Plaid Cymru leader predicts two-horse race with Reform in Welsh elections 09. October 2025 (17:03) Rhun ap Iorwerth says 2026 Senedd vote will pitch vision against division but will not be a poll on independenceThe leader of Plaid Cymru, Rhun ap Iorwerth, has said next year’s Welsh parliament elections will be a two-horse race between his party and Reform UK.Ap Iorwerth said voters could choose to back Plaid’s vision of a progressive Wales or face the division that Reform thrives on. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
California to become first US state to phase out ultra-processed foods from school meals 09. October 2025 (17:01) New law signed by Gavin Newsom will define and ban ‘ultra-processed foods of concern’ beginning in 2029California will become the first state in the US to phase out certain ultra-processed foods from school meals over the next decade.A new law signed by the governor, Gavin Newsom, on Wednesday will first define, and then ban, ultra-processed foods, the often super-tasty products typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, from school meals. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood charged with four counts of rape 09. October 2025 (17:00) Metropolitan police say Westwood, 68, has been charged with sexual offences against seven womenThe former BBC Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood has been charged with sexual offences against seven women, including four counts of rape.The Metropolitan police said the 68-year-old had been charged with offences dating from 1983 to 2016. Officers said their investigation remained open and urged anyone with further information to come forward. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
