Wales Online
Residents gather in anger to take on neighbour's huge security gates
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- Residents gather in anger to take on neighbour's huge security gates
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Locals have gathered in a Welsh village to protest against a homeowner who has closed off access to a popular walking route. At Vicarage Terrace in Cwmparc near Treorchy villagers are taking matters into their own hands after a new homeowner moved in and set about blocking the accessible walking path to Cwmparc forestry which overlooks the homes in the area.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/residents-stage-protest-against-homeowner-31062352
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- 28% of Gen X set to meet retirement savings goals: lowest among all generations
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- New research released today by the Get Britain Pension Ready campaign reveals a retirement readiness challenge facing Generation X, those born between 1965 and 1981.
While 40% of overall respondents are on track with their retirement savings goal that would allow them to live comfortably throughout retirement, Generation X faces the greatest challenge, with only 28% saying they're on track to meet their targets. This is significantly behind Gen Z (50%), Millennials (47%), and Baby Boomers (37%)*.
Nearly one in six (17%) members of Generation X say they’re worried about never being able to fully retire, with an overwhelming majority (78%) indicating that they won’t have enough money saved to do so.
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- Eryri walkers on UK's deadliest peak in 'fashion shoes like on a shopping trip'
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- 1:46
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Last year saw a near-record rescues in the mountains of Eryri (Snowdonia) - and already things have got off to a bad start in 2025. Experts despair over the ignorance of some visitors and a new BBC survey has shown how justified these concerns are.
Full Story: https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/eryri-walkers-three-uks-deadliest-31054551
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- The Irish Guinness Choir takes on Cardiff-based Ardwyn Singers in surprise national anthem clash
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- 4:00
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In its second year as the Official Hotel Partner of the Guinness Men’s and Women’s Six Nations, IHG Hotels & Resorts is fuelling pre-game excitement among fans with unforgettable experiences on and off the pitch, including a surprise national anthem pre-match battle from The Guinness Choir and Cardiff-based Aldwyn Singers at voco St David’s Cardiff.
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- Mystery over identity of body in wetsuit found in Welsh reservoir
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A police force in Wales has been unable to find out anything about a man found dead in a freezing cold reservoir last year. The man, believed to be between 30 and 60 years old and approximately six-feet-tall, was discovered in a black wetsuit in the Claerwen reservoir near Rhayader in Powys on Friday, October 18.
Officers attended the vast remote reservoir - which is the largest and most isolated of the Elan Valley dams - following a call from a member of the public who had seen a body in the water just before 8.30am. It is estimated the man’s body could have been in the water since the summer, such was his decomposed state.
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- Sir Keir Starmer s full speech at the Support Ukraine 2025 Summit
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- 5:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Credit: Ukrainian Government
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has promised sweeping sanctions to put economic pressure on Russia and get Vladimir Putin “not just to talk, but to make concessions”, as he addressed the Support Ukraine 2025 Summit via a videolink.
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- Labour must be “ready” for test presented by Reform UK says Prime Minister
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- 4:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Labour must be “ready” for the test presented by Reform UK, the Prime Minister has said.
Speaking to the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow, Sir Keir Starmer said there had been a rise in “dangerous right-wing politics” and those who claim to be seeking to “tilt politics towards the interests of working people”.
“We have to be ready for this test,” he said.
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- Met Office 'danger to life' amber weather warning issued for Wales
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- 1:25
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Met Office has issued an amber rain warning for part of Wales. Heavy rainfall is expected to start at around 4pm on Sunday and lasting until Monday at 7am.
The Met Office forecast reads: "Rain will become persistent and heavy through the remainder of Sunday, clearing to the east overnight but followed by showers into Monday morning. Accumulations of 50 to 70 mm are expected fairly widely over high ground well-inland, with the most exposed hills potentially receiving 80 to 100 mm. This may lead to some surface water and river flooding. In addition, strong south to southwesterly winds will also accompany the rain."
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/met-office-danger-life-amber-31062094
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- Wales v Ireland: Sherratt sees the positives in Ireland defeat
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- 1:35
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- It was another defeat for Wales in this year’s Six Nations but at least this latest loss restored some pride as Matt Sherratt’s new-look side pushed Ireland and made them work hard for a victory which was still up in the air as we got into the last quarter of the match.
Despite a much improved performance from Wales, the 27-18 defeat at the Principality Stadium was still their 15th loss in a row, meaning that, incredibly, they haven’t won a game since the pool stage of the 2023 World Cup.
Full story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-ireland-media-reaction-31061684
#wales #rugby #sixnations #irishrugby #welshrugby
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- Fans react as Wales put in defiant performance against Ireland
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- In the end, the result was as anticipated, but the performance from Wales was a far cry from what we've seen in recent times. Simon Easterby’s side, aiming for a Grand Slam, were pushed to the brink by a determined Welsh team who, at times, tested Ireland’s resolve.
Ultimately, Ireland’s superior power and experience saw them through, with contributions from the bench—most notably Bundee Aki—proving decisive. The half-back pairing of Jamison Gibson-Park and Sam Prendergast were exceptional, with Prendergast’s kicking game demonstrating a level of variety that Wales lacked when it mattered most. While the Welsh side showed significant promise, it was the control and composure under pressure from the Irish half-backs that ultimately made the difference.
#wales #rugbyunion #ireland #welshrugby #rugby #irishrugby
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- Van filmed apparently driving into pro-Palestine protestors in Cardiff
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Pro-Palestine protesters appeared to be driven into by a van while they were demonstrating outside an event at Cardiff University. As the van approached them it appeared not to slow down until it had come into contact with some of the protesters, with one falling to the ground.
The protesters were outside the Postgrad Live event in Cardiff University's Centre for Student Life on Wednesday, February 19, blocking the road. The group claimed two Cardiff University students were in their fourth month of academic suspension for partaking in peaceful protest.
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- Wales vs Ireland: Matt Sherratt press conference
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- 11:07
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Interim Wales head coach Matt Sherratt team announcement press conference for Guinness Six Nations clash against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.
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- Ukraine peace deal : Where are we now and what happens next?
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- 3:22
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer backed Volodymyr Zelensky in a phone call on Wednesday after Donald Trump claimed the Ukrainian president was “a dictator without elections”.
In the call, the Prime Minister gave Mr Zelensky his support “as Ukraine’s democratically elected leader” and said it was “perfectly reasonable to suspend elections during war time as the UK did during World War Two”, according to a Downing Street spokesperson.
The call followed a war of words between Mr Trump and Mr Zelensky, with the US president criticising his Ukrainian counterpart for postponing elections and incorrectly claiming Ukraine started the war with Russia.
#uknews #politics
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- Wales v Ireland: Simon Easterby press conference
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- 9:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Simon Easterby insists he is committed to Ireland in response to reports he is a contender to take over from departed Wales boss Warren Gatland.
Gatland stepped down last week after a 22-15 defeat by Italy condemned Wales to a 14th successive loss, with Cardiff coach Matt Sherratt placed in charge on an interim basis.
Easterby is overseeing Ireland while Andy Farrell prepares for the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour and has so far impressed by masterminding emphatic victories over England and Scotland.
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- Louis Rees Zammit: Former Wales rugby star's NFL future confirmed
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Louis Rees-Zammit has decided his future by re-signing for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The former rugby star has now been given a place on the NFL outfit’s active roster in a significant move for the 24-year-old. Last season the Welshman was on the team’s practice squad but was never elevated to the active roster to play in matches.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/louis-rees-zammit-major-nfl-31025015
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- Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden awarded MBE from King Charles III after cancer battle
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Strictly Come Dancing professional dancer Amy Dowden has been officially awarded an MBE by King Charles III at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, February 18.
Amy, who comes from Caerphilly, is being recognised for her work in fundraising and raising awareness about her health struggles, and has previously said she spent "most nights crying" during Strictly Come Dancing 2024 because she was suffering such a crisis of confidence after her cancer treatment.
Full story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/strictly-come-dancings-amy-dowden-31027033
#royalfamily #wales
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- Terrifying moment fleeing biker crashes into pregnant woman's car during 100mph chase
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A rider on a stolen motorbike led police on a 100mph chase before crashing into a car being driven by a heavily-pregnant woman, a court has heard. Just days after pleading guilty to that offending and being banned from the roads Luca Dunn led officers on another chase - this time in a van - which required to use of a police helicopter to track him.
Dunn's barrister told Swansea Crown Court it was accepted his client had shown "scant regard for the safety and well-being of other road users". He said in the defendant's own words he was "mortified" when he learned that the car he crashed into was being driven by a pregnant woman, and he said Dunn realised the consequences of what could have happened on the day in question.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/terrifying-moment-fleeing-biker-crashes-30990296
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- James Botham previews Wales Six Nations clash against Ireland
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- 5:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Interview with flanker James Botham ahead of the Guinness Six Nations game against Ireland in Cardiff on Saturday.
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- Prime Minister to meet Donald Trump in Washington next week
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer will meet US President Donald Trump next week, No 10 has confirmed.
A Downing Street spokesman said the Prime Minister will seek to “deepen the special relationship” on his first visit to Washington, DC since Mr Trump’s inauguration.
Asked last week about meeting Sir Keir, Mr Trump said the two were “going to have a friendly meeting, very good”.
#politics #trump #uknews #wales
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- 'Really tough week' after Warren Gatland's resignation, says Wales coach
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales defence coach Mike Forshaw opened up about the "really tough week" his side had after long-time head coach Warren Gatland resigned ahead of the Six Nations match against Italy.
But maintained that his side 'need to move on', as they get set to face current champions Ireland at the Principality Stadium.
#walesrugby #wales
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- Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas to retire from cycling
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- 1:33
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Double Olympic champion and Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will retire from cycling this year.
The 38-year-old announced on Monday morning he would be bringing the curtain down on a successful 19-year professional career, with British Cycling saying September’s Tour of Britain would be his final race.
Thomas claimed Olympic team pursuit gold on the track at both Beijing 2008 and London 2012 before going on to win the Tour de France in 2018, becoming the third Briton and only Welshman to win road cycling’s biggest race.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/uk-sport-news/welsh-great-geraint-thomas-confirms-31018607
#wales #tourdefrance #cycling
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- Starmer prepared to put troops into Ukraine to safeguard peace
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer confirmed he is prepared to put a peacekeeping force into Ukraine if there is a deal to end the war with Russia, acknowledging this could put British troops “in harm’s way” if Vladimir Putin attacks again.
The Prime Minister is joining European leaders for emergency talks in Paris as they scramble for a strategy in response to US President Donald Trump’s push for a deal with Russian president Mr Putin and fears the US will reduce its defence commitments in the continent.
Sir Keir said the crisis was a “once in a generation moment” and an “existential” question for Europe.
#news #politics #ukpolitics #starmer #ukraine
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- First Reform councillor elected in Wales after winning Labour seat
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A Reform politician has won a council by-election in Wales for the first time to fill a vacancy on Torfaen Borough Council following the resignation of a Labour councillor. Newly-elected councillor Stuart Keyte beat Labour by nearly 200 votes to win the Trevethin and Penygarn by-election.
Labour retain control of the council, as it still has a majority of 12, but the win boosts the party’s membership on the authority to four after three. The other Reform councillors were previously independent councillors who switched to form the first Reform group on a Welsh council last summer.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/first-reform-councillor-elected-wales-31003072
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- Mass brawl erupts in centre of Welsh town as eight men arrested
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Eight people have been arrested following disorder in a town centre in Wales on Thursday. Videos shared on social media show a large brawl between groups of men at High Street in Blackwood just before 3pm.
Gwent Police said in a statement eight people are in police custody. Footage seen by WalesOnline showed a number of men carrying makeshift weapons during the incident.
Full Story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mass-brawl-erupts-centre-welsh-31001759
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- Tractor protest forces Prime Minister to abandon visit to building site
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer was forced to cut short a visit to promote his housing policies after a noisy protest by tractor-driving farmers.
Around a dozen agricultural vehicles blocked the road near a housing project in Milton Keynes while the Prime Minister chatted to workers.
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- Huge fire breaks out at primary school as hundreds evacuated from scene
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A primary school has been badly damaged after a major fire broke out this morning. Emergency crews were called to St Athan Primary School in the Vale of Glamorgan on Wednesday morning after a huge fire broke out at the site.
Hundreds of school children were evacuated from the site, as thick smoke was seen billowing from the scene. Vale of Glamorgan Chief Executive Rob Thomas confirmed the school would be closed for the rest of the week, with fire crews still at the scene of the incident.
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- Rob Howley gone as Sherratt calls up 3 new players for Ireland game
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- 1:15
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Rob Howley is gone and Wales have called up three new players ahead of next week's match against Ireland.
In the first major announcement of the post-Warren Gatland era, Max Llewellyn, Jarrod Evans and Gareth Anscombe have been called up to the squad, with Liam Williams and Owen Watkin dropping out due to injury.
In the same announcement, it's been revealed that attack coach Howley "remains under contract at the Welsh Rugby Union, but will not be part of the Wales coaching team" for the remaining three games of the Six Nations.
Wales play all three of the other home nations in the final three rounds of the tournament, and interim boss Matt Sherratt will join up with the squad on Monday, as will Llewellyn, Evans and Anscombe.
#walesrugby #sixnations #uknews #wales #rugby
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- Darren Millar responds to criticism after missing Senedd budget for Trump Inauguration
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- 3:18
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales' Conservative group leader has said he has no regrets about a week-long trip to the United States while the Senedd was sitting nor missing a vote about the Welsh budget. Darren Millar was criticised by his political opponents, and some within his own party, for going to the United States for a week.
He has said his week-long trip was important because it allowed him to speak about Welsh issues with US politicians. In an interview with WalesOnline Mr Millar said he did not regret going and that his party is a serious opposition to Labour in the Senedd.
The Clwyd West MS said he used the trip, booked before the American election which took place in November and before he became leader of the Conservative group in the Senedd, to talk about the "glories of Welsh lamb, beef, our tourism industry and of course tariff-free trade".
It had appeared Labour was in for a nervous time last Tuesday when its draft budget faced a vote for the first time. Be...
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- Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Matt Sherratt admitted he “couldn’t turn down” the chance to coach Wales after being appointed as Warren Gatland’s immediate successor.
The Cardiff head coach will take charge for Wales’ three remaining Guinness Six Nations games against title favourites Ireland, Scotland and England.
Sherratt, though, said he would not be putting his name forward for the role beyond this season’s tournament.
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- Welsh Rugby Union hold press conference after Warren Gatland departure
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales interim head coach Matt Sherratt (centre) at a press conference at the Vale Hotel with Huw Bevan (Welsh Rugby Union interim performance director) and WRU chief executive Abi Tierney following Warren Gatland's departure as head coach.
#sixnations #walesrugby #uknews #rugby #rugbyunion
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- Man who lost £600m Bitcoin fortune considers buying landfill site to search for it
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- 1:45
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A computer engineer who lost a hard drive with £620m-worth of Bitcoin is keen to excavate the rubbish dump where he believes it lies. James Howells, hailing from Newport, has said that his former partner accidentally disposed of the hard drive, which held 8,000 bitcoins, a type of virtual currency, back in 2013.
After attempting to take legal action against Newport city council for entry to the landfill on Docks Way, or to receive £495m in damages, his lawsuit was rejected by a judge
The local authority has intentions to shut down the tip in the 2025-26 financial year. Planning permission is in place for a solar farm on the site, which is anticipated to supply power for the council's new refuse collection vehicles.
#news #uknews #wales #bitcoin #bitcoinnews
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- Warren Gatland SACKED as Wales head coach
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Warren Gatland is set to leave his position as Wales head coach with immediate effect.
The WRU board decided to grant Gatland a stay of execution at the end of 2024, a year in which Wales failed to win a single Test match. He was challenged to turn around Wales' ailing fortunes in the Six Nations before another review at the end of the Championship.
Full story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/warren-gatland-leave-wales-coaching-30978788
#walesrugby #rugby #uknews #sixnations
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- Wales fans react to Italy defeat as they fall to lowest ever spot in world rankings
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- 1:59
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Wales have been beaten 22-15 by Italy in round two of the Six Nations.
The Azzurri defeated Wales in horrendous conditions thanks to a try from Ange Capuozzo and five penalty kicks from full-back Tommaso Allan.
Wales failed to get into the game in the first half, and their kicking was particularly poor. Ben Thomas struggled at times and was replaced by Dan Edwards shortly after half time.
They enjoyed a flourish in the closing stages, with the likes of Aaron Wainwright making an impact from the bench. The Dragons number eight bagged a try from a rolling maul before Wales were awarded a penalty try shortly after, but it wasn't enough in the end.
Discipline was a huge issue for Wales on the day, with Warren Gatland's side conceding 14 penalties in their 14th consecutive Test match loss.
Wales are now 12th in the World Rugby rankings after Georgia's win over Netherlands in the Rugby Europe Championship. #rugby #walesrugby #w...
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- Wales fans sing songs in Rome ahead of Six Nations clash
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales fans once again were united in song hours before the crunch Six Nations game against Italy, taking over one of the most famous tourist sites in Rome. The sight of a red choir belting out Calon Lan against the backdrop of the Spanish Steps stunned locals ahead of the game.
The gathering was boosted by former Wales captain Sam Warburton who joined in the singing and filmed part of the event. The proud Welshman said: "In case the team think fans have lost faith. We will always support the boys to take the field through thick and thin. Great effort from the fans. Good luck lads."
Credit: Wonky Sheep Travel
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- RNLI crew’s dog rescue ‘like something out of a movie’
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- 1:10
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A pet owner who “feared the worst” when her frightened dog ran into the sea has described the rescue as like something from a movie.
Seren, a three-year-old golden retriever, was found 300 metres from the shore off Newton Beach, in Porthcawl, by an RNLI lifeboat crew after getting spooked by the sound of a car boot closing on Saturday.
Her owners, Andrea Phillips and her partner Richard – who had rescued Seren five weeks earlier - “feared the worst” as she swam into the sea and disappeared out of sight.
Ms Phillips said the sight of the RNLI crew wading out of the water carrying her dog to safety was like something from a movie.
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- Ammanford schoolgirl tries to murder teachers on morning break
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A teenage girl who stabbed two teachers and a pupil at Ysgol Dyffryn Aman with her dad's multi-tool has been found guilty of attempted murder. The pupil at the school had admitted three counts of inflicting grievous harm with intent but denied attempted murder. A jury found her guilty on all counts.
The defendant, who cannot be named because of her age, attacked deputy head teacher Fiona Elias, teacher Liz Hopkin, and a female pupil during the school's morning break on April 24 last year.
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- Drug-dealing rugby player crashes BMW after crazy 140mph police chase
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- A former rugby player turned drug dealer drove at up to 139mph on a motorway as he tried to escape police. Packages were thrown out of his car before he collided with another car, injuring its passenger.
Maredudd Francis, 31, a former RGC rugby team captain, admitted possession with intent to supply cocaine and cannabis and dangerous driving. He was jailed at Mold Crown Court today for a total of four and a half years.
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- Ex British soldier Daniel Khalife sentenced to 14 years after spying for Iran
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Former British soldier Daniel Khalife has been jailed for 14 years and three months after spying for Iran and escaping from prison.
Passing sentence at Woolwich Crown Court, Mrs Justice Cheema-Grubb said he had been motivated by “a selfish desire to show off” and described him as “a dangerous fool”.
The 23-year-old, originally from Kingston, south-west London, was serving in the British Army when he “exposed military personnel to serious harm” by collecting sensitive information and passing it to agents of the Middle Eastern country.
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- Starmer meets EU chiefs as Trump claims UK ‘out of line’ and threatens to expand tariffs to Europe
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- 1:12
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The looming prospect of a trade war with the US threatens to overshadow Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with EU chiefs after Donald Trump claimed the UK is “out of line”.
In comments overnight, the US president suggested he is poised to expand his tariff regime to both the UK and the EU, but added that he thinks a deal can be done with Britain.
Asked by the BBC early on Monday if he will target the UK with tariffs, Mr Trump said: “UK is out of line but I’m sure that one… I think that one can be worked out.”
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- Gatland and Jac Morgan give their post match thoughts after France loss
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Wales' Six Nations opener in Paris did not go as planned as Warren Gatland's side got smashed 43-0 by France.
They even tries with Theo Attissogbe (twice), Louis Bielle-Biarrey (twice), Julien Marchand, Emilien Gailleton and Gregory Alldritt touching down for the hosts. This was a night to forget for Wales who failed to score a single point for the first time in Six Nations history.
Full story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/wales-v-france-player-ratings-30880212?int_source=nba
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- Wales fans react to heavy defeat against France in Six Nations
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- 1:49
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- It was as bad as everyone feared as Wales fell to a resounding 43-0 defeat to tournament favourites France in Paris.
Wales justified their ranking of 11th in the world and if anyone needed any proof of how far they had fallen it came in the 49th minute. With France leading 28-0, Fabien Galthie saw fit to take off his best player Antoine Dupont with the game already won.
Full story: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/rugby-news/pointless-wales-crushed-france-antoine-30912609?int_source=nba
#news #rugby #wales #sixnations
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- Watch: Wales fans sing national anthem ahead of 6 Nations game v France
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales fans give their predictions ahead of Six Nations opener v France
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- 2:31
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales fans in Paris were less than optimistic about tonights Six Nations opener against France tonight.
Wales face the daunting task of kicking off their 2025 Six Nations campaign in Paris this evening.
Warren Gatland has been boosted by the return of a number of experienced heads to his squad for this year's tournament, but facing them in the French capital tonight is one of the best teams on the planet right now.
#wales #paris #sixnations #france #rugby
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- Warren Gatland’s Wales face biggest challenge in Six Nations history
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- 1:30
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- Wales face arguably their biggest challenge in Six Nations history this season as they go into the tournament following 12 successive Test defeats and with a head coach under huge pressure.
Warren Gatland’s team are not expected to feature at the competition’s business-end.
And it is easy to see why, having not won a Test match since beating Georgia during the 2023 World Cup and reeling from an autumn campaign that produced landslide losses against Australia and South Africa after being defeated by Fiji.
Gatland then came under further scrutiny as the Welsh Rugby Union conducted a detailed post-autumn review, with another one promised after the Six Nations.
#rugby #sixnations #wales
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- Princess Kate follows in the footsteps of Diana with new Welsh role
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- 1:40
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Princess of Wales has followed in the steps of Diana as she has is made patron the Ty Hafan children’s hospice. The announcement was made during a surprise trip to the hospice on the outskirts of Cardiff.
It is part of the Princess' phased return to royal duties after completing a bout of chemotherapy last summer, and follows the princess confirming she is in remission.
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- Welsh Government accused of ‘waving white flag’ over Cardiff University job cuts
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- 5:54
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- The Welsh Labour Government is “waving the white flag” on job cuts at Cardiff University, opposition parties have said.
The university set out proposals to cut 400 jobs – 7% of the total workforce – and close a number of degree programmes on Tuesday, including nursing, music, ancient history and modern languages.
The move has been blamed on a £31.2 million funding shortfall.
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- Warren Gatland on his Wales team selection, Adam Jones and preparing to face Dupont's France
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Wales head coach Warren Gatland reveals his squad selection ahead of the 2025 Six Nations opener against France in Paris.
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- Cardiff Uni students react to scrapped degree subjects
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- 2:51
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- taff are in shock today after Cardiff University announced plans to shed 400 jobs amid cuts to degree courses. Vice-chancellor Professor Wendy Larner said degree courses and academic schools including nursing, modern languages, music, ancient history, translation, religion, and theology were among those proposed for closure in a 90-day consultation.
The university announced on Tuesday that it was planning to cut academic headcount by around 400 full-time equivalent posts, which amounts to 7% of its total workforce. Compulsory redundancies will be used "only if absolutely necessary". Ancient history, modern languages and translation, music, nursing, and religion and theology subjects will be dropped and some schools will be merged. Joey Whitfield, lecturer in Hispanic studies and University and College Union (UCU) chair at Cardiff University, said: "It is very bad. People are in shock and very distressed."
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- Starmer: Badenoch could become 'the next lettuce' after debate over Employment Rights Bill
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- 4:32
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
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- Sir Keir Starmer has accused Kemi Badenoch of talking “absolute nonsense” in her criticisms of the Employment Rights Bill and Labour’s growth plans, and warned that she could be the next “lettuce”, comparing her to predecessor Liz Truss.
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- Six Nations 2025 – five players with their eyes on a Lions tour spot
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- 1:06
- Date posted
- 1 year ago
- Description
- The final auditions for the 2025 British and Irish Lions tour to Australia will take place over the coming weeks with players from the four home unions knowing a strong Guinness Six Nations could secure their places in Andy Farrell’s squad.
Here, the PA news agency looks at five stars looking to either press their claims for selection in the matchday 23 against the Wallabies or prove they should be taken Down Under.
