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
