A total lunar eclipse “blood moon” should be visible for much of Wales on Sunday night as clear skies are forecast. The moon is set to turn a deep, dark red – sometimes called a “blood moon” – as the Earth passes directly between the Sun and the Moon, casting its shadow across the lunar […]| Nation.Cymru
Plans are underway to open a new multi-purpose venue in the Welsh capital. The new venue, named the Capitol Arena, is planned for the current Capitol shopping centre, which was built on the site where The Capitol Theatre once stood. The venue, which is still at the planning/licensing stage, takes its name from the historic […]| Nation.Cymru
New Green Party leader Zack Polanski has accused Reform UK leader Nigel Farage of betraying a “colonial mindset” towards Wales. Speaking ahead of his visit to Cardiff this weekend, Mr Polanski, who secured a landslide victory in the party’s leadership election which concluded on Wednesday, says he wants to “reclaim” populism after the win. Stepping […]| Nation.Cymru
Alec Doyle Local Democracy Reporter A major low-carbon power station in north Wales has cleared two vital initial planning hurdles. The plant – an extension to the current power station in Connah’s Quay – has secured confirmation through a screening assessment from Flintshire County Council that its plans to demolish the existing gas treatment plant […]| Nation.Cymru
Alec Doyle, local democracy reporter A community hub built in a repurposed police station and heralded as a ‘fabulous’ facility has been granted approval. The Homestead in Gresford is a community hub created by Rachel Lloyd and Kim Jones. After they took over the vacant Gresford police station last year they secured approval to open […]| Nation.Cymru
The life of a Welsh miner and MP who helped rescue dozens of refugees fleeing Nazi persecution is the subject of a new biography. David Rhys Grenfell, known as D. R. (1881–1968) represented the Gower constituency in parliament for 37 years. Having left school at the age of 12, D. R. Grenfell spent 23 years […]| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton Two retired priests who worship at Bangor Cathedral have called for a full inquiry into the Diocese of Bangor following revelations about safeguarding and financial concerns. In May 2025 the cathedral was put into the ecclesiastical equivalent of “special measures” and a “serious incident report” sent to the Charity Commission following the publication […]| Nation.Cymru
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is urging anyone earning extra cash through a side hustle to check if they need to file a tax return. Those earning additional income streams – from things like online selling, content creation, dog walking and property rental – are being asked to understand their tax obligations and get ahead […]| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton A sculptor who has produced works depicting famous people like the Beatles and Alex Ferguson has been chosen to create the statue of Rhodri Morgan that will be erected near the Senedd in Cardiff Bay. Andy Edwards, who has worked in the Castle foundry at Llanrhaeadr ym Mochnant in Powys since 2001, was […]| Nation.Cymru
