of increasing the Senedd's size
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Early prisoner release putting huge pressure on Welsh city
Cardiff
Cardiff has the second highest number of expected releases across England and Wales and the council say the numbers are putting services under strain
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See all the gifts received by your MP using our interactive table
Politics
Find out what gifts your Member of Parliament has been receiving, from who and how much they cost
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Keir Starmer makes 'sausage' speech blunder at Labour Conference
Keir Starmer
The Prime Minister accidentally called for the release of 'sausages' instead of hostages in a slip of the tongue during his speech to the Labour conference
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Two taxes devolved to Wales see fall of more than £120m in cash collected
Welsh Government
The cash passed to the Welsh Government by the Welsh Revenue Authority tax collection fell £120m in 2023/24
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First Minister Eluned Morgan tells off crowd at Labour conference for not clapping at her speech
Eluned Morgan
The First Minister has been the Welsh leader for 48 days
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The beautiful part of Wales where rural poverty blights life in a way people from cities won't understand
Pembrokeshire
Nick Tyrone spent time in Pembrokeshire to compile a report for the Jobs Foundation on the challenges an area of intoxicating natural beauty with thriving ports, agriculture and tourism industries faces in addressing rural poverty
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Why has Mark Drakeford been so powerful in Wales for so long?
Mark Drakeford
The Cardiff West MS and former First Minister is back in one of the biggest jobs in the Welsh Government
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Nigel Farage says 'no question about it' as he claims Reform is a 'serious contender' at Senedd election
Senedd
The Reform UK leader says his party is targeting the Welsh Parliament in 2026
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Keir Starmer declines to say struggling Welsh NHS is 'broken'
NHS
The Prime Minister previously said the NHS in England was 'broken' but did not use the same term to refer to NHS in Wales
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Scale of job losses and the millions which will be lost when Tata closes the last blast furnace in Port Talbot
Tata job losses
The company expects 1,930 jobs to go at Port Talbot
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Treasury issues HS2 funding update for Wales
Traffic and Travel
Wales losing out on funding through HS2 has been a huge talking point
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The man behind 20mph law accuses the Welsh Government of 'sending wrong message' about it
Politics
Lee Waters said the policy had been a 'huge success' but the 'messaging has changed' from ministers in Wales'
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Eluned Morgan says discussions about scrapping the Barnett Formula have started with UK Government
Eluned Morgan
She took First Minister's Questions for the first time
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Plans for better gender equality in the Senedd have been ditched
Welsh Government
A headline pledge to increase diversity in politics has been scrapped
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Plans for a gender-balanced Senedd are scrapped
Senedd
Welsh ministers have reportedly said that they will remain committed to a gender-balanced Parliament as well as getting more women into politics
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New Welsh MP denies there was any deal with Keir Starmer for his seat
Politics
It's been two months since Alex Barros-Curtis was named Cardiff West's new MP
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One year on: How 20mph remains the most-discussed piece of Welsh legislation ever passed
20mph speed limit
What has followed in that year has included the biggest opposition petition in Senedd history.
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Mapped: The parts of Wales where pensioners are most likely to lose out on Winter Fuel Payments
Your Money
The number of those who will likely lose out in Wales is staggering
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One big factor could decide if one of Wales' biggest projects can happen
Welsh Government
Ken Skates says he is determined to deliver on 'big road projects'
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I joined the First Minister's 'listening' tour of Wales - one thing surprised me most
Welsh Government
Wales' new First Minister Eluned Morgan took to the streets to meet the public and I was invited to join her at the end of the tour
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The mum who found herself homeless with two kids and a £23 sofa
Politics
It is almost nine years since Llinos Medi went to the council she was elected to represent to ask for help finding a home. She is now MP for Ynys Mon
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Wales' First Minister Eluned Morgan explains the reason she has given Mark Drakeford a big new job
Politics
The First Minister has named her new Welsh Government cabinet
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Cwm Taf health board blanked watchdog raising concerns about patient's death
Politics
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has issued an unprecedented public excoriation of the health board for its failure to engage with the problems
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Schools to shut and power cuts as powerful winds and torrential rain hit Wales
The overlapping warnings impact a large part of Wales and people are being warned of power cuts, large waves and the potential for flooding
Family were told to say 'last goodbyes' to mum after horrific car crash
Caerphilly
But Kim Dowling pulled through, although she has lost the use of her legs and hands after the collision in which the car she was in aquaplaned and collided with another vehicle
TUI couple among 'hundreds' left 'seriously ill' after 'holidays from hell'
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Cordelia and Ian are among a new group of 10 holidaymakers who stayed at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde this summer to instruct lawyers at Irwin Mitchell
The dramatic moment a bus caught fire with the inferno sending flames leaping into the night sky
Merthyr Tydfil
The bus caught alight in the early hours of Sunday morning forcing the closure of a major Welsh route which remained shut today - September 29
Postcode Lottery pays out thousands to people living in 18 streets in Wales
Bridgend
Lots of lucky people have won cash prizes in streets across Wales. We have the full list of winning postcodes between two dates in September
Politics
Senior Welsh Tory says 'the Welsh public are inherently conservative'
The Conservative party is meeting for its conference after its bruising general election defeat
'Greatly loved' martial arts coach died after slipping on loose rock on Welsh peak
Snowdonia
A tribute called Philip Zhu 'one of a kind'
The latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Drivers need to be aware of these seven changes coming in October on fuel, parking and more
Transport
Road users are being warned about important new rules and changes in October - with some affecting everyone and others impacting on specific areas or drivers only
Two new Met Office weather warnings issued on Sunday, September 29, as 60mph winds and rain hit
Wales weather
Unsettled weather is due to continue for many as the new week begins
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Wales weather
Schools to shut and power cuts as powerful winds and torrential rain hit Wales
The overlapping warnings impact a large part of Wales and people are being warned of power cuts, large waves and the potential for flooding
Inside Strictly star Chris McCausland's 16-year marriage and the moment a co-star stormed off live on TV
Strictly Come Dancing
BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland has been married to his wife Patricia for 16 happy years, but his appearances with TV show co-stars might be another story
Tom Jones' ruthless verdict on BBC bosses after being suddenly dropped from The Voice
Tom Jones
Sir Tom Jones was one of the original coaches on The Voice UK, but was dropped by the BBC after four series - and he didn't hold back in his assessment of the broadcaster.
Family were told to say 'last goodbyes' to mum after horrific car crash
Caerphilly
But Kim Dowling pulled through, although she has lost the use of her legs and hands after the collision in which the car she was in aquaplaned and collided with another vehicle
TUI couple among 'hundreds' left 'seriously ill' after 'holidays from hell'
Travel
Cordelia and Ian are among a new group of 10 holidaymakers who stayed at the five-star Riu Cabo Verde this summer to instruct lawyers at Irwin Mitchell
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ITV Joan viewers say the same thing about music in Sophie Turner's new drama
ITV aired the first episode of Joan on Sunday, starring Sophie Turner, and viewers were loving the 80s music and fashion but some were left 'distracted' by a music detail
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson announces heartbreaking news as farm 'loses key member'
BBC
BBC Countryfile's Adam Henson was back on Sunday night alongside Charlotte Smith
A look inside Wales' biggest Christmas shop that's like a real-life Santa's workshop
Christmas shopping
In this shop it is Christmas, Christmas and a bit more Christmas
BBC Strictly Come Dancing fans furious as they claim 'disgraceful' elimination is a 'fix'
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing viewers were left fuming on Sunday night after the judges decided to send Tom Dean home in the first elimination of the series.
Strictly Come Dancing hit with complaints over show change as fans fume 'Don't like it'
Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly Come Dancing fans were left unimpressed just minutes into the results show on Sunday, as they took to social media to complain about the opening