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bbc.co.uksports1 day ago
Welsh athlete breaks 44-year record at British Athletics Championships
A 19-year-old runner set a new Welsh record in the 400m while winning bronze at the British Athletics Championships in Birmingham. The time of 50.58 seconds surpassed a mark that had stood since 1982.
BBC Newssports2 days ago
Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
Mark Hughes said he and his wife are heartbroken following the death of their son Alex at age 38. Alex Hughes had worked in scouting and recruitment roles at several clubs.
bbc.co.uksports3 days ago
George North to Play Final Professional Match for Barbarians Against Wales
The 34-year-old will end his career at Twickenham on 27 June after 121 caps and two British and Irish Lions tours. The fixture doubles as a warm-up for Wales' July Tests.
bbc.co.uksports3 days ago
Team Wales names 114 athletes for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Team Wales has selected 114 athletes to compete across 10 sports at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games scheduled for 23 July to 2 August. The roster includes Olympic champions and Paralympic medalists among 66 female and 48 male competitors.
rnz.co.nzworld10 days ago
2026 King's Birthday Honours list names 84 recipients from Wales
The list recognizes individuals for work in charity, music, sports, politics and community service. Recipients include a fashion designer, a broadcaster and a former footballer.
The Bbcsports11 days ago
Wales Beats Lithuania 4-1 in World Cup of Darts Opener
Jonny Clayton and Nick Kenny defeated Darius Labanauskas and Mindaugas Barauskas at the Eissporthalle in Frankfurt. Wales must beat Thailand on Friday to advance from Group C.
usatoday.comworld13 days ago
Court of Appeal Rejects Bid to Reduce 10-Year Sentence for Paddleboard Tour Deaths
Three judges rejected Nerys Bethan Lloyd's bid to shorten her term for gross negligence manslaughter after four people died on a 2021 river tour in Wales.
bbc.co.uksports14 days ago
Wales Women Draw 1-1 in Montenegro After Plane Struck by Lightning and Travel Chaos
Wales diverted to Italy after lightning hit their charter flight, then drew 1-1 with Montenegro last Friday. They host Czech Republic on Tuesday with first place in Group B1 at stake.
espn.co.uksports21 days ago
Craig Bellamy Commits to Wales Until 2028 After Rejecting Club Approaches
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy has turned down job offers from club sides and said he intends to remain in charge through the 2028 European Championship.
feeds.arsenal.comsports22 days ago
Leeds Academy Left-Back Jayden Lienou, 18, Called Up to Wales Senior Squad
The 18-year-old Wales Under-19s international will join the senior team for friendlies against Ghana and Romania after signing a three-year deal with Leeds United in 2025.
The Bbcworld25 days ago
13-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Arson and Attempted Murder After Rugby Club Fire
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after an 11-year-old suffered serious injuries in a fire at Trimsaran rugby club in Carmarthenshire. The younger boy remains in stable condition at Morriston Hospital.
The Bbcscience28 days ago
Residents of Flood-Prone Welsh Terrace Hold Farewell Gathering Before Move
Residents of Clydach Terrace gathered on Sunday to mark their departure from homes at severe flood risk. Most of the 16-house row is expected to be empty by the end of the week and later demolished.
bbc.co.ukworld31 days ago
Anglesey to Host Urdd National Eisteddfod Starting 23 May
Anglesey will host the Urdd's National Eisteddfod for the first time in more than 20 years. The event runs from 23 to 29 May at the Mona showground.
The Bbcpolitics32 days ago
First Minister Pledges to Raise Wages and Increase Welsh Contracts
Rhun ap Iorwerth told trade unions his government will work to reverse Wales' low-pay status. He spoke at the TUC Cymru congress in Llandudno on Thursday.
The Bbctechnology37 days ago
Social Media Ads and Content Shaped Voter Exposure in Welsh Election
Parties spent tens of thousands of pounds on targeted social media advertising during the recent Welsh Senedd election. Fictional voter profiles tracked different content streams on major platforms. Spending and messaging varied across parties and reached users unevenly.
Japan Timesworld47 days ago
Reform UK Expands Campaign to Scotland and Wales Amid Rising Support in England
Reform U.K. is expanding its reach into Scotland and Wales, challenging the traditional two-party system. A former Scottish fisherman cited economic concerns in shifting his support to the party. The push reflects pledges on oil, gas and fishing policies amid local frustrations.
bbc.co.ukworld58 days ago
Wales Women's Rugby Team Loses 62-24 to England in Championship Match
The Wales women's rugby team lost 62-24 to England in a championship match. Wales earned a bonus point by scoring four tries despite the defeat. England scored 10 tries in total during the game.
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Traps to Be Set for Yellow-Legged Hornets in Wales After Recent Sighting
The Welsh government has directed the National Bee Unit to install traps for yellow-legged hornets within a 5km radius of a sighting site in Caergwrle, Wales. Trapping efforts will run from mid-April to the end of June. The species poses a risk to honey bees, and the public is as…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewworld72 days ago
Three Teenagers Hospitalized After Incident in Caerphilly
Three teenagers have been hospitalized following an incident in Caerphilly, Wales. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the individuals received medical treatment. Police are investigating the circumstances of the event.
news.sky.comfinance73 days ago
Wales Rugby Centre Mason Grady Signs Multi-Season Contract with Cardiff Rugby
Mason Grady, a 24-year-old Wales international centre, has signed a multi-season contract to stay with Cardiff Rugby. The agreement follows a one-year deal signed last year and comes after Grady recovered from injuries. Grady expressed enthusiasm for his development at the club w…