Llanddewi Brefi road closure forces 20‑mile diversion
Ceredigion Council’s U1516 closure adds 20 miles to journeys, extending travel times by up to 40 minutes for motorists and locals.
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Plaid Cymru MP calls for VAT cut to save salon jobs
Llinos Medi urges the Chancellor to halve VAT on hair and beauty services, citing threats to apprenticeships and rising self‑employment in salons.
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Councillors demand PCB testing at Ty Llwyd lay‑by after TV expose
Ynysddu councillors urge Caerphilly Council to test a lay‑by near Ty Llwyd quarry after a documentary revealed PCB levels 140 times above background.
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Senedd backs family drug courts in Wales
The Welsh parliament votes to back new family drug and alcohol courts, citing evidence of reduced substance misuse and calls for justice devolution.
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Junts vote triggers Spanish snap election, echoes 1979 SNP fallout
Spain’s socialist government called a snap election after Junts per Catalunya rejected two housing reforms, a move likened to the SNP’s 1979 vote that toppled James Callaghan.
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Powys to raise council tax on long‑term empty homes up to 300%
From April, Powys will charge up to 300 % council tax on homes empty for ten years, aiming to curb vacancy and ease the housing shortage.
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Reform UK outlines Wales agenda after Senedd breakthrough
Laura Anne Jones details Reform’s policy push, UK‑France pact and rural priorities following historic Senedd gains.
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Council reviews fencing plan for Abersychan 3G pitch
Torfaen Council examines a proposal for ball‑stop fencing and netting around the £2m 3G pitch at Abersychan Comprehensive, with public comments due by 22 Oct.
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Cardiff University research cuts threaten Russell Group status
Staff warn that halving research time could reduce Cardiff’s standing as a Russell Group university, sparking unrest among academics.
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UK vows toughest sanctions as Trump signs diesel deal with Russia
Britain reaffirms pressure on Moscow after US president announces a multi‑million tonne diesel purchase, condemning the move amid Ukraine war.
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