19+ hour, 49+ min ago   (717+ words) So begins Cad Goddeu — The Battle of the Trees — one of the most enigmatic and haunting poems preserved within medieval Welsh literature. The poem unsettles modern expectations from its opening lines. Trees do not merely frame the landscape or decorate…...

20+ hour, 59+ min ago   (488+ words) Drivers in Wales could be fined up to £150 for leaving their engines running while stationary under new rules coming into force this month. Councils will be given greater powers to tackle unnecessary engine idling from September 30, with the existing £20 fixed…...

2+ day, 30+ min ago   (139+ words) Bruce Sinclair Local Democracy Reporter The application by Brawdy-based Wildwater Sauna Ltd, through agent Geraint John Planning Ltd, seeks permission from Pembrokeshire Coast National Park for a temporary mobile sauna at the Boat Yard, Pwllgwaelod Beach, Dinas Cross. A supporting…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago   (1217+ words) Kieran Molloy, Local Democracy Reporter Cardiff has undergone a dramatic transformation in recent decades – but residents, businesses and visitors are divided over whether the Welsh capital is continuing to improve or showing signs of neglect. While some describe a modern…...

3+ day, 21+ hour ago   (792+ words) In recent years, the practice of politics as a set of skills has come to be distrusted by a significant portion of electorates across the world. The facility of figures like Tony Blair, Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, David Cameron, Justin…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago   (787+ words) With water scarcity front of mind amid drought measures and periods of extreme heat, a new research campaign is highlighting the different ways that generations use water and the simple changes people can make to use less. A poll of…...

4+ day, 6+ hour ago   (542+ words) Welsh supermarket chain Iceland has confirmed it is to open a store in the Falkland Islands, which it claims will be a first for a UK high street brand in the territory. The new standalone Iceland store is set to…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (399+ words) First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has spoken emotionally about his late mother and how her absence affected him following his historic election victory. The Plaid Cymru leader reflects on Gwyneth Morus Jones in a new fly-on-the-wall documentary following his first…...

4+ day, 8+ hour ago   (328+ words) A popular food festival is set to return to a market hall this autumn, bringing together a selection of local food and drink businesses for a weekend of flavours, entertainment and family fun. The Brecon Beacons Food Festival returns to…...

4+ day, 19+ hour ago   (356+ words) Pop star Hilary Duff has delivered her verdict on one of Wales’ best-known treats after trying a Welsh cake for the first time – declaring it “tasty” but “a little dry”. The former Disney star sampled the Welsh delicacy while performing…...