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Rhun ap Iorwerth, the leader of Plaid Cymru, called for devolution of further powers to Wales to correct what he described on Friday as “historic unfairness”.
The party conference is the first since Plaid Cymru’s historic success at the Welsh Parliament election in May, bringing an end to Welsh Labour’s 27 years in power.
Addressing the audience at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru, where Mr ap Iorwerth proclaimed victory for his party nearly five months ago, he said: “That election wasn’t the end of a campaign, but the beginning of our work to give flight to a nation whose wings have been clipped for far too long.”
He added: “In May, the stars aligned in Wales, Scotland and the north of Ireland.
“The UK constitution now sits within a very different constellation.
“Three leaders of government, three countries with different journeys, but a shared principle binding us together.”
Mr ap Iorwerth has increasingly pushed for Welsh independence in recent weeks.
In September, the first ministers of the UK’s three devolved nations – SNP leader John Swinney, Mr ap Iorwerth and Sinn Féin vice president Michelle O’Neill – met in Cardiff to declare that “Westminster’s time is coming to an end” and reiterate their commitment to independence.
Mr ap Iorwerth told the conference: “We’ll seek practical ways of working together on issues that matter to the people that we serve, finding common ground where we can.
“But that shared principle between us is a rather simple one – to ensure that it is the people of our nations who decide their own future.”
Mr ap Iorwerth told the conference that he had written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham to set out the case for devolution of further powers such as policing and justice.
He said: “I do believe the new Prime Minister and I both want to have a constructive and genuinely positive relationship.
“I’ve looked him in the eye and said do not undermine Wales as a nation, do not bypass our Senedd.
“He looked me in the eyes and promised he would not – I will hold him to that, Wales will hold him to that.”
The First Minister added: “It remains my hope that the Prime Minister will listen in a shared spirit, and that he’ll see that the respect agenda between Welsh and UK Governments must work both ways.
“If he fails, Wales will know again that our best interests will never be served by Westminster, and that it matters little whether who lives in Number 10 Downing Street is an Evertonian or an Old Etonian.”
The race weekend is underway in the Welsh capital as future athletes took part in a race of their own
Transport for Wales has advised passengers to allow extra time on Sunday due to the Cardiff Half Marathon, with large crowds expected before and after the event.
More than 30,000 people are set to take part in the sold-out Cardiff Half Marathon, which starts at 10am on Sunday, October 4, from Castle Street.
Transport for Wales said: “Running the #CardiffHalf this Sunday?
“We’re adding extra capacity, but trains are expected to be very busy before and after the event.
“If you’re spectating, consider travelling later.
“A queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central from 12:00.”
Extra trains will run, but services are still expected to be crowded before and after the race.
Passengers should allow extra time and expect busier stations and trains before and after the event.
Spectators travelling to Cardiff should consider arriving later to avoid the busiest periods.
A queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central from 12:00.
Plastic wet wipes will be disappearing off shop shelves soon (Image: Getty)
A sweeping ban on single-use wet wipes containing plastic is due to be introduced across all four UK nations over the coming year, with Wales first to make the change this December. The prohibition will represent a significant shift in the way people clean, remove makeup, and care for their babies.
The new legislation aims to address a significant source of environmental damage, as plastic wet wipes do not break down when flushed. Trillions of plastic fibres from discarded wipes end up blocking sewage systems, forming notorious “fatbergs, and contaminating marine ecosystems when disposed of down the toilet, reports the Mirror.
As environmental legislation is administered separately by each devolved government, the restrictions will come into force on differing dates across the regions. Below is an outline of when the changes are anticipated, with Wales leading the way.
Once the deadlines have passed, retailers will no longer be permitted to sell or supply conventional plastic-based single-use wipes. The ban includes everyday products such as baby wipes, facial cleansing sheets, household cleaning wipes, and moist toilet tissues.
The ban applies to the online and in-store sale or supply of the following plastic-containing items:
Baby and child care
Cosmetics and skincare
Personal hygiene
Household and surface cleaning
Wet wipes will not vanish from shop shelves altogether. Consumers will still be able to purchase reusable options and single-use wipes manufactured exclusively from biodegradable, plastic-free materials such as bamboo or plant fibres.
A statement on Gov.uk reads: “Plastic-free wet wipes are not included in the ban. Look for the term ‘plastic-free’. Reusable wet wipes, which can be safely reused many times, are not included in the ban.”
The legislation does contain certain exemptions, though. Wipes containing plastic will still be permitted for professional medical treatment, industrial manufacturing, and laboratory purposes.
And while high-street retailers will not be permitted to display them, registered pharmacies will be allowed to supply them over the counter to people who need them for particular health requirements. The exemption exists because plastic fibres provide wipes with distinctive properties, such as enhanced durability, chemical compatibility, and superior moisture retention, that are essential in certain care situations.
The government is urging businesses to prepare for the forthcoming ban by reviewing their stock levels. Selling prohibited stock after the regional deadlines could lead to substantial financial penalties.
Plastic wet wipes are being prohibited because they fail to break down when flushed, resulting in catastrophic blockages that account for 94% of UK sewer clogs and costing an estimated £200 million each year to clear. Rather than dissolving like toilet paper, these plastic-laden wipes combine with grease to create enormous underground fatbergs, causing raw sewage to overflow into homes and waterways.
They gather in vast amounts along UK coastlines and riverbeds, gradually breaking down into harmful microplastics that pollute the marine food chain and prove fatal to aquatic wildlife.
Whilst spring and summer’s warm weather is an excuse for many to take their furry friends on a trek along the beach, six enforce the ban until the autumn.
As soon as October 1 hits, however, dogs are free to roam on Whitmore Bay, Dunraven Bay, Cwm Colhuw, Penarth beach (between the Pier and the Yacht Club), Penarth Pier (on the decking), and the Cold Knap.
Arguably one of the most popular of these areas for dog owners to venture to once autumn arrives is Whitmore Bay.
We at the Barry and District ventured down to Barry Island to see some of the furry friends making the most of the sea and sand once again.
From the moment dawn hits, owners from across the country will bring their dogs to Barry with the simple aim of letting them run loose and make the most of the wide-open sands.
Some owners walking along the beach with their pets on the first day of the ban’s lifting were from as far away as Blaina and the Forest of Dean and make the pilgrimage to this stretch of seafront “every single year.”
Other dog owners said they “always” made the effort to come down.
One dog owner told the Barry and District that they believed the ban being lifted “is good for businesses” on the Island as it encourages people to visit with their dogs, as “the place is dead in September.”
Dogs from all walks of life could be seen enjoying Whitmore Bay at once, with retired guide dog Cooper amongst those wearing a smile just a week before he went to his permanent home after being fostered.
For active guide dog Helios on the other side of the beach, her owners said they enjoyed bringing her to the beach as soon as the ban was lifted as “she’s free” and not working.
They said: “She can smell the sea as soon as we park and she will drag us down.
“We live in the countryside, so this is great. It means that we don’t have to go down the incline into Jackson’s Bay.”
Dogs are able to visit beaches across the Vale now until May 1, when the ban comes back into effect at a select few coastal spots.
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Harrison Glynne Jones has been named locally as the child who died after being hit by a vehicle in Llanfairfechan
A family have been left devastated after a six-year-old boy “full of character and personality” died in a crash in a Welsh town. The community in Llanfairfechan, Conwy, is said to be “hurting” following the death of Harrison Glynne Jones, who has been named locally as the child who died after being hit by a vehicle on Thursday.
Harrison is understood to have been hit by a car outside his home in the small town shortly after 5pm and was pronounced dead at the scene in front of his heartbroken family.
A GoFundMe set up to support the family, which has raised thousands in a matter of hours, said the tragic incident has changed the family’s world “forever”.
It described the six-year-old boy as a “cheeky chappy, full of character with a personality that could light up a room, and he was loved more deeply than words could ever express.” [sic]
As well as his mum and dad, Harrison also leaves behind two older sisters, the GoFundMe added.
The driver of the van involved in the crash, a 39-year-old local man, was arrested on suspicion of driving offences. He has been released under investigation and officers are continuing to appeal for information about the incident.
The community has rallied around to support the family, with the GoFundMe already having raised over £17,000. “Harrison’s mum and dad are facing the unimaginable task of saying goodbye to their precious little boy, while trying to somehow navigate life without him so we have set up this fundraiser to help Harrison’s parents through the difficult weeks and months ahead,” it states.
The Llanfair Arms remained closed as a mark of respect, with a post from the pub remarking that the whole village is feeling the loss of a “very special little boy.”
“He was a little boy so many of us knew, and loved, and our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone who had the privilege of knowing him at this unimaginably painful time,” they wrote.
The town’s football club Llanfairfechan Town FC also shared its own tribute to Harrison. They wrote: “The heartbreaking loss of a young boy has touched everyone across Llanfairfechan. There really are no words at a time like this.
“But if there is one thing about our village, it’s that in the darkest of times, we come together. We look after our own, we support one another, and we stand beside those who need us most.
“Our thoughts and deepest sympathies are with the family, friends and everyone who loved him.
“A GoFundMe has been set up to support the family through an unimaginable time. If you are able to donate, no matter how small, please do. And if you can’t donate, sharing the page can make just as much of a difference.” You can view and donate to the GoFundMe here.
Hope Church was open on Friday afternoon as a space for people to come together and reflect.
Detective Inspector Tim Evans, of the North Wales Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit, previously said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the child’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. We recognise the profound impact that a tragedy such as this has on a family and the wider community.
“A full investigation into the circumstances of the collision is now underway, and we are renewing our appeal to anyone who was in the area around Pen y Bryn Road and Mill Road around 5pm Thursday and who is yet to speak to us, to contact us as soon as possible.
“We’re urging anybody who may have private CCTV footage, a front door camera or dashcam footage to please get in touch. These may have captured something that you did not think was significant at the time. Please do not assume that someone else has come forward – even the smallest piece of information could help our investigation establish what happened.”
A spokesperson added: “We would ask people to be mindful of the family and those affected by this tragedy, and not to speculate about the circumstances of the collision or share material online whilst the investigation continues.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact North Wales Police via the live webchat, via 101 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference number 26000807122.
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The plans, related to a property on Redlands Road, detail a driveway intended for off-road parking.
The proposed area would be 5.2m wide by 7.6m long and would be laid with permeable tarmac, topped with a 20mm thick permeable resin-bound surface.
The application also outlines plans to install a weatherproof electric point with the potential for future car charging, and potentially an outside tap.
The driveway will primarily accommodate one vehicle, but the plans show it can park two cars diagonally.
In terms of green infrastructure, the application states that the shrubbed area and all trees, bushes, and shrubs to the left of the driveway will be preserved, while the existing hedgerow to the right will be trimmed back.
We will be reporting the winning numbers live for tonight’s Euromillions and Thunderball draws. The Euromillions jackpot for Friday, October 2 is a colossal £24m.
The Euromillions draw takes place every Tuesday and Friday and a ticket costs £2.50. That includes automatic entry into the UK Millionaire Maker draw which creates new UK millionaires every week. The overall jackpot can rise to €190m (approximately £167m).
If you bought a ticket you can check your numbers below. Good luck!
If you have got two numbers or one number and two lucky stars or better then you are a winner. Players must match all five main numbers and two lucky star numbers to claim the jackpot.
The Thunderball draw is also being done tonight and the results will also be displayed below. The Thunderball draw takes place at 8pm and the Euromillions draw takes place at around 8.15pm.
In May 2022 Joe and Jess Thwaite, from Gloucester, became the UK’s biggest-ever Euromillions winners after netting £184m with a lucky dip ticket. Their record did not last long though after another UK winner came forward in July 2022 to claim a jackpot of £195m. However, they have not gone public.
Prior to Mr and Mrs Thwaite’s win the previous record was held by an anonymous winner who scooped £170m in October 2019. On June 4, 2021, a ticketholder in the UK scooped the £111m jackpot in the Friday-night draw, matching all seven numbers to become the country’s ninth-biggest lottery winner ever at that stage.
In June 2019 a single ticketholder in the UK won £123m in the Tuesday night Euromillions draw. It was the third-biggest Euromillions jackpot in the UK since the draw launched in 2004.
It meant they instantly became as rich as Fifty Shades of Grey author E. L. James (£127m) and Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page (£125m). June 2023 was a lucrative month for UK players with a ticketholder bagging a £117.1m jackpot on June 2 while another winner scooped the £55m jackpot on June 20. Euromillions is played in nine European countries.
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