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The broken water companies failing England and Wales
The Explainer With rising bills, deteriorating river health and a lack of investment, regulators face an uphill battle to stabilise the industry
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Our Town: Michael Sheen stars in ‘beautiful’ Thornton Wilder classic
The Week Recommends Opening show at the Welsh National Theatre promises a ‘bright’ future
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Must-see bookshops around the UK
The Week Recommends Lose yourself in beautiful surroundings, whiling away the hours looking for a good book
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Facial recognition: a revolution in policing
Talking Point All 43 police forces in England and Wales are set to be granted access, with those against calling for increasing safeguards on the technology
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The rise of Welsh wines
The Week Recommends ‘Smoky, sweet’ reds and light, crisp fizzes are giving English wines a run for their money
By Alex Kerr Published
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Five things we learned from the Covid Inquiry report
The Explainer ’Grim reading’ for Boris Johnson and his former colleagues as government response found to be ‘chaotic’
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Grove of Narberth: comfort and style in the Welsh countryside
The Week Recommends This boutique Georgian manor in Pembrokeshire is the perfect rural retreat
By Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK Last updated
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Five takeaways from Plaid Cymru’s historic Caerphilly by-election win
The Explainer The ‘big beasts’ were ‘humbled’ but there was disappointment for second-placed Reform too
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Cosy autumn breaks around the UK
The Week Recommends Charming spots for a seasonal getaway
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The rise of English sparkling wine
The Week Recommends As UK-based brands give champagne a run for its money, here’s everything you need to know about choosing the right bottle
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Was life sent to Earth by aliens?
Podcast Plus why did Nepali voters use a gaming app to pick their next PM? And will a new national park boost the case for Welsh independence?
By The Week UK Published
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The UK’s opioid crisis: why the stats don’t add up
The Explainer A new report has revealed that the UK’s total of opioid-related deaths could be much greater than official figures show
By Will Barker, The Week UK Published
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Should lying in politics be a criminal offence?
Today's Big Question Welsh government considers new crime of deliberate deception by an elected official
By Richard Windsor, The Week UK Published
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Huw Edwards: from BBC prestige to courtroom disgrace
In the Spotlight Former presenter escapes custodial sentence with reputation 'in tatters'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Last updated
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