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The whole of Wales has been declared in drought after weeks of exceptionally dry weather left rivers at unusually low levels, groundwater falling and growing pressure on wildlife and farming wp.me/p8Mk4U-1qeh

A former quarry used for dumping hazardous industrial waste does not meet the legal definition of contaminated land, a council has concluded following a detailed investigation wp.me/p8Mk4U-1qc0

In the two weeks since Andy Burnham was installed as their leader, the mood of Labour Party members I know in Wales has transformed from depressive resignation to a sense of hope✍️ Martin Shipton wp.me/p8Mk4U-1qfX

When we talk about the causes of wildfires, it can conjure up images of a barbecue that has escalated or a crazed arsonist. Sometimes there are natural causes, like a lightning strike. But a new report suggests that there’s another, less-often-cited cause: illegal grassland burns ✍️ Abby Neve

Illegal grassland burns: Why is Wales the 'wildfire capital of the UK'?Abby Neve A quad bike with burning tyres chained to the back and ripping through fields sounds like a scene from a Mad Max movie. But this is no blockbuster fantasy – this is what firefighters saw in ...wp.me

One of Wales' last remaining family-run Italian cafés has closed its doors for the final time, bringing 93 years of history to an end

'End of an era' as historic café closes doors after 93 yearsNation.Cymru Staff One of Wales’ last remaining family-run Italian cafés has closed its doors for the final time, bringing 93 years of history to an end. Conti’s Café on Harford Square in Lampeter fir...wp.me

As we face wildfires and water shortages in all corners of our nation - with bird, plant and insect life in freefall - Graves asks us to open our minds, return to the land and use the 'unspoken backdrop' of Wales' poetry as a way back in ✍️ Stephen Price

Review: Wisdom for the ages amid Carwyn Graves' 'Cynefin'Stephen Price I only recently discovered that the oft-used ‘those who can’t, teach’ line many people like to throw at those who roll their sleeves up and impart wisdom, knowledge, care and kindness to...wp.me

A multi-disciplinary artist from Gwynedd will receive a prestigious art scholarship at the National Eisteddfod this year

Gwynedd artist wins prestigious National Eisteddfod scholarshipNation.Cymru Staff A multi-disciplinary artist from Gwynedd will receive a prestigious art scholarship at the National Eisteddfod this year. The New Artist Scholarship will be awarded to Cushla Rose L...wp.me

A north Wales man who controlled what a woman could eat and wear, and prevented her from seeing family and friends, has been jailed for three years

Man jailed for coercive and controlling behaviourNation.Cymru staff A man who controlled what a woman could eat and wear, and prevented her from seeing family and friends, has been jailed for three years. George Kyle Daniels, of St David’s Road, Col...wp.me

The towering figure of Lord Rhys has made his return to the National Eisteddfod, 850 years after the powerful Welsh ruler staged a gathering regarded as the forerunner of the modern festival

Lord Rhys returns to Eisteddfod 850 years after historic gatheringMark Mansfield The towering figure of Lord Rhys has made his return to the National Eisteddfod, 850 years after the powerful Welsh ruler staged a gathering regarded as the forerunner of the modern fes...wp.me

Before the National Eisteddfod became one of Wales' biggest summer celebrations, 1 August marked the beginning of the traditional harvest festival known as Calan Awst or Gŵyl Awst

Calan Awst: The ancient Welsh harvest festival celebrated on 1 AugustNation.Cymru Staff Before the National Eisteddfod became one of Wales’ biggest summer celebrations, 1 August marked the beginning of the traditional harvest festival known as Calan Awst, or Gŵyl Awst....wp.me

A new initiative aimed at increasing the use of Welsh across the sporting sector is being launched to encourage more coaches, volunteers, players and supporters to use the language in clubs and communities across Wales

New scheme aims to boost use of Welsh across sportMark Mansfield A new initiative aimed at increasing the use of Welsh across the sporting sector is being launched to encourage more coaches, volunteers, players and supporters to use the language in c...wp.me

Architects behind a dementia care home and a major theatre redevelopment, as well as an emerging designer, are to be honoured at this year's National Eisteddfod

Architecture awards celebrate innovation and emerging talent at National EisteddfodNation.Cymru Staff Architects behind a dementia care home and a major theatre redevelopment, as well as an emerging designer, are to be honoured at this year’s National Eisteddfod. First, the festival...wp.me

A new report has found that the majority of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland are listening to podcasts based in their nations while Welsh people are not

People in Wales unlikely to listen to Welsh podcasts, report findsDewi Williams A new report has found that the majority of people in Scotland and Northern Ireland are listening to podcasts based in their nations while Welsh people are not. Ofcom’s annual Media Nati...wp.me

A council made a £1.1 million profit from the sale of a large-scale solar farm project, the local authority has confirmed, prompting questions over whether it should have retained ownership

Council defends £1.1m solar farm sale amid criticismNicholas Thomas, Local Democracy Reporter A council made a £1.1 million profit from the sale of a large-scale solar farm project, the local authority has confirmed, prompting questions over whether it...wp.me

Cultural leaders from across the world will gather in Wales this week to explore how the arts can help protect and strengthen Indigenous and minority languages

Global cultural leaders to gather at Eisteddfod for Indigenous languages exchangeNation.Cymru Staff Cultural leaders from across the world will gather in Wales to explore how the arts can help protect and strengthen Indigenous and minority languages. The international delegation o...wp.me

A new ambulance station could be refused after planning officers raised concerns over flooding at the proposed site

New ambulance station plans under threat as councillors warned over flood riskElgan Hearn, Local Democracy Reporter A new ambulance station could be refused after planning officers raised concerns over flooding at the proposed site. The application to create an Ambulance Statio...wp.me

Cardiff Council has called out fly-tipping and littering after images emerged showing the state of public bins in the capital city

Cardiff Council call out fly tipping and littering incidents across the cityKieran Molloy, Local Democracy Reporter  Cardiff Council has called out fly-tipping and littering after images emerged showing the state of public bins in the capital city. One of the photos shows Cor...wp.me

A historic Edwardian rose garden in south Wales has reopened after a major restoration, with thousands of blooms flowering for the first time this summer

Historic Edwardian rose garden restored after major conservation projectNation.Cymru Staff A historic Edwardian rose garden in south Wales has reopened after a major restoration, with thousands of blooms flowering for the first time this summer. The Edwardian rose garden ...wp.me

Plans to turn an imposing former government office block dubbed as ‘Alcatraz’ into affordable flats and a housing hub are being considered by a Welsh council

Office block dubbed as 'Alcatraz' to be turned into 37 affordable flatsDale Spridgeon, Local Democracy Reporter Plans to turn an imposing former government office block dubbed as “Alcatraz” into affordable flats and a housing hub are being considered by a Welsh council. ...wp.me

A new report shows a Welsh health board performed worst in the country in nine of 20 key performance measures

Health board bottom in almost half of NHS key targetsRichard Evans, Local Democracy Reporter A new report shows a Welsh health board performed worst in the country in nine of 20 key performance measures. The report shows that Betsi Cadwaladr University,...wp.me