The fight against drugs will be one of the key issues on the agenda as political leaders from the Irish and British governments as well as other devolved administrations meet in Dublin today.

The mother of 'X Factor' runner-up Rhydian Roberts called today for fans complaining about being unable to vote to “move on”.

Stormont's power-sharing ministers will learn today what tax measures they may be able to deploy to boost the North's economy.

A CROWD of up to 10,000 turned out to say farewell to former Scarlets, Wales and Lions rugby star Ray Gravell yesterday in a final service which was akin to a state funeral.

Labour hopes to hold on to power in Wales today when voters go to the polls to elect 60 new Assembly members.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Dermot Ahern is due to meet Northern Secretary Peter Hain this morning as the Irish and British governments begin their latest push for progress in the North.

Tributes poured in today to Welsh football legend John Charles, who has died at the age of 72.

Police in Wales were hoping that there would be no repeat last night of the violence which has shaken a Wrexham housing estate for the past two days.

GOVERNMENT spending came under renewed attack yesterday after it emerged that last year’s taxi bill for the Taoiseach’s office came to almost €100,000.

Differences between the Irish and British governments over plans for a controversial development at the Sellafield nuclear plant in Cumbria were highlighted when the leaders of the two countries met today.

The man mainly responsible for bringing the Ryder Cup to Wales for the first time has issued a timely reminder that while the match may be nine years away, there is not a moment to waste.

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern will address the Welsh Assembly tomorrow in a visit aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries.

The First Minister of the Welsh Assembly welcomes the move to take the internet adoption twins into temporary care.