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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Yellow thunderstorm warning in place as heatwave continues A yellow thunderstorm weather warning is in place for parts of England and Wales - as the heatwave across the country continues. The warning is in place for parts of the East and West Midlands,.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

MPs vote in favour of assisted dying bill MPs have voted in favour of the assisted dying bill which will legalise the right for terminally ill people in England and Wales to end their own life with medical assistance. In a historic vote on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 03:53Published 2 weeks ago

Police in England and Wales to collect ethnicity data in child sexual abuse cases Police in England and Wales to collect ethnicity data in child sexual abuse cases The announcement follows a series of recommendations by Baroness Casey made in her audit on 'grooming gangs', which.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Lib Dems: Not enough funding for police MP for Richmond Park Sarah Olney welcomed the spending review’s investment into social care but said she remains concerned about the lack of money for police in London. It comes as Chancellor Rachel.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 3 weeks ago

Starmer cites stabalised economy in winter fuel U-turn Sir Keir Starmer says a stabilised economy has allowed the government to reinstate most winter fuel payments. Nine million pensioners in England and Wales will now receive support this winter after a.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:31Published 3 weeks ago

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Princess of Wales reveals pressure to put on 'brave face' after cancer diagnosis The Princess of Wales has spoken of the pressure to put on a "brave face" after being diagnosed with cancer and the intense expectations to "crack on, get back to normal" once treatment is finished. Sky News - Published 2 days ago
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Archbishop of Wales retires after safeguarding review revealed 'blurred sexual boundaries' The Archbishop of Wales has resigned with immediate effect after a safeguarding review revealed "blurred sexual boundaries" at a cathedral in his diocese. Sky News - Published 6 days ago

PM set to warn of 'backroom stitch up' between parties in Wales The prime minister is set to warn of a "backroom stitch up" between the Conservatives, Reform UK and Plaid Cymru ahead of next year's Senedd elections. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Football star mural unveiled in 'European first' A mural of Wales star Jess Fishlock has been unveiled in what organisers say is a European first. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Post-Brexit border control post to sit empty A £51m border control post built to handle post-Brexit checks on imports will sit empty for now, Wales's deputy first minister said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Foreign prisoners to be deported earlier under new plans Foreign criminals in prisons across England and Wales will be deported at an earlier point in their sentence under new government plans. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Gareth Bale interested in buying hometown club Cardiff City Former Wales captain Gareth Bale has confirmed he is interested in being part of a bid to buy his hometown club, Cardiff City. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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Two women dead after 'incident' in national park Two women have died after an incident in Wales's largest national park, police have confirmed. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago	Wales's first minister hails spending review as 'big win' - but opposition call it an 'insult' The Chancellor has pledged £445m for rail improvements in Wales over the next 10 years - but opposition parties have branded the investment an "insult" to the people of Wales. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
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New law to tackle 'nature emergency' in Wales - where 'one in six species at risk of extinction' A new independent body could be created to oversee how environmental law is implemented in Wales, bringing the country in line with the rest of the UK. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2025	Police searching for missing mountain walker Police in Wales are searching for a missing man last seen walking on a mountain. Sky News - Published on May 27, 2025
Why Strictly star is supporting Welsh festival that is 'like Britain's Got Talent' Thousands of people are expected to attend Port Talbot this weekend as the town gears up to welcome an annual Welsh festival. Sky News - Published on May 23, 2025	'No plans' to reduce speed limit to 10mph in Wales The Welsh government has said there are "no plans" to reduce the speed limit to 10mph on some roads. Sky News - Published on May 22, 2025
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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 on May 6, 2025	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 on April 30, 2025
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 on April 30, 2025	The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66. Sky News - Published on April 29, 2025
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 on April 29, 2025	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 on April 28, 2025
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