Join us at 10 as we discuss the left behind communities of South Wales and look for potential solutions. talkingwales.co.uk?p=1133

Join us tomorrow on YouTube Sunday 2nd of November at 10am for an online discussion on poverty in the south Wales valleys, the causes and potential solutions. www.youtube.com/@TalkingWales

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 Index of Multiple Deprivation. We spoke to some of the people living in and supporting the community. Watch it here youtu.be/YT-u8Brnl7Q?...

We've spent the last few weeks looking at the challenges facing some of the communities hardest hit by the closure of heavy industries in South Wales. First up is Caerau which lies to the north of Maesteg features in the top 5 of the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation. talkingwales.co.uk?p=1106

The crisis facing news provision in Wales is evident following the latest release of circulation numbers. A staggering 93.7% decline since 2005. We need alternative business models talkingwales.co.uk

Elections for the Senedd take place in May 2026. But do you know which policy areas in Wales it has control over? Its funding is set by Westminster, but here's a 60-second explainer of what it can and cannot do...

Elections for the Senedd take place in May 2026. But do you know which policy areas in Wales it has control over? Its funding is set by Westminster, but here's a 60-second explainer of what it can and cannot do...

Illtyd by election - VOG council 11/09/26 🌳 Cons: 445 19.5% 🌼 Plaid: 657 28% 🌹 Labour: 414 18% 🟢 Green: 85 4% ➡️ Reform: 729 31% Turnout 36.1% Reform gain from Labour

Illtyd by election - VOG council 11/09/26 🌳 Cons: 445 19.5% 🌼 Plaid: 657 28% 🌹 Labour: 414 18% 🟢 Green: 85 4% ➡️ Reform: 729 31% Turnout 36.1% Reform gain from Labour

Cowbridge Town Council (Vale of Glamorgan) By-Election Result 28/08/2025 ➡️Valerie Ellis (REF) 168 35.1% 🌼Alan Huw Price (PLC) 158 33.1% 🌳Nicholas Wood (CON) 152 31.8%

The crisis facing news provision in Wales is evident following the latest release of circulation numbers. A staggering 93.7% decline since 2005. We need alternative business models talkingwales.co.uk

This seems even more important today following the wall to wall coverage given to Farage throughout the day. Read, share, comment 👍 talkingwales.co.uk?p=1095&amp=1

We're looking at what's behind the pressure on our public services and causing a housing crisis in Wales. You can learn more by visiting TalkingWales.co.uk

Our news is broken, and we have a solution. talkingwales.co.uk?p=1095&amp=1

Are you a freelance journalist with knowledge of the valleys? We’re looking for someone to help us with an important piece of work looking at socially deprived council wards in RCT and Bridgend County. Interested? Email [email protected] Diolch

Today the Senedd Culture Committee discuss public interest journalism in Wales based on the briefing paper we submitted. You can view the session online and read the paper we authored here. Scheduled for after 11am business.senedd.wales/ieListDocume...

Our Digital News Report 2025 is out! 📊48 markets 🌏Almost 100K respondents 📰Key headline: Audiences lean into video news and influencers, raising misinformation concerns and new dilemmas for publishers 📱Explore now buff.ly/xLP67Tg 🧵Findings in thread #DNR25

The 2025 Reuters Institute Digital News Report has been published and makes for some interesting reading. talkingwales.co.uk?p=1089

So what did the spending review mean for Wales? talkingwales.co.uk

Has Wales been short changed? talkingwales.co.uk?p=1085

As Rachel Reeves delivers her spending review today, how it impacts Wales will depend significantly on the Barnett Consequentials. But what are Barnett Consequentials and how do they work for Wales? Hopefully, this video will be of some help. www.talkingwales.co.uk

Help save public interest news provision 👍 talkingwales.co.uk?p=1071&amp=1

Nigel Farage was in Port Talbot yesterday... talkingwales.co.uk

Nigel Farage was in Port Talbot yesterday... talkingwales.co.uk

As part of #IndieNewsWeek we've launched a new website and are starting conversations about the issues that matter in Wales talkingwales.co.uk?p=1065

As part of #IndieNewsWeek we've launched a new website and are starting conversations about the issues that matter in Wales talkingwales.co.uk?p=1065

Doing research into immigration from a Welsh perspective for @talking.wales. Incredibly high numbers amongst 65+ Welsh residents who place immigration as their top concern. Are they aware Wales has the lowest immigration numbers? Probably not. The dangers of hearing loud voices and a weak media.

Support for Welsh independence has reached record levels – but that doesn’t mean nationalism is on the rise.

How do we ensure Welsh citizens have access to the news and information they need to help make sense of the Wales they live in? Talking.wales

Do you value the importance of public interest news in Wales? Want to make a difference? Please read, please share 👍🏼🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 open.substack.com/pub/huwmarsh...

Do you value the importance of public interest news in Wales? Want to make a difference? Please read open.substack.com/pub/huwmarsh...

A plan to improve Wales' public interest news landscape talking.wales/public-inter...

The decline in Newspaper circulations in Wales has been astonishing. A shocking 11% from where they were 16 years ago and down to around a quarter of where they were just 8 years ago. Combine that with a collapse in advertising revenues and the struggle to make money from online advertising. It's

What's the value of news? open.substack.com/pub/huwmarsh...

Would love to hear your views on this 👍 substack.com/home/post/p-...

Thanks to our first bit of funding our mobile radio studio will be in action very soon 👍🏼

The UK Government published its response to the House of Lords Culture Committee's "Future of News" report this week. It's barely registered in this week's news, which is rather ironic. The links to the report and responses are in the link. committees.parliament.uk/work/8163/th...

Talking Wales founder Huw Marshall on the crisis facing public interest news in Wales. open.substack.com/pub/huwmarsh...

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Will misinformation campaigns have an impact on the Senedd elections in May 2026? Talking Wales wants to make a difference; you can learn how by following the link. talking.wales/making-a-dif...

Will misinformation campaigns have an impact on the Senedd elections in May 2026? Talking Wales wants to make a difference; you can learn how by following the link. talking.wales/making-a-dif...

The need for accessible, relevant public interest news in Wales has never been greater. With your support we can create that service www.talking.wales

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Do you care about what's happening in your community and across Wales? Do you want to see better public interest news provision in Wales? Together, we can make a difference, visit www.talking.wales today

Do you care about what's happening in your community and across Wales? Do you want to see better public interest news provision in Wales? Together, we can make a difference, visit www.talking.wales today

We're taking a new approach to news. Focussing on the issues that impact the day to day lives of people in Wales. Want to learn more? Visit www.talking.wales

We're taking a new approach to news. Focussing on the issues that impact the day to day lives of people in Wales. Want to learn more? Visit www.talking.wales

Twitter was a huge contributer in getting The National Wales off the ground, we hope Bluesky will have a similar impact for Talking Wales. We'll be growing a community for public interest news in Wales right here. Interested join us and give us a follow.

Visit www.talking.wales to learn more.

Twitter was a huge contributer in getting The National Wales off the ground, we hope Bluesky will have a similar impact for Talking Wales. We'll be growing a community for public interest news in Wales right here. Interested join us and give us a follow.