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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Carmarthenshire Council opens consultation on Welsh‑medium primary schools
Four dual‑language primaries in Carmarthenshire may switch to Welsh‑medium teaching, with a public consultation running until 20 October 2026.
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Powys council faces possible fine as recycling rate slips below 70%
The figure emerged at the Economy, Residents and Communities Scrutiny Committee meeting on Wednesday 14 October, where councillors examined a performance report drawn from the Corporate and Strategic Equality…
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Yacht rescue off Scarweather Sands coordinated by Milford Haven Coastguard
Volunteer lifeboats from Porthcawl and The Mumbles saved a sailor from a sinking yacht in force 5‑6 winds on 28 August 2026.
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Milford Haven artist returns with Topographies exhibition
Lawrence Mathias showcases watercolours and mixed‑media works at Waterfront Gallery, exploring memory and place from 24 Oct to 14 Nov.
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Pembrokeshire Advent concert returns to Pisga Chapel
The evening’s headline performer is Pembrokeshire‑born bass‑baritone Caleb Nicholas, now based in Cardiff. Nicholas, a native of Efailwen, has quickly become one of Wales’s most promising young classical…
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Rebecca Rigby appointed Managing Director of Bluestone resort
The reshuffle is presented as a move to strengthen leadership capacity as the resort looks to build on recent growth. William McNamara, who has chaired the board since the…
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Twmpath barn dance to raise funds for Monmouth Comprehensive
Traditional Welsh folk dance at Monmouth Comprehensive on 16 Oct aims to support the school’s MCS Fund with live music and a caller.
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Gwynedd smokers spend £38.4m a year on cigarettes
New analysis shows Gwynedd residents spend over £38 million annually on tobacco, the highest per‑adult cost in North Wales.
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Reform MS urges finance minister to hand over reins
Reform’s shadow finance minister calls on Elin Jones to step aside after Wales’ first budget defeat, sparking a heated clash over the Menai bridge funding.
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