WRU chair faces call for new ownership model
New WRU chair Lyndon Faulkner sparks debate on whether Wales can sustain its benefactor‑driven rugby structure amid economic pressures.
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Former tour guide bears mace as King and Queen open Senedd
Delyth Lewis, manager of the Welsh Youth Parliament, carried the historic mace at the Senedd’s seventh term opening, joined by King Charles III, Queen Camilla and youth representatives.
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Michael Sheen praised for patient response to neurodivergent interviewer
A clip from The Assembly shows Michael Sheen giving space to a neurodivergent interviewer, sparking praise for his compassion and respect across social media.
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Welsh Government moves to climate‑proof transport network
New measures aim to strengthen rail, bus and road services against heat, floods and storms, safeguarding travel across Wales.
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Wales urged to treat procurement as economic driver
Welsh Local Government Association highlights how £11bn public spend can boost SMEs, skills and social value if procurement is seen as strategic.
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Wales firms boost growth with workforce development partnerships
Monmouthshire Building Society and Educ8 Training showcase how work‑based learning strengthens staff skills, retention and community benefits.
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King Charles to visit Aberfan for disaster anniversary
The royal itinerary includes a solemn ceremony in the village, attended by survivors and local schools, as the monarch reflects on Wales’ heritage and climate concerns.
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Reform Wales pushes local referendums on council tax hikes
The proposal, lodged on 14 October, would give residents the right to approve or reject such rises, aligning Wales with the referendum system already operating in England.
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Powys council flags strain from wind farm applications
Council warns that rising DNS wind farm proposals are stretching planning staff and budgets, jeopardising targets.
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Welsh scholars chart global battles over public statues
Swansea University historians publish a comparative study of how communities worldwide contest and reinterpret controversial monuments.
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