Wales

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by the Irish Sea to the north and west, England to the east, the Bristol Channel to the south, and the Celtic Sea to the south-west. As of 2021, it had a population of 3.2 million. It has a total area of 21,218 square kilometres (8,192 sq mi) and over 2,700 kilometres (1,680 mi) of coastline. It is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate. Its capital and largest city is Cardiff.

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Farage: Reform now main opposition in red wall areas Nigel Farage has claimed Reform UK is now the main challenger to Labour in the Midlands, North, Wales and Scotland, pushing the Conservatives into third place. In a campaign speech, he said voters felt.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:04Published on April 15, 2025

Rantzen's daughter criticises delay of Assisted Dying Bill The introduction of assisted dying in England and Wales could be pushed back until at least 2029 - a delay supporters of the Bill have branded "unreasonable". Rebecca Wilcox, the daughter of Esther.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published on March 28, 2025

Family mourn death of sister who used Swiss clinic ITV News’ Paul Brand reports on how a Swiss assisted dying clinic helped a British woman die without her family knowing. Anne travelled from Wales to the Pegasos clinic near Basel to end her life in.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:00Published on March 27, 2025

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Men's prisons 'could run out of space in months' Men's prisons in England and Wales could run out of space later this year, the government has warned, as it announced three new jails worth £4.7bn will be built starting this year. Sky News - Published 6 days ago
Foragers rescued from island after eating suspected poisonous plant Two people had to be rescued from a Welsh island after eating a suspected poisonous plant. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Princess of Wales says 'nature has been my sanctuary' in new video The Princess of Wales has again turned film narrator to highlight the important part she believes nature can have for maintaining our mental health. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
'Outright criminal behaviour' at hospital found in 'shocking' review "Illegal drugs" have been found in staff lockers at Wales's largest hospital with "no consequences", a review has found. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Plaid Cymru 'ready to form' next Welsh government, leader says Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth has said his party is "ready to form a government" in Wales. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Welsh first minister calls for winter fuel payment cut rethink The leader of Labour in Wales has called for the cuts to winter fuel allowance to be reviewed in a landmark speech. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago
Four faults found in safety system of train involved in fatal head-on crash Four faults were detected in the safety system of a train involved in a fatal crash in Wales, investigators have said. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Wales to introduce same-day mental health care People in Wales who need support with their mental health will have access to same-day services as part of a new plan by the Welsh government. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago

The councils dishing out most (and least) fines to parents over holidays New research has revealed vast differences in the number of truancy fines handed out by local authorities in England and Wales. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Schoolgirl who tried to murder teachers and pupil sentenced to 15 years in detention A 14-year-old girl who attempted to murder two teachers and a pupil at a school in Wales has been sentenced to 15 years in detention. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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Woman jailed for 10 years and six months over deaths of four paddleboarders A woman has been jailed for 10 years and six months over the deaths of four paddleboarders in Wales. Sky News - Published on April 23, 2025	Yellow weather warning comes into force for parts of UK A yellow weather warning for rain has come into effect in parts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland, marking a damp start to the Easter bank holiday weekend. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2025
'You can't move on': Why families are facing agonising waits to bury their loved ones Changes to how death certificates are issued in England and Wales have made the grieving process more "stressful", according to bereaved families. Sky News - Published on April 17, 2025	Prisons across England and Wales now 98.9% full Prisons across England and Wales are at their highest capacity for months, with fewer cells available than at any time this year. Sky News - Published on April 15, 2025
Cardiff's nursing course may continue despite threat of major university cuts The nursing course in Wales's capital could continue, despite the threat of major budget cuts at the city's university. Sky News - Published on April 10, 2025	Welsh government can't guarantee lives won't be lost in another coal tip disaster like Aberfan It is "difficult" to give a "cast iron guarantee" that lives won't be lost because of a coal tip disaster, the deputy first minister of Wales has told Sky News. Sky News - Published on April 8, 2025
Trial for victims to attend parole hearings rolled out across England and Wales Victims of crime in England and Wales will be able to attend parole hearings to decide whether a prisoner can be released from jail. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2025	Assisted dying in doubt as rollout could be delayed until at least 2029 Assisted dying may not available in England and Wales until at least 2029 after MPs approved an extension of the rollout period. Sky News - Published on March 26, 2025
Senedd votes to restrict supermarket meal deals in Wales The Senedd has voted to restrict meal deals in Wales after a vote on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2025	Ex-Reform UK leader in Wales to deny taking Russian-linked bribes The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has indicated he will deny charges of making favourable statements about Russia in the European Parliament in exchange for bribes. Sky News - Published on March 14, 2025
UK's longest ski slope set to be built in Welsh Valleys Plans to build the UK's longest ski slope in the Welsh Valleys have been approved by councillors. Sky News - Published on March 13, 2025	Calls to ban smartphones in Welsh schools rejected by Senedd committee Calls for a smartphone ban in Welsh schools have been rejected by a committee of politicians. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2025
Largest theme park in Wales closes after nearly 40 years The largest theme park in Wales has closed with immediate effect, after nearly 40 years. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2025	Welsh budget approved - but what does it mean? The Welsh government's budget has been approved by Senedd members in a vote on Tuesday. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2025
Prince wishes Wales a happy St David's Day in its native tongue In his first message delivered in Welsh, the Prince of Wales has wished the country a "Happy St David's Day". Sky News - Published on March 1, 2025	'Cream rises to the top' - Wales' helping hand in making of Beirne Ireland lock Tadhg Beirne made his name at Scarlets but a Welsh Grand Slam winner had already had a huge influence on his career long before he arrived in Llanelli. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2025
Why Easterby is touted as the man to lead Wales Former team-mates explain why Ireland interim head coach Simon Easterby could be the perfect fit to succeed Warren Gatland. BBC Sport - Published on February 21, 2025	Feast of Football Feast of Football returns as Wales kick off their Nations League campaign against Italy. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025
Former Reform UK leader in Wales charged with bribery after counter terror probe The former leader of Reform UK in Wales has been charged with bribery after an investigation by counter terrorism police. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2025	Wales debut for Mee as Anscombe & Llewellyn return Scarlets wing Ellis Mee will make his Wales debut against Ireland while Gareth Anscombe and Max Llewellyn return for Saturday's Six Nations match. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025
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Sheehan to captain much-changed Ireland against Wales Dan Sheehan is named captain of a much-changed Ireland team for Saturday's Six Nations game against Wales in Cardiff. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025	Ireland must 'push on' in Doris absence - Conan Ireland's Jack Conan says the side's back row will be under a "huge amount of pressure" to fill the void left by Caelan Doris' injury against Wales in the Six Nations on Saturday. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025