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What's going on with the Welsh government? Vaughan Gething resigns as first minister

First Minister has resigned after a vote of no confidence

Evening Standard

Vaughan Gething quits as Welsh First Minister after four months in job

Vaughan Gething denied wrongdoing and insisted he had not compromised his integrity

Evening Standard

Vaughan Gething’s leadership in peril as four Welsh ministers resign

Politicians again call on the first minister, who lost confidence vote in June, to leave office

The Guardian - UK

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Holidaymakers warned as concern over wild bird flu outbreak grows

Bird flu is believed to be ripping through colonies on the west and north coasts of Wales as reports of dead birds on beaches increase

Evening Standard

Holidaymakers warned not to touch dead birds on Welsh beaches amid concern over bird flu outbreak

Bird flu is believed to be ripping through colonies on west and north coasts of Wales

The Independent UK

Welsh Government u-turns on artificial grass ban

The minister responsible had said she wanted to ban it, but now says she wouldn't even if she could

Wales Online

Wales' two most prolific sewer outflows allow everything we flush down our toilets into the river through this beautiful country park

Wales' two most heavily-used sewer outflows allow the untreated waste flushed down people's toilets to flow into the river through Bryngarw Country Park

Wales Online

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The Welsh Government U-turns on fake grass ban idea

There has been a lot of debate around the subject

Wales Online

The Welsh Government is thinking about banning artificial grass

'There are quite worrying reports from a number of university sources, saying that the toxicity coming off artificial grass, if it's played on by children and so on, is quite alarming'

Wales Online

Hundreds attend Caernarfon rally highlighting housing 'crisis' in Wales

The aim of the rally was to send a message to the Minister for Climate Change, Julie James MS, and demand a Property Act which would regulate the market

Wales Online

Welsh Government told to apologise for 'lack of transparency' over appointments

The Welsh Govt failed to declare that a Labour council leader was being reappointed to body

Wales Online

Mark Drakeford and Labour MSs vote for motion criticising their own roads review which cancelled dozens of major projects

A huge majority in the Senedd acknowledged the review's shortcomings

Wales Online

Owners of second homes and long-term empty properties to pay extra council tax in Carmarthenshire

The new premiums will come into force in April next year

Wales Online

Meet Jinx, the dog on a mission to protect Welsh bird colonies from rats

As part of a £250,000 Welsh government funding for biosecurity measures, the spaniel will work to sniff out rodents

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Wales Online

Delayed flood risk guidance in Wales could be made more flexible but climate change must be central to it

Several councils raised concerns that much-needed development would be restricted

Wales Online

People who own empty homes to be given £25k to fix them up

National Empty Homes Grant scheme will run over the next two years

The Guardian - UK

Wales pledges £50m to bring derelict empty homes back into use

Labour hopes plan for up to 2,000 properties will help younger people return to places they grew up

The Guardian - UK

Brecon Beacons board adds disabled, LGBT and minority-ethnic champions

Welsh government wants new board members to make the national park feel more inclusive to everyone

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Landmark decision on mega poultry farm could mean ‘life or death’ of River Wye

Welsh government considers whether to block plan after experts say manure from intensive units is turning Wye into ‘pea soup’

Wales Online

Help to Buy Wales is extended for another two years - with a higher price cap

A new version of the scheme with a higher price cap is set to be introduced in April and will be available to applications until March 2025

Nottingham Post

Meet the Long Eaton asylum seeker who spends his spare time litter picking

Issa Mahamat fled his homeland, Chad, to save his life. Now, he volunteers to help the town where he lives - and he has been praised for his hard work

Wales Online

Welsh Government announces new state-owned energy developer to combat cost of living and climate emergency

'This is an historic moment for Wales... We are taking positive action to ensure we deliver on our net zero commitments in ways that benefit our communities'

Birmingham Post

Welsh Government to set up state-owned renewable energy company

The firm will launch in April 2024 with projects to begin in 2026-2027

Wales Online

Pontypridd quarry to get bigger and operate for six years longer despite public and council opposition

The council had rejected both plans for Craig yr Hesg quarry in Glyncoch but Planning and Environment Decisions Wales and a Welsh Government minister have approved them after an appeal

Birmingham Post

Housebuilders agree to remediate buildings with fire safety issues in Wales

Nine companies have signed the Welsh Government's developers pact

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