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People and Places

Reflections on life as it is lived in all parts of Wales, and stories of Welsh lives across the world.

The Long Read: Ten Days That Took the World

Allan Shepherd reflects on our extraordinary present, and urges action to ensure a better future

24th April (24th April)
  • Voices

Inside the ‘Pressure-Cooker’

Polly Manning writes that Swansea Prison is failing the men in its care

23rd April (22nd April)
  • Voices

How Has Covid-19 Changed Us?

Merlin Gable calls for submissions to the welsh agenda online in this time of uncertainty – and community

21st April (3rd July)
  • People and Places

Obituary: Aneurin Rhys Hughes

Hywel Ceri Jones pays tribute to Aneurin Rhys (Nye) Hughes, a former member of the European Commission staff and former EU Ambassador to both Norway and Australia, who died last month of pancreatic cancer at his home in Oslo.

14th April (14th April)
  • People and Places

The Long Read: 40 Days and 40 Nights 

An Easter spent at home gives us chance to reflect on the places from which we derive our hope, writes Dylan Moore.

10th April (10th April)
  • People and Places

Sanctuary and Smiles: Newport Welcomes Refugees

Mark Seymour recounts the story of how the arrival of asylum seekers in Newport birthed a community project that now has two full time staff.

7th April (6th April)
  • People and Places

Four Ways to Keep Calm in a Crisis

Based on her experience of crisis management in conflict zones, IWA Director Auriol Miller offers thoughts on leadership when tackling society-wide uncertainty. 

18th March (19th March)
  • People and Places

On the Edge of the Verge: Travel Notes – Part Two

Jörg Bernig continues his journey through the Gower in the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing.

9th March (9th March)
  • People and Places

On the Edge of the Verge: Travel Notes – Part One

Jörg Bernig is a German poet, novelist and essayist. The travel notes presented here were written during a week’s return to his former home of Swansea in 2017.

6th March (9th March)
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