2023 in Wales

Events from the year 2023 in Wales.

Incumbents

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First Minister – Mark Drakeford{{cite web|url=https://gov.wales/rt-hon-mark-drakeford-ms|title=Rt Hon Mark Drakeford MS: First Minister of Wales|website=Gov.Wales|access-date=3 December 2020}}
Secretary of State for Wales – David T. C. Davies{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/people/david-tc-davies|title=The Rt Hon David TC Davies MP|website=GOV.UK|access-date=1 January 2023}}
Archbishop of Wales – Andy John, Bishop of Bangor{{cite web|title=New Archbishop of Wales elected|url=https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/new-archbishop-of-wales-elected/|access-date=6 December 2021|archive-date=6 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211206220943/https://www.churchinwales.org.uk/en/news-and-events/new-archbishop-of-wales-elected/}}
Archdruid of the National Eisteddfod of Wales – Myrddin ap Dafydd{{cite web|url=https://eisteddfod.wales/myrddin-ap-dafydd-elected-archdruid|title=Myrddin ap Dafydd elected Archdruid|website=Eisteddfod Wales|date=7 July 2018|access-date=3 December 2020}}
National Poet of Wales – Hanan Issa{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/cymrufyw/62065174|title=Dewis Hanan Issa i fod yn Fardd Cenedlaethol Cymru|publisher=BBC Cymru Fyw|date=6 July 2022|access-date=2 January 2023}}

Events

=January=

1 January – The 2023 New Year Honours List includes footballer Sophie Ingle (OBE) and academic Colin Riordan (CBE). Politicians Chris Bryant and Julian Lewis receive knighthoods.{{cite web|url=https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/the-new-year-honours-2023|title=The New Year Honours 2023|website=GOV.UK|date=1 January 2023|access-date=1 January 2023}}
4 January – Public and Commercial Services Union workers begin the first of their 6-day strikes due to issues regarding salary, pensions, job security and redundancy terms. Driving tests are cancelled in seventeen testing centres across Wales.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64163800|title=Driving tests cancelled as examiners strike over pay|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=4 January 2023|access-date=4 January 2023}}
10 January – Hungarian airline Wizz Air announces they will cease all operations to and from Cardiff Airport amid challenging macro-economic environment and high operational costs.{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-01-10/wizz-air-withdraws-all-flights-and-operations-from-cardiff-airport|title=Wizz Air withdraws all flights and operations from Cardiff Airport|publisher=ITV Cymru Wales|date=10 January 2023|access-date=14 January 2023}}
14 January – 250 members of the Welsh language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith gather to protest in Carmarthen aiming to promote greater support for the Welsh language and calling for more Welsh-medium schools to be established across Wales. Welsh folk singer Dafydd Iwan performs Yma o Hyd and speaks in support of the movement.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64276678|title=Carmarthenshire: Welsh language campaigners demand action at rally|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=14 January 2023|access-date=14 January 2023}}
16 January – The NAHT Cymru and NEU trade unions announce a four day walkout by teachers in a dispute over pay. NAHT Cymru wants a pay rise that matches the on-going inflation surge plus a 5% rise. The NEU is asking for a 12% adjustment.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64282924|title=Wales school strikes: Teachers and heads vote for walkout|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=15 January 2023|access-date=16 January 2023}}
19 January – Local authorities receive £208m for 11 projects from round two of UK Government's Levelling Up Fund attracting criticism from the Welsh Government as Wales remains £1.1bn worse off than previous European Union inequality schemes, while Plaid Cymru critiques the system by which the money is distributed calling it arbitrary and ad-hoc.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-64324570|title=Levelling up: Projects across Wales share £208m in funding|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=19 January 2023|access-date=20 January 2023}}
24 January – The Welsh Government launches a 12-week consultation process on plans to introduce mandatory licensing for tattoo artists, body piercers and cosmetic clinics, which will make Wales the first UK nation to introduce a register for practitioners.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64372294 |title=Stricter rules for tattoos and piercings in Wales |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 January 2023 |accessdate=24 January 2023}}
28 January – The Welsh Government announces that Clare Drakeford, the wife of First Minister Mark Drakeford, has died suddenly.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64439545|title=Wales FM Mark Drakeford's wife dies suddenly|work=BBC News |date=28 January 2023|accessdate=28 January 2023}}
30 January – Dr Sarah Myhill, a private practitioner from Powys, who posted false claims about COVID-19 vaccines online, is banned from practising for nine months after a hearing conducted by the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64457153|title=Covid: Powys doctor given nine-month ban for false claims|work=BBC News |date=30 January 2023|accessdate=31 January 2023}}

=February=

14 February –
All major road building projects in Wales, including the proposed Third Menai Crossing, are scrapped amid concerns about the environment.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64640215|title=All major road building projects in Wales are scrapped|work=BBC News |date=14 February 2023|accessdate=14 February 2023}}
The BBC Welsh Service (now BBC Cymru Wales) marks the 100th anniversary of the BBC's first broadcast in Wales.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-64413172|title=BBC: What's been 'occurring' in Wales for 100 years|work=BBC News |date=12 February 2023|accessdate=14 February 2023}}
16 February – The funeral of Clare Drakeford is held in Cardiff, and attended by senior politicians.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-64661904|title=Clare Drakeford: Funeral held for wife of Wales' FM|work=BBC News |date=16 February 2023|accessdate=16 February 2023}}
The Wales government announces new additional Election reforms for the Next Senedd election such as Candidates must be resident in Wales.{{Cite news |date=2023-02-16 |title=Senedd candidates must live in Wales under plans |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-64649656 |access-date=2023-02-17}}
20 February – Three days of strikes involving almost half of ambulance workers in Wales begin, with members of the GMB union walking out on 20 February, and members of the Unite union walking out on 21 and 22 February.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64702120 |title=Ambulance strike: Wales workers strike again over pay and conditions |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=21 February 2023 |accessdate=21 February 2023}}
21 February – Ambulance workers belonging to the Unite union call two strikes for 6 and 10 March.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64725144 |title=Ambulance strike: 'No end in sight' as Unite calls new walkouts |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=21 February 2023 |accessdate=21 February 2023}}
22 February – The NASUWT teaching union rejects a revised pay offer from the Welsh Government.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64731292 |title=Teacher strikes: Union rejects revised Wales pay offer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=22 February 2023 |accessdate=22 February 2023}}
23 February – The National Health Service in Wales misses its first post-COVID target for reducing the backlog of outpatients waiting for an appointment, with 75,000 people waiting for a year or more when there should be none.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64742924 |title=NHS Wales waiting times: 75,000 outpatient waits of year |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=23 February 2023 |accessdate=23 February 2023}}
24 February –
Devil's Gulch, a popular walking spot in the Elan Valley, is reopened to the public five years after it was closed following a rockfall.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64763871 |title=Devil's Gulch: Powys path reopens five years after rockfall |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 February 2023 |accessdate=24 February 2023}}
An earthquake measuring 3.7 magnitude strikes Brynmawr, Blaenau Gwent at 11.59pm.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64769319 |title=Earthquake: Brynmawr, Cardiff and valleys feel tremors |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 February 2023 |accessdate=25 February 2023}}

=March=

3 March
The Unite and GMB unions call off a planned strike by the Welsh Ambulance Service scheduled for Monday 6 March after "significant progress" in talks with the Welsh Government.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64841198 |title=Welsh Ambulance strikes: Unions call off Monday's action |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 March 2023 |accessdate=3 March 2023}}
The final of the Cân i Gymru (Song for Wales) 2023 competition is won by Dylan Morris, with the song "Patagonia".{{cite news|language=cy|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/64830264|title=Patagonia yn ennill cystadleuaeth Cân i Gymru 2023|publisher=BBC Cymru Fyw|date=3 March 2023|access-date=4 March 2023}}
6 March – Three people are found dead nearly two days after being reported missing, after their car is spotted by a police helicopter, having crashed into trees in the outskirts of Cardiff. Two survivors are taken to hospital in a critical condition.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64867187 |title=Cardiff car crash: Tributes to three found dead after night out |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=6 March 2023 |accessdate=7 March 2023}}{{cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/cardiff-car-crash-victims-driving-who-latest-b2296229.html|title=Cardiff car crash – latest: Police hit back at claims over missing search|author1=Maroosha Muzaffar|author2=Emily Atkinson|website=The Independent|access-date=8 March 2023}}
8 March –
Members of the Welsh Ambulance Service belonging to the Unite union call off a strike scheduled for Friday 10 March following "progress" with officials from the Welsh Government.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64895340 |title=Ambulance strikes: Wales walkout suspended, says Unite |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 March 2023 |accessdate=8 March 2023}}
In what is believed to be the first case of its kind in the UK, the widow of a nurse who died as a result of COVID-19 is to sue the National Health Service in Wales. Linda Roberts, the widow of Gareth Roberts, who had Type 2 diabetes, plans the legal action after a coroner found that he died as a result of "industrial disease".{{cite web|first=Paul |last=Martin |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64876456 |title=Covid: Widow of Aberdare nurse who died suing NHS |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 March 2023 |accessdate=13 March 2023}}
10 March – Members of the National Education Union in Wales call off two strikes planned for 15 and 16 March after receiving a new pay offer from the Welsh Government.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64918704 |title=Teacher strike dates called off after new Welsh government offer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 March 2023 |accessdate=10 March 2023}}
13 March – A man is killed in a gas explosion at a house in Morriston area of Swansea.{{cite web|first1=Aimee |last1=Thomas |first2=James |last2=McCarthy |first3=Antonia |last3=Matthews |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64941189 |title=Swansea: Man dies after gas explosion in Morriston |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 March 2023 |accessdate=13 March 2023}} He is subsequently identified as a 68-year-old pensioner.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64950915 |title=Swansea: Man named as Morriston explosion victim |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=14 March 2023 |accessdate=14 March 2023}}
16 March – The Welsh Government bans the TikTok app from all its official devices amid concerns about its security.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-64975981 |title=TikTok banned from official Welsh government phones |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=16 March 2023 |accessdate=25 March 2023}}
23 March – Members of the National Education Union vote to accept a pay offer from the Welsh Government worth 8%, ending their industrial dispute.{{cite web|first=Ban |last=Price |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65055888 |title=Teachers in Wales accept new pay offer ending dispute |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=23 March 2023 |accessdate=23 March 2023}}
26 March – Welsh rugby clubs vote for major governance changes to the Welsh Rugby Union board following an extraordinary general meeting at their headquarters in Port Talbot.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/65071796 |title=Welsh Rugby Union: Clubs vote for major changes to board of governing body |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=26 March 2023 |accessdate=26 March 2023}}

=April=

8 April – Llys Rhosyr, near Newborough, Anglesey, a mediaeval court of the Prince of Gwynedd, has been bought by Cadw, the Welsh Government's historic environment service.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65197383 |title=Llys Rhosyr medieval court of Welsh princes bought by Cadw |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 April 2023 |accessdate=8 April 2023}}
13 April – Andrew Edwards, a councillor representing a ward in Haverfordwest, is suspended from the Conservative Party after his voice is identified on a recording in which someone stating a belief that white men should have black slaves.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65266125 |title=Tories suspend Haverfordwest councillor for alleged slave remark |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 April 2023 |accessdate=14 April 2023}}
17 April –
Brecon Beacons National Park announces it will be known in future by its Welsh name, Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, with immediate effect.{{cite web|first=Steffan |last=Messenger |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65274952 |title=Brecon Beacons: Park to use Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=17 April 2023 |accessdate=17 April 2023}}
Employees of the Welsh Government and Natural Resources Wales belonging to the Prospect union announce plans to strike on 11 May and 7 June over pay.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65301058 |title=Strikes: Welsh government workers to walk out over pay |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=17 April 2023 |accessdate=17 April 2023}}
24 April – The Criminal Cases Review Commission confirms it has received a request from Pembrokeshire serial killer John William Cooper for a review of his conviction for double murders committed in 1985 and 1999.{{cite web|first=Aled |last=Scourfield |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65374137 |title=John Cooper: Pembrokeshire murderer requests review of convictions |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 April 2023 |accessdate=24 April 2023}}
25 April –
Following a trial at Swansea Crown Court, Kyle Bevan is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 28 years for the murder of his two-year-old stepdaughter Lola James. Sinead James, Lola's mother, is sentenced to six years for causing or allowing her daughter's death at her home in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, in 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65384347 |title=Lola James: Stepdad and mum jailed over girl's brutal murder |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 April 2023 |accessdate=25 April 2023}}
The Welsh Government issues an apology over the forced adoption of thousands of children of unmarried mothers during the 1950s, 60s and 70s.{{cite web|first1=David |last1=Deans |first2=Teleri |last2=Glyn Jones |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65376803 |title=Welsh government apologises for 'immoral' forced adoptions |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 April 2023 |accessdate=25 April 2023}}
26 April – Ffos-y-Fran near Merthyr Tydfil, the UK's largest opencast mine, must close after 16 years of excavation after an application to extend its operation was rejected.{{cite web |first=Steffan |last=Messenger |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65399546 |title=Merthyr Tydfil: UK's largest opencast coalmine to shut |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 April 2023 |accessdate=26 April 2023}}
28 April – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak tells the Welsh Conservatives that no more powers should be devolved to the Senedd and the Welsh Government as voters do not want politicians focused on "constitutional tinkering".{{cite web|first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65427011 |title=No more powers for Wales, says prime minister Rishi Sunak |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=28 April 2023 |accessdate=28 April 2023}}

=May=

2 May
South Wales Police confirm that human remains found in secluded woodland in Swansea are those of Russell Scozzi, who disappeared in 2002.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c894j80r1p1o |title=Swansea: Russell Scozzi remains found after 21 years |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2 May 2023 |accessdate=2 May 2023}}
An independent investigation is launched after the broadcasting union BECTU makes allegations of "bullying and a toxic culture" at Welsh-language TV channel S4C.{{cite web|first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65465011 |title=S4C: Investigation into channel after bullying allegations |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2 May 2023 |accessdate=2 May 2023}}
3 May – An independent review into the internal culture of Plaid Cymru identifies several issues within the party, and concludes that it needs to "detoxify a culture of harassment, bullying and misogyny".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65469558 |title=Plaid Cymru: Probe finds bullying and misogyny culture in party |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 May 2023 |accessdate=5 May 2023}}
4 May
Education Minister Jeremy Miles says he will write to the UK government to remind them to accurately translate into the Welsh language after a Welsh language citizen's oath asked people to curse at God.{{cite web|first=Alun |last=Jones |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65480467 |title=Welsh language oath asks people to curse at God |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 May 2023 |accessdate=4 May 2023}}
Senedd presiding officer Elin Jones confirms she will not be attending the coronation of Charles III because "as a republican" it is "for others to celebrate a coronation".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65480708 |title=Coronation: Senedd presiding officer Elin Jones not attending event |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 May 2023 |accessdate=4 May 2023}}
7 May – Leaked text message conversations obtained by the BBC show members of Plaid Cymru discussed whether the party's leader, Adam Price, was fit for office in November 2022, and debated whether he should be removed from the post.{{cite web|first=Joe |last=Langstaffe |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65480558 |title=Plaid Cymru: Politicians' texts say they wanted Adam Price out |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 May 2023 |accessdate=7 May 2023}}
10 May – Adam Price announces his resignation as leader of Plaid Cymru after a report found a culture of misogyny, harassment and bullying in the party.{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-65553413 |title=Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price quits after bullying claims |date=10 May 2023 |accessdate=10 May 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
11 May – Llyr Gruffydd is appointed interim leader of Plaid Cymru following the resignation of Adam Price.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65556917 |title=Plaid Cymru: Llyr Gruffydd interim leader after Price quits |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=11 May 2023 |accessdate=11 May 2023}}
12 May – NHS workers belonging to the Unison trade union vote to accept a 5% pay increase from the Welsh Government along with a one-off payment worth between £900 and £1,190.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65574633 |title=NHS Strikes: Unison NHS Wales staff vote to accept pay offer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=12 May 2023 |accessdate=12 May 2023}}
18 May – Data released by NHS Wales shows that 30,000 people have been waiting for more than two years for hospital treatment after being referred.{{cite web|first=Steve |last=Duffy |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65616395 |title=NHS Wales waiting times: Thousands still waiting two years |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 May 2023 |accessdate=18 May 2023}}
19 May – The Court of Appeal increases the prison sentences of two parents who were previously sentenced for neglecting their 16-year-old morbidly obese daughter, who died in squalor in October 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65644750 |title=Kaylea Titford: Parents' jail terms increased for neglect death |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=19 May 2023 |accessdate=19 May 2023}}
20 May – Two European monarchs, King Felipe VI of Spain and King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands, accompanied by their wives, Queen Letizia and Queen Máxima, attend a students' awards ceremony at Atlantic College in the Vale of Glamorgan, at which their daughters, Leonor, Princess of Asturias, and Princess Alexia of the Netherlands, receive certificates.{{cite web|url=https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/tradition/a43963534/king-felipe-king-willem-alexander-atlantic-college-graduation-photos/|title=Two European Kings Sat Next to Each Other at a Welsh Boarding School Graduation|website=Town and Country|date=22 May 2023|author=Emily Burack|access-date=3 June 2023}}
23 May – A riot takes place in Cardiff after news of the deaths of two teenagers on an electric bike is published on social media.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/may/23/social-media-rumours-about-car-crash-triggered-cardiff-riots-says-police-chief|title=Cardiff riots: social media rumours about crash started unrest, says police commissioner|author1=Jamie Grierson|author2=Steven Morris|date=23 May 2023|website=The Guardian|access-date=23 May 2023}} The following day, after the discovery of video evidence, South Wales Police admit that they had been following the boys earlier but deny any involvement in the crash. The force refers itself to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65700552|title=Cardiff riot: Ely crash death boys were followed by police|date=24 May 2023|website=BBC|access-date=25 May 2023}}
25 May
Nine people were arrested for participating in the Ely riot, police confirm.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65713966 |title=Cardiff riot: Nine arrested since disorder that followed boys' deaths |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 May 2023 |accessdate=25 May 2023}}
Bablin Molik becomes the first woman of colour to be appointed as Lord Mayor of Cardiff.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c510n7lgkggo |title=Cardiff: First woman of colour Bablin Molik appointed lord mayor |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=25 May 2023 |accessdate=25 May 2023}}
Welsh Water customers will receive a £10 rebate following an Ofwat ruling over the publication of incorrect data relating to leaks and usage.{{cite web |last1=Messenger |first1=Steffan |last2=Pigott |first2=Paul |date=25 May 2023 |title=£10 refund as Welsh Water admits bill errors |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cyreln7653ko |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230531000928/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyreln7653ko |archive-date=31 May 2023 |accessdate=25 May 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

=June=

1 June – Labour MP Geraint Davies is suspended by the part following accusations of sexual harassment.{{Cite news |last1=Webber |first1=Esther |last2=Chambre |first2=Agnes |last3=McDonald |first3=Andrew |date=1 June 2023 |title=Labour MP Geraint Davies loses whip over sexual harassment allegations |work=Politico Europe |url=https://www.politico.eu/article/uk-labour-mp-geraint-davies-loses-whip-over-sexual-harassment-allegations/ |access-date=1 June 2023}}
7 June – Labour MP and frontbencher Gerald Jones wins his party's selection to become the Labour candidate for the new parliamentary seat of Merthyr Tydfil and Upper Cynon, which will be contested at the next UK general election.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65760166 |title=Welsh Labour: Frontbench MP beats left-winger in seat battle |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 June 2023 |accessdate=7 June 2023}} The seat was ultimately renamed Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare in the final recommendations.{{Cite book |url=https://bcomm-wales.gov.uk/sites/bcomm/files/review/E02859434_Boundary%20Commission%20Wales%202023_English_Web%20Accessible_V03.pdf |title=2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies – The 2023 Review of Parliamentary Constituencies in Wales |date=28 June 2023 |publisher=Boundary Commission for Wales}}
8 June – Plans are approved for a 35-storey tower block in Cardiff that will become Wales's tallest building. The structure in the city's Wood Street will be 113 m (371 ft) tall, overtaking The Tower building in Swansea, which is 107 m (351 ft).{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65848738 |title=Cardiff: Plans for the tallest building in Wales approved |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 June 2023 |accessdate=8 June 2023}}
9 June
The Welsh Government announces plans to launch a consultation on the introduction of rent controls for private tenants.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65845952 |title=Rent: Wales to consult on controls for private tenants |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 June 2023 |accessdate=9 June 2023}}
Rhun ap Iorwerth is set to become the next leader of Plaid Cymru after the final two candidates seen as potential rivals in the party's leadership race, Sian Gwenllian and Sioned Williams, issue a joint statement ruling themselves out of the contest.{{cite web|first1=Gwyn |last1=Loader |first2=Adrian |last2=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65850741 |title=Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth set to be new leader |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 June 2023 |accessdate=9 June 2023}}
10 June – A parking firm loses a civil case against a motorist over an unpaid £160 fine because it failed to provide the information in Welsh as she had requested.{{cite web|first=Elen |last=Wyn |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65865223 |title=Welsh language: Driver wins case over English-only parking fine |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=10 June 2023 |accessdate=10 June 2023}}
13 June
The Independent Office for Police Conduct announces that gross misconduct notices have been served on the two officers who followed the teenager boys killed in a crash involving an electronic bike prior to the Ely riot.{{cite web|first=Antonia |last=Matthews |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65893769 |title=Ely riots: Police officers' conduct before fatal crash probed |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 June 2023 |accessdate=14 June 2023}}
Independent councillor Ieuan Williams stands down as deputy leader of Isle of Anglesey County Council after telling a meeting the previous evening that "all Tories should be shot". Apologising for the comment, Williams says he was "angry and emotional" about poverty at the time.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65895061 |title=Anglesey council deputy leader quits over 'shoot Tories' comment |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 June 2023 |accessdate=14 June 2023}}
16 June – Rhun ap Iorwerth is elected unopposed as the new leader of Plaid Cymru.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-65928575 |title=Plaid Cymru: Rhun ap Iorwerth takes over as party leader |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=16 June 2023 |accessdate=16 June 2023}}
17 June – Welsh recipients of honours in the King's first Birthday Honours List include Paralympian Pippa Britton (OBE), politician Jane Hutt (CBE) and Professor Medwin Hughes (CBE).{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/full-list-welsh-people-kings-27138069|website=WalesOnline|title=The full list of Welsh people in the King's Birthday Honours list|date=16 June 2023|author=Cathy Owen|access-date=28 June 2023}}
18 June – Heavy rain and thunderstorms causes flash flooding in Wrexham.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65945077 |title=Wrexham: Flash floods and impassable roads after rain |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 June 2023 |accessdate=18 June 2023}}
26 June – Ryan Reynolds and S4C agree a deal to broadcast Welsh language programmes in the United States on Reynolds's Fubo channel under the banner of Welsh Wednesdays.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66024195 |title=Ryan Reynolds strikes deal with S4C to broadcast Welsh shows in US |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 June 2023 |accessdate=26 June 2023}}
27 June – The Welsh Government announce plans to tackle diabetes and obesity by restriction meal deals involving foods high in fat, sugar and salt.{{cite web|first=Ben |last=Price |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66021503 |title=Meal deals: Unhealthy options will be restricted in Wales |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=27 June 2023 |accessdate=27 June 2023}}
28 June – Ffos-y-Fran in Merthyr Tydfil, the UK's largest opencast mine, has made a last-minute appeal against an order to stop digging for coal.{{cite web|first=Steffan |last=Messenger |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66040752 |title=Coal mine: Ffos-y-Fran's last-minute appeal against stop order |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=28 June 2023 |accessdate=28 June 2023}}
30 June – A further six arrests have been made in connection with the Ely riot, bringing the total so far to 27.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66069844 |title=Ely: Six more arrests after riot sparked by boys' deaths |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=30 June 2023 |accessdate=30 June 2023}}

=July=

4–9 July – The Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod takes place, including appearances by Alfie Boe and Tommy Blaize.{{cite web|url=https://international-eisteddfod.co.uk/|title=Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod|website=International Eisteddfod|access-date=9 July 2023}}
8 July
It is reported that members of Flintshire County Council are to be given lessons in respect after one of its members called First Minister Mark Drakeford "Führer" on Facebook.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66144404 |title=Flintshire: Councillors' respect training after Fuhrer jibe |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 July 2023 |accessdate=8 July 2023}}
Anna-Louise Marsh-Rees, leader of Covid-19 Bereaved Families Cymru, renews calls for a Wales-specific COVID-19 Inquiry, describing a decision to establish a Senedd Committee as no substitute for an inquiry, and that it "cannot possibly cover the range of issues and get to the level of granularity that we need".{{cite web|first=Anna |last=Palmer |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66138627 |title=Covid inquiry: Families say Senedd committee not enough |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 July 2023 |accessdate=8 July 2023}}
11 July
In the Senedd, Mark Drakeford defends former Health Minister Vaughan Gething for not reading pandemic paperwork until he prepared for the COVID-19 inquiry, but Andrew RT Davies, leader of the Welsh Conservatives questions how there can be confidence in Gething's current job as Economy Minister.{{cite web|first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxrx42993dlo |title=Covid inquiry: Drakeford defends Gething for not reading pandemic documents |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=11 July 2023 |accessdate=11 July 2023}}
Drakeford confirms to the Senedd that free school meals will not be extended through the summer holidays.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66168965 |title=No free school meals in summer holidays, says Drakeford |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=11 July 2023 |accessdate=11 July 2023}}
12 July – The wife of broadcaster Huw Edwards states that he is receiving treatment in a mental hospital following the publication of stories about him in The Sun.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/media/live/2023/jul/12/bbc-presenter-huw-edwards-the-sun-latest-news |title=Huw Edwards' wife says presenter in mental health hospital after allegations in the Sun newspaper – live |language=en |website=The Guardian |date=12 July 2023 |first=Nadeem |last=Badshah |access-date=12 July 2023}}
13 July – Caryl Lewis wins the 2023 Wales Book of the Year Award for her debut English language novel Drift.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/crgjv8v54l3o |title=Wales Book of the Year 2023: Caryl Lewis wins top award |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 July 2023 |accessdate=13 July 2023}}
20 July – Convicted firebomber Sion Aubrey Roberts tells a BBC documentary he was involved in burning down English-owned houses in Wales as part of Meibion Glyndwr, which set fire to around 200 properties during the 1980s.{{cite web|first=Chris |last=Wood |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66256011 |title=Second homes: Meibion Glyndwr firebomber admits 1980s attacks |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=20 July 2023 |accessdate=20 July 2023}}
24 July – Welsh whisky is given protected status through the geographical indication scheme.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66278973 |title=Single malt Welsh whisky given post-Brexit PGI status |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=24 July 2023 |accessdate=24 July 2023}}
24–27 July – The 2023 Royal Welsh Show takes place at Builth Wells.{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-07-24/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-royal-welsh-show-2023|title=Royal Welsh Show 2023: Everything you need to know as the show kicks off for another year|date=24 July 2023|website=ITV.com|access-date=1 August 2023}} Rising costs and a series of financial losses cause the horticultural show to be excluded for the first time.{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/wales/2023-07-24/why-isnt-there-a-horticulture-area-at-the-royal-welsh-for-the-first-time-ever|title=Royal Welsh Show 2023: Why the Horticulture Section won't feature at the show this year|date=24 July 2023|website=ITV.com|access-date=1 August 2023}}
26 July
South Wales Police launch a forensic review into the 1993 murders of Harry and Megan Tooze on the killings' 30th anniversary.{{cite web|first=Nicola |last=Bryan |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66291066 |title=Harry and Megan Tooze: Police review couple's killing 30 years on |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 July 2023 |accessdate=26 July 2023}}
The Public Law Project launches a legal challenge against the Welsh Government's decision to scrap free school meal help for children during the summer holidays.{{cite web|first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-66301413 |title=Wales' holiday free school meal axe faces legal challenge |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=26 July 2023 |accessdate=26 July 2023}}
29 July – Former paratrooper Chris Lewis, of Swansea, completes a six year 19,000 mile walk around the Coastline of the United Kingdom, having raised £500,000 for armed forces charity SSAFA.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66342180 |title=Ex-paratrooper Chris Lewis finishes six-year walk around UK |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=29 July 2023 |accessdate=29 July 2023}}

=August=

2 August – Gwent Police says it is "reviewing" the content of a leaflet sent to constituents by Conservative MP David TC Davies discussing traveller sites in the area.{{cite web|first=Catrin |last=Haf Jones |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d7jvjzx3yo |title=Police review Welsh secretary's Gypsy and traveller leaflet |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=2 August 2023 |accessdate=2 August 2023}} They subsequently announce Davies will face no action over the leaflet.{{cite web|first=Shelley |last=Phelps |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cxekmgjvpevo |title=David TC Davies: Police take no action on MP's Gypsy and traveller leaflet |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=8 August 2023 |accessdate=8 August 2023}}
4 August –
Doctors belonging to BMA Cymru reject a 5% pay offer from the Welsh Government, describing it as the "worst offer in the UK".{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66399552 |title=NHS Wales: Doctors reject Welsh government 5% pay offer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 August 2023 |accessdate=4 August 2023}}
A lawsuit against Welsh language campaigner Toni Schiavone for the non-payment of a parking fine because the ticket was written in English is rejected following a hearing at Aberystwyth Crown Court.{{cite web|first1=Craig |last1=Duggan |first2=Paul |last2=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66398622 |title=Llangrannog: Welsh speaker wins English-only parking fine case |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=4 August 2023 |accessdate=4 August 2023}}
7 August – The Ynni Cymru publicly owned energy company of the Welsh Government, is founded.
9 August –
First Minister Mark Drakeford confirms he will leave the Senedd at the Next Senedd election; he is expected to stand down as First Minister before then.{{cite web|first1=David |last1=Deans |first2=Bethan |last2=James |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-66449017 |title=Mark Drakeford to quit Senedd at next election |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 August 2023 |accessdate=9 August 2023}}
Drakeford asks ministers to make cuts to public services as inflation and public sector pay place constraints on the Welsh Government's budget.{{cite web|first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-66438471 |title=Welsh public services must make cuts, Mark Drakeford says |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=9 August 2023 |accessdate=9 August 2023}}
11 August
Jay Humphries, the son of First Minister Mark Drakeford, is sentenced to 58 weeks imprisonment for breaching a sex offender's order following his release from prison. Humphries was sentenced to eight and a half years in 2018 following a rape conviction, and breached the order by choosing an unauthorised username on a dating website and deleting his internet browsing history.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66464174 |title=Wales' first minister's rapist son jailed for licence breach |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=11 August 2023 |accessdate=11 August 2023}}
Alan Llwyd wins the bardic chair at the National Eisteddfod of Wales for the third time.{{cite web|url=https://nation.cymru/culture/national-eisteddfod-chair-awarded-to-one-of-wales-most-prominent-poets/|title=National Eisteddfod Chair awarded to one of Wales' most prominent poets|date=11 August 2023|website=Nation Cymru|access-date=11 August 2023}}
12 August – Nine people are injured, two of them seriously, after a car ploughs into campers and a tent at a campsite in Newgale, Pembrokeshire.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66490869 |title=Campsite car crash: Nine hurt in Newgale, Pembrokeshire |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 August 2023 |accessdate=13 August 2023}}
13 August – The UK government decides to retain COVID-19 licencing rules for pubs in England and Wales that allows the sale of takeaway drinks.{{cite web|first=Michael |last=Race |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-66491373 |title=Pub takeaway drinks rules to be continued |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=13 August 2023 |accessdate=13 August 2023}}
16 August – Abi Tierney is appointed as the first female chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union.{{cite web|last=Griffiths |first=Gareth |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66519469 |title=Abi Tierney: Welsh Rugby Union to appoint first female chief executive |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=16 August 2023 |accessdate=16 August 2023}}
29 August – Monmouthshire county councillor Sara Burch resigns from her cabinet post following a post on Twitter in which she likened the actions of the Secretary of State for Wales to events in the Romani Holocaust after accusing him of "whipping up anti-traveller feeling".{{cite web |first1=Tyler |last1=Edwards |first2=Adrian |last2=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckv1qyj12ego |title=Councillor resigns over Welsh secretary Holocaust post on X |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=29 August 2023 |accessdate=29 August 2023}}

=September=

1 September – Members of the Royal College of Nursing in Wales vote to accept a 5% pay rise, along with a one-off payment of between £900 and £1,190, ending the nursing strikes in Wales.{{cite web|first=Adrian |last=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-66617120 |title=NHS Wales nurses end strike and accept pay and conditions offer |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=1 September 2023 |accessdate=1 September 2023}}
3 September – Research published by the Welsh Retail Consortium indicated that one in six shops in Wales are empty.{{cite web|first1=Matt |last1=Murray |first2=Oscar |last2=Edwards |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66676911 |title=High Streets: One in six Welsh shops are now empty, data shows |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=3 September 2023 |accessdate=3 September 2023}}
5 September – One person is killed and ten taken to hospital following a crash between a car and a 52-seater coach at the Cleddau Bridge.{{Cite web |first=Chris |last=Wood |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66721512 |title=Cleddau Bridge: One dead and passengers hurt in bus crash |date=5 September 2023 |accessdate=5 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
12 September – The Welsh Government urges the UK government to ban the sale of single-use disposable vapes.{{cite news | url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66787168 | title=Vaping: Welsh government calls for ban on disposable vapes | work=BBC News | date=12 September 2023 | accessdate=12 September 2023}}
15 September –
The UK government and Tata Steel reach a deal to keep the Port Talbot Steelworks open. The agreement will see £500m investment from the UK government and £700m from Tata Steel, but could see as many as 3,000 redundancies from the plant.{{Cite web |first=Rowenna |last=Hoskin |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66819458 |title=Tata Steel: Port Talbot steelworks given £500m by UK government |date=15 September 2023 |accessdate=15 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
One person is taken to hospital and four others injured after being bitten by a dog during a "disturbance" at a holiday park in Kinmel Bay, Conwy County. Two people are arrested following the incident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66830871 |title=Kinmel Bay: Five bitten by dog at holiday park, police say |date=16 September 2023 |accessdate=16 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
17 September – Wales becomes the first part of the UK to reduce speed limits in built up areas from 30 mph to 20 mph.{{Cite web |first1=Hywel |last1=Griffith |first2=Peter |last2=Shuttleworth |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66774379 |title=20mph: Wales first UK nation to drop speed limit from 30mph |date=16 September 2023 |accessdate=17 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
19 September – A petition on the gov.wales website opposing the 20 mph speed limit has received over 177,000 signatures since its launch, and will be considered by the Senedd Petitions Committee for debate as it has passed the 10,000 signatures required to be considered for debate.{{Cite web |first1=Jared |last1=Evitts |first2=David |last2=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66853445 |title=Wales' 20mph speed limit: Petition against breaks records |date=19 September 2023 |accessdate=19 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
20 September –
Several hundred properties in south and west Wales are left without power after heavy rain caused by the remnants of Hurricane Lee (2023){{Cite web |first=Paul |last=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66838736 |title=Flood warnings as rain leaves homes in Wales without power |date=20 September 2023 |accessdate=20 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Bridgend Indoor Market in the town's Rhiw Shopping Centre is closed with immediate effect after reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is discovered in the roof.{{Cite web |first1=Eben |last1=Leonard |first2=Jack |last2=Grey |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66870008 |title=Bridgend Indoor Market shuts immediately over concrete concern |date=20 September 2023 |accessdate=20 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
23 September – A petition against the new 20 mph speed limit in Wales reaches 400,000 signatures as protesters gather to march against the new law in adrift.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66902150|title=Wales 20mph limit: Cardiff protest march as petition tops 400k|date=23 September 2023|work=BBC News|publisher=BBC}}
26 September – First Minister Mark Drakeford tells the Senedd he has received threats to his personal safety over Wales's 20 mph speed limit, while police confirm they are investigating "reports of malicious communications" sent to Drakeford.{{Cite web |first=Gareth |last=Lewis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-66922989 |title=20mph: Police investigate threats to Mark Drakeford over new speed limit |date=26 September 2023 |accessdate=26 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
27 September – Flintshire County Council rejects an application by the owners of Northop Hall Country House Hotel to change the purpose of the venue to house 400 male asylum seekers.{{Cite web |first1=Sarah |last1=Easedale |first2=Paul |last2=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66924999 |title=Asylum seeker plan for Flintshire Northop Hall hotel rejected |date=27 September 2023 |accessdate=27 September 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
30 September – A statue of entertainer Max Boyce, by Rubin Eynon, is unveiled in his home town of Glynneath, in recognition of Boyce's 80th birthday.{{cite web|url=https://www.herald.wales/national-news/entertainment/statue-honouring-iconic-max-boyce-to-be-unveiled-in-glynneath/|title=Statue honouring iconic Max Boyce to be unveiled in Glynneath|date=27 September 2023|website=Herald Wales|access-date=29 September 2023}}

=October=

3 October – Six people have been arrested after two fires were started during protests at the Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli, Carmarthenshire, which has been earmarked by the Home Office for use as accommodation for asylum seekers.{{Cite web |first1=Thamayanthi |last1=McAllister |first2=Richard |last2=Youle |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66992834 |title=Six arrests after Llanelli asylum seekers' hotel fires |date=3 October 2023 |accessdate=3 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
4 October – Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces £1bn in funding for the electrification of the North Wales Main Line after scrapping the Birmingham to Manchester leg of the High Speed 2 rail link.{{Cite web |first1=Chris |last1=Wood |first2=Mark |last2=Palmer |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-66994801 |title=HS2 cash to be used to electrify the north Wales mainline |date=4 October 2023 |accessdate=4 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
10 October –
Labour suspends Newport City Councilor Miqdad Al-Nuaimi while it investigates posts he made on social media about Israeli security policy in Gaza.{{Cite web |first=Gareth |last=Lewis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-67065101 |title=Newport Labour councillor suspended over Gaza comments |date=10 October 2023 |accessdate=10 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Controversial plans to house asylum seekers at Stradey Park Hotel in Llanelli are scrapped by the Home Office.{{Cite web |first1=Thamayanthi |last1=McAllister |first2=Lucy |last2=Vladev |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67064599 |title=Stradey Park: Llanelli asylum seeker hotel plan scrapped |date=10 October 2023 |accessdate=10 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Bilingual pop duo Rogue Jones win the 2023 Welsh Music Prize for their album Dos Bebés.{{Cite web |first=Nathan |last=Bevan |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67073492 |title=Welsh Music Prize 2023 winner announced as Rogue Jones |date=10 October 2023 |accessdate=11 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
12 October –
Senedd Presiding Officer Elin Jones refuses a request from Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies to fly the Flag of Israel outside the Senedd building, saying it should not be flown while both Israelis and Palestinians are suffering.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67089979 |title=Welsh Parliament boss refuses to fly Israeli flag |date=12 October 2023 |accessdate=12 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Llinos Griffin-Williams steps down as S4C's chief content officer following allegations of "inappropriate incidents" involving heated exchanges with production staff at a bar in France during the Rugby World Cup match between Wales and Georgia.{{Cite web |first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67096359 |title=S4C boss leaves over misconduct allegation |date=12 October 2023 |accessdate=12 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}} S4C subsequently confirms she has been dismissed, and it is alleged that during the incidents she told former Wales scrum half Mike Phillips, who is part of the presenting team, that his Welsh skills were not good enough and that she could end his career.{{Cite web |first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67099977 |title=S4C boss sacked after alleged abuse of Mike Phillips |date=13 October 2023 |accessdate=13 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
14 October – After setting a target in 2018 that 95% of train journeys in Wales would be made on new trains by 2023, data released by Transport for Wales reveals that on 29% of journeys are being made on new trains due to delays. TfW blames the COVID-19 pandemic and other factors for the delays and says it has revised its target.{{Cite web |first=Joe |last=Langstaffe |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67110343 |title=Transport for Wales: New trains target delayed by Covid, bosses say |date=14 October 2023 |accessdate=14 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
17 October –
First Minister Mark Drakeford says the Welsh Government has had to make budget cuts across the board to fund the NHS in Wales and rail transport.{{Cite web |first1=David |last1=Deans |first2=Daniel |last2=Davies |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67089977 |title=Mark Drakeford makes 'crisis' cuts to prop-up NHS and trains |date=17 October 2023 |accessdate=17 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Wales becomes the first country in the UK to ban the use of snares and glue boards for catching rats.{{Cite web |first=Tomos |last=Evans |url=https://news.sky.com/story/ban-on-snares-and-glue-traps-in-wales-in-a-uk-first-12985499 |title=Ban on snares and glue traps in Wales in UK first |website=Sky News |publisher=Sky UK |accessdate=23 October 2023}}
GB News is removed from the internal television system of the Senedd following comments made by Laurence Fox, which a spokesman for the Presiding Officer describes as "deliberately offensive".{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Palmer |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67136513 |title=Welsh Parliament: GB News removed from Senedd televisions |date=17 October 2023 |accessdate=17 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
19 October –
Welsh Water admits illegally spilling untreated sewage at a number of sites after it was presented with a dossier on the issue by BBC News.{{Cite web |first=Jonah |last=Fisher |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-67077510 |title=Welsh Water admits illegally spilling sewage for years |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=19 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Data released by NHS Wales indicates NHS waiting lists in Wales have continued to increase, with 760,282 people waiting for treatment, one in five of those waiting for more than a year.{{Cite web |first1=Owain |last1=Clarke |first2=Steve |last2=Duffy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67155762 |title=NHS Wales waiting lists highest on record |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=19 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Appearing before the Senedd Culture Committee, former Culture Secretary Sir John Whittingdale suggests that Welsh rugby could be added to the list of sporting events that must be available free-to-air on television if the Senedd requested it.{{Cite web |first=Adrian |last=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67157526 |title=Wales rugby games could go on free TV if Senedd asks |date=19 October 2023 |accessdate=19 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
20 October –
Cardiff University Students' Union bans anyone wearing blue shirts and chinos – an outfit usually associated with sports clubs – from its Wednesday club night after what it described as "reckless, dangerous and incredibly irresponsible" behaviour by a group of male students dressed in the attire on 4 October.{{Cite web |first=Jared |last=Evitts |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67168572 |title=Cardiff University Students' Union bans blue shirts and chinos |date=20 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Welsh rapper Ren Gill reaches number one in the UK Album Chart with his second album Sick Boi, an account of chronic illness that has left him unable to perform on stage.{{Cite web |first=Mark |last=Savage |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67173910 |title=Ren: Welsh rapper's album Sick Boi is surprise number one |date=20 October 2023 |accessdate=20 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
21 October – Natural Resources Wales (NRW) issues a "danger to life" flood warning for Llandrinio in Powys, where the Rivers Severn and Vyrnwy meet.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67175176 |title=Wales sees danger to life flood warning as Storm Babet hits |date=21 October 2023 |accessdate=21 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
22 October –
Economy minister Vaughan Gething says train operator Transport for Wales Rail will not receive a "blank cheque" for future funding.{{Cite web |first=Cemlyn |last=Davies |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67171669 |title=Transport for Wales: No blank cheque for rail services – minister |date=21 October 2023 |accessdate=22 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
The Welsh Ambulance Service declares an "extraordinary incident" in the Swansea Bay health board area as several ambulances are forced to wait outside the emergency department of Swansea's Morriston Hospital for several hours, one of them for as long as 28 hours.{{Cite web |first=Paul |last=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67190297 |title=Swansea: Ambulance waits 28 hours outside Morriston Hospital |date=22 October 2023 |accessdate=22 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
25 October –
Lewis Edwards, a former officer with South Wales Police who groomed 210 underage girls using social media and blackmailed them into sending him indecent photographs, is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 12 years.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67177330 |title=Lewis Edwards: Snapchat sex abuse images police officer jailed |date=25 October 2023 |accessdate=25 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies appears on Nigel Farage's GB News programme, later facing criticism from a senior Welsh Government minister for "appalling misogyny" for suggesting that Senedd Convenor Elin Jones was too "busy doing her hair" to appear on the programme.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67227069 |title=Welsh Tory accused of misogyny for GB News hair jibe |date=26 October 2023 |accessdate=26 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
28 October – A pro-Palestinian protest takes place in central Cardiff during which a protester sprays graffiti on BBC Cymru Wales New Broadcasting House. A woman is subsequently charged over the incident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67251538 |title=BBC's Cardiff building graffitied during Palestine protest |date=28 October 2023 |accessdate=29 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
30 October –
Mark Drakeford, First Minister of Wales and leader of Welsh Labour, echoes Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer's call for a humanitarian pause in the Gaza conflict to allow aid in to the region. His comments come after 12 of his backbenchers in the Senedd signed a petition calling for a ceasefire.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67261880 |title=Gaza: Mark Drakeford backs humanitarian pause |date=30 October 2023 |accessdate=30 October 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
A ban on the sale of some single use plastic items, such as cutlery, plates and drinking straws, comes into force in Wales.{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/oct/30/wales-ban-sale-single-use-plastic-products-cutlery-plates-straws |title=Welsh ban on sale of some single-use plastic items comes into force |date=30 October 2023 |accessdate=31 October 2023 |work=The Guardian}}

=November=

1 November – Kiln Park, a caravan park in Pembrokeshire, is evacuated ahead of Storm Ciarán amid flooding concerns.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67284416 |title=Wales weather: Tenby caravan site evacuates as Storm Ciarán hits |date=1 November 2023 |accessdate=1 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
7 November – Following revelations about the deleting of WhatsApp messages by the Scottish Government, First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford (who does not use the app himself), tells the Senedd he cannot guarantee that messages sent by ministers and officials within the Welsh Government, and sought by the UK COVID-19 Inquiry, were not deleted.{{Cite web |first1=David |last1=Deans |first2=Adrian |last2=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67343907 |title=Covid inquiry: Welsh government WhatsApps may have been deleted |date=7 November 2023 |accessdate=7 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
8 November –
Carol Vorderman confirms she is to leave her weekly Saturday morning show on BBC Radio Wales after breaching the BBC's impartiality rules by posting content critical of the UK government on X.{{Cite web |first=Ian |last=Youngs |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-67357877 |title=Carol Vorderman leaves BBC radio show over anti-government social media posts |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=8 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Members of the Senedd vote 24–19 to back a Plaid Cymru motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The motion is supported by 11 members of Welsh Labour, while First Minister Mark Drakeford is among 11 Labour members to abstain.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67357824 |title=Gaza: Welsh Parliament calls for ceasefire |date=8 November 2023 |accessdate=9 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
10 November – Lewis Bush, 26, is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 16 years for the murder of his mother, 44-year-old Kelly Pitt, in a "ferocious and sustained assault" at her home in Newport in May 2023.{{Cite web |first=Catriona |last=Aitken |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67370562 |title=Newport murder: Life for man who murdered his mum |date=10 November 2023 |accessdate=10 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
13 November – Wales's health minister, Eluned Morgan, apologises over a social media post commenting on David Cameron's appointment as Foreign Secretary in which she asked if "Thatcher's hearse" would be next to arrive at Downing Street.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67404572 |title=Welsh health minister apologises for Thatcher reshuffle gaffe |date=13 November 2023 |accessdate=13 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
14 November – An independent review into the Welsh Rugby Union finds a culture of sexist, misogynism, racism and homophobia, and says that aspects of this behaviour were not properly challenged.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/67416181 |title=WRU 'truly sorry' after damning independent review |date=14 November 2023 |accessdate=14 November 2023 |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC}}
15 November –
Senedd Presiding Officer Elin Jones announces an independent review of television channels that will be available in the Senedd building following her previous ban of GB News.{{Cite web |first=Gareth |last=Lewis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67429982 |title=Welsh Parliament: Banning GB News protects staff, says boss |date=15 November 2023 |accessdate=16 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Eryri National Park Authority (Snowdonia National Park Authority) votes to refer to its lakes in Welsh only after 200 years of dual-language English and Welsh names.{{Cite web |first=Rowenna |last=Hoskin |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67431789 |title=Snowdonia: Eryri National Park to use Welsh lake names only |date=15 November 2023 |accessdate=16 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
17 November – Police launch an investigation after the constituency office of Jo Stevens, the Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, was vandalised after she abstained during the Parliamentary vote calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.{{Cite web |first=Paul |last=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67430773 |title=Labour MP Jo Stevens's office vandalised after Gaza vote |date=17 November 2023 |accessdate=17 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
18 November – The Football Association of Wales reports that 32 Welsh football fans were detained by police in Armenia ahead of Wales's European Championship qualifier match against the country. Around 3,000 fans travelled to Armenia for the game.{{Cite web |first=Chris |last=Wood |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67461059 |title=Wales football fans arrested in Armenia ahead of qualifier |date=18 November 2023 |accessdate=18 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
19 November – Dyfed-Powys Police confirm that a 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder and possession of an illegal weapon following a stabbing incident involving another teenage girl in Coelbren, Powys, three days earlier.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67462536 |title=Coelbren: Girl, 14, faces attempted murder charge after stabbing |date=19 November 2023 |accessdate=19 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
20 November – The Welsh Government publish proposals to make changes to the school year, including reducing the summer holiday by a week.{{Cite web |first1=Bethan |last1=Lewis |first2=Antonia |last2=Matthews |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67475949 |title=Wales school summer holidays may be cut by a week |date=20 November 2023 |accessdate=21 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
21 November – Police searching for four teenagers from Shrewsbury, who had disappeared two days previously while on a camping trip to Snowdonia, find four bodies in a partially submerged vehicle in a ditch, near the A4085 in Garreg, near Tremadog, Gwynedd.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67485456 |title=North Wales: Four bodies found in search for missing teens |date=21 November 2023 |accessdate=21 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
23 November – Figures from NHS Wales indicate waiting lists have reached another record high, with 594,000 patients waiting for treatment.{{Cite web |first=Steve |last=Duffy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67488546 |title=NHS Wales: Hospital waiting times hit record high again |date=23 November 2023 |accessdate=23 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
24 November – Sian Doyle is sacked from the role of chief executive of S4C following a review into allegations of "bullying and a toxic culture" at the Welsh broadcaster.{{Cite web |first=Iolo |last=Cheung |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67524977 |title=S4C chief executive Sian Doyle is sacked following review |date=24 November 2023 |accessdate=25 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
28 November – At the COVID-19 enquiry, Michael Gove claims that the Welsh Government was kept fully informed of UK Government activities, but expresses a view that there are some public health scenarios where UK ministers should be able to "override" devolved government powers.{{cite news|url= https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-politics-67556878|title=Michael Gove says Wales was involved in Covid decisions|work=BBC News |date=28 November 2023 |access-date=9 December 2023}}
29 November – An inquest opens in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, into the deaths of Jevon Hirst, Wilf Fitchett, Harvey Owen and Hugo Morris, and hears the four teenagers drowned after their car overturned while they were on a camping trip in north Wales.{{Cite web |first1=Chris |last1=Dearden |first2=Paul |last2=Pigott |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67563676 |title=North Wales: Four missing teens drowned after crash, inquest hears |date=29 November 2023 |accessdate=29 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
30 November – Sian Doyle, the former chief executive of S4C, writes to the Secretary of State for Culture to accuse the broadcaster's chairman, Rhodri Williams, of being the "embodiment" of a "culture of fear, secrecy and excessive control".{{Cite web |first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67579782 |title=Sacked S4C boss Sian Doyle slams chairman in government letter |date=30 November 2023 |accessdate=30 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

=December=

1 December – Christopher El Gifari is sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 32 years for the murder of delivery driver Mark Lang, who was dragged for half a mile under his own van when it was stolen in Cardiff.{{Cite web |first1=David |last1=Grundy |first2=Rachel |last2=Broome |first3=Catherine |last3=Evans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67586744 |title=Cardiff: 32 years jail for North Road van driver murder |date=1 December 2023 |accessdate=1 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
5 December – A 28-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pregnant woman was stabbed at an address in Aberfan.{{Cite web |first1=Paul |last1=Pigott |first2=Catriona |last2=Aitken |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c724g4n534eo |title=Aberfan: Attempted murder arrest after pregnant woman stabbed |date=5 December 2023 |website=BBC News |publisher=BBC |accessdate=5 December 2023}} The man is subsequently charged over the incident.{{Cite web |first=Catriona |last=Aitken |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67635455 |title=Aberfan: Man, 28, charged after pregnant woman stabbed |date=6 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
6 December – A report by the BECTU trade union claims that former S4C boss Sian Doyle behaved like a dictator and created a "culture of fear" at the Welsh language broadcaster.{{Cite web |first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67637115 |title=S4C: Report told TV boss Sian Doyle behaved like dictator |date=6 December 2023 |accessdate=6 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
7 December – Former S4C chief executive Sian Doyle is reported to have been admitted to hospital after taking an overdose.{{Cite web |first=Gwyn |last=Loader |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67648654 |title=S4C: TV boss in hospital after bullying allegations |date=7 December 2023 |accessdate=7 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
9 December – The South Wales Argus reports that NHS officials have conducted a review after relatives of a deceased patient at The Grange University Hospital, in Cwmbran, Torfaen, were given the wrong body to cremate, and were then forced to attend a second cremation once the mistake was identified. Officials say it was an isolated incident.{{Cite web |first=Nick |last=Bourne |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cglplg07e74o |title=Wrong body cremated: Apology over Grange Hospital, Cwmbran, error |date=9 December 2023 |website=BBC News |publisher=BBC |accessdate=9 December 2023}}
11 December – Three teenagers are killed in a crash between a car and a bus at Coedely, Rhondda Cynon Taf.{{Cite web |first1=Catherine |last1=Evans |first2=Miriam |last2=Barker |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67689513 |title=Coedely crash: Three teenagers killed named by police |date=12 December 2023 |accessdate=12 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
12 December – First Minister Mark Drakeford launches an investigation into whether Sports Minister Dawn Bowden breached the ministerial code over her handling of the Welsh Rugby Union sexism scandal.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67694591 |title=WRU sexism: Mark Drakeford launches probe into minister's comments |date=12 December 2023 |accessdate=12 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
13 December –
Mark Drakeford announces his resignation as leader of the Welsh Labour Party. He says he will leave his post as First Minister when a successor has been selected.{{cite web |title=Mark Drakeford to step down as Wales first minister |url= https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2023/dec/13/mark-drakeford-stepping-down-wales-first-minister-labour |date=13 December 2023 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |access-date=13 December 2023 }}
Emergency services attend a large fire on an industrial estate at Treforest, Pontypridd, following reports of a large explosion.{{Cite web |first1=James |last1=McCarthy |first2=Catriona |last2=Aitken |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67710494 |title=Treforest: Fire at industrial estate after reports of explosion |date=13 December 2023 |accessdate=13 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}} One person remains unaccounted for after the fire, in a warehouse complex called Rizla House, is put out.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67710494|title=Treforest Industrial Estate: Explosion leaves one unaccounted for|date=14 December 2023|publisher=BBC|access-date=14 December 2023}}
14 December –
Wales's Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething, announces his intention to stand in the 2024 Welsh Labour leadership election.{{Cite web |first=David |last=Deans |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67716021 |title=Vaughan Gething announces Welsh first minister bid |date=14 December 2023 |accessdate=14 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
A body is found following the Rizla Hose fire.{{Cite web |first=James |last=McCarthy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67713161 |title=Treforest fire: Body found after industrial estate explosion |date=14 December 2023 |accessdate=14 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}} The victim is later identified as 40-year-old Danielle Evans, a scientist who ran a food testing lab within the complex.{{Cite web |first=Miriam |last=Barker |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67719487 |title=South Wales explosion: Tributes paid to Danielle Evans |date=15 December 2023 |accessdate=15 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
15 December – Eluned Morgan, considered a favourite in the Welsh Labour leadership election, rules herself out of the contest.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67716024 |title=Drakeford resigns: Eluned Morgan out of Wales leader race |date=15 December 2023 |accessdate=15 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
17 December – Mark Drakeford expresses his disappointment there are no women candidates in the Welsh Labour leadership contest, and claims personal attacks on social media have discouraged them from entering the contest.{{Cite web |first1=Teleri |last1=Glyn Jones |first2=Nick |last2=Bourne |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67741266 |title=Drakeford: 'Personal attacks' put women off first minister job |date=17 December 2023 |accessdate=17 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
18 December
Education Minister Jeremy Miles formally announces his Welsh Labour leadership campaign after winning the backing of 16 Labour members of the Senedd.{{Cite web |first1=David |last1=Deans |first2=Teleri |last2=Glyn Jones |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67745044 |title=Welsh Labour leadership: Majority of party MSs back Jeremy Miles |date=18 December 2023 |accessdate=18 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
After 98% of the 65% of junior doctors in Wales who responded to a ballot voted to take industrial action, a three-day strike is announced for January 2024, beginning on 15 January.{{Cite web |first1=Jenny |last1=Rees |first2=Catriona |last2=Aitken |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67752312 |title=NHS Wales: Junior doctors to go on three-day strike |date=18 December 2023 |accessdate=18 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
19 December – The budget for Wales, announced by Finance Minister Rebecca Evans, cuts spending on public services, with funds being diverted to support the NHS.{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/dec/19/wales-government-announces-raft-of-cuts-to-public-services|title=Wales government announces raft of cuts to public services|first=Steven |last=Morris|date=19 December 2023|website=The Guardian|access-date=22 December 2023}}
21 December
Hospital waiting lists in Wales have risen for the eighth consecutive month, with just under 764,400 people waiting for treatment in October 2023. Figures for ambulance and accident and emergency waiting times, and cancer treatment have improved.{{Cite web |first=Steve |last=Duffy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67785002 |title=NHS Wales: Hospital waiting times continue to rise |date=21 December 2023 |accessdate=21 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
A multi-vehicle crash results in the closure of the eastbound carriageway of the Second Severn Crossing, while the original Severn Bridge is closed because of Storm Pia.{{cite web|url=https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24006548.severn-bridge-closure-m4-prince-wales-crash-chaos/|title=Severn Bridge closure and M4 Prince of Wales crash chaos| date=21 December 2023 |website=South wales Argus|access-date=1 January 2024}}
22 December
Anglesey pulls out of hosting the 2027 Island Games because of the cost of staging the event, which will now take place in the Faroe Islands.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/67804032 |title=Faroe Islands step in to host 2027 Island Games |date=22 December 2023 |accessdate=22 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Figures show that more than 2,000 fines were issued by education authorities in Wales for school absences during the 2022–23 academic year.{{Cite web |first=Bethan |last=Lewis |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67788299 |title=Wales schools: Over 2,000 pupil absence fines for parents |date=22 December 2023 |accessdate=22 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
25 December – Amateur sailor Dafydd Hughes of Wales pulls out of the Global Solo Challenge round-the-world yacht race after his auto-pilot system breaks down.{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67817252 |title=Amateur sailor quits race around the world after tech issues |date=25 December 2023 |accessdate=28 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
27 December – A multi-vehicle crash on the Second Severn Crossing, partly attributed to Storm Gerrit, results in the closure of both carriageways while emergency repairs to the central barrier are carried out.{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/live-updates-crash-closes-m4-28353837 |title=Crash closes M4 at Second Severn Crossing| date=28 December 2023 |website=WalesOnline |first1=Ffion |last1=Lewis |first2=Molly |last2=Dowrick |access-date=1 January 2024}}
28 December
A lightning strike leaves 36,000 properties without power in Ceredigion; power is later restored.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67832205 |title=Storm Gerrit: Thousands lose power as 85mph winds hit Wales |date=28 December 2023 |accessdate=28 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
Refuse collectors in Cardiff begin a four-week strike, which is due to end on 25 January 2024.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67840551 |title=Cardiff Christmas tree collections cancelled amid strike |date=29 December 2023 |accessdate=29 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
29 December
Welsh people named in the 2024 New Year Honours include singer Shirley Bassey (CH), businesswoman Amanda Blanc (DBE), film producer Felicity Dahl (DBE),{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/full-list-welsh-people-kings-28362487 |title=The full list of Welsh people in the King's New Year's Honours list 2023 |date=29 December 2023 |first=Cathy |last=Owen |website=WalesOnline |access-date=30 December 2023}} and politician Huw Edwards (MBE).{{Cite web|url=https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24018424.linda-edmunds-huw-edwards-awarded-new-years-honour/ |title=A former MP and a NHS nurse honoured for their work in the community |date=29 December 2023 |website=South Wales Argus |accessdate=30 December 2023}}
A yellow weather warning for high winds and heavy rain is issued by the Met Office for the following day.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67840546 |title=Weather warnings for wind and rain issued for Wales |date=29 December 2023 |accessdate=29 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
30 December – Figures released by NHS Wales indicate a third of staff absences are due to stress, depression or anxiety, with figures peaking after the COVID-19 pandemic at around 14,500.{{Cite web |first=Steve |last=Duffy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67719830 |title=NHS Wales: Up to a third of staff absence stress-related |date=30 December 2023 |accessdate=30 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
31 December – A fresh yellow weather warning is issued for high winds on New Year's Eve for parts of south, mid and west Wales.{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67852147 |title=Weather: Warning strong wind gusts could disrupt travel |date=31 December 2023 |accessdate=31 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

Arts and literature

=National Eisteddfod of Wales=

Chair: Alan Llwyd
Crown: Rhys Iorwerth, "Rhyddid"{{cite web|url=https://nation.cymru/culture/writer-from-caernarfon-wins-the-national-eisteddfod-crown/|title=Writer from Caernarfon wins the National Eisteddfod Crown|date=7 August 2023|website=Nation Cymru|access-date=9 August 2023}}
Prose Medal: Meleri Wyn James, "Hallt"{{cite web|url=https://www.northwaleschronicle.co.uk/news/23714369.meleri-wyn-james-aberystwyth-wins-eisteddfod-prose-medal/|title=Meleri Wyn James from Aberystwyth wins Eisteddfod prose medal|date=10 August 2023|website=North wales Chronicle|access-date=11 August 2023}}
Drama Medal: Cai Llywelyn Evans, Eiliad o Ddewiniaeth{{cite web|url=https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/news/play-about-12-year-old-neurodiverse-boy-wins-eisteddfod-drama-medal-631956|title=Play about 12-year-old neurodiverse boy wins Eisteddfod Drama Medal|date=11 August 2023|website=Cambrian News|access-date=11 August 2023}}
Gwobr Goffa Daniel Owen: Alun Ffred Jones{{cite news|url=https://golwg.360.cymru/celfyddydau/eisteddfodau/2127061-alun-ffred-cipio-daniel-owen-chwip-nofel|title= Alun Ffred yn cipio'r Daniel Owen am "chwip o nofel" n|publisher=Golwg360|date=8 August 2023|language=cy}}

=Music=

==Albums==

Euros Childs – Curries
Godsticks – This Is What a Winner Looks Like{{cite web|author=Rachel Roberts|url=https://guitar.com/news/music-news/godsticks-new-album-this-is-what-a-winner-looks-like-single-mayhem/|title=Godsticks return with new album, This Is What A Winner Looks Like – Listen to first single Mayhem here|website=Guitar.com|access-date=16 April 2023|date=13 April 2023}}
Far From Saints – Far From Saints{{cite web|url=https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/stereophonics-kelly-jones-on-his-new-project-far-from-saints-4157664|title=Stereophonics' Kelly Jones on his new project, Far From Saints|date=25 May 2023|author=Duncan Seaman|website=Yorkshire Post|access-date=6 August 2023}}
Gruff Rhys – The Almond and the Seahorse{{cite web|url=https://www.walesartsreview.org/best-welsh-albums-of-2023/|title=Best Welsh Albums of 2023|date=8 December 2023|website=Wales Arts Review|access-date=17 January 2024}}
Skindred – Smile{{cite web|author=Liz Scarlett|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/skindred-announce-new-album-smile-share-ultimate-ragga-rocking-single-gimme-that-boom|title=Skindred announce new album Smile, share "ultimate ragga-rocking" single Gimme That Boom|magazine=Louder|access-date=14 November 2022|date=8 November 2022}}

==Opera==

Blaze of Glory!, an opera by David Hackbridge Johnson, with libretto by Emma Jenkins, is premiered by Welsh National Opera, starring Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts, Themba Mvula and Rebecca Evans.{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/theatre/what-to-see/blaze-glory-welsh-national-opera-wales-millennium-centre-review/|title=Blaze of Glory!: a wonderful, emphatically Welsh new brand of music-theatre|date=24 February 2023|author=Alexandra Coghlan|website=The Telegraph|access-date=24 February 2023}}

=Film=

Y Sŵn{{Cite web |title=Y Sŵn |url=https://filmhubwales.org/en/films/y-swn/ |access-date=2023-04-10 |website=Film Hub Wales {{!}} Canolfan Ffilm Cymru |language=en-GB}}

=Broadcasting=

8 February – S4C wins the "Best Multi-Channel Programme" Award at the Broadcast Awards 2023 for Fi, Rhyw ac Anabledd.{{cite web|url=https://www.s4c.cymru/en/press/post/54415/s4c-success-in-the-broadcast-awards-2023/|date=9 February 2023|title=S4C success in the Broadcast Awards 2023|website=S4C|access-date=25 February 2023}}

==English language radio==

13 February – Early breakfast show on Radio 2 Wales, presented by Owain Wyn Evans{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/bbc-100-years-broadcasting-wales|title=The BBC marks 100 years of broadcasting in Wales|date=13 February 2023|website=BBC Media Centre|access-date=25 February 2023}}
2 April – Bronwen Lewis on BBC Radio Wales{{cite web|last=Collins |first=Steve |url=https://radiotoday.co.uk/2023/03/former-the-voice-contestant-bronwen-lewis-joins-bbc-radio-wales/ |title=Former The Voice contestant, Bronwen Lewis joins BBC Radio Wales |publisher=Radio Today |date=24 March 2023 |accessdate=24 March 2023}}
6 July – What Just Happened, with Kiri Pritchard-McLean and Robin Morgan{{cite web|url=https://www.chortle.co.uk/news/2023/05/26/53208/bbc_wales_orders_topical_panel_show|title=BBC Wales orders topical panel show|website=Chortle|access-date=30 July 2023}}

==English language television==

23 February – Dark Land: Hunting the Killers, series 2{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p5p8|title=Dark Land: Hunting the Killers|website=BBC|access-date=23 February 2023}}
15 May – Steeltown Murders, starring Aneurin Barnard and Steffan Rhodri, set in Port Talbot.{{cite web|url= https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/true-crime-drama-steeltown-murders-26838600|first=Kathryn|last=Williams|date=4 May 2023|accessdate=7 May 2023|website=Wales Online|title= True crime drama Steeltown Murders airdate announced}}
31 July – Wolf, starring Iwan Rheon, Annes Elwy and Owen Teale{{cite web|date=15 February 2023|access-date=24 May 2023|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/2023/wolf-first-look|title= BBC releases first look imagery for new crime thriller series Wolf|website=bbc.co.uk}}
29 December – Men Up, starring Aneurin Barnard, Joanna Page, Iwan Rheon, Alexandra Roach and Steffan Rhodri{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/men-up-viagra-drama-russell-t-davies-matthew-barry-bbc-1235338578/amp/|accessdate=May 24, 2023|website=Hollywood Reporter|date=March 1, 2023|first=Alex|last=Ritman|title= Viagra Trial Drama 'Men Up' Coming to BBC From Russell T. Davies, 'Industry' Writer, 'It's a Sin' Producer}}

==Welsh language radio==

25 July – Presenter Mari Grug shares information about her recent breast cancer diagnosis with listeners to Dros Frecwast.{{cite web|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/bbc-radio-presenter-tears-up-27390261|title=BBC radio presenter tears up as she thanks listeners for support after breast cancer diagnosis|language=en|date=25 July 2023|author=Branwen Jones|website=WalesOnline|access-date=30 July 2023}}

==Welsh language television==

Dal y Mellt/Rough Cut{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/01/this-is-a-real-moment-netflix-series-cements-rise-of-welsh-language-drama|title='This is a real moment': Netflix series cements rise of Welsh language drama|date=1 April 2023|author=Vanessa Thorpe|website=The Guardian|access-date=9 July 2023}}
Drych: Y Dyn yn y Van{{cite web|url=https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/real-life/north-wales-man-living-van-26277580|title=North Wales man living in a van on life in one of the most beautiful parts of Wales|date=19 February 2023|author1=Aaran Lennox|author2=Branwen Jones|website=Daily Post|access-date=25 February 2023}}
Pren ar y Bryn, starring Rhodri Meilir{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2023/nov/09/welsh-tv-drama-world-premiere-miners-hall-pren-ar-y-bryn-tree-on-a-hill|title=Beer, chips and camaraderie: Welsh TV drama has world premiere in miners' hall|date=9 November 2023|author=Steven Morris|website=Guardian|access-date=30 December 2023}}

Sport

=January=

9 January – Welsh football legend and widely regarded as one of the best players ever,{{cite web |title='Gareth Bale probably the best left winger in the Premier League if not in Europe' – Everton's Phil Neville on the Tottenham star |url=https://www.goal.com/en/news/9/english-football/2012/01/11/2841436/gareth-bale-probably-the-best-left-winger-in-the-premier |access-date=20 March 2022 |website=Goal.com}}{{cite web |last=Richards |first=Alex |title=The 15 Best Wingers in World Football |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1720086-the-15-best-wingers-in-world-football |access-date=11 November 2022 |website=Bleacher Report}}{{cite web |last=Potts Harmer |first=Alfie |date=25 December 2019 |title=7 Greatest Right Wingers of the decade |url=https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/12/25/7-greatest-right-wingers-of-the-decade/ |access-date=11 November 2022 |website=HITC Football}}{{cite web |title=The 5 best Welsh Football Players of all-time |url=https://thesporting.blog/blog/the-5-best-welsh-football-players-of-all-time |access-date=11 November 2022 |website=The Sporting Blog}} Gareth Bale announces his retirement from football.{{cite web|title=Wales captain Gareth Bale retires from football aged 33|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64214855|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=9 January 2023|access-date=9 January 2023}}
11 January – The English Football League lifts the transfer embargo against Cardiff City after they paid the first installment in the controversial transfer deal with Nantes regarding Emiliano Sala.{{cite web|title=Emiliano Sala: EFL lifts Cardiff City transfer embargo|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64236759|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=11 January 2023|access-date=12 January 2023}}
18 January – The Football Association of Wales agrees a landmark deal that will see equal pay introduced with immediate effect across both men and women national football team's respectively.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64299007|title=Equal pay: Football Association of Wales agree landmark deal|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=18 January 2023|access-date=20 January 2023}}

=February=

7 February – Swansea City footballer Joe Allen announces his retirement from international duties with the Wales national football team.{{cite web|url=https://worldcup.faw.cymru/news/diolch-joe-allen/|title=Diolch Joe Allen|work=FAW |publisher=FAW|date=7 February 2023|access-date=9 March 2023 |last1=Sarah |first1=Hopp -. }}{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64560249|title=Joe Allen: Wales midfielder retires from international football|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=7 February 2023|access-date=9 March 2023}}
21 February – Wales delays the announcement of its line up for the Six Nations match against England on 25 February as the threat of strike action by the Wales team continues.{{cite web|first=Nick |last=Purewal |url=https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/rugby/wales-england-six-nations-team-strike-b1061957.html |title=Six Nations: Wales delay team announcement for England clash ahead of crunch strike talks |work=London Evening Standard |date=21 February 2023 |accessdate=21 February 2023}}
22 February – Following an agreement between rugby union players and the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU), it is confirmed the England v Wales match scheduled for 25 February will go ahead.{{cite web |title=Wales v England match is on as players agree to take the field amid dispute |url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/live-welsh-rugby-wru-strike-26299019 |website=Wales Online |date=22 February 2023 |access-date=23 February 2023}}{{cite web |title=Wales reach agreement with board over contract dispute, Wales vs England goes ahead |url=https://www.skysports.com/rugby-union/news/32461/12816956/wales-reach-agreement-with-board-over-contract-dispute-wales-vs-england-goes-ahead |website=Sky Sports |access-date=23 February 2023}}

=March=

7 March – AFC Wimbledon footballer Chris Gunter announces his retirement from international duties with the Wales national football team. He became the first Welsh footballer to reach 100 caps at an international level.{{Cite news|url=https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/diolch-chris-gunter/?back=/en/news/&pos=1|title=DIOLCH CHRIS GUNTER|publisher=FAW|date=9 March 2023|access-date=9 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/64901392|title=Wales' Gunter retires from international football|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=9 March 2023|access-date=9 March 2023}}
12 March – Swindon Town footballer Jonny Williams announces his retirement from international duties with the Wales national football team.{{Cite news|url=https://www.faw.cymru/en/news/diolch-jonny-williams/|title=DIOLCH JONNY WILLIAMS|publisher=FAW|date=12 March 2023|access-date=13 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64931698|title=Jonny Williams: Swindon Town midfielder retires from Wales duty aged 29|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=12 March 2023|access-date=13 March 2023}}
17 March – Adran Premier club Wrexham AFC Women set a Welsh women's domestic football attendance record of 9,511, breaking Cardiff City's record of 5,175 against Abergavenny Town.{{cite web|url=https://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/news/2023/march/record-breakers--wrexham-afc-women-to-face-connahs-quay-nomads-in-front-of-highest-ever-welsh-league-crowd/|title=Wrexham AFC Women to face Connah's Quay Nomads in front of highest ever Welsh league crowd|publisher=Wrexham AFC|date=17 March 2023|access-date=17 March 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/65016793|title=Wrexham v Connah's Quay: Record crowd for Welsh domestic women's game|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=25 March 2023|access-date=26 March 2023}}
18 March – The New Saints wins the Cymru Premier in a goalless draw against Connah's Quay Nomads, taking their 15th Cymru Premier title.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64980653|title=Cymru Premier: The New Saints draw at Nomads to secure 15th Welsh title|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=18 March 2023|access-date=26 March 2023}}
26 March – Welsh rugby clubs vote for major governance changes to the Welsh Rugby Union board following a general meeting at their headquarters in Port Talbot.

=April=

22 April – Wrexham A.F.C. win promotion back to the English Football League after fifteen years as a non-league team following a game against Boreham Wood, which Wrexham won 3–1.{{cite web|first1=Brendon |last1=Williams |first2=Peter |last2=Gillibrand |first3=Jack |last3=Grey |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65361433 |title=Wrexham: Paul Rudd joins Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney at promotion win |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=22 April 2023 |accessdate=22 April 2023}}

=June=

18 June – Gerwyn Price and Jonny Clayton, representing Wales, win the World Cup of Darts.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/darts/65945974 |title=World Cup of Darts: Wales hammer Scotland 10-2 to win title |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=18 June 2023 |access-date=10 September 2023}}

=July=

19 July – A statue of Welsh rugby league players Billy Boston, Gus Risman and Clive Sullivan is unveiled in Cardiff.{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/66248935|title=Rugby trailblazers Billy Boston, Clive Sullivan and Gus Risman 'finally recognised' in Wales|last=Lloyd|first=Matt|date=19 July 2023|work=BBC Sport|accessdate=19 July 2023}}
24 July – Cheryl Foster becomes the first Welsh referee to take charge of a World Cup match since 1978 when she referees at Brazil's match against Panama in Adelaide.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/64212167 |title=Women's World Cup 2023: Cheryl Foster has become Wales' first World Cup referee in 45 years |work=BBC Sport |publisher=BBC |date=23 July 2023 |accessdate=25 July 2023}}

=August=

19–27 August – Welsh athletes Jeremiah Azu, Joe Brier, Natasha Cockram and Melissa Courtney-Bryant represent Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest.{{cite web|url=https://assets.aws.worldathletics.org/document/64d4e81f9e3cd1ff8518139f.pdf|title=Entry List |publisher=World Athletics |access-date=17 August 2023 |date=10 August 2023}}

=December=

18 December – Cyclist Emma Finucane is named 2023 BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year.{{cite web |title=BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2023: Cyclist Emma Finucane wins |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/wales/67690890 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=29 December 2023 |date=18 December 2023}}
27 December – The 2023 Welsh Grand National takes place at Chepstow Racecourse. The race is won by Nassalam, trained by Gary Moore and ridden by Caoilin Quinn.{{cite web |last1=Marsh |first1=Philip |title=Welsh Grand National 2023: Nassalam cruises to victory in Chepstow |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/horse-racing/67829078 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=28 December 2023 |date=27 December 2023}}

Deaths

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4 January – {{ill|Aled Glynne|cy}}, broadcaster, 61.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-64152344|title=Aled Glynne Davies: Body found in search for ex-BBC editor|publisher=BBC Cymru Wales|date=4 January 2023|access-date=4 January 2023}}
28 January – Clare Drakeford, wife of Mark Drakeford, 71
9 February – Charlie Faulkner, rugby international and coach, 81{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/feb/09/former-pontypool-legend-tony-charlie-faulkner-dies-aged-81|title=Former Pontypool legend Tony 'Charlie' Faulkner dies aged 81|language=en|website=The Guardian|date=9 February 2023 |access-date=12 February 2023|last1=Media |first1=P. A. }}
14 February – Christine Pritchard, actress (Pobol y Cwm, Cara Fi), 79{{cite news|last=Hill|first=Jonathon|date=14 February 2023|title=Welsh actress Christine Pritchard dies aged 79|work=Wales Online|url=https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-actress-christine-pritchard-dies-26240109|access-date=24 February 2023}}
9 March – Alan Jones, footballer, 77{{cite news |title=Tributes paid to former Hereford United player Alan Jones |url=https://www.herefordtimes.com/sport/23382377.tributes-paid-former-hereford-united-player-alan-jones/ |access-date=14 March 2023 |publisher=Hereford Times |date=13 March 2023}}
14 March – Laurie Daniel, rugby union player, 81.{{cite web |title=Obituary: Wales wing Laurie Daniel passes |url=https://www.wru.wales/2023/04/obituary-wales-wing-laurie-daniel-passes/ |publisher=Welsh Rugby Union |access-date=11 May 2023 |date=5 April 2023}}
23 March – Dafydd Hywel, actor, 77{{cite web |date=2023-03-23 |title="Colled aruthrol" ar ôl yr actor Dafydd Hywel, sydd wedi marw'n 77 oed |url=https://golwg.360.cymru/newyddion/2117629-actor-dafydd-hywel-wedi-marw |access-date=2023-03-23 |website=Golwg360 |language=cy}}
30 March (death announced on this date) – David Willicombe, rugby league player, 72.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/65127544|title=Ex-Wales and GB international Willicombe dies|date=30 March 2023|website=BBC Sport|accessdate=10 May 2023}}
6 April – Nicola Heywood-Thomas, broadcaster and newsreader, 67.{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-65208716 |title=BBC and HTV broadcaster Nicola Heywood-Thomas dies at 67 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=7 April 2023 |accessdate=7 April 2023}}{{cite web|url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/itv-newsreader-bbc-presenter-nicola-26652362 |title=ITV newsreader and BBC presenter Nicola Heywood-Thomas dies |first1=Sam |last1=Elliott-Gibbs |first2=Todd |last2=Fitzgerald |date=7 April 2023 |website=Manchester Evening News |accessdate=7 April 2023}}
4 May – Chris Reynolds, cartoonist, 62{{cite news |title=È morto il fumettista Chris Reynolds |url=https://fumettologica.it/2023/05/chris-reynolds-morto-fumetti/ |access-date=8 May 2023 |publisher=Fumetto Logica |date=8 May 2023}}
11 May – Shaun Pickering, Olympic shot putter and athletics coach, 61{{cite web|url=https://athleticsweekly.com/athletics-news/shaun-pickering-gentle-and-generous-giant-of-the-athletics-world-dies-aged-61-1039967740/|title=Shaun Pickering, gentle and generous giant of the athletics world, dies aged 61|date=11 May 2023|author=Jason Henderson|website=Athletics Weekly|language=en|access-date=12 May 2023}}
11 May – Tyrone O'Sullivan, miner, trade union leader and industrialist, 77{{cite news|url = https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/highly-influential-figure-welsh-mining-27008651|title = Highly influential figure in Welsh mining community Tyrone O'Sullivan dies aged 77|last = Clements|first = Laura|date = 28 May 2023|accessdate = 28 May 2023|work = Wales Online}}
2 July – Wayne Evans, footballer, 51{{cite web|url=https://www.rochdaleafc.co.uk/news/2023/july/ripwayneevans/|title=R.I.P. Wayne Evans|date=2 July 2023|website=Rochdale AFC|access-date=3 July 2023}}
21 July – Ann Clwyd, politician, 86{{cite news |title=Ann Clwyd: Former Labour MP for Cynon Valley dies |work=BBC News |date=22 July 2023 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-66277032 |access-date=22 July 2023}}
24 July – Adrian Street, wrestler, 82.{{cite web|first=Nathan |last=Bevan |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66361848 |title=Wrestling: Adrian Street, flamboyant legend, dies aged 82 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC |date=31 July 2023 |accessdate=31 July 2023}}
29 July – Clive Rowlands, rugby union footballer and later coach, 85.{{cite web|url=https://www.wru.wales/2023/07/obituary-clive-top-cat-rowlands-dies-aged-85/ |title=Obituary: Clive 'Top Cat' Rowlands dies aged 85 |date=30 July 2023 |website=Welsh Rugby Union |accessdate=30 July 2023}}
14 August – Brynley F. Roberts, librarian, scholar and critic, 92{{cite news |title=Teyrngedau i'r ysgolhaig a'r cyn-lyfrgellydd Athro Brynley Roberts |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/cymrufyw/66521212 |access-date=20 August 2023 |publisher=BBC News |date=17 August 2023|language=cy}}
3 September – David Watkins, rugby union and rugby league player and coach, 81{{cite web |title=David Watkins: Dual-code Wales and Lions legend dies aged 81 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/66702871 |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=3 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230903182303/https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66702871 |archive-date=3 September 2023 |date=3 September 2023}}
6 September – Gareth Miles, Welsh-language author, translator and campaigner, 85{{Cite web|title=Yr awdur, dramodydd ac ymgyrchydd iaith Gareth Miles wedi marw|url=https://newyddion.s4c.cymru/article/16329|website=newyddion.s4c.cymru|date=2023-09-06|access-date=2023-09-06|language=cy}}
24 September – Keith Baxter, actor, 90{{cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/oct/22/keith-baxter-obituary|title=Keith Baxter obituary|author=Michael Coveney|language=en|date=22 October 2023|website=The Guardian|access-date=9 December 2023}}
26 September – {{ill|Glanmor Griffiths|cy}}, Chairman of the Welsh Rugby Union, 83{{Cite news|title=Cyn-bennaeth URC, Glanmor Griffiths, wedi marw yn 83 oed|url=https://www.bbc.com/newyddion/66922172|work=BBC Cymru Fyw|date=2023-09-26|access-date=2023-09-26|language=cy}}
14 October – Gwyn Richards, cricketer, 71{{cite news |title=Gwyn Richards: Former Glamorgan all-rounder dies aged 71 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/cricket/67115417 |access-date=15 October 2023 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 October 2023}}
31 October – Ronnie Rees, footballer, 79{{cite news |last1=Hornby |first1=Mark |title=Obituary: Ronnie Rees 1944–2023 |url=https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2023/october/obituary-ronnie-rees-1944-2023/ |access-date=31 October 2023 |publisher=Coventry City Football Club |date=31 October 2023}}
5 November – Ryland Davies, operatic tenor, 80{{cite news |last=Salazar |first=David |title=Obituary: Tenor Ryland Davies Passes at 80 |url=https://operawire.com/obituary-tenor-ryland-davies-passes-at-80/ |access-date=7 November 2023 |website=operawire.com |date=6 November 2023}}
15 November – David Rowe-Beddoe, businessman and first chair of the Wales Millennium Centre, 85{{Cite web |first1=Hugh |last1=Thomas |first2=James |last2=McCarthy |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-67430566 |title=Cardiff-born businessman Lord David Rowe-Beddoe dies aged 85 |date=15 November 2023 |accessdate=16 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
20 November – Annabel Giles, model, TV and radio presenter, 64{{Cite web |last1=Murray |first1=Tom |last2=Muir |first2=Ellie |date=21 November 2023 |title=Annabel Giles, actor and TV star, dies suddenly aged 64 |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/annabel-giles-dead-brain-tumour-b2451247.html |access-date=21 November 2023 |website=The Independent}}
20 November – Brian Godding, guitarist, 78{{cite web|url=https://dmme.net/goodbye-brian-godding/|title=Goodbye, Brian Godding|website=DMME|access-date=27 November 2023}}
25 November – Martin Lockley, palaeontologist, 73{{cite web|url=https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/paleontologist-who-co-founded-friends-of-dinosaur-ridge-nonprofit-passes-away|title=Paleontologist who co-founded Friends of Dinosaur Ridge nonprofit passes away|date=27 November 2023|access-date=28 November 2023|website=Denver 7}}
26 November – Brian Godding, 78, Welsh jazz rock guitarist (Blossom Toes, Centipede).{{Cite web|url=https://dmme.net/goodbye-brian-godding/ |title=Goodbye, Brian Godding |website=DMME.net |accessdate=30 November 2023}}
28 November – Allan Rogers, Labour Party politician, MP (1983–2001) and MEP (1979–1984), 91{{Cite web |first=Adrian |last=Browne |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-politics-67556877 |title=Former Labour Rhondda MP Allan Rogers dies aged 91 |date=28 November 2023 |accessdate=28 November 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}
3 December – Glenys Kinnock, 79, British politician, MEP (1994–2009), member of the House of Lords (2009–2021), and minister of state for Europe (2009).{{Cite web|url=https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/baroness-kinnock-dies-neil-kinnock-wife/ |title=Baroness Kinnock, former minister and wife of ex-Labour leader Neil Kinnock, dies aged 79, as tributes pour in |website=LBC |date=3 December 2023 |accessdate=3 December 2023}}
18 December – Brian Price, 86, Welsh rugby union player (Newport, British Lions, national team).{{Cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/40013034 |title=Former Wales lock Brian Price dies aged 86 |date=18 December 2023 |accessdate=19 December 2023 |work=BBC News |publisher=BBC}}

References

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