When the Newspapers Disappear, Democracy Goes Quiet
When the Newspapers Disappear, Democracy Goes Quiet By Huw Marshall The most recent circulation figures for newspapers in Wales were published this week (16 February 2026), and they confirm a …
Live Discussion 10-11 Sunday 23rd of November
Wylfa and the Price of Power: Will Wales Actually Benefit?
Immigration and the Welsh NHS
Immigration and the Welsh NHS A hospital post Yes, another one. For those who know me or follow me on social media you will know that I have not been …
Exploring Poverty in Caerau (Llynfi Valley)
This week, we published a piece on Caerau in the Llynfi Valley, which is one of several South Wales valleys communities that feature in the top 10 of the Welsh …
Our news is broken
And we have a plan to fix it. I’m back from a two-week family holiday in France, and it was also a partial two-week break from the news. As a …
UK Audiences Shift to Video, Social Media, and AI Amid News Fatigue
The Reuters Institute Digital News Report 2025, published today, reveals a landmark shift in the UK media landscape, as consumers turn increasingly towards video platforms, social media, and AI-driven tools, …
Rail Funding for Wales Falls Short as Longstanding Inequity Persists, Critics Say
The UK Chancellor’s Spending Review has allocated £445 million to Welsh railways over a ten-year period. However, politicians and analysts across Wales have quickly criticised this move, calling it inadequate …
Local news crisis: help us regenerate independent local news
Big tech greed, corporate takeovers and declining advertising revenues mean that Britain’s independent local news providers are facing a tough battle to get trustworthy information into the hands of communities. …
Indie News Week 2025: “No News is Bad News”
Indie News Week highlights the vital role that local community-led outlets play in sustaining democracy, fostering public engagement, and filling critical information gaps left by declining mainstream media.
What? How? Why?
Ultimately, a vibrant, diverse, and accessible public interest news service for Wales, utilizing a multi-platform approach, can strengthen the foundations of Welsh democracy by empowering citizens, holding power to account, and celebrating the unique voice of Wales.