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· May 25
Wales has so much potential which makes it so frustrating that the incredible people of this country have never had the chance to realise this potential. We could be an energy superpower; outsiders see this, but so many are blinkered by the English right-wing media. #Annibyniaeth is the only answer!
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A Welsh author has announced his second novel, a ‘politically-charged dystopian’ set in mid-Wales, will be published in April 2026
Welsh author to publish dystopian novel set in mid-Wales
Ella Groves A Welsh author has announced his second novel, a “politically-charged dystopian” set in mid-Wales, will be published in April 2026. Titled ‘The Boyfriend Academy’, the novel follows Dylan ...
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January 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
A Welsh author has announced his second novel, a ‘politically-charged dystopian’ set in mid-Wales, will be published in April 2026
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Wales’ democratic deficit was simple: decisions made far away, consequences felt here. Devolution and the Senedd aimed to close that gap and give Wales a voice in shaping its own future. Explore more on the Talking Wales Podcast.
January 13, 2026 at 7:39 AM
Wales’ democratic deficit was simple: decisions made far away, consequences felt here. Devolution and the Senedd aimed to close that gap and give Wales a voice in shaping its own future. Explore more on the Talking Wales Podcast.
This is the story of thousands of us in Wales. A missing generation, or two, who were told Welsh was backwards, a dead language that will never benefit you. Like Dan, I picked it up during lockdown through online lessons with DysguCymraeg. Best thing I ever did, as I now speak Cymraeg with my girls!
A Senior Editor at the Yale Review, the oldest literary journal in the United States, has shared his experience of learning Welsh to reconnect with his mother’s side of the family ✍️ Stephen Price
'I must not let it go': Yale Review editor shares what happened when he began to speak Welsh
Stephen Price A Senior Editor at the Yale Review, the oldest literary journal in the United States, has shared his experience of learning Welsh to reconnect with his mother’s side of the family. Dan…
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January 11, 2026 at 9:30 AM
This is the story of thousands of us in Wales. A missing generation, or two, who were told Welsh was backwards, a dead language that will never benefit you. Like Dan, I picked it up during lockdown through online lessons with DysguCymraeg. Best thing I ever did, as I now speak Cymraeg with my girls!
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A Senior Editor at the Yale Review, the oldest literary journal in the United States, has shared his experience of learning Welsh to reconnect with his mother’s side of the family ✍️ Stephen Price
'I must not let it go': Yale Review editor shares what happened when he began to speak Welsh
Stephen Price A Senior Editor at the Yale Review, the oldest literary journal in the United States, has shared his experience of learning Welsh to reconnect with his mother’s side of the family. Dan…
buff.ly
January 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
A Senior Editor at the Yale Review, the oldest literary journal in the United States, has shared his experience of learning Welsh to reconnect with his mother’s side of the family ✍️ Stephen Price
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On a quiet night toward the end of last year, in the post Christmas lull, Rhian Elizabeth made a decision inspired by family history, identity, language and... a popular TV show, all at once
'I’m Welsh — I should speak my own language': celebrated poet Rhian Elizabeth on returning to Cymraeg
Gosia Buzzanca On a quiet night toward the end of last year, in the post Christmas lull, Rhian Elizabeth made a decision inspired by family history, identity, language and… a popular TV show, all at o...
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January 11, 2026 at 8:00 AM
On a quiet night toward the end of last year, in the post Christmas lull, Rhian Elizabeth made a decision inspired by family history, identity, language and... a popular TV show, all at once
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‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection
Yuliia Bond, a Ukrainian refugee said she could not remain silent as Reform tried to win the seat.
She and other Ukrainians* spoke up and challenged Reform's disinformation.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yuliia Bond, a Ukrainian refugee said she could not remain silent as Reform tried to win the seat.
She and other Ukrainians* spoke up and challenged Reform's disinformation.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection
It was assumed that Reform would sweep all before it – but locals rejected the party’s campaign of ‘lies and hate’
www.theguardian.com
January 1, 2026 at 3:20 PM
‘They misjudged Caerphilly’: how the Reform juggernaut backfired in Welsh byelection
Yuliia Bond, a Ukrainian refugee said she could not remain silent as Reform tried to win the seat.
She and other Ukrainians* spoke up and challenged Reform's disinformation.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Yuliia Bond, a Ukrainian refugee said she could not remain silent as Reform tried to win the seat.
She and other Ukrainians* spoke up and challenged Reform's disinformation.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Reform UK's director for Wales has been removed from Cwmbran Community Council for failing to attend meetings.
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
Special report: Who are Reform in Wales?
We dived into the wild world of Reform UK in Cymru
willhaywardwales.substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Reform UK's director for Wales has been removed from Cwmbran Community Council for failing to attend meetings.
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
David Thomas is also goes by the names "DJ Dowster" and "Dr Squeegees" (I am not joking).
Find out more about Dr Squeegees here:
willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/special-re...
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The results of a poll of Wales football supporters suggests that more than half would not travel to the USA for the World Cup in the summer – even if they had the money.
Poll suggests many Wales fans would not travel to USA for World Cup
The results of a poll of Wales football supporters suggests that more than half would not travel to the USA for the World Cup in the summer – even if they had the money. Of course, Wales still have to...
nation.cymru
January 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM
The results of a poll of Wales football supporters suggests that more than half would not travel to the USA for the World Cup in the summer – even if they had the money.
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From an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town, to the hunt for deranged squirrels and the story of a flamboyant Welsh aristocrat, new stories from Wales are set to hit cinema screens in 2026 featuring a host of star names.
The Welsh films to watch in 2026
From life in Blaenau Ffestiniog through the eyes of Effi, to an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town and the hunt for deranged squirrels, new stories from Wales are set to hit...
nation.cymru
January 6, 2026 at 8:08 PM
From an out-of-this-world ‘Roswelsh’ incident in a Welsh seaside town, to the hunt for deranged squirrels and the story of a flamboyant Welsh aristocrat, new stories from Wales are set to hit cinema screens in 2026 featuring a host of star names.
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Wales is talked about often — but rarely on its own terms.
Welsh voices aren’t absent. They’re filtered, flattened, or ignored unless they fit UK-wide narratives shaped elsewhere.
Why Welsh Voices Still Struggle to Be Heard 👇
talking.wales/?p=3442
Welsh voices aren’t absent. They’re filtered, flattened, or ignored unless they fit UK-wide narratives shaped elsewhere.
Why Welsh Voices Still Struggle to Be Heard 👇
talking.wales/?p=3442
January 7, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Wales is talked about often — but rarely on its own terms.
Welsh voices aren’t absent. They’re filtered, flattened, or ignored unless they fit UK-wide narratives shaped elsewhere.
Why Welsh Voices Still Struggle to Be Heard 👇
talking.wales/?p=3442
Welsh voices aren’t absent. They’re filtered, flattened, or ignored unless they fit UK-wide narratives shaped elsewhere.
Why Welsh Voices Still Struggle to Be Heard 👇
talking.wales/?p=3442
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A newspaper article revealing the extraordinary story of the Welsh soldier who brought a halt to fighting in the bloody fields of Flanders during the First World War has been unearthed
How a Welsh soldier’s beautiful singing caused a truce on the battlefield
David Owens A newspaper article revealing the extraordinary story of the Welsh soldier who brought a halt to fighting in the bloody fields of Flanders during the First World War has been unearthed. Ma...
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January 1, 2026 at 6:25 PM
A newspaper article revealing the extraordinary story of the Welsh soldier who brought a halt to fighting in the bloody fields of Flanders during the First World War has been unearthed
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A new year. A clear direction for Wales.
2026 - we’re ready 💚🏴
2026 - we’re ready 💚🏴
January 2, 2026 at 3:49 PM
A new year. A clear direction for Wales.
2026 - we’re ready 💚🏴
2026 - we’re ready 💚🏴
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Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
January 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Canada: Our Prime Minster studied at Oxford and Harvard, was the Governor of both the Banks of England and Canada, and is recognized as one of the sharpest financial minds around.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
America: oh yeah? Our guy has to take dementia tests every week.
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What Reform won't tell you ...
"Stopping immigration to the UK would cause immediate labour shortages, especially in healthcare, hospitality, transport & social care, leading to service disruptions, increased prices, potentially closing business..."
via Ross Birchall
www.facebook.com/groups/17859...
"Stopping immigration to the UK would cause immediate labour shortages, especially in healthcare, hospitality, transport & social care, leading to service disruptions, increased prices, potentially closing business..."
via Ross Birchall
www.facebook.com/groups/17859...
January 2, 2026 at 9:11 AM
What Reform won't tell you ...
"Stopping immigration to the UK would cause immediate labour shortages, especially in healthcare, hospitality, transport & social care, leading to service disruptions, increased prices, potentially closing business..."
via Ross Birchall
www.facebook.com/groups/17859...
"Stopping immigration to the UK would cause immediate labour shortages, especially in healthcare, hospitality, transport & social care, leading to service disruptions, increased prices, potentially closing business..."
via Ross Birchall
www.facebook.com/groups/17859...
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They’re going to be on your doorsteps over the next few months in Wales telling you that they’d love to do something positive for you BUT they just can’t. This is who they have been for decades now. Get them gone.
Poorest have got poorer under Labour while richest are better off
Poorest have got poorer under Labour while richest are better off
Poorest have got poorer under Labour while richest are better off
www.independent.co.uk
January 2, 2026 at 11:35 AM
They’re going to be on your doorsteps over the next few months in Wales telling you that they’d love to do something positive for you BUT they just can’t. This is who they have been for decades now. Get them gone.
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A Welsh beach has earned global praise and been named a top winter destination by outdoor travel experts
Welsh beach crowned UK's top spot for winter walks
Amelia Jones A Welsh beach has earned global praise and been named a top winter destination by outdoor travel experts. Rhossili Bay, located on the Gower Peninsula, is regularly named among the best b...
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January 2, 2026 at 11:49 AM
A Welsh beach has earned global praise and been named a top winter destination by outdoor travel experts
Top of the League! 🏴😸
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation
Wales tops Animal Kindness Index despite challenging year for RSPCA
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation. Findings from the RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index – the charity’s annual survey into the UK’s attitude to...
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January 1, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Top of the League! 🏴😸
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The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation
Wales tops Animal Kindness Index despite challenging year for RSPCA
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation. Findings from the RSPCA’s Animal Kindness Index – the charity’s annual survey into the UK’s attitude to...
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January 1, 2026 at 9:40 AM
The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation
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The World Cup draw was an utter disgrace- I think there may have been something to do with football there , tho it was hard to tell. And what kind of “draw” is it if a chosen ball is then shuffled to a different pot for some political wishwant ? Draw my ars. They can stick their World Cup. #worldcup
December 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
The World Cup draw was an utter disgrace- I think there may have been something to do with football there , tho it was hard to tell. And what kind of “draw” is it if a chosen ball is then shuffled to a different pot for some political wishwant ? Draw my ars. They can stick their World Cup. #worldcup
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Gary Lineker has hit back at Tommy Robinson after the far-right agitator shared a video of him walking with his daughter-in-law while on holiday
'Hatred is a dreadful weakness': Gary Lineker blasts Tommy Robinson over viral post
www.thenational.scot
December 1, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Gary Lineker has hit back at Tommy Robinson after the far-right agitator shared a video of him walking with his daughter-in-law while on holiday
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Absolutely brilliant little report on the Caerphilly by-election from John Harris and his team.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Welsh town that saw off Nigel Farage – video
In last week's byelection in the Welsh constituency of Caerphilly, Reform UK were the hot favourites, and the focus of huge attention. But as John Harris and John Domokos saw close-up, a Reform win fa...
www.theguardian.com
October 27, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Absolutely brilliant little report on the Caerphilly by-election from John Harris and his team.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Brilliant result in Caerphilly by Plaid, such a relief to keep the racist English Nationalists out, but this is only the start of the battle!
I’m posting this regularly until the 2026 #Senedd elections to publicise the dangers of voting Reform!
Being Welsh and voting Reform is like a chicken voting for Christmas - lunacy! Why do you think they’re a non-entity in Scotland & N.Ireland?
Wake up Wales! 😳 Deffrwch Cymru!
Being Welsh and voting Reform is like a chicken voting for Christmas - lunacy! Why do you think they’re a non-entity in Scotland & N.Ireland?
Wake up Wales! 😳 Deffrwch Cymru!
October 27, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Brilliant result in Caerphilly by Plaid, such a relief to keep the racist English Nationalists out, but this is only the start of the battle!
Please Caerphilly, vote Plaid on Thursday.
I’m posting this regularly until the 2026 #Senedd elections to publicise the dangers of voting Reform!
Being Welsh and voting Reform is like a chicken voting for Christmas - lunacy! Why do you think they’re a non-entity in Scotland & N.Ireland?
Wake up Wales! 😳 Deffrwch Cymru!
Being Welsh and voting Reform is like a chicken voting for Christmas - lunacy! Why do you think they’re a non-entity in Scotland & N.Ireland?
Wake up Wales! 😳 Deffrwch Cymru!
October 21, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Please Caerphilly, vote Plaid on Thursday.
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A petition calling on the UK Government to recognise Cornwall as a nation — alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — has gained more than 19,000 signatures and is closing on a symbolically significant milestone wp.me/p8Mk4U-151G
August 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A petition calling on the UK Government to recognise Cornwall as a nation — alongside England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland — has gained more than 19,000 signatures and is closing on a symbolically significant milestone wp.me/p8Mk4U-151G
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Wales has so much potential which makes it so frustrating that the incredible people of this country have never had the chance to realise this potential. We could be an energy superpower; outsiders see this, but so many are blinkered by the English right-wing media. #Annibyniaeth is the only answer!
May 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Wales has so much potential which makes it so frustrating that the incredible people of this country have never had the chance to realise this potential. We could be an energy superpower; outsiders see this, but so many are blinkered by the English right-wing media. #Annibyniaeth is the only answer!