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Welsh independence march in Wrexham draws thousands

Welsh independence march in North Wales draws thousands
Thousands of Welsh independence campaigners have marched through Wrexham. The march had been organised by All Under One Banner Cymru (AUOBCymru) in partnership with IndyFest Wrexham and YesCymru.

Eluned Morgan, the health minister for the Welsh Government. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Minister: NHS ‘under massive pressure’ but ‘I don’t think we’re in a crisis’

David Jones MP and the leader of Denbighshire Council have criticised Conwy Council.

MP and Denbighshire leader slam Conwy for 'risking' millions in regeneration funds

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch has accused the UK Government of an 'anti-democratic move to undermine Welsh devolution'. Picture: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

Mick Lynch calls for resistance to UK 'attack' on unions and Welsh devolution

The Procedure Committee report was ordered amid an outcry over Labour’s Stella Creasy being told she can no longer have her baby son with her (House of Commons/PA)

MPs should be banned from bringing babies into Parliament chamber, review says

Adam Price has called for a referendum on Wales' future in the UK. (Picture: Huw Evans Agency)

Plaid call for referendum on Wales' future over UK 'contempt for Welsh democracy'

Low income families are increasingly unable to afford either heating or eating, the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says.

Low-income families suffering ‘year of financial fear’

Councillors in Denbighshires will discuss bidding for regeneration funds.

Denbighshire and Conwy in competition for MP's regeneration funds bid support

Cllr Dylan Rees.

North Wales Fire Authority's new chair wants to tackle 'major challenges'

Chepstow railway station during the rail strikes on Tuesday.

Why Wales has been hit so badly by rail strikes

The First Minister was pressed to define what a woman is during a session in the Senedd. Photo: PA

Mark Drakeford says 'transgender women are women'

Member of the Senedd for Ynys Môn, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS is disappointed the air service to Cardiff will not resume.

Disappointment as Cardiff to Ynys Mon air service will not return

From clockwise: David Jones MP, Virginia Crosbie MP, James Davies MP, Robin Millar MP

Conservative MPs in North Wales back Prime Minister after winning confidence vote

File image of car on a rural road. Inset: the scene of a collision involving a motorcycle.

Call for road safety measures in rural Gwynedd to reduce fatalities

Darren Millar MS is concerned about the planned closure of Colwyn Bay's branch of Barclays. Image: Google StreetView

MS condemns Barclays as 'yet another bank to close in Colwyn Bay'

Cllr Emily Owen is likely to be the youngest councillor to serve as Conwy’s deputy and says more needs to be done to attract councillors from diverse backgrounds.

Conwy's new deputy leader: ‘We need more young councillors’

Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of the Prime Minister yesterday in the confidence vote (PA)

Boris Johnson to meet Cabinet this morning as he rules out snap election

If half of MPs vote that they do not hold confidence in Mr Johnson’s leadership, then he will be ousted. (PA)

Boris Johnson to face leadership vote today

We all know of Windsor Castle - but what is it's main use for the Queen? Picture by PA News Agency.

Queen's Jubilee: Why does Her Majesty have six houses and what are they used for?

Julie James is the minister responsible for housing and has put protections for tenants on hold at the request of landlords. Pictures: PA/Huw Evans Agency

Pressure on Welsh Government over delay to protections for renters

Conwy County Borough Council offices

'Don't give up the day job' warning to newly-elected Conwy councillors

Young people feel they need to move away from their local area to find work.

Young people feel they must leave their area to look for jobs, study suggests

North Wales MP calls for Prime Minister to resign following full Sue Gray report

Boris Johnson faced outraged members on the Opposition benches during PMQs

Boris Johnson clings to power despite damning Sue Gray report

The Senedd Climate Change Committee has criticised the Welsh Government for its

Climate Change Committee brands Welsh Government "lethargic" on renewable energy

Welsh Secretary Simon Hart.

Welsh Government should put Senedd changes to referendum, says Simon Hart

Sue Gray's report is now available to view and download via the Government website (PA)

How to download and view the Sue Gray report

Conwy County Borough Council offices. Inset: Cllr Charlie McCoubrey

Challenge for Conwy Council's new leader as ‘intensive induction programme’ starts for new members

Vicky Knight, of North Wales Police, addresses
Home Secretary Priti Patel at the Police Federation annual conference

#YOURMONEYMATTERS Police pay dispute: North Wales officer told she'd be 'better off claiming benefits'

The Green Man festival was able to go ahead last August after Covid restrictions were lifted. Picture: Chris Fairweather/Huw Evans Agency

Welsh Government confirms £4.25m farm purchase to support Green Man Festival

Former Senedd Member Bethan Sayed is calling for the ability for Senedd Members to job share.

Senedd job share scheme could boost diversity says former member

Conwy Council offices Bodlondeb..KR261117f.

Largest intake of newbie councillors to elect Conwy Council leader this week

Children and adolescents in Wales are facing significant mental health challenges, a new Senedd research report says.

Welsh children and young people facing mental health crisis, says Senedd report

PA file photo of care home workers during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Fight for Covid inquiry is like quest for Hillsborough justice, campaigners say

What will today's Queen's Speech mean for Wales? Original picture: Richard Pohle/The Times/PA Wire

What will the Queen's Speech mean for Wales?

The Conwy election count in Llandudno.

Conwy local elections: Independents dominate as Conservatives lose ground

Local election results: Boris Johnson under pressure as key results decided. (PA)

Boris Johnson slammed by Tory peers as key local election results decided

When polls open and close in Conwy and what is being decided (PA)

When polls open and close in Conwy and what is being decided

Owain Williams is the founder of Llais Gwynedd and like many of the original members who were first elected in 2008, he is not standing this year.

What chance is there for Llais Gwynedd in the local elections?

File photo of pupils in a classroom. Picture: PA Wire

Wales to resume fines for parents whose children miss school

Local elections 2022: A lack of candidates means the outcome of some ballots has been decided by default in 72 seats across Wales. Photo: Huw Evans Picture Agency

More than 70 Welsh council seats uncontested in local elections

A Tory MP is accused of watching pornography on his mobile phone in the House of Commons chamber (PA)

Tory MP accused of watching porn in House of Commons should be expelled, minister says

Boris Johnson making ice creams at Marine Holiday Park, Rhyl. Inset: Boris Johnson outside The Lemon Tree Tea Rooms, Llandudno, and meeting North Wales residents. Photos: Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

PICTURES: Boris Johnson visits North Wales ahead of May local elections

LGBTQ flag. Photo: Welsh Government

Conversion therapy ban moves forward in Wales with new steps taken

Boris Johnson, with Vale of Clwyd MP James Davies (right), serving ice cream at Marine Holiday Park, Rhyl. Photo: Andrew Parsons / Parsons Media

Boris Johnson visits Rhyl and Llandudno to support candidates up for local elections

Ballot counters at an election centre in South Wales, May 2021. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Revealed: Just one in three council candidates this May are women

The Government's amendment to defer the vote on the inquiry into Boris Johnson potentially lying to Parliament about partygate has been successful (PA)

Government backtracks on attempt to delay vote on Boris Johnson partygate 'lies'

Boris Johnson faced calls to resign in Parliament on Tuesday. (Picture: PA Wire)

Partygate: Boris Johnson apologises 35 times in less than two hours

A new UK funding scheme is motivated by a

UK funding scheme shows deliberate 'lack of respect' for Wales, says thinktank

General view of people wearing Covid masks in Newport city centre during the coronavirus pandemic. Picture: Huw Evans Picture Agency

Covid: Support for mask wearing and social distancing plummets in Wales

First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended the Welsh Government's decision to close nightclubs last December, but the industry says no clear evidence has been provided to justify the decision. Pictures: PA Wire (main)/Pexels (background)

Drakeford defends Omicron decision to close clubs amid industry criticism

Keir Starmer and Mark Drakeford launch Welsh Labour's local elections campaign in Bridgend. (Picture: PA Wire)

Keir Starmer's first two years: The view from Wales

Those who cross the Channel to make it to the UK will be processed almost 4,000 miles away on another continent (PA)

People seeking asylum in UK will be sent to Rwanda for processing, in new Government deal

New figures show the cost of Brexit-related court challenges. (Picture: PA Wire)

Brexit court cases cost Welsh Government £200k, FOI reveals