Wales’s 20mph speed limit has cut road deaths. Why is there still even a debate? Research suggests the scheme may be more popular than thought, with consultations dominated by a loud minority The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2025
The truth about Wales’s 20mph speed limit? It works Letters: The Senedd’s policy saves public money, reduces accidents and lightens the load on the NHS, writes Mike Pender, while Bill Bytheway calls for England to copy it The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024
Welsh Tory leader accused of ‘shrugging off’ official reprimand Andrew RT Davies, the leader of the opposition in Wales, has been censured by the Senedd over social media posts. Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2024
Lower speeds on local streets cut deaths and injuries by a quarter in Wales. Over 100 experts want Australia to do the same The Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Research Economics (BITRE) has released its latest road deaths bulletin. The results are terrifying. The Conversation · Aug 30, 2024
Welsh first minister hopeful accepted £200k from waste offender’s firm Vaughan Gething facing criticism after his campaign accepted donation from environmental offender’s company The Guardian - UK · Feb 22, 2024
Petition against 20mph speed limits hits Welsh record with 150,000 signatures It beats the previous record of 67,000 set for a Senedd petition. The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023
60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales The Welsh Government says cutting the speed limit will protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million a year. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2023
Welsh minister says Tories waging ‘culture war’ over new 20mph limit Lee Waters says change to speed limit is ‘one of the most significant things we’ve done since devolution’ The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2023
Warning as 20mph speed limits for residential roads rolled out in Wales The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs The Independent UK · Sep 17, 2023
20mph speed limit for residential roads comes into force in Wales The RAC warned drivers not to rely on satnavs for the correct speed limit and instead follow the road signs. The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2023
Woman's fury as people park on pavement and drive over rubbish outside her house Alison Jordan said drivers in her cul-de-sac have at times parked on top of her recycling bags causing rubbish to spill out Wales Online · Jul 9, 2023
Minister 'embarrassed' after mistakenly voting against Welsh Government three times 'It is embarrassing and frustrating to have made mistakes when voting but there’s no excuse for the lapses in concentration' Wales Online · Jul 4, 2023
Plans to reopen Welsh train station which has been closed for 60 years hit by uncertainty Funding for a new station in St Clears had been promised, but delays have thrown the plans into doubt Wales Online · Jul 3, 2023
The Welsh town with a 17th century bridge which has suffered six decades of traffic hell There is still no end in sight Wales Online · Jul 1, 2023
Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023 Councillor calls on Welsh ministers to 'face up to their obligations' on new bypass Signs of obvious progress appear limited
Birmingham Post · Jun 7, 2023 Welsh Government investing £15m to increase electric vehicle charging points The Welsh Government has a target of providing charging points for every 20 miles of the strategic trunk network across Wales by 2025.
Wales Online · May 24, 2023 Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli 'proposed as potential accommodation for in excess of 300 asylum seekers' The council, politicians and public bodies have said they are 'extremely concerned by the risks' of the proposal
Nottingham Post · May 24, 2023 Plan for new pedestrian crossing in Hucknall after 'near misses' at 'nightmare' junction near school A local councillor and parents of Hillside Primary and Nursery School have been campaigning
Wales Online · Apr 20, 2023 Trains in Wales 'will get less reliable in the next five years', transport minister warns Lee Waters launched a furious attack on the UK Government's plans for rail spending in Wales in a speech
Wales Online · Apr 3, 2023 Plans to fine people who park on pavements in Wales are being delayed The Welsh Government plans to fine people who park on pavements in Wales £70 fines - but it won't become law this year
Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023 Welsh Government deputy minister recorded calling nursing union 'extremely militant' and 'determined to fight' He said the RCN 'aren't seriously committed' to negotiations over pay
Wales Online · Mar 9, 2023 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 · Mar 5, 2023 'Wales is fed up with being forgotten, ignored, sidelined by Labour and the Tories' | Liz Saville Roberts This weekend Plaid Cymru held their spring conference in Llanelli. Their Westminster leader, MP Liz Savile Roberts has written this article to make the case for Wales turning its back on the two main parties
Wales Online · Mar 4, 2023 Minister leading roads freeze has claimed for nearly 12,000 miles of car journeys but only three train trips Welsh Government deputy minister Lee Waters wants people to take public transport instead of driving
Wales Online · Feb 23, 2023 How much your train journey could go up from Monday after new prices announced Transport for Wales passengers can expect an increase to some fares on March 5