Politics

Council and emergency services warn that the analogue landline phase‑out could leave medically dependent households without contact during power cuts.

Party leader Darren Millar calls for expanded school cadet programmes and vocational qualifications during National Cadets Week.

Transport Minister Mark Hooper and Reform MS Louise Emery spar over funding, timelines and strategy for a new Menai bridge and the controversial M4 relief road.

Reform MS Joe Martin opened the debate by urging the Welsh Government to “end access to HMOs and social housing for foreign nationals”.

Rhiannon Beaumont‑Wood, currently vice‑chair of Powys Teaching Health Board, was formally endorsed as chair at a board meeting on 23 September.

Council turns down a public offer to restore Castle Gardens, citing event use and ongoing Transforming Towns improvements worth £96,000.

NFU Cymru met Plaid Cymru leaders in Llandudno, discussing farming policy, disease control and trade standards.

First Minister Mark Drakeford says it’s time to scrap the Wales Office, citing decades of devolution and existing evidence for further powers transfer.

Monmouthshire County Council invites residents to shape its 2027‑2032 Welsh Language Strategy in a two‑month public consultation.

Tan y Bryn Road in Rhos-on-Sea will be shut for up to three weeks for works by Thomas Contracting, with alternative routes advised.