NewsWalesWales PoliticsFirst-time buyers, priced out of Wales' fastest-growing city, say they're 'losing faith'Its population is booming from incomers from Cardiff and Bristol, stretching its housing market thin.10 hrs agoWalesLand speed record car Babs returns to beach for centenaryThe car took to the sands of Pendine, 100 years after a Welsh racing driver set a World land speed record.10 mins agoWalesHollywood actor to join Welsh soap after learning languageBetter Call Saul actor Hans Obma says Wales has "always been meaningful" to him.23 hrs agoWalesSenedd election: Compare the parties on every big issueExplore the policies of the main parties in Wales and compare where they stand on key issues with this interactive guide. 4 days agoWalesUK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High CourtOne of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye16 hrs agoClimateMan charged with murder of 74-year-old grandfatherA man from Cwmbran appeared before Newport Magistrates' Court on Monday.3 hrs agoWalesCouncillor apologises for telling call handler to speak EnglishA councillor apologises and is reprimanded after telling a council call handler to "speak English".1 day agoWales'There's so much I want to give my daughter - poverty means I can't'Around a third of Welsh children live in poverty, the highest among the four UK nations.Homeless football team at 'breaking point' as charity risks closingOne woman with debilitating anxiety says playing for the team saved her life.Parties target specific postcodes on social media ahead of Senedd electionMany of parties' most-viewed adverts were targeted towards towns or even postcodes, the BBC finds.Woman spends £40,000 neutering other people's cats as feline population 'booms'Anna Mason says most calls she receives are from people who can't afford to keep their cats.Axolotls can be tricky to look after as pets - I know because I own 20Emma Honeyfield bought her daughter an axolotl for her birthday then quickly fell in love with it.Senedd election 2026A simple guide to every new constituency - and all the candidatesHow we vote is changing Wales - here's what you need to know about the new Senedd constituencies.What does the Senedd do?The Senedd is heading towards its seventh election since it was established in 1999.How will the new Senedd voting system work?The voting system is changing ahead of next year's Senedd election - here's what you need to know.What's changing with Senedd constituencies?The number of constituencies across Wales is being cut as part of major changes to the Senedd.Who can I vote for in my area?Elections are taking place across the country in May. Use our postcode lookup to find out if there are elections where you live and who you can vote for. What's in the manifestos?Welsh Liberal DemocratsWhat is the party promising voters in its manifesto for the Welsh Parliament elections?Plaid CymruWhat is Plaid Cymru promising voters in its manifesto for the Welsh Parliament elections?Welsh ConservativesBBC specialists look at promises to cut taxes, ban phones in schools, build roads, and declaring a health emergency.Welsh LabourWhat do BBC Wales' specialists think about Labour's promises for the election in May?Reform UK WalesBBC Wales' specialists look at the big promises from Reform in its bid to lead the next Welsh government.Wales Green PartyBBC specialists look at promises to freeze rent caps, build 60,000 social homes and improve childcare.Features & analysisCheeky statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones unveiledSir Michael Palin says his fellow Python star Jones would have found the statue "very funny indeed".'Can we see the cows?' - dad and daughter bike ride videos melt hearts online A toddler has been melting hearts talking excitedly about cows with her dad in her Welsh accent. 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