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Opinion
Connecting with the consumer by Rhys
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News
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Politics
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Mixed Messages
Denis Balsom looks beneath the surface of the
Assembly’s third term election.
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Damaging for devolution
A vigorous debate on Welsh issues is impossible when fewer than
a third of the Welsh population read or tune in to Welsh news,
says Lee Waters.
Law Focus
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I) Scrutiny under examination
Aled Eirug highlights the need for reform of
the Assembly’s committeee system to ensure good scrutiny
and effective use of members’ time.
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II) Switching circuits
The breaking of the courts’ link with Chester has created
a Wales-only judiciary for the first time since 1831, says Keith
Bush.
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III) Llyfrau Da
Wales should celebrate the return of law-making powers by putting
the books of Hywel Dda on display at the Senedd, suggests John
H Davies.
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Economy
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Growing pains
The impact of Objective 1 funding is difficult to measure, says
Eurfyl ap Gwilym, who proposes a roadmap for
further economic growth in Wales.
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Promising Futures
Martin Rhisiart identifies the benefits of
futures studies.
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An innovative solution
Jonathan Kestenbaum challenges the lack of
innovation in Wales.
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Cover story – Time for Communities
Communities across South Wales are re-casting social interactions,
says Nick Morris.
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Gastro Economy
Research into ‘gastro pubs’ shows great satisfaction,
good food and strong business potential, say Jonathan
Deacon and Jackie Harris. |
Environment
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A home in the country
Rural Wales must be allowed to benefit from an expanded network
of enablers, argues Amanda Oliver.
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Remaking Rhyl
The resurgence of a popular seaside resort is described by Derek
Jones.
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Blank Slate
Richard Porch celebrates the opportunities
offered by the Swansea development.
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Hydrogen future
Dennis Hawkes explores a new energy source
where the potential for Wales is great.
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Building a sustainable future
Phil Horton describes the construction and
future operation of a building that shows climate change can
be countered.
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Something in the water
David Baldacchino presents the case for improving
the waterways of Wales.
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Access all areas
More needs to be done to ensure present and future generations
can enjoy our natural heritage, says Beverley Penney. |
Science
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The future of science
Careers in science can be inspired at an early age according
to Wendy Sadler, who has taken science to thousands
of young people. |
Health and social policy
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My health, whose responsibility?
Marcus Longley considers a novel application
of jury service.
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Jobs for life
Occupational health presents the opportunity to ensure healthy
and long-lasting work habits, according to Sue Eynon.
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Optimal benefits
Wales needs a strategy for health that measures medicines by patient
outcomes as well as costs, says Richard Greville.
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Facing flu
The feared influenza pandemic has not occurred but, as Ian
Hosein explains, society must still ensure it remains
well-prepared.
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Fair defence
Mark Richardson addresses critics of fair trade
and shows that everyone can help reduce poverty. |
Education and Culture
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A revolution in learning
The Welsh Baccalaureate is a valuable complement to existing qualifications,
says Steve Marshall.
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Basic improvements
Peter McGowan says ‘barriers between academic
and vocational education must be broken down’.
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Foreign adventure
Wales should be leading the UK in encouraging the learning and
use of other languages, says Alwena Lamping.
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Fine air, mountains, streams and fish
Rhian Davies reveals the strong connections
between a very English composer and Wales. |
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The Last Word
Leaders Galore by Peter Stead. |
