Pembroke Dock councillor to quit amid hostility claims
Long‑serving Labour councillor Joshua Beynon steps down, citing abuse and rising online hostility in public life.
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Long‑serving Labour councillor Joshua Beynon steps down, citing abuse and rising online hostility in public life.
Pembrokeshire Council approves lease for a major high‑street retailer in Haverfordwest, clearing a key hurdle for the Riverside Shopping Centre redevelopment.
Gwynedd Council’s workforce shrank to 5,794 in 2025/26, highlighting gender balance, ageing staff and rising sickness amid fiscal strain.
Lulu announces a Cardiff concert on 12 April 2027 as part of her three‑date UK tour, linked to her new album Let The Girl Sing Out.
Lifeguards celebrate 25 years of service by jumping from 10,000ft over Swansea, raising funds and highlighting a record of rescues across Pembrokeshire.
New WRU chair Lyndon Faulkner sparks debate on whether Wales can sustain its benefactor‑driven rugby structure amid economic pressures.
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.
A clip from The Assembly shows Michael Sheen giving space to a neurodivergent interviewer, sparking praise for his compassion and respect across social media.
New measures aim to strengthen rail, bus and road services against heat, floods and storms, safeguarding travel across Wales.
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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