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Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
Jack Grey - BBC News; Freya Scott-Turner - BBC News Do you have three days' worth of food and water in your home? That is what the government has told all of us to have on hand to get through a national emergency, as well as some other basic items. Its "Be Ready" campaign warns that severe weather and cyber attacks could disrupt essential services, and British households need to make sure they have what they need to get through a rocky few days.
Why should I stockpile and what will I need?
Two-year British passport rule you may not know about HM Passport Office has moved to explain a two-year rule some people may not know about. Whether you're applying for a new passport for a child or an …
Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon
A runner with Down's syndrome - who gained a world record at his first marathon in London earlier this year - has become a crowd favourite after taking on New York. Lloyd Martin, 20, whose family is from Cardiff, made history earlier this year as the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon. While constant dance breaks meant he did not beat his London time in New York, it gained him a new host of fans. "I'm so unbelievably proud," said his mum, Ceri Hooper.
Record-breaking runner stars in New York Marathon
A runner with Down's syndrome - who gained a world record at his first marathon in London earlier this year - has become a crowd favourite after taking on New York. Lloyd Martin, 20, whose family is from Cardiff, made history earlier this year as the youngest person in his learning disability category to complete a marathon. While constant dance breaks meant he did not beat his London time in New York, it gained him a new host of fans. "I'm so unbelievably proud," said his mum, Ceri Hooper.
TV host announces cancer return after clear scans
A TV and radio presenter has announced her cancer has returned after previously receiving clear scans. In April 2023, Mari Grug, a regular on Welsh-language TV channel S4C, was diagnosed with breast cancer, which spread to her lymph nodes and liver. One year later, the 40-year-old revealed she had received the "best news possible" with scans showing her liver was clear of cancer.
Time is up for winner of unclaimed £1m lotto ticket
Time is up for winner of unclaimed £1m lotto ticket If you find an old lottery ticket from April knocking about - be prepared to have a bad day [Getty Images] Time has run out for one not-so-lucky lottery winner to claim their £1,000,000 prize. The winning EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker ticket was bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf for the draw on 16 April. Last month, the National Lottery appealed for the owner of winning code - XMXB 32530 - to get in touch by 13 October, but they never did.
Air Ambulance closure fight heads to High Court
Approved plans would see Welsh Air Ambulance bases in Welshpool and Caernarfon close [Getty Images] Campaigners battling to stop the closure of two air ambulance bases have won the right to put their case before the High Court. Plans to reorganise the Wales Air Ambulance service would lead to the closure of the bases at Welshpool and Caernarfon, with one new base opening.
Underperforming Welsh Water ordered to pay £24m
October 8, 2024 at 9:53 AM Welsh Water is one of only three water companies across Wales and England to be placed in the regulators worst performing category [Getty Images] Welsh Water has been ordered to pay a £24.1m underperformance penalty by industry regulator Ofwat. It is one of only three water companies in Wales and England to be placed in the regulator's lowest "lagging" category.
Another 65 jobs may go at major manufacturing firm
Nidec Control Techniques, one of the largest private sector employers in mid Wales, is considering a further 65 job cuts, in addition to almost 100 in February [BBC] A further 65 jobs could be cut at one of the largest private sector employers in mid Wales, in addition to nearly 100 announced earlier this year. Specialist manufacturer Nidec Control Techniques, which began in Newtown, Powys, in 1973, currently employs 636 staff at two sites in the town.
Couple named after their bodies found with rifle
Couple named after their bodies found with rifle The bodies of Christine Jefferies, 72, and Stephen Jefferies, 74, were found at their home on Saturday afternoon, along with a rifle and a dead dog [BBC] A married couple in their 70s who were found dead in their home along with a rifle and a dead dog have been named. The bodies of Christine Jefferies, 72, and Stephen Jefferies, 74, were discovered by South Wales Police in Morfa Crescent in Trowbridge, Cardiff, on Saturday afternoon.
Underperforming Welsh Water ordered to pay £24m
Welsh Water is one of only three water companies across Wales and England to be placed in the regulators worst performing category [Getty Images] Welsh Water has been ordered to pay a £24.1m underperformance penalty by industry regulator Ofwat. It is one of only three water companies in Wales and England to be placed in the regulator's lowest "lagging" category.
Teen plays rugby after seven-hour Bristol Channel swim
September 17, 2024 at 7:39 AM Fifteen-year-old Harrison swum the Bristol Channel in just over seven hours - becoming one of the youngest to ever to do [Family photo] A teenage boy who has become one of the youngest people to ever swim the Bristol Channel has said he's still struggling to process it. The feat took 15-year-old Harrison, from Penarth, in the Vale of Glamorgan, more than seven hours of "non-stop swimming". "I can’t really believe it happened. I’m absolutely shattered," he said.
One month left for unclaimed £1m lottery ticket
Jack Grey - BBC News September 11, 2024 at 8:56 AM·1 min read The winning ticket, bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf in April, remains unclaimed [Getty Images] The winner of a £1m lottery ticket in Wales has just one month left to claim their prize before it is no longer valid. The EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker ticket was bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf for the draw on 16 April. The National Lottery is urging players to double check tickets for the winning code of XMXB 32530 by Sunday 13 October.
Knock-off Nessa rides high on Gavin and Stacey hype
A carer has said her life has been turned upside after embracing a striking resemblance to one of the UK's best-loved TV characters. Kaz Barrett, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, said her hairdresser believes Gavin and Stacey co-creator Ruth Jones must have based the character of Nessa on her. After beginning work as a professional impersonator in 2019, she said demand has exploded as Gavin and Stacey mania sweeps the nation ahead of the show's final episode.
Gavin and Stacey: Knock-off Nessa riding high on show's hype
Netflix turned a canceled TV series into the most-watched show in the world Netflix has built up quite the reputation as the go-to streaming platform, but they've also become known for cancelling beloved shows, much to the …
Welsh dams that helped save Birmingham turn 120
August 24, 2024 at 11:49 AM The picturesque Craig Goch dam, is among four in the Elan Valley celebrating their 120th birthday [Getty Images] It has been 120 years since four striking dams in mid Wales were created to supply clean water to a polluted and rapidly growing Victorian Birmingham. Opened by King Edward VII in 1904, the Elan Valley dams have held back 50 million cubic metres of water - about 20,000 Olympic swimming pools - ever since.
Viral US TikToker's mission to prove British food isn't bland
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Viral US TikToker's mission to prove British food isn't bland
A TikTok star from a small city in Tennessee has made it his mission to show the world British food is not all that bad. Food reviewer Kalani Smith, who goes by Kalani Ghost Hunter (KGH) online, racks up millions of views posting his reviews on social media - from Welsh cakes to Greggs. After initially building up a following investigating the paranormal, a pivot to reviewing British culinary staples has seen Mr Smith's follower count balloon to more than three million on TikTok alone.
Massive zombie-style knives given up before new law
Jack Grey - BBC News August 21, 2024 at 11:47 AM·1 min read A number of large-bladed "zombie" knives have been handed in to a Welsh police force before legislation makes them illegal to own. North Wales Police shared an image of the knives, which were handed in to officers in Caernarfon, Gwynedd, for destruction. From 23 September, it will be a criminal offence to possess zombie-style knives and machetes in the UK.
Murder probe as man dies four weeks after assault
Jack Grey - BBC News August 15, 2024 at 12:18 PM·1 min read A murder investigation has been launched after a 33-year-old man died four weeks after a serious assault in Swansea. Andrew Main, from Falkirk, died in hospital on Wednesday after the assault near the entrance to the Travelodge on Princess Way at about 02:00 BST on 17 July. South Wales Police previously charged two men, a 26-year-old man from Frome, Somerset, and a 27-year-old man from Bath, in connection with the incident.
BMX prodigy, four, comes third in under-16 contest
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Seal snoozes, sunbathes and showers on stolen dingy
Maximus the seal has developed a taste for thievery and one boat trip company has become his daily victim. At the end of every single day, Maximus commandeers his favourite yellow dinghy and refuses to leave until he has either had enough sun or is gently persuaded off by a hose. However, Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips, in south-west Wales, do not really mind all that much. "He's our resident seal," said the company's Gareth Reynolds.
Disabled woman may have to take bus to wedding
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Disabled woman may have to take bus to wedding
Jack Grey - BBC News August 1, 2024 at 4:57 PM·4 min read A woman has said being unable to have her dream wedding as a result of her disability is "really upsetting". Due to transport issues, Sarah Tunnicliffe, 41, may have to travel 40 minutes in her wheelchair to her big day, wearing her dress, or use a public bus. She said the lack of availability of accessible wedding cars and the cost of renting wheelchair friendly vehicles meant she was stuck.
GPs turn patients away as global IT issues hit Wales
July 19, 2024 at 3:59 AM One GP surgery has advised patients to only phone in an emergency [Getty Images] Some GPs in Wales have been running at limited capacity without computer systems following a global IT outage. Planes have been grounded throughout the world, many industries disrupted and TV channels forced off air. In Wales, trains have been delayed or cancelled, GPs are having to revert to handwritten notes and are turning away all but the most serious patients.
GPs turn patients away as global IT issues hit Wales
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GPs turn away patients as global IT issues hit Wales Original
GPs turn patients away as global IT issues hit Wales Getty Images One GP surgery has advised patients to only phone in an emergency Some GPs in Wales have been running at limited capacity without computer systems following a global IT outage. Plans have been grounded throughout the world, many industries disrupted and TV channels forced off air. In Wales, trains have been delayed or cancelled, GPs are having to revert to handwritten notes and are turning away all but the most serious patients.
Anger as bacteria found at The Warren swimming site
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Anger as bacteria found at river swimming site
Jack Grey - BBC News July 19, 2024 at 2:58 AM·2 min read Elevated levels of harmful bacteria have been found at Wales’ first official river bathing site, warn public health officials. Wild swimmers have been advised to stay out of the River Wye at The Warren, a pebble beach near Hay-on-Wye after high levels of E.coli and intestinal enterococci bacteria were found.
Fishlock disappointed by negativity after breaking Wales goal record
Fishlock disappointed by abuse after breaking record Aberystwyth University Aberystwyth University Fishlock said she was "very honoured" to recieve an honourary fellowship from Aberystwyth University Wales' all-time top goal scorer has said she is disappointed with the level of online abuse she received after her record goal. Jess Fishlock scored her 45th Wales goal in their 2-0 win over Kosovo, which sealed a seeded spot in the Euros play-offs.
Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King
July 9, 2024 at 9:00 AM Dame Shirley Bassey has been made a Companion of Honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle [PA Media] Dame Shirley Bassey says receiving her latest honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him. The 87-year-old Welsh superstar said she "forgot to curtsy" as she was made a Companion of Honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The exclusive title is awarded for service of "conspicuous national importance" and is limited to 65 people.
Hozier Chepstow Racecourse gig cancelled due to flooding
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Hozier gig cancelled due to racecourse flooding
A concert by Irish musician Hozier has been cancelled because of flooding. Scheduled for Tuesday evening at Chepstow Racecourse, Monmouthshire, organisers said they were left with "no other option" but to cancel the show. "This decision was extremely difficult for us, especially knowing that many of you planned your travels around the tour schedule," they said. The Take Me To Church singer said he was "absolutely gutted" by the news and that refunds would be issued to fans.
Shirley Bassey receives top honour from the King
Dame Shirley Bassey says receiving her latest honour from King Charles III made her more nervous than singing for him. The 87-year-old Welsh superstar said she "forgot to curtsy" as she was made a Companion of Honour at a ceremony at Windsor Castle. The exclusive title is awarded for service of "conspicuous national importance" and is limited to 65 people. Dame Shirley, who become a dame in the 1999 honours list, said it was the first time meeting the King since he became monarch.
Support for Letby surprising, says lead witness
Andy Gourlay - BBC News and Jack Grey - BBC News July 8, 2024 at 4:35 AM·2 min read The support received by convicted baby murderer Lucy Letby has been "rather surprising", according to the chief prosecution witness in her trial. Dr Dewi Evans said some of Letby's supporters had refused to believe the evidence against her and had reported him to the General Medical Council (GMC). Last week, Letby was sentenced to a 15th whole-life term for trying to kill a premature baby girl.
Welsh Lib Dems pledge £210m to fix social care
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Polling day is dehumanising, says blind voter Original
Polling day is dehumanising, says blind voter Elin Williams Elin Williams, who is only able to see light, dark and shapes without detail, says she has never been able to vote without help from someone else Voting in a general election is "dehumanising" due to lack of accessibly, says visually impaired voter. Elin Williams, 27, was diagnosed with degenerative eye condition retinitis pigmentosa when she was just six.
Welsh Lib Dems pledge £210m to fix social care
Jack Grey - BBC News June 23, 2024 at 3:09 PM·1 min read The Welsh Liberal Democrats are set to pledge £210m to "fix social care" in the party's manifesto launch. Party leader Jane Dodds will officially unveil the manifesto in Cardiff Bay on Monday morning. The party has also committed to providing the NHS in Wales with an additional £260m of annual funding by 2028-29. Its manifesto also outlines investments it will make in agriculture, tackling sewage and insulating homes.
Welsh Lib Dems pledge £210m to fix social care
The Welsh Liberal Democrats are set to pledge £210m to "fix social care" in the party's manifesto launch. Party leader Jane Dodds will officially unveil the manifesto in Cardiff Bay on Monday morning. The party has also committed to providing the NHS in Wales with an additional £260m of annual funding by 2028-29. Its manifesto also outlines investments it will make in agriculture, tackling sewage and insulating homes.
Urgent review ordered over 'stink bomb' landfill
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Urgent review ordered over 'stink bomb' landfill
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Urgent landfill review ordered after TV doc claims Original
Urgent landfill review ordered after TV show claim By Jack Grey, BBC News • Rhodri Lewis, BBC Wales News political correspondent Colin Barnett Residents near the Withyhedge landfill site in Pembrokeshire have described it as like “a stink bomb on steroids” An “urgent review” must be taken into the environmental regulator’s actions following complaints about a controversial landfill site, the Welsh government has said.
The people taking part in BBC Wales' general election debate Original
Who is participating in BBC Wales' election debate? BBC | Reuters Representative of Plaid Cymru, Welsh Labour, the Liberal Democrats, The Conservative party, and Reform UK are taking part Representatives from the five most prominent political parties in Wales are set trade blows in a live televised debate on Friday evening. Hosted by Bethan Rhys Roberts, the debate will be broadcast live on BBC One Wales, Radio Wales and online, at 19:00 BST.
Some areas need more immigration, Rhun ap Iorwerth says Original
Some areas need more immigration, says Plaid leader BBC Rhun ap Iorwerth says some parts of Wales could do with more migrants, not fewer Some areas in Wales need more immigration, not less, according to Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth. In 2023, 685,000 people migrated to the UK, a number which one senior Conservative politician said should be lowered to about 100,000-150,000. However Mr ap Iorwerth said strained public services were the fault of the UK government and not migrants.
Lib Dems and Reform aim for Tory wipeout in Wales
A Conservative party wipeout at the general election is the aim of both the Liberal Democrats and the Reform party, as both look to take Tory seats in Wales. In an election interview with BBC Wales’ Nick Servini, to be broadcast on Friday evening, Welsh Lib Dems leader Jane Dodds said that a good election night for the party would be "kicking the Tories out of Wales".
David TC Davies admits Conservative party errors Original
Senior Tory admits party errors ahead of election BBC Welsh Secretary David TC Davies claims mood on the doorstep doesn't reflect polling suggesting Tory election peril High-profile errors by top Conservatives have contributed to a "difficult" election campaign for their party, according to a senior government minister.
Labour blames Tories for Welsh NHS failings
A decline in satisfaction rates in the Labour-run Welsh NHS is due to the Conservative UK government, says a senior Labour figure. Nick Thomas-Symonds, Labour's general election candidate for Torfaen, said the health service across the UK is in a "poorer state" than when Labour were last in power. "If you look at when satisfaction rates with the NHS in Wales have been at their highest, it was in the early part of 2010," he told BBC Wales Today.
Plaid withdraws candidate support over Middle East posts
Rhodri Lewis - BBC News and Jack Grey - BBC News June 7, 2024 at 2:20 PM·1 min read Plaid Cymru has withdrawn support for one of its general election candidates due to social media posts about the "situation in the Middle East". Sharifah Rahman was due to represent the party in the Cardiff South and Penarth constituency. The party said the content of the social media posts "do not reflect the views and values of Plaid Cymru". BBC Wales has not been able to reach Ms Rahman for comment.
Teenage girl dies on family holiday in Florida
Anna Beaumont, from Cardiff, was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida on Tuesday [Getty Images] A 13-year-old girl has died while on a family holiday in the US. Anna Beaumont, from Cardiff, was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. Local police reported that she was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but died the next day.
Teenage girl dies on family holiday in Florida
Alice Perkins - BBC News and Jack Grey - BBC News June 2, 2024 at 6:32 AM·1 min read A 13-year-old girl has died while on a family holiday in the US. Anna Beaumont, from Cardiff, was found unresponsive in a pool at Discovery Cove in Orlando, Florida, on Tuesday. Local police reported that she was transported to hospital in a critical condition, but died the next day.
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