David James

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Deputy Editor at Glamorgan Gazette

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The £6bn rail line argument that masks what you should be really angry about

3 weeks ago | walesonline.co.uk | Ruth Mosalski |David James

Over the last few days, there has been one hot topic in the world of Welsh politics - a train line which will run between Oxford and Cambridge. Given these two cities are roughly 200 miles from Wales, you can be forgiven for asking why. East West Rail is a railway project which will link Oxford and Cambridge at an estimated cost of £6.6bn. Any money spent on it will trigger extra payments to Scotland and Northern Ireland so they can spend it on their transport systems.
Billy Joel's daughter says singer is 'strongest and most resilient man'

1 month ago | walesonline.co.uk | David James

The Piano Man singer was due to perform in Edinburgh and Liverpool in June but cancelled the concerts on Friday after being diagnosed with a brain conditionThe US singer Billy Joel's daughter has hailed him as "the strongest and most resilient man" after he was diagnosed with a brain condition. The 'Piano Man' artist had to cancel his upcoming performances in Edinburgh and Liverpool this June following the diagnosis on Friday.
Wales’ biggest police force is hiding the name of a corrupt ex-officer

Mar 12, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David James |Conor Gogarty

A police officer in Wales illegally accessed the force computer system for two years and leaked information to five members of the public. Yet South Wales Police does not want his identity ever to be made public. The case never went to court as he was given a criminal caution and his name was kept secret at a misconduct hearing. Illegally accessing computer material is a serious offence, punishable with up to two years in prison.
Allowing AI to exploit and undermine journalism in Wales would be catastrophic

Feb 24, 2025 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

WalesOnline and the four biggest daily newspapers of Wales today all take the bold step of devoting their leading articles and front pages to an issue that could be disastrous not just for news organisations like WalesOnline and the newspapers of Wales, but the UK’s entire creative sector.
Natural Resources Wales to hold review into Storm Bert flooding

Nov 25, 2024 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

Natural Resources Wales is to hold a review into the flooding that hit Pontypridd and several other towns and communities in south Wales. There remain 60 flood warnings and alerts in place in Wales on Monday morning. See the latest updates here. The leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf council, Andrew Morgan, has estimated that flooding directly affected some 200-300 properties, both residential and commercial. He said the cost of the clean up would be in the millions.
Watch the moving John Lewis Christmas advert for 2024

Nov 14, 2024 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

In recent years, John Lewis has given us a boy who befriended a venus flytrap, a foster dad learning to skateboard for his daughter, a young girl who spots a man living on the moon, an infant dragon burning everything, Moz the monster, the Elton John inspired boy and the piano and a snowman shopping for his wife. This year, in 2024, John Lewis's 18th Christmas advert is all about memories. Called the Gifting Hour, it follows a woman frantically buying a last-minute gift for her sister.
Wales beat Slovakia 2-0 to keep Euro qualification dream alive

Oct 30, 2024 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

Wales beat Slovakia with a late goal in extra time to keep their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2025 alive. Ceri Holland's crucial goal was initially ruled out but was finally awarded after a long VAR check. Wales' women went into the home tie needing to win by two goals after conceding a goal deficit in the first leg away 2-1 defeat in Poprad last week. Wales' striker Jess Fishlock scored on 38 minutes to put the sides level. But for long periods of the second half Wales' dominance went unrewarded.
Jeremy Clarkson had heart procedure after 'sudden deterioration'

Oct 21, 2024 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

Jeremy Clarkson has disclosed that he underwent a heart procedure following a "sudden deterioration" in his health. The 64 year old, known for his work on Top Gear and now the face of Clarkson’s Farm on Prime Video, shared his experience in The Sunday Times, discussing the "wearisome effects of growing old". He said that after a swim in the Indian Ocean, he struggled with stairs and upon returning home, noticed his condition rapidly worsening.
A looming stalemate in Cardiff Bay

Oct 11, 2024 | walesonline.substack.com | David James

Welcome to the first edition of The Journal. We’re going to tackle a wide range of issues with different of types of reports in this newsletter. But we’re going to start with politics. If you’re reading this, chances are that you are one of the enlightened, admirable people who follow political news in Wales. But even the most engaged devotee would have to admit that Welsh elections haven’t been a rollercoaster.
Vaughan Gething quits as Welsh Labour leader and First Minister of Wales

Jul 16, 2024 | walesonline.co.uk | David James

Vaughan Gething has quit as Welsh Labour leader, and in turn as First Minister of Wales. His resignation came after four members of his cabinet this morning quit his government saying the First Minister had to resign. Julie James, Lesley Griffiths and Jeremy Miles all resigned from the Welsh Government. Counsel general Mick Antoniw said he would also quit and due to the nature of his role is writing to the King to resign. Mr Gething gave a statement at 11.15am saying he would stand down.