# welsh (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 11 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover welsh. Page: Feed: --- ## [New-look Caerau playground officially opens following major community investment](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37698.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Children and families from across Caerau have celebrated the official opening of the newly redeveloped Heol Trelai playground following a major transformation funded through Cardiff Council's Neighbourhood Renewal Scheme (NRS). ## [2026 GCSE Success for Cardiff as results above Welsh Average](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37696.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Thousands of young people across Cardiff are celebrating today after receiving their GCSE results, with the city continuing to outperform the national average and recording improvements on last year's performance. ## [Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan Councils' Meet the Buyer event connects local businesses with procurement opportunities](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37693.html) _2026-08-20 · Cardiff News_ Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan Councils, working together through the Ardal Procurement Partnership, have held their first joint Meet the Buyer event, bringing local suppliers together with public sector buyers and main contractors. ## [The Tour Operator’s Plea: Please Read The Tour Description Before Booking](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/the-tour-operators-plea-please-read) _2026-08-19 · Wales Outdoors_ There is a conversation that happens in the tourism industry every single day that visitors almost never hear. ## [Mountains, Moors or Coast](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/mountains-moors-or-coast) _2026-08-19 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Choosing Your Welsh National Park ## [Lib Dems announce plan to join EU pact and end small boat crossings which have soared since Brexit](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/19/lib-dems-announce-plan-to-join-eu-pact-and-end-small-boat-crossings-which-have-soared-since-brexit/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ Lib Dem Leader Ed Davey says Farage and the Conservatives deceived the public by claiming their botched Brexit deal would protect our borders, as over 200,000 people have now crossed the Channel in small boats, up from zero before the referendum. Welsh Liberal Democrat Westminster Spokesperson David Chadwick backs calls for the UK to immediately \[…\] ## [Ystradgynlais hospital meeting overflows onto the street amid huge turnout](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/19/ystradgynlais-hospital-meeting-overflows-onto-the-street-amid-huge-turnout/) _2026-08-19 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ Hundreds of residents packed into a public meeting in Ystradgynlais on Tuesday evening to oppose proposals to remove community hospital beds, filling the venue to its fire-safety capacity. The turnout was so large that dozens more gathered outside, listening to the meeting through open doors and windows from the street. The meeting, organised by Welsh \[…\] ## [RSPCA appeal to trace man who may be able to help investigation](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/rspca-appeal-to-trace-man-who-may-be-able-to-help-investigation/) _2026-08-18 · Keith Evans-Hurley · Swansea Standard_ The charity is seeking information after alleged dog striking incident RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information to trace a man who may hold vital information after a dog was seen to be struck with a knee in the side repeatedly. The alleged incident happened outside Carmarthen Station on 29 July at around 10:45am and was \[…\] ## [Fire In Llanmadoc](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/fire-in-llanmadoc/) _2026-08-18 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A bungalow and garage have been destroyed in a fire in Gower. Smoke could be seen billowing from a lane at Llanmadoc on Sunday morning and a police helicopter flying overhead. Four Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews and one from the South Wales service area were mobilised at 11.21am. They put \[…\] ## [Gofyn am farn ar y newidiadau sydd ar ddod i drigolion Hywel Dda sy’n dewis rhoi genedigaeth yn Singleton](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/gofyn-am-farn-ar-y-newidiadau-sydd-ar-ddod-i-drigolion-hywel-dda-syn-dewis-rhoi-genedigaeth-yn-singleton/) _2026-08-18 · Web Contributer · Swansea Standard_ Mae Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Hywel Dda yn gwahodd adborth i ddeall yr effaith bosibl, ac unrhyw gymorth y gallai fod ei angen ar fenywod a theuluoedd pan fydd Cytundeb Lefel Gwasanaeth gyda Bwrdd Iechyd Prifysgol Bae Abertawe yn dod i ben ym mis Rhagfyr 2026. Mae’r cytundeb rhwng y byrddau iechyd wedi galluogi menywod sy’n \[…\] ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/JNRaT4pMSn6n) _2026-08-18 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Views Sought On Upcoming Changes For Singleton Births](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/views-sought-on-upcoming-changes-for-singleton-births/) _2026-08-18 · Web Contributer · Swansea Standard_ Hywel Dda University Health Board is inviting feedback to understand the potential impact, and any support women and families may need when a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with Swansea Bay University Health Board ends in December 2026. The agreement between the health boards has enabled women living in the Hywel Dda area who choose to \[…\] ## [City bids a fond farewell to one of our own](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/18/city-bids-a-fond-farewell-to-one-of-our-own/) _2026-08-18 · Matthew Podbury · Swansea Standard_ The international star who lived in Llwynderw for many years and had a huge following locally and around the world was remembered at a poignant funeral held at Swansea Minster. The church in the heart of the city centre was the gathering place for fans who witnessed the occasion on a big screen in nearby \[…\] ## [Broad Cancer Plan Agreed](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/17/broad-cancer-plan-agreed/) _2026-08-17 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A wide-ranging plan to speed up cancer diagnosis and treatment and make sure everyone in Swansea Bay can benefit equally is being developed. Swansea Bay University Health Board is subject to the second highest level of Welsh Government oversight in a bid to improve diagnosis and treatment times. There are several reasons it’s missing cancer \[…\] ## [Cardiff celebrates successful summer of music as new figures show more people choosing to Visit Cardiff](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37679.html) _2026-08-17 · Cardiff News_ From sold-out concerts in the grounds of Cardiff Castle to major outdoor shows at Blackweir Fields and the end of a 30 year wait for Metallica to return to Wales, another summer of live music in Cardiff has come to an end. ## [News that you might have missed – 17/08/26](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37677.html) _2026-08-17 · Cardiff News_ News that you might have missed – 17/08/26 ## [The Beacons of the Welsh Coast](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-beacons-of-the-welsh-coast) _2026-08-16 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Shipwrecks, storms and the towers that fought them ## [What happens next in Welsh rugby's civil war as significant factor in background emerges](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/what-happens-next-in-welsh-rugbys) _2026-08-16 · Steffan Thomas · Inside Welsh Rugby_ Welsh rugby is at war and the road ahead is very uncertain ## [Young People Offered Funding in Wales’s ‘First Of Its Kind’ Music Industry Traineeship](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37675.html) _2026-08-14 · Cardiff News_ People aged 18-30 in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea are invited to apply to the new Grassroots Music Industry Traineeship from Beacons Cymru ## [Tenant’s Shower Woes](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/14/tenants-shower-woes/) _2026-08-14 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ A council house tenant used a garden hose on the balcony of his seventh floor flat in Swansea to wash himself because it was taking so long to fix his shower. Rafal Golaszewski said it took two weeks to get the walk-in shower working after a pump which drains it broke down, leaving a pool \[…\] ## [Housing Plans For Factory](https://swanseastandard.com/2026/08/14/housing-plans-for-factory/) _2026-08-14 · Richard Youle, Local Democracy Reporter · Swansea Standard_ Hundreds of homes have been proposed at a large factory in Swansea which was put up for sale four years ago. The 3M site between Gorseinon and Penllergaer provided jobs for decades and could make way for a new development of up to 400 homes on tree-lined streets, a community hub, workshops and open spaces. \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/m1fa4h0jf950) _2026-08-14 · **Sponsored**_ Drop URLs or OPML — get per-blog pages plus machine-readable JSON, OPML, text ## [The Update: 14 August 2026](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37673.html) _2026-08-14 · Cardiff News_ Here is your Friday update, covering: Cardiff students celebrate another strong year of A-Level results, Acid Casuals to open Cardiff Music City Festival with unique Omni anniversary performance, and more… ## [The Ultimate Guide to Tour Wales: Discover, Plan and Experience Wales Like Never Before](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/the-ultimate-guide-to-tour-wales) _2026-08-13 · Wales Outdoors_ One Platform. Every Adventure. All of Wales. ## [Cardiff students celebrate another strong year of A-Level results](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37671.html) _2026-08-13 · Cardiff News_ Students across Cardiff are celebrating today as A-Level and AS Level results are released, with the city once again achieving results above the Welsh average. ## [Acid Casuals to open Cardiff Music City Festival with unique Omni anniversary performance](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37669.html) _2026-08-13 · Cardiff News_ Cardiff Music City Festival will get underway in spectacular fashion this autumn when cult Welsh favourites Acid Casuals take to the stage at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama ## [The Unforgotten Women of Wales](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-unforgotten-women-of-wales) _2026-08-12 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Five lives that refused to stay where history put them. ## [Wales watching - The midweek briefing](https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/wales-watching-the-midweek-briefing-764) _2026-08-12 · Will Hayward · The Will Hayward Newsletter_ We are STILL being screwed by Brexit in new ways ## [Every Cadw Property Is On The Tour Wales App](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/every-cadw-property-is-on-the-tour) _2026-08-10 · Wales Outdoors_ Cadw is the Welsh Government’s historic environment service and manages more than 130 historic sites across Wales, spanning prehistoric tombs, Roman forts, medieval castles, abbeys, industrial heritage and historic houses. ## [What's Next? Advice and opportunities available for Cardiff's school and college leavers](http://prnewslink.localhost/releases/c25/37657.html) _2026-08-10 · Cardiff News_ Young people across Cardiff are being encouraged to make the most of a range of support available this summer as they prepare for A-Level and GCSE results days and consider their next steps. ## [The Giants of Wales](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-giants-of-wales) _2026-08-09 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ 3 Castles That Will Make You Feel Small ## ['Is this a joke?'](https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/this-isnt-a-good-deal) _2026-08-09 · Will Hayward · The Will Hayward Newsletter_ We are paying £400m for a road that doesn't work... ## [Generate Viral Hot Takes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/44iwtN3x9Eau) _2026-08-09 · **Sponsored**_ Get platform-optimized hot takes and rebuttals to spark debate and engagement ## [The Visit Britain Shop Is Closing - This Follows The Liquidation Of TXGB](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/the-visit-britain-shop-closed-today) _2026-08-08 · Wales Outdoors_ UK Gov backed tourism initiatives are in crisis... ## [Where Is TXGB And Is The Taxpayers £7.5 Million Spent Supporting This Business Lost Forever?](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/where-is-txgb-and-is-the-taxpayers) _2026-08-05 · Wales Outdoors_ UPDATE: TXGB is in liquidation: https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/13200875 ## [The Villages That Refused to Straighten Out](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-villages-that-refused-to-straighten) _2026-08-05 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Why the most interesting places on the map are usually the ones that got knocked slightly off-balance by history. ## [Why the WRU really decided west Wales side must go and ignored Dragons' results](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/why-the-wru-really-decided-west-wales) _2026-08-04 · Steffan Thomas · Inside Welsh Rugby_ The Welsh Rugby Union’s decision to reduce Wales’ four professional regions to three was always destined to provoke controversy. ## [Wales Outdoors Monthly Roundup - July 2026 - Images Of Cymru](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/wales-outdoors-monthly-roundup-july-da8) _2026-08-02 · Wales Outdoors_ Wales Outdoors publish a monthly gallery of images. ## [No Queues, No Admission: The Wild & Free Welsh Guide](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/no-queues-no-admission-the-wild-and) _2026-08-02 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Forget the crowded museums and postcard traps. Here are five landscapes that won't cost you a penny. ## [A parody of a prince?](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/a-parody-of-a-prince) _2026-08-02 · Medieval Realms · Medieval Realms_ Had a marvellous weekend at the Battle of Evesham festival, which has grown to epic proportions in recent years - if this goes on, they will be able to re-enact the battle with actual troop numbers. ## [What Plaid and Reform voters have in common](https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/what-plaid-and-reform-voters-have) _2026-08-02 · Will Hayward · The Will Hayward Newsletter_ Plus we fact check some posts by Reform Senedd Members ## [Tour Wales Is Expanding – Calling All Welsh Cafés, Restaurants, Pubs And Bars](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/tour-wales-is-expanding-calling-all) _2026-07-30 · Wales Outdoors_ Wales has never been short of fantastic places to eat and drink. ## [Uncorking Wales](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/uncorking-wales) _2026-07-29 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Exploring Britain's New Wine Frontier ## [Stop Building New Trails Until You Can Maintain The Trails You Have](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/stop-building-new-trails-until-you) _2026-07-27 · Wales Outdoors_ It seems like every few months another announcement appears. ## [Shocking Welsh rugby evidence exposes the truth about what happens next](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/shocking-welsh-rugby-evidence-exposes) _2026-07-27 · Steffan Thomas · Inside Welsh Rugby_ Welsh rugby has a habit of lurching from one crisis to another; a pattern that has existed for generations but has reached unprecedented levels during the professional era. ## [The Offshore World: Discovering the Welsh Islands](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-offshore-world-discovering-the) _2026-07-26 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ Leave the mainland behind for the day ## [Restoring the Queen of Cities](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/restoring-the-queen-of-cities) _2026-07-25 · Medieval Realms · Medieval Realms_ On 15 August 1261 Michael VIII Palaiologos entered Constantinople in triumph via the Golden Gate in a public procession of penance and thanksgiving. ## [The Welsh Coast by Campervan](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/the-welsh-coast-by-campervan) _2026-07-22 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ A practical guide to quiet pitches, hidden coves and five of the finest coastal drives in Britain. ## [The spring of envy](https://medievalrealms.substack.com/p/the-spring-of-envy) _2026-07-22 · Medieval Realms · Medieval Realms_ #OTD in 1298 Edward I defeated William Wallace at the Battle of Falkirk. ## [All Tourism Businesses In Wales Take Note - Tour Wales Continues To Build Functionality](https://walesoutdoors.substack.com/p/all-tourism-businesses-in-wales-take) _2026-07-22 · Wales Outdoors_ Here at Wales Outdoors HQ, the team have been working hard to ensure that Tour Wales, our all-Wales web app, is at the forefront of tourism marketing in Wales. ## [One year of Steve Tandy - the evidence, success and mistakes of a Wales coach](https://walesrugby.substack.com/p/one-year-of-steve-tandy-the-evidence) _2026-07-21 · Inside Welsh Rugby_ Steve Tandy marks one year in charge of the Wales national team today. So, has there been progress? WalesOnline rugby writer Ben James looks at the last 12 months in detail ## [Five Welsh mountains that aren't Snowdon](https://discoverwales.substack.com/p/five-welsh-mountains-that-arent-snowdon) _2026-07-19 · Wales.org · Discover Wales_ And why they are better ## [‘Give us what Scotland has’](https://willhaywardwales.substack.com/p/give-us-what-scotland-has) _2026-07-19 · Will Hayward · The Will Hayward Newsletter_ Plus we interview Rhun ap Iorwerth about Plaid’s budget defeat