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New Welsh cafe set to open in south London A new cafe specialising in Welsh food and drink will open in south London next month. Bara will open on Choumert Road in Peckham on 12 February 2026, offering freshly baked bread, Caerphilly cheeseste...

A new cafe specialising in Welsh food and drink will open in south London next month

Interview: The artist who paints Welsh slate Ella Groves A young Welsh artist has gone viral on social media recently due to her stunning Welsh landscapes – painted on Welsh slate. Caitlin Eve, from Neath Port Talbot, who describes herself curre...

A young Welsh artist has gone viral on social media due to her stunning Welsh landscapes - painted on Welsh slate

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 ...

A Welsh author has announced his second novel, a ‘politically-charged dystopian’ set in mid-Wales, will be published in April 2026

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!

'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…

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’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...

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

‘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’

‘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...

Plaid is our only hope, Yuliia, but the positives from this long-term will be incredible.

Special report: Who are Reform in Wales? We dived into the wild world of Reform UK in Cymru

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

And when Wales does reach the UK media, it’s usually a negative story. The recent Caerphilly vote was a rare positive one, and that wasn’t given the attention it deserved!!

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 👇

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Like it 😉 …but this is how England treats Wales and Scotland, seriously!

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...

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

A new year. A clear direction for Wales.
2026 - we’re ready 💚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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.

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...

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.

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...

A Welsh beach has earned global praise and been named a top winter destination by outdoor travel experts

Top of the League! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿😸

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...

The RSPCA has revealed that more people care about animals in Wales than in any other UK nation

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

'Hatred is a dreadful weakness': Gary Lineker blasts Tommy Robinson over viral post

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

Is this on the Olympic course?

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...

Absolutely brilliant little report on the Caerphilly by-election from John Harris and his team.

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!

Please Caerphilly, vote Plaid on Thursday.

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