A&E becomes 24‑hour “drop‑in” as waits normalise in North Wales
Betsi Cadwaladr board chief warns that 24‑hour A&E waits are now routine, citing ambulance queues, staffing gaps and a £43m deficit.
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Lost wartime diary offering glimpse of rural Welsh life published after 80 years
Diary of Edrica Huws, Y Lolfa A previously unpublished wartime diary offering a glimpse into everyday life in rural Wales during the Second World War has been published more than 80 years after it was written. The Diary of Edrica Huws 1942, published this week by Y Lofla, includes entries dated from June until September…
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Welsh child payment stalled pending UK Treasury tax relief
Deputy First Minister says Cynnal cannot launch until Westminster grants benefit and tax disregard, sparking Senedd debate.
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Senedd rejects bid to scrap 20mph limits
Senedd members vote down Reform’s motion to end Wales’ default 20mph speed limit, keeping the safety policy in place despite cost concerns.
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Arctic blast warning: What the cold spell means for North Wales
Experts explain why October’s “Arctic blast” headlines won’t bring snow to most of North Wales, but could bring rain, wind and brief mountain snow.
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Rural Wales warns of diesel price crisis ahead of budget
Conservative MS Paul Davies urges the chancellor to act on fuel duty as diesel hits a record £2 per litre, threatening families and businesses in Pembrokeshire and Ceredigion.
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Wrexham couple links dog’s rare heart tumour to contaminated land
A grieving couple urges a review of pet health data after their dog’s death, citing possible links to historic chemical dumping near Cefn Aqueduct.
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Young care leaver wins Centrepoint award as housing benefit reforms arrive
Kent advocate Hayleigh Evans receives Centrepoint’s Partner Award, coinciding with new Housing Benefit changes aimed at easing work barriers for young people.
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A55 crash forces closure, Wales Air Ambulance deployed
The incident occurred shortly before 21:45 on 30 September, between Junction 26 at St Asaph Business Park and the Rhuallt Hill stretch.
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Independents sweep Blaenavon council seats as Reform UK stands alone
Two independents win Blaenavon Town Council by‑election while Pontypool prepares for its own community council vote on 8 October.
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