Welsh language
Brittonic language spoken natively in Wales
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Welsh is a Celtic language of the Brittonic subgroup that is native to the Welsh people. Welsh is spoken natively in Wales, by some in England, and in Y Wladfa.
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Why people are calling for investigation into £200k Vaughan Gething donationCalls for an investigation into a £200,000 donation to Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething have intensified in recent weeks.Sky News - Published | |
Higgins will 'evaluate' snooker future after worldsRonnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page.BBC Sport - Published | |
Kitty’s Light lifting Williams family's dark daysWelsh trainer Christian Williams, whose horse Kitty’s Light runs in Saturday's Grand National, talks about the treatment his young daughter Betsy is receiving for leukaemia.BBC Sport - Published | |
Four-day week 'risks widening inequalities'A four-day working week risks "widening existing inequalities", according to a group tasked with exploring a potential Welsh pilot.Sky News - Published | |
Mum appeals to find son who went missing on night outA Welsh mum has appealed for her son to come home over a month since he was last seen.Sky News - Published | |
Here ye, here ye! World's best town criers to descend on Welsh townA Welsh town is "so excited" as town criers from across the world are set to descend for an international competition.Sky News - Published | |
Watch: Dragons v Bulls in the URCDragons host Bulls in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer.BBC Sport - Published | |
Scotland survive late scare to beat WalesWatch highlights as Wales miss a late conversion to level the match as Scotland hold on for their first Women's Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years.BBC Sport - Published | |
Watch: Scarlets v Benetton in the URCScarlets host Benetton in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Hard to pronounce' names for new Welsh school rejectedPotential names for a new Welsh primary school have been rejected, partly because they were "difficult to pronounce".Sky News - Published | |
Name the Wales side beaten by France in 2022Wales' team to face France this weekend will contain only a handful of survivors from two years ago - can you name the 2022 Welsh side who lost to Les Bleus?BBC Sport - Published | |
Wales great Harries ends 14-year career in styleSioned Harries scores in her final game to help Brython Thunder to a Welsh derby victory over Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge.BBC Sport - Published | |
Gatland says comments not critical of Welsh coachesWales head coach Warren Gatland says comments he made last week about regional rugby were not critical of Welsh coaches.BBC Sport - Published | Former ITV comedy boss to head up Welsh language channelA former head of comedy at ITV has been named interim chief executive of Welsh language channel S4C.Sky News - Published |
PPE supply in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', inquiry hearsThe supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', the UK COVID Inquiry has been told.Sky News - Published | Charlotte Church denies antisemitism accusations after leading choir in pro-Palestinian chantWelsh singer Charlotte Church has said she is in "no way antisemitic" after taking part in a concert which featured a controversial pro-Palestinian chant.Sky News - Published |
Reduction in speeds shows attitudes to 20mph limits are 'beginning to change'A reduction in average speeds on Welsh roads shows attitudes to the default 20mph speed limit are "beginning to change", according to a government minister.Sky News - Published | Everything goes back to power as Scots visit WelshEverything goes back to power, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie as Gregor Townsend's side prepare to take on Wales.BBC Sport - Published |
Patients waited over five years for operations after health board 'errors'Patients in one Welsh health board waited over five years for operations after they were incorrectly taken off a waiting list, an ombudsman has found.Sky News - Published | The Welsh village that celebrates New Year in the middle of JanuaryA Welsh village in the very west of Wales celebrates the New Year in the middle of January as part of a centuries-old tradition.Sky News - Published |
MPs call on government to appoint new TV channel chairA committee of MPs has recommended the government appoint a new chair for Welsh-language broadcaster S4C.Sky News - Published | Thousands call for Wales to be referred to only by Welsh language nameThousands of people have signed a petition calling for Wales to "abolish" its English language name.Sky News - Published |
Booth outlines challenges for Welsh sides in URCOspreys head coach Toby Booth outlines the challenges facing Welsh sides as they aim to break into the top half of the United Rugby Championship.BBC Sport - Published | Past and future WRU duo in New Year HonoursOther Welsh recipients include a teenage cancer fundraiser and a water safety campaigner.BBC Sport - Published |
From fighting fires to fighting in the cageWelsh firefighter Stephanie Evans is following her mixed martial arts dream to compete at the highest level after securing a three-fight deal with the Professional Fighters League.BBC Sport - Published | Number of Welsh learners on Duolingo hits three million for first timeThe number of people learning Welsh on language app Duolingo has hit three million, according to a new report.Sky News - Published |
Chief executive of Welsh-language public broadcaster S4C sacked after 'toxic culture' probeThe chief executive of Welsh-language public broadcaster S4C has been sacked following an investigation into claims of bullying within the organisation.Sky News - Published | Drivers could be charged on some Welsh roads in clean air crackdownMotorists could face a charge to travel on some Welsh roads in future to meet clean air targets.Sky News - Published |
Evans wins Rally Japan to finish second in WRCWelsh driver Elfyn Evans has won Rally Japan to secure runners-up spot in the World Rally Championship for the third time in four years.BBC Sport - Published | 'More support than ever' for Welsh language - government report claimsThere is "more support than ever" for the Welsh language, according to a government-commissioned report.Sky News - Published |
Duolingo hopes to support Welsh speaker target despite course update 'pause'Duolingo has responded to concerns over "pausing" updates to its Welsh language course.Sky News - Published | Government to write to Duolingo after Welsh course 'paused'The Welsh course on language learning app Duolingo will no longer be updated from the end of the month.Sky News - Published |
Bas-Baas fixture clash wrong admits WalkerWales will face Barbarians at the Principality Stadium on the same day as a Welsh regional derby between Scarlets and Cardiff.BBC Sport - Published | TV boss sacked after allegedly abusing ex-Wales scrum-half PhillipsAn S4C boss allegedly told rugby star Mike Phillips his Welsh language skills were not good enough.BBC Sport - Published |
How town became home to 'biggest Elvis festival in the world'An Elvis tribute festival, believed to be the biggest in the world, has become a Welsh "institution", according to its founder.Sky News - Published | Welsh motorists are being urged to stop relying on sat navs - here's whyDrivers in Wales are being urged to not to rely on sat nav devices when a nationwide speed limit reduction is introduced on Sunday.Sky News - Published |
Experts design fuel for nuclear reactors on the moonScientists at a Welsh university have designed fuel which could sustain life on a base situated on the moon.Sky News - Published | British Museum's Welsh artefacts 'should return to Wales'Welsh items held in the British Museum should be returned to Wales, according to an MP.Sky News - Published |
Boy gets B in Welsh GCSE months after fleeing Ukraine warA boy from Ukraine has been awarded a B grade in his Welsh GCSE - just months after fleeing the war in his homeland.Sky News - Published | Staff sought to teach Welsh at schools in ArgentinaTeaching staff are being sought to teach Welsh more than 7,000 miles away from Wales - in Argentina.Sky News - Published |
