Wales
Country in north-west Europe, part of the United Kingdom
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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km2 (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and 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.
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Wales coaching team to remain for 2022 Rugby World CupIoan Cunningham will remain in charge of Wales for next year's World Cup and will be assisted by Geraint Lewis, Richard Whiffin and Sophie Spence.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hallam Amos: Cardiff and Wales wing to retire at 27 to pursue medical careerCardiff and Wales full-back Hallam Amos announces he will retire at the end of the season aged 27 to focus on his medical career.BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales and Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks diagnosed with cancer Wales international footballer David Brooks has revealed that he has been diagnosed with cancer.Sky News - Published Also reported by •BBC Sport | |
Christ Tshiunza: Wales call up uncapped Exeter teenage lock for autumn TestsWales call up 19-year-old uncapped Exeter lock Christ Tshiunza for their autumn internationals against South Africa, Australia and Fiji.BBC Sport - Published | |
Thomas Young: Flanker to join Cardiff from Wasps and becomes eligible for WalesFlanker Thomas Young will join Cardiff next season from Wasps to link up with his father Dai and is available for Wales selection immediately.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kieffer Moore: Wales striker frustrated by refereeing decisions in World Cup qualificationWales striker Kieffer Moore says he is "frustrated" by the disciplinary decisions of referees during their World Cup qualification campaign.BBC Sport - Published | |
World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales face 'two cup finals' in November, says boss PageWales' last two World Cup qualifiers at home to Belarus and Belgium in November will be like "two cup finals", says manager Robert Page.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bouncers briefed and music is pumping as COVID passes introduced at nightclubs in Wales Bouncers briefed, music pumping and club doors open - friends Chloe and Paige were the first through the velvet rope at Pryzm nightclub in Cardiff, ready to have their new COVID Pass scrutinised. Sky News - Published | |
World Cup 2022 qualifying: Wales to attack Estonia 'from first minute'Wales vow to go all-out in attack in Monday's World Cup qualifier in Estonia to avoid a repeat of last month's goalless draw.BBC Sport - Published | |
World Cup qualifying: Injury-hit Wales face 'massive' game in Czech RepublicWales will again be without several first-team players for Friday's "massive" World Cup qualifier in the Czech Republic.BBC Sport - Published | |
Sione Kalamafoni: The journey of Tonga forward from missionary work to Scarlets starScarlets cult hero Sione Kalamafoni has excelled at his new region after a remarkable journey to Wales that includes life as a missionary in the USA.BBC Sport - Published | Elinor Barker: Olympic cyclist reveals she won Tokyo silver while expecting first childWelsh cyclist Elinor Barker reveals she is expecting her first child and was pregnant when she won silver at the Tokyo Olympics.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales rugby star Cory Hill among men who damaged woman's homeA woman says her children were left "distraught" by a disturbance involving Wales player Cory Hill.BBC Sport - Published | Wales to make teaching of black, Asian and ethnic minorities' histories mandatory in schools Wales is set to become the first UK nation to make it compulsory for every child to be taught about the history and experiences of people from black, Asian and ethnically diverse backgrounds.Sky News - Published |
Statue unveiled for Wales' first black headteacher who introduced Black History Month into school curriculums The first black headteacher in Wales has been immortalised in the centre of Cardiff.Sky News - Published | England and Wales records more than 70,000 excess deaths in private homes since start of COVID-19 pandemicNew figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) have revealed the number of people dying in their homes has risen dramatically over the last 18 months.Sky News - Published |
Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward expected to miss Wales qualifiers with injuryReal Madrid forward Gareth Bale is expected to be missing because of injury from Wales' squad for their October World Cup qualifiers.BBC Sport - Published | Alix Popham: Contact training changes must be mandatory, says ex-Wales forwardFormer Wales flanker Alix Popham believes a reduction in contact training needs to be mandatory at all levels of rugby union.BBC Sport - Published |
Women's World Cup 2023 qualifier: Estonia Women 0-1 WalesWales make it two wins from two games in World Cup qualifying despite being frustrated by Estonia in Tallinn.BBC Sport - Published | Pregnancies among under-18s fell by more than a quarter during first COVID lockdown The number of under-18s who became pregnant in England and Wales fell by more than a quarter during the first coronavirus lockdown, official figures show.Sky News - Published |
Women's World Cup qualifier: Wales 6-0 KazakhstanWales start their 2023 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign in a convincing win over Kazakhstan at Llanelli's Parc y Scarlets.BBC Sport - Published | Welsh sports fans will need to show Covid passes from OctoberSport fans will need to show a pass proving they have been fully vaccinated or had a negative Covid test to attend large-scale events in Wales from 11 October.BBC Sport - Published |
Vaccine certificates will be mandatory at nightclubs and large events in Wales from next month Wales is introducing mandatory vaccine certificates for nightclubs and large events from next month.Sky News - Published | NHS routine blood testing to resume following delivery of nine million vials Non-urgent blood testing in England and Wales is set to fully resume next month after it was scaled back due to a lack of vials.Sky News - Published |
'Wales doesn't need a prince': Anti-monarchy billboards spark backlash Anti-monarchy billboards that say "Wales doesn't need a prince" have sparked fury for not being "reflective of public opinion".Sky News - Published | Alun Wyn Jones: Wales captain not ready for final playing chapterAfter releasing his autobiography, Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones says he is not quite ready to finish the final chapter of his illustrious playing career.BBC Sport - Published |
COVID infection rate at record level in Scotland - and highest in Wales since Christmas The coronavirus infection rate has risen to the highest level ever recorded in Scotland - and the highest in Wales since Christmas.Sky News - Published | 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Wales' various qualification routes explainedWith Wales halfway through their World Cup qualifying campaign, BBC Sport Wales examines their various routes to Qatar.BBC Sport - Published |
Robert Page frustrated with Wales' 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with EstoniaManager Robert Page rues Wales' missed chances after a "frustrating" 0-0 World Cup qualifying draw with Estonia.BBC Sport - Published | Wales 0-0 Estonia: Wales dealt severe blow in bid to qualify for 2022 World CupWales' hopes of qualifying automatically for the World Cup are all but over after they are held to a goalless draw by group minnows Estonia.BBC Sport - Published |
Wales could lose eight MPs under proposals for new political map Boundary proposals could see Wales lose eight of its MPs and lead to the splitting up of constituencies which have been in place for decades.Sky News - Published | Gareth Bale: Wales aiming for top spot in World Cup qualifying, says captainGareth Bale says Wales believe they can topple the world's highest-ranked team Belgium and qualify for their first World Cup since 1958.BBC Sport - Published |
Parts of England and Wales could see heatwave with temperatures of up to 30C Temperatures could reach up to 30C (86F) in parts of the UK on Tuesday as the country enjoys a warm start to September.Sky News - Published | First underwater footage of critically endangered Angelshark recorded in Wales Scientists have recorded footage of a juvenile Angelshark in the UK for the first time, offering hope that the critically endangered species is breeding in Welsh waters.Sky News - Published |
How long will the heatwave last - and which areas will see the best of it? Parts of England and Wales are forecast to see temperatures of up to 29C in the coming days.Sky News - Published | Gareth Bale summons spirit of Andorra and Euro 2016 to save Wales against BelarusGareth Bale summons the spirit of Andorra and Euro 2016 to save Wales once again against Belarus.BBC Sport - Published |
Belarus v Wales: Robert Page's men without 13 players for World Cup qualifier in RussiaWales will be without 13 players for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Belarus in Kazan, Russia.BBC Sport - Published | Finland 0-0 Wales: Harry Wilson misses penalty in friendly drawHarry Wilson misses a penalty as a depleted Wales side are held to a goalless friendly draw by Finland in Helsinki.BBC Sport - Published |
Experts predict more children will catch COVID as schools reopen – but how much of a danger is it? Hundreds of thousands of pupils are returning to classrooms this week, with experts predicting a surge in COVID-19 cases linked to schools reopening in England and Wales.Sky News - Published | Government accused of 'hit and hope' COVID strategy as schools return this week Students go back to school in England and Wales this week amid concerns over a lack of preparedness for COVID-19.Sky News - Published |
Daniel James: Leeds sign Wales winger from Manchester UnitedLeeds sign Wales international winger Daniel James from Manchester United, more than two years after he almost joined the club on loan.BBC Sport - Published | Daniel James: Leeds close to signing Manchester United and Wales winger for club record £30mLeeds United are closing in on a club record £30m deal to sign Manchester United winger Dan James.BBC Sport - Published |
Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland ministers call on UK government to keep Universal Credit uplift Ministers from Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are calling on the UK government to keep the £20 uplift to Universal Credit in place beyond the current October deadline.Sky News - Published | Wales' World Cup qualifier with Belarus in Russia a 'nightmare', says Robert PageManager Robert Page says Wales face a "logistical nightmare" in playing their World Cup qualifier with Belarus in Russia.BBC Sport - Published |
Gareth Bale: Captain to lead Wales for September World Cup qualifiersCaptain Gareth Bale remains committed to Wales as he aims to lead them to their first World Cup since 1958, says manager Robert Page.BBC Sport - Published | Highest total of weekly COVID-related deaths recorded in England and Wales since March The highest total of weekly coronavirus-related deaths have been recorded in England and Wales since March, latest figures show.Sky News - Published |
Police investigation after badger found nailed to tree by its feet Police are investigating after a badger was found nailed to a tree in Wales.Sky News - Published | Nando's forced to close 50 restaurants due to supply chain disruptions Nando's has been forced to temporarily close around 50 restaurants after suffering chicken shortages due to supply chain disruptions across England, Wales, and Scotland.Sky News - Published |
