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Shadow minister calls for ‘urgency’ over climate change

A shadow minister for international trade who has been given a damehood has called for “urgency” in the Government’s response to tackling climate change. Labour MP for Llanelli Nia Griffith, who has become Dame Commander, said she is concerned that ...

01 Jun 2022 at 23:30

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Phil Bennett: Twinkle-toed outside-half who starred for Wales and the Lions

Whenever the word sidestep is uttered in rugby union circles, the dancing feet of Phil Bennett are more than likely to be part of the conversation. Bennett, who has died at the age of 73, was a twinkle-toed outside-half who sparkled for Llanelli, ...

12 Jun 2022 at 22:00

Ambulance worker died after contracting Covid-19, inquest hears

An ambulance worker died from Covid-19 after telling colleagues he had caught it from a patient, an inquest heard. Emergency medical technician Alan Haigh, 59, died in hospital two months after first falling ill with coronavirus. Mr Haigh, from ...

14 Mar 2023 at 14:45

Hotel earmarked for housing asylum seekers granted injunction against protesters

The owners of a four-star hotel in South Wales earmarked for housing asylum-seekers have secured a temporary High Court injunction limiting the activities of protesters objecting to the plans. Gryphon Leisure – which owns the Stradey Park ...

27 Jul 2023 at 19:04

Council loses High Court bid to block asylum seeker hotel plan

A council in south west Wales has lost a bid for a High Court injunction to temporarily block plans to use a four-star hotel to accommodate asylum seeker families. At a hearing on Friday, Carmarthenshire County Council failed to secure ...

07 Jul 2023 at 17:24

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Thousands pay respects to ‘great’ Phil Bennett at former Wales star’s funeral

Phil Bennett was described as “a great gentleman and a great rugby player” as giants of the sport from Wales and beyond united in tribute to him at a remembrance service in Llanelli. Bennett, who died earlier this month after a long ...

24 Jun 2022 at 18:10

Nerves and tested relationships ahead of England and Wales crunch World Cup game

England and Wales fans have spoken of nerves and tested relationships as they geared up for the “Battle of Britain” World Cup crunch match. A carnival atmosphere brewed outside the Ahmad Bin Ali Stadium in Qatar ahead of kick-off, ...

29 Nov 2022 at 20:47

Conservative MP raises ban on conversion therapy with equalities minister

A Conservative MP has asked the equalities minister whether she understands the “anxiety” the LGBT community feels when it comes to the ban on conversion therapy. Peter Gibson, the MP for Darlington, told the Commons “we are ...

30 Nov 2022 at 15:50

Firm fined £75,000 after death of man trampled by cow which escaped from market

A company has been fined £75,000 after a cow escaped from a livestock market and trampled on a 75-year-old man who later died. Father-of-two Huw Evans was knocked down and trampled by a cow that was being auctioned at a ...

21 Jun 2024 at 12:34

William calls Kate’s cancer update good news but warns there is ‘long way to go’

William makes solo visit to Wales day after Kate shares cancer treatment update

The Prince of Wales has described the end of the Princess of Wales’s chemotherapy treatment as “good news”, but added his wife still has “a long way to go”. William appeared in public on Tuesday for the first time ...

10 Sept 2024 at 15:58

One of UK’s most expensive footballers banned from driving

A £100 million-rated Premier League footballer has been banned from driving after being found guilty of a motoring offence. Chelsea FC star Enzo Fernandez was fined £3,020 and banned from driving for six months ...

11 Sept 2024 at 15:24

UK’s most expensive footballer Enzo Fernandez facing driving ban

A £100 million-rated Premier League footballer has been found guilty of a motoring offence and could be banned from driving. Chelsea FC star Enzo Fernandez was convicted of failing to identify the driver of a ...

19 Jul 2024 at 17:01

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