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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Five areas where 'fundamental change' is needed to fix water system "Interlocking failures" in the water sector across England and Wales can be fixed through fundamental reform in five key areas, according to a major interim report.Sky News - Published | |
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 | |
Police searching for missing mountain walker Police in Wales are searching for a missing man last seen walking on a mountain.Sky News - Published | |
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 | |
'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 | |
Prolific shoplifter banned from every Greggs in England and Wales A prolific shoplifter has been banned from every Greggs in England and Wales after being caught stealing from there seven times, police have said.Sky News - Published | |
Starmer apologises for being 'overly rude' to MP Sir Keir Starmer has apologised for being "overly rude" to a Welsh MP after accusing her of "talking rubbish".Sky News - Published | |
Badenoch rules out 'any coalitions' with Reform - as Welsh Tory leader says he'd work with others Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has told Sky News that the party will not form "any coalitions" with Reform UK "at national level".Sky News - Published | |
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 | |
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 | 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 |
'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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | The Alarm frontman dies aged 66 The frontman of Welsh band The Alarm, Mike Peters, has died aged 66.Sky News - Published |
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 | Schoolgirl who tried to murder teachers and pupil sentenced to 15 years in detentionA 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 |
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Woman jailed for 10 years and six months over deaths of four paddleboardersA woman has been jailed for 10 years and six months over the deaths of four paddleboarders in Wales.Sky News - Published | 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 |
'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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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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 | '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 |
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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 | Wales debut for Mee as Anscombe & Llewellyn returnScarlets 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 |
Mee makes Wales debut, Anscombe and Llewellyn backScarlets 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 | Easterby has had 'no contact' about Wales job Ireland interim boss Simon Easterby says he has had no contact from the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) about replacing Warren Gatland as head coach.BBC Sport - Published |
