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Radio Wales,28 May 2026,121 mins

Oliver Hides takes your calls on young peoples employment, ethics of fishing, and wedding guest lists.

The Phone In

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The number of young people not in employment, education or training - known as Neets - has risen above one million, new figures by the ONS show. In the year ending 2025, the proportion of young people aged 16 to 24 in Wales who were classed as Neets, already has reached 1 in 6, which is more than the UK average. So, what’s the answer? How do we fix the system? Have you seen the story of the hundreds of dead sharks and other fish that have washed up on beaches in Wales? Marine life has been washing up at sites like Pembrey Beach and Saundersfoot, with locals describing the scenes as ‘shocking’ and ‘horrible to see’. The fish appear to be discarded or part of a lost catch, but it’s raised questions around the ethics of fishing… It’s your reaction to this story. And finally – invites for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s highly anticipated wedding have finally gone out! And one thing has been made clear; single guests are banned from bringing plus-ones. So today, we’re talking numbers at weddings… How did you decide who made the cut?

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