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Dame Jilly Cooper told Rivals writers to stop making her ‘macho men’ cry
Laura Wade, executive producer on the show, said Dame Jilly was like a ray of ‘human sunshine’ but had dished out one memorable piece of criticism.
By
Eleanor Storey
24 May 2026
Politics
Cost of increasing Welsh Parliament members estimated at more than £12m
Under plans to reform the Welsh Parliament, the number of MSs is increasing from 60 to 96.
By
Eleanor Storey
25 Sept 2025
Politics
Budget anxieties grow at Welsh Parliament as FM appeals for support
When passing its last budget in March, the Welsh Labour government needed the help of an opposition member to get it through by a tight margin.
By
Eleanor Storey
23 Sept 2025
Crime
Teenagers’ deaths in bike crash led to rioting against police, court hears
Kyrees Sullivan, 16, and Harvey Evans, 15, died when their electric bike crashed in the Ely area of Cardiff on the evening of May 22 2023.
By
Eleanor Storey
23 Sept 2025
Politics
Plaid leader accuses Reform of trying to silence Wales
Rhun ap Iorwerth, leader of Plaid Cymru, said voters need to understand what is at stake ahead of the Welsh Parliament elections next May.
By
Eleanor Storey
18 Sept 2025
Politics
Welsh Parliament pays tribute to Labour politician Hefin David
First Minister Eluned Morgan described Mr David as a ‘truly remarkable human being’.
By
Eleanor Storey
16 Sept 2025
Politics
Reform by-election candidate in Wales seeks to reverse 20mph limit
Llyr Powell said the lower default limit in built-up areas brought in two years ago has ‘put a lot of businesses off’ investing in the region.
By
Eleanor Storey
12 Sept 2025
Politics
Nigel Farage says Reform will ‘make devolution work’ in Wales
Mr Farage dismissed reports of disagreements within the Welsh branch of the party regarding the future of the Welsh Parliament.
By
Eleanor Storey
12 Sept 2025