Emily Price A senior Reform figure has been accused of fuelling an “authoritarian culture” within the party amid an internal row over a lack of elections for Welsh branch chairs. Reform’s Campaign Director for Wales, Cllr David Thomas, was appointed the role by the party’s chairman, Zia Yusuf, earlier this year. It followed the departure […] The post Senior Reform figure accused of ‘authoritarianism’ amid internal row over Welsh branch chairs appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton A shopper in Cardiff who was falsely accused of stealing goods from a supermarket following the misuse of facial recognition technology has made a formal complaint to the Information Commissioner’s Office. Byron Long, 66, entered the B&M store in Cardiff Bay Retail Park on April 29 2025 when he was stopped by a […] The post Shopper falsely accused following misuse of facial recognition technology appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Martin Shipton Laura Anne Jones, the former Tory Senedd Member who recently defected to Reform UK, has dropped a bombshell by suggesting that Reform could change its position to one where it supports the abolition of the Senedd. During a speech at Reform’s Autumn conference in Birmingham, the South Wales East MS said: “We need […] The post Reform defector suggests the party could back the abolition of the Senedd appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Ted Peskett, local democracy reporter Life in Cardiff could change dramatically next year after the city council announced it may have to stop running some services due to budget pressures. Cardiff Council said recently that it expected to face a budget gap of £38.4m in 2026/27, an increase of just under £11m compared to this […] The post Cardiff council makes major budget announcement appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
The Welsh football supporters at Alternative Wales magazine have launched a fundraiser to create the first ever Wales fans’ tifo. Over half of the £3,000 target has so far been raised for the tifo, which is hoped will be displayed before Cymru’s huge World Cup qualifier against Belgium in October. The term tifo comes from […] The post Wales’ fans launch fundraiser for giant tifo ahead of crunch Belgium game appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Evan Wall Welsh rugby is stuck between a rock and a hard place. The men’s team sit 12th in the World Rankings, while all the regions finished in the lower reaches of the URC. The women’s side, unprofitable and struggling for support, have just been knocked out of the World Cup at the group stage. […] The post Where have the all the great Welsh rugby players gone? appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Vincent Wildlife Trust’s (VWT) nationally significant project ‘Martens on the Move’ is working with communities and organisations to support the pine marten, one of Britain’s rarest mammals, to thrive once again thanks to funding from The National Lottery Heritage Fund, A vital part of the project in south Wales is the launch of the new […] The post Charities team up to launch new Welsh Pine Marten Haven appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
Wales boss Sean Lynn has asked his players to leave the pitch against Fiji “crawling” as the curtain comes down on their disappointing World Cup campaign. Both sides are playing for pride alone in Exeter after losing their opening two Pool B games, with Canada and Scotland having progressed to the quarter-finals. Battle But Lynn […] The post Sean Lynn wants Wales to leave everything on the pitch against Fiji appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| Nation.Cymru
One of the oldest charter fairs in Europe, the annual Neath Great September Fair, is returning for 2025. Running from Tuesday, September 9th, to Saturday, September 13th, 2025, the fair can trace its origin back to the original Charter granted in 1280 by the Marcher Lord and Paramount of Gloucester, Gilbert de Clare. The event consists […] The post One of the oldest fairs in Wales returns for 2025 appeared first on Nation.Cymru.| 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
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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
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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
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