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Crowds waving Welsh flags and Union Jacks greet Prince Charles and Camilla in Treorchy

Hundreds of residents packed the pavements of the community's bustling main road - which was named the UK's best high street in 2020

Wales Online

The five laws the Welsh Government wants to make on littering, pollution, farms, coal tips and infrastructure

The most commonly littered plastic items will be targeted

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford defends Labour leader Keir Starmer's stance on staying out of the EU's single market

The First Minister of Wales was asked if he agrees with the UK Labour leader

Wales Online

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Rising coronavirus cases sees thousands of NHS staff in Wales off work

The First Minister has warned that cases are going up

Wales Online

Plans to dramatically increase the number of Senedd members branded 'absolutely disgraceful decision'

First Minister Mark Drakeford said the move would 'strengthen Wales' democracy, secure the future of our Senedd and ensure people across Wales are better represented'

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford has a 'chalet' in Pembrokeshire (but it's not a second home)

The First Minister's property is not classified as a second home so he will not have to pay a council tax premium

Wales Online

Wales to clamp down on second homes and holiday lets

Local councils have already been given the authroity to top up council tax on second homes by 300 per cent from next year

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Second homes and holiday lets in Wales face crackdown

Under the proposals a new licensing scheme for people who want to operate short-term holiday lets, such as Airbnb, is also planned.

The Independent UK

Mark Drakeford says he is 'flattered' as he addresses calls for him to remain as First Minister

There were calls for him to remain beyond 2026 to ensure Senedd reform proposals

Wales Online

Plans to increase Senedd to 96 members move step closer after motion is passed

The aim is for it to be introduced in time for the 2026 election

Wales Online

Will the plan to increase the size of the Senedd to 96 MSs survive this weekend's special meeting of Welsh Labour?

What no-one seems to know is whether Labour members will pass

Wales Online

Calls for child safeguarding inquiry in Wales after Logan Mwangi’s death

The five-year-old was killed by his mother, step-father and 14-year-old step-brother having been subjected to injuries likened to child abuse

The Independent UK

Basic income - why some people get free money and eligibility to receive £1,600 a month

Basic income has been tried in countries across the world and Wales from Friday will start its own pilot by giving no-strings-attached cash to young care leavers

Daily Mirror

Mick Lynch calls for resistance to UK Government 'attack' on devolution

RAIL union chief Mick Lynch has criticised "anti-democratic" plans by Westminster to weaken workers' rights.

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Wales Online

Mark Drakeford is 'economically illiterate' and a 'hero to the workshy', says Telegraph journalist

"Work-shy Britain has a new political hero"

Daily Mirror

NHS trust asks patients and visitors to wear face masks again amid Covid spike

There are fears the virus could be surging again just a month after Welsh Government First Minister Mark Drakeford announced the end of all Covid restrictions in Wales

Wales Online

Nicola Sturgeon names date for second Scottish independence referendum

The Scottish First Minister said 'now is the time for independence'

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford launches furious attack on UK Government plans to repeal a law made in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford accused Boris Johnson's government of "make believe sorts of policies in order to try throw sand in people's eyes to hide their own abject failures"

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The Independent UK

Care leavers in Wales to benefit from Basic Income pilot scheme

From July 1, more than 500 people leaving care in Wales will be offered £1,600 each month for two years to support them move into adult life.

Wales Online

'At the beginning, I was thinking I’m done in life, I have no family, I have nothing'

"I just remember missing my mum - the only person I ever loved was my mum": We spoke to three young people who grew up in care and will be the first to receive Wales' pilot of a basic income

Wales Online

The Ukrainian families given safety and a warm welcome in an Urdd centre in Wales

Their tales are humbling and harrowing yet filled with hope

Daily Mirror

Smacking children as physical punishment linked to mental health issues in new research

Smacking is currently outlawed in 62 countries across the globe, including Wales and Scotland, and one Australian university has now linked the practice to serious mental health issues in young adults

The Guardian - UK

Labour should embrace local identities, says Welsh leader Drakeford

First minister says wherever people live, party needs to emphasise it’s ‘on your side, working for you, earning every vote’

Daily Mirror

Labour 'doesn't appear to like people who vote Labour in some areas'

The party's leader in Wales, Mark Drakeford, urged others in Labour to be proud of representing its traditional supporters

Daily Mirror

Labour celebrates 100 years of Welsh wins - and here's how the party did it

First Minister Mark Drakeford spoke to the Mirror as his party marks a centenary since the first time it topped the polls in Wales

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