Emily Price Welsh Labour have turned up to heat on Reform’s Caerphilly candidate over the party’s links to Russia. Llyr Powell broke his silence on Thursday (October 2) when he was quizzed on what he knew about his former boss Nathan Gill taking cash in return for making pro-Russian statements in the European Parliament. He […] The post Welsh Labour turns up the heat on Reform Caerphilly candidate over party’s Russia links appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
The Menai Suspension Bridge has been restricted to cars only, with a new three-ton weight limit imposed with immediate effect following urgent advice from engineers. Larger vehicles are now prohibited from crossing the historic structure, and police will be stationed on approached to the bridge to ensure compliance. The restrictions follow inspection work carried out […] The post Weight restrictions introduced for Menai Suspension Bridge appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton Thousands of demonstrators are expected to march through Cardiff city centre on Saturday October 4 as Israel’s devastating assault on the Gaza Strip approaches its third year. The protest comes as Israel has ordered the entire million strong population of Gaza City to leave.. As the Israel Defense Forces flatten the city, razing […] The post Thousands to march in support of Palestine through Cardiff city centre appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Josh Payne, Pat Hurst, Eleanor Barlow and Jane Kirby, PA Terrorist Jihad Al-Shamie was on police bail for an alleged rape when he carried out the Manchester synagogue attack, according to sources. Al-Shamie was also heard to shout “this is what they get for killing our children” as he tried to get inside Heaton Park […] The post Manchester synagogue terrorist was on police bail for alleged rape appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Ted Peskett, Local Democracy Reporter Cardiff Council is set to bring in a tax on SUVs as part of a plan for sweeping changes to parking in the city. Cardiff council’s cabinet members will meet on Thursday, October 16, to make a decision on its city parking plan which is aimed at reducing congestion, improving […] The post Council set to bring in SUV tax as part of parking plan appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton One of Welsh Labour’s leading proponents of devolution at the referendum in 1997 which narrowly endorsed the creation of what is now the Senedd says the jury is still out on whether devolution has proved itself. Andrew Davies worked closely with then Secretary of State for Wales Ron Davies and his deputy Peter […] The post Jury still out on whether devolution has proved itself, says ex-Welsh Government Minister appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
A famed US restaurant officially opened its doors in Swansea with people queuing from 5pm the night before. Popeyes® UK opened on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 11AM on Oxford Street, Swansea with many people queueing overnight. Popeyes® has become synonymous with queues around the block on opening day, and Swansea was no different – […] The post People queue for 18 hours for opening of new restaurant appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Simon Thomas BKT URC Ironman Cam Winnett says working with his idol Leigh Halfpenny is proving a huge benefit to his game. Winnett was coached by Halfpenny on Wales’ summer tour of Japan, and that relationship has now continued at Cardiff Rugby. The 101-cap Halfpenny has returned to the club where he first made his […] The post Cam Winnett – The Ironman and his idol appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
A couple have been jailed for life for murdering their two-year-old grandson. Ethan Ives-Griffiths was subjected to weeks of abuse at the hands of Michael Ives, 48, and his wife Kerry, 46. The toddler was dangerously dehydrated and severely underweight, with visible marks and bruises, when he collapsed with a catastrophic head injury at his […] The post Flintshire couple jailed for life for murdering two-year-old grandson appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Elgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter Should windfarm developers be liable for picking up the cost of any damage they make to the highway network, a senior councillor has asked. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s Planning committee on Thursday, October 2 councillors were given an update on the windfarm developments that are currently […]| Nation.Cymru
A fundraiser has been launched to raise the monies needed to create a giant mural in memory of Wrexham and Wales legend Joey Jones. The artwork of the tough-tackling defender will be situated in an iconic location – on a wall at the side of The Turf pub, the famous hostelry next to Wrexham’s home […]| Nation.Cymru
Chris Haines – ICNN Senedd reporter Ministers are asking for public input on the future of tax legislation as a deadline approaches for the expiry of temporary powers granted to the Welsh Government. Mark Drakeford, Wales’ finance secretary, said current powers to rapidly amend tax law in response to UK budget or court decisions will […]| Nation.Cymru
S4C’s acclaimed Welsh-language drama Y Golau (The Light in the Hall) returns with its gripping second series titled ‘Y Golau: Dŵr’ – set to premiere this Sunday (14 September 2025). The much-anticipated follow-up intensifies the suspense, diving deeper into the dark heart of the fictional Welsh village of Llanemlyn. One of Y Golau: Dŵr’s leads […]| Nation.Cymru
David Brooks says playing England at Wembley will help Welsh preparations for their massive World Cup qualifier against Belgium next month. Wales make the short trip for a friendly with Thomas Tuchel’s side on October 9 before hosting Belgium in Cardiff four days later. The Dragons must beat Belgium and also win November World Cup […]| Nation.Cymru
A Lords committee has suggested parts of the current assisted dying Bill hand too much power to ministers and appear to “sidestep parliament”. The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill – which would apply only to England and Wales – will come before the House of Lords for its first debate among peers on […]| Nation.Cymru
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
