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A picture of the Wales Millennium Centre in the sunshine.

Welsh Culture is in danger of being ‘overlooked or dismissed’

In a challenging context for the arts, Yvette Vaughan Jones, chair of the Welsh National Opera, stresses their importance to Wales’ culture and history.

11th March (8th March)
  • Voices

Forced Marriage and so-called Honour-Based Violence

Too often, women who are most likely to be subjected to violence and forced marriage are excluded from research on the topic: this needs to change.

8th March
  • Voices
Regenerative farmer Hywel Morgan with his highland cattle, which graze alongside his cross shorthorn sheep on his farm Esgair Llaethdy, Llandovery, Wales. Both compliment each other because the cows eat the longer grass, whilst the sheep eat the much shorter grass. The cattle are wearing a virtual fencing GPS collar. This enables the cattle to graze on rich pastures without the need for electric fencing. They get a small shock if they roam outside the programmed radius of the supporting app.

Improving the Sustainable Farming Scheme for people, nature, and climate

Surveying the crisis affecting the farming sector, Alex Phillips outlines the conditions required to secure a more hopeful future.

7th March (7th March)
  • Politics and Policy
Marine Furet praises Feral Monster, the latest production from National Theatre Wales.

Review: Feral Monster, National Theatre Wales ★★★★

Marine Furet praises Feral Monster, the latest production from National Theatre Wales.

6th March
  • Culture

Dipping into history: The Revolutionary Act of Dipping in the Ffridd

Ken Moon explores the history of wild swimming and free dipping and uncovers its revolutionary connection to the right of access.

6th March
  • People and Places
Mabon ap Gwynfor MS: Labour Government are dodging scrutiny by blocking a Wales-specific Covid inquiry

Wales-specific Covid inquiry: Labour Government are dodging scrutiny

Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Plaid Cymru’s Health and Care spokesperson, raises concerns over the lack of scrutiny of Welsh Government’s action during the Covid pandemic.

4th March
  • Voices
A production shot of A Brief History of Difference

Review: Das Clarks – A Brief History of Difference

Resident editor Victoria Kioi enjoys A Brief History of Difference and its exploration of identity and labels.

4th March (4th March)
  • Culture
Senedd building in Cardiff Bay

Five key tests for the new First Minister

Sarah Rees outlines five key tests for the next First Minister of Wales.

28th February
  • Voices

Brilliant Benders: Nights in Tarpaulin

Ken Moon reminisces about benders, a form of low impact dwelling that was his introduction to alternative housing and lifestyles in Wales.

20th February (16th February)
  • People and Places
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