The Latest Breaking News from Wales

Ian Blackford offers Plaid Cymru 'wise counsel' in transition to government

PLAID Cymru have done the hard part, now they’re onto the even harder part.

The National (Scotland) · May 31

‘Maybe it’s because we love the sesh’: how Wales is bucking Britain’s pub-closing trend

At least six new pubs and taphouses have opened in recent months, including the Pig & Swill in Cardiff

The Guardian - UK · May 30

Selling property in England after the owner's death? Legal heirs may need Probate of Will or Letters of Administration first

Legal heirs in England and Wales require a Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration to sell property and manage a deceased person's estate. While not always mandatory for jointly owned assets or to cover immediate funeral expenses, these grants are crucial for accessing bank accounts and proving legal authority.

The Economic Times · May 30

Number of UK motorists using phones illegally while driving reaches eight-year high

Home Office data shows the number of people in England and Wales convicted for using a handheld mobile phone while driving was 40,723 for 2024, the highest level since 2016

The Independent UK · May 28

Three devolved governments. Three paths to independence

THERE hasn’t been much to excite or inspire Scotland’s independence movement in the last few years

The National (Scotland) · May 28

Ghana boss Queiroz names preliminary squad for 2026 World Cup

Ghana boss Carlos Queiroz has named a preliminary list of 28 players for the 2026 World Cup, as the Black Stars prepare for a tournament warm-up game against Wales in Cardiff next Tuesday.

Radio France Internationale · May 28

Britain’s textile history told through 22 museums and archives

Textiles shape British life in ways we often overlook – the clothes we wear, the items we inherit, and the patterns that quietly signal where we come from. Yet behind these familiar objects lies a rich history of labour, skill and innovation.

The Conversation · May 28

New direct train service links major city to Welsh seaside towns in time for summer

North Wales has gained double the amount of services in the new timetable change

The Independent UK · May 28

Stop saying women aren’t having babies - men aren’t having them either

FIRST PERSON: Fertility rates have hit record lows in England and Wales, according to newly released stats. It takes two to procreate – so why does the conversation always seem to revolve around only one half of the equation, asks an exhausted Helen Coffey

The Independent UK · May 28

Government rejects proposal to allocate funds for domestic homicide reviews

Domestic abuse commissioner ‘deeply concerned’ by move as councils in England and Wales struggle to fund reviews

The Guardian - UK · May 27