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  • £1.5m green upgrade for Coleg Cambria as sustainability drive gathers pace
    by Rieve Nesbitt-Marr on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 3:20 pm

    Major investment at Yale campus and new EV charging points form part of wider push to make Cambria one of Wales’ greenest colleges A GREEN sweep of achievements is helping Coleg Cambria strengthen its reputation as one of the UK’s most sustainable and forward-thinking education providers. The college is preparing to unveil up to £1.5 The post £1.5m green upgrade for Coleg Cambria as sustainability drive gathers pace appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Cardiff school in running for Disneyland Paris performance
    by Rieve Nesbitt-Marr on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 9:44 am

    Lansdowne Primary named among UK’s best in Frozen sing-along competition A primary school in Cardiff could soon be heading to Disneyland Paris after being named a regional finalist in a major nationwide singing competition. Lansdowne Primary School has been selected as one of just 12 finalists across the UK in a campaign celebrating the launch The post Cardiff school in running for Disneyland Paris performance appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Super Furry Animals set for rare Eisteddfod return
    by Rieve Nesbitt-Marr on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 9:32 am

    Legendary Welsh band to headline opening night with one-off Welsh-language set MUSIC fans across Wales are in for a treat this summer as Super Furry Animals prepare to take to the stage at National Eisteddfod for the first time in three decades. The iconic band will headline Llwyfan y Maes on the opening Saturday night The post Super Furry Animals set for rare Eisteddfod return appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Wales Air Ambulance appeals for support as aviation fuel costs soar
    by Tom Sinclair on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 5:00 am

    THE WALES AIR AMBULANCE charity is urging the public to continue their support after a sharp rise in aviation fuel prices linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Even if the conflict were to end in the coming days, the Charity warns it would still face additional costs of around £50,000 due to The post Wales Air Ambulance appeals for support as aviation fuel costs soar appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Nearly half of women in Wales have felt pressure to go to work despite severe period pain
    by Niki Favorido on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 11:01 pm

    NEARLY HALF (45%) of women in Wales said they’ve felt pressure to go to work despite experiencing severe period pain. The data has been released by Endometriosis UK ahead of an All Party Parliamentary Group inquiry on April 21 into endometriosis in the workplace. It also follows a debate in the UK parliament on April The post Nearly half of women in Wales have felt pressure to go to work despite severe period pain appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • ‘Stop whinging’, councillor tells colleagues over survey on council support services
    by Twm Owen on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 8:34 pm

    A COUNCILLOR has told colleagues to “stop whinging” and record complaints and gripes about support they receive with their council.  The post ‘Stop whinging’, councillor tells colleagues over survey on council support services appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • New traffic orders to be put in place for Neath Port Talbot beauty spot
    by Lewis Smith on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 8:29 pm

    NEW traffic orders to “prevent indiscriminate parking” are set to be put in place at a Welsh beauty spot that visitors flock to on weekends. The post New traffic orders to be put in place for Neath Port Talbot beauty spot appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Shadow Chancellor avoids HS2 funding question on visit to Llandudno
    by Richard Evans on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 8:18 pm

    THE SHADOW Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mel Stride, avoided answering a direct question on HS2 funding during a visit to Llandudno yesterday (Thursday), instead blaming Welsh Government spending – despite the UK Government funding the scheme. The post Shadow Chancellor avoids HS2 funding question on visit to Llandudno appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • CEO of Celtic Freeport steps down 
    by Lewis Smith on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 8:14 pm

    THE CHIEF Executive Officer of the south-west Wales based Celtic Freeport has stepped down from her role less than two years after first taking the job. The post CEO of Celtic Freeport steps down  appeared first on Herald.Wales.

  • Cardiff councillors oppose ‘unneighbourly’ flat conversion in Cathays
    by Kieran Molloy on Ebrill 20, 2026 at 8:04 pm

    LOCAL councillors are outraged over plans for a flat conversion in Cardiff which they have described as an “unneighbourly development”. The post Cardiff councillors oppose ‘unneighbourly’ flat conversion in Cathays appeared first on Herald.Wales.

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  • Plaid Cymru and Reform neck-and-neck in new Senedd poll
    by Mark Mansfield on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 6:15 pm

    Reform UK has drawn level with Plaid Cymru in the race to become the largest party in the Senedd, according to a new ITV Cymru Wales poll. The YouGov survey, carried out in partnership with Cardiff University, puts both parties on 29% of the vote, with Reform gaining two points and Plaid dropping four since The post Plaid Cymru and Reform neck-and-neck in new Senedd poll appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • Reform candidate claims nursery abuse would ‘skyrocket’ if more women return to work
    by Emily Price on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 6:14 pm

    Emily Price A Reform UK Senedd election candidate has claimed that abuse in Welsh nurseries will “skyrocket” if more women choose to return to work instead of “looking after their babies themselves” while “men go out and provide”. Martin Roberts is the 4th place candidate for Reform UK in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr in the May The post Reform candidate claims nursery abuse would ‘skyrocket’ if more women return to work appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • Award-winning cliff-top hotel receives major makeover
    by David Owens on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 6:03 pm

    A stunning cliff-top hotel voted one of the best places to stay in Wales has received a major makeover. After a complete hotel refurbishment, the apartments at the luxury St Brides Spa Hotel have now received a makeover ahead of the upcoming high season for tourism. All six Hotel Apartments have been upgraded to a The post Award-winning cliff-top hotel receives major makeover appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • Minister confirms power firms have no automatic right to access private land
    by Mark Mansfield on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 5:39 pm

    A UK Government minister has confirmed that electricity network operators do not have automatic rights to access private land, as concerns grow over how energy infrastructure projects are being carried out across rural Wales. Plaid Cymru MPs Ann Davies (Caerfyrddin) and Ben Lake (Ceredigion Preseli) said they sought clarification from Energy Minister Michael Shanks amid The post Minister confirms power firms have no automatic right to access private land appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • Reform UK candidate says women should stay at home and look after the kids
    by Mark Mansfield on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 4:16 pm

    Martin Shipton A Reform UK Senedd candidate shocked those attending a hustings meeting by suggesting that women should stay at home and look after their children instead of going out to work. Mark Lawrence is Reform’s number three candidate in the super-constituency of Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr and was speaking as the representative of his party The post Reform UK candidate says women should stay at home and look after the kids appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • ‘Historic moment’ as smoking Bill clears Parliament
    by Molly Stubbs on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 4:15 pm

    Health Secretary Wes Streeting has hailed a “historic moment for the nation’s health” after the Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared Parliament. Both the Commons and Lords have settled on a final draft of the legislation, which is designed to stop people who were born on or after January 1 2009, from ever taking up smoking. The post ‘Historic moment’ as smoking Bill clears Parliament appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • National Eisteddfod’s 2027 name announced
    by Stephen Price on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 4:00 pm

    The 2027 Eisteddfod Genedlaethol’s official name has been revealed following a recent competition. The National Eisteddfod is one of Europe’s largest cultural festivals, celebrating the Welsh language, music and arts, and attracting thousands of visitors each year. Its Maes provides a unique setting where performances, competitions and community events come together in a vibrant, distinctly The post National Eisteddfod’s 2027 name announced appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • ‘Magnificent’ Morgan driving Ospreys play-off push
    by Mark Mansfield on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 3:55 pm

    Simon Thomas  When you speak to people in the game about Jac Morgan, the superlatives come thick and fast. World class, tremendous, brave, committed, powerful, tenacious, physical – you can take your pick really. We’ve had to wait a while this season to see those qualities out on the pitch, with the Ospreys and Wales The post ‘Magnificent’ Morgan driving Ospreys play-off push appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • Politics is not a vending machine
    by Stephen Price on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 3:50 pm

    James Downs, Mental Health Campaigner I am sure I’m not the only person in Wales who has been watching media coverage of the upcoming Senedd election with their head in their hands, at least some of the time. There are lots of political reasons why people might feel energised (or exasperated) by the debates we The post Politics is not a vending machine appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

  • New site discovered for one of Wales’ rarest plants
    by Mark Mansfield on Ebrill 21, 2026 at 3:41 pm

    A rare winter plant has been given a boost after a new population was discovered, offering fresh hope for its long-term survival. The three-lobed water crowfoot, one of Wales’ rarest species, has enjoyed a strong season at a key site on Gower, Swansea, leading to the identification of a new sub-site where it can establish. The post New site discovered for one of Wales’ rarest plants appeared first on Nation.Cymru.

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