What’s on the front page of the Western Mail?
The front page of the Western Mail this morning – 27/11/2024 – reports the First Minister of Wales has said that the flood defences saved thousands of homes during Storm Bert. Although around 150 homes were affected, significant investments in defences since 2020, including £300 million in critical projects, have minimised the impact. However, calls for more funding from Westminster have been made, with challenges in securing additional resources for future resilience.
The Welsh Health Secretary announces plans to review the 999 ambulance response targets in Wales, aiming to improve the system after concerns about performance.
A bold statement suggests that none of the Welsh rugby coaching staff, including Warren Gatland, should remain in their roles. This follows criticism of recent selection decisions and performance outcomes.
‘Mohamed Al Fayed accusations’ & ‘Tories got immigration wrong’ – Paper Talk UK
A variety of topics feature on the front page. Several front pages cover the new allegations against the late Mohammed Al-Fayed. Police have said 90 women have now come forward with allegations, including an allegation from someone who – at the time – was “just 13.”
Domestic news features on the rest of the papers including the latest from No 10 and the UK-wide hunt for the Euromillions jackpot winner!
Elsewhere, most of the papers reflect on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah which came into effect in Lebanon in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
The back pages are dominated by Liverpool’s 2-0 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League.