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Transport for Wales (TfW) will be trialling a direct service to north Wales from Cardiff following both World Cup play-off fixtures in March. For the first time, a dedicated post-match 23:00 service will run from Cardiff to Holyhead, ensuring fans can return home the same night. With both fixtures expected to be sell-outs, TfW have The post Direct service to north Wales for World Cup play-offs appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

A Welsh location has been named one of the most romantic places in the UK for couples this Valentine’s Day, according to new research revealing a surge in demand for weekend getaways focused on quality time, privacy and picturesque settings. With Valentine’s Day falling on a Saturday this year, new data shows searches for “Valentine’s The post Welsh location ranked among the UK’s most romantic destinations this Valentine’s Day appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Martin Shipton Former Welsh Labour MP Beth Winter has spoken of the “corruption and criminal behaviour” she believes was behind her party’s lurch to the right under Keir Starmer, and of how it led to the wretched time she had in Parliament. Ms Winter, who represented Cynon Valley from 2019 until 2024, was speaking at The post Ex-MP denounces ‘corruption and criminal behaviour’ in Starmer leadership project appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Ella Groves In honour of Dolly Parton’s 80th birthday a Welsh singer has shared her cover of Dolly’s infamous ‘I Will Always Love You’ – but this time it’s in Welsh! From humble beginnings in Tennessee, USA, Dolly Parton has become one of the most celebrated country singers of all time. She has won eleven The post Watch: Singer celebrates Dolly Parton’s birthday with beautiful Cymraeg cover appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Martin Shipton Veteran Welsh language campaigner Ffred Ffransis has raised concerns about what he sees as a new rush to close small primary schools in rural areas following controversial proposals from Carmarthenshire County Council that are out for consultation. For many years Mr Ffransis has been a leading campaigner on education issues with Cymdeithas yr The post Campaigner criticises ‘new rush’ to close rural primary schools appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

A councillor has warned that further cuts to Welsh county’s education budget would leave schools unable to meet their statutory requirements. Cllr Carolyn Preece told a special meeting of the council’s Education Youth and Culture Overview and Scrutiny Committee in Flintshire that, with school finances already considered to be at a ‘red’ risk level under The post Councillor warns further education cuts would leave schools struggling appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Education is the “most important dividing line” in attitudes towards immigration and support for right-wing politics in the UK, according to research. A new report from the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen) revealed that people with qualifications below A-level have more than double the likelihood of supporting the Conservatives or Reform UK compared to The post Education key to divide on immigration and politics, research suggests appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

The much-loved Welsh record shop which shut up shop last year – is to reopen for one day only. The store, D’Vinyl Records in Cardiff, a treasure trove for music lovers, had been a fixture in the Welsh capital for more than 30 years. But last year Steve Collins decided to shut up shop and The post Welsh record shop which closed is to reopen – for one day only appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Twm Owen, Local Democracy Reporter One area’s council tax could increase by 5.95 per cent in April under plans being put forward.  In return Monmouthshire County Council’s Labour and Green Party coalition cabinet is promising to make investments in gulley cleaning and street sweeping, schools, social care, library books and materials and supporting the Citizens Advice service.  The draft The post Council plans could cause over 5% rise in council tax for one area appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

Emily Price Speculation is mounting that Welsh Conservative Senedd Member James Evans could be about to defect to Reform UK. It comes after the MS for Brecon and Radnorshire publicly criticised the leader of his own party and defended ex-minister Robert Jenrick who jumped ship to Reform last week. In a post to X, Evans The post Tory MS quizzed as defection rumours mount appeared first on Nation.Cymru.