Wales
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Wales’s first minister has said she is unsure the European Union would want the UK to re-join as the country “didn’t behave very well” in recent years. Eluned Morgan told Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth that allowing the country back into the bloc was “not going to be as straightforward as [he] and [she]…
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Several vehicles were involved in a collision on a mountain pass in the Lake District, where roads have been covered in ice and snow, earlier Saturday afternoon. Cumbria Police said they received numerous calls about a “multiple vehicle collision” on Wrynose Pass, which runs between the Duddon Valley and Little Langdale, shortly after 1pm. The…
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The government’s emergency planning team is holding a meeting as Ireland braces for severe weather. Taoiseach Simon Harris wrote on Instagram: “I wanted to provide you with a quick update on the severe cold weather event that Ireland is experiencing at the moment and the significant snow and sleet event we’re likely to experience from…
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The Met Office issues weather warnings when severe weather is likely and has the potential to disrupt day-to-day life. These are colour-coded yellow, amber and red to reflect both how likely the extreme weather is and how badly it could impact people. They only cover the parts of the country affected and last for a…
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As we have been reporting today, there are a number of weather warnings that have been issued by the Met Office. Many are in place now. A yellow warning for snow and ice has come into place for the Midlands and parts of Wales from midday Saturday and will last until 11.59pm on Sunday. A…
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A farmer who has been campaigning against controversial Welsh government funding proposals for his industry says he has received death threats. Gareth Wyn Jones, who has been a vocal opponent of a new subsidy scheme, said the latest threat was the “fourth or the fifth” one made against him and his family. “Whatever your political beliefs,…
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Teenagers from England are travelling across the border to Wales and Scotland to get Botox, fillers and other injectables, campaigners say, taking advantage of a difference in legislation. While cosmetic Botox and lip fillers were banned in England for under-18s in 2021, no such law exists in Wales, Scotland or Northern Ireland – and there…
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Wales manager Robert Page is close to signing a new “long-term” contract, according to FAW president Steve Williams. Page has been in charge of the national team since stepping in for Ryan Giggs – initially on a temporary basis – when the former Manchester United winger was placed on leave in November 2020. Giggs eventually stood down as Wales…
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Wales defeated Ukraine 1–0 on Sunday to claim the final spot in Group B of this fall’s World Cup. Wales will be the first opponent for the United States on Nov. 21 in Qatar. Iran and England complete the group. The only score came on an own goal by Ukraine forward Andriy Yarmolenko, who stopped a…
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Gareth Bale says he gets more excited to play for Wales than he does for Real Madrid as confusion continues to swirl around the player’s current situation. Zidane said Bale was not injured but not available before the Eibar game last weekend and he joined Welsh training at the start of the week appearing in…
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Hillary Clinton has sympathized with the large number of children who stand affected in the Brexit process. The former Secretary of State said on Saturday during a speech at Swansea University in Wales, that most of the kids are feeling “worried and unsafe.” Image: Hillary Clinton The 2016 U.S. presidential candidate was presented with an honorary…
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Real Madrid players arrived their Mercure Hotel in Cardiff Friday evening but were ushered in from the back door. A report from Marca confirms the decision was born out of security concerns. It was a great disappointment for the swarm of Madristas who had waited at the front gate to give their idols a heroic welcome.…
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Dementia has been identified as the leading cause of death in England and Wales. Statistical reports show that most men in these countries die of heart diseases while dementia takes center stage for women. According to a BBC news report, Alzheimer’s disease made the top three list. However, the Office of National Statistics cited an aging…
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After all the ceremonies and rituals in Monaco, the world has received a long awaited Champions League group stage fixtures. Now we know where the Goliaths and Davids have pitched their tents for an onward march to Cardiff, Wales in 2017–the country’s national podium. Image: File Photo A total of 32 teams entered the fateful day…
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Cardiff’s National Stadium of Wales will be the venue for the 2017 UEFA Champions League final. Image Source: UEFA The venue for the 2017 UEFA Champions League final, scheduled for Saturday 3 June 2017, was confirmed by the UEFA Executive Committee on 30 June 2015. National Stadium of Wales UEFA capacity: 74,500 Tenants: Wales, Wales rugby Opened:…
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Chris Coleman [Wales Manager] says he’s amazed at the large turnout from fans who were on ground at the celebratory Cardiff welcome parade given to the Euro 2016 squad on their return Friday 8 July. This is their first time to feature in a major tournament since the last 1958 World Cup. Wales team led by…
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