Storm Ciaran on way to UK with ‘danger to life’ amber weather warnings Amber warnings are in place for parts of the south coast of England on Thursday as Storm Ciaran is due to hit. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Storm Ciarán triggers three days of travel chaos in the UK and beyond Commuters warned: “Work from home on Thursday if you can, avoiding any non-essential journeys particularly early on Thursday morning” The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Storm Ciaran bringing amber weather alerts to England and Wales Amber warnings have been issued for wind and rain on Thursday with yellow warnings in place on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Nov 1, 2023
Stewart returns to Wallaroos starting XV against Wales Following his side's victory over world No.3 France, Wallaroos head coach Jay Tregonning has made one change to his starting XV to take on winless Wales. AAP · Nov 1, 2023
Leigh Halfpenny says final Wales appearance will be ‘pretty special’ The 34-year-old is expected to continue his career in Japan. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
American XL bully dogs to join banned breeds list from December 31 It will be illegal to breed, sell, advertise, exchange, gift, rehome, abandon or allow XL bullies to stray in England or Wales Evening Standard · Oct 31, 2023
More firms going bust in England and Wales than since 2009 The construction, retail and hospitality sectors are among the hardest hit, Government figures show. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Where will Storm Ciaran hit and when? Latest forecast Strong winds and heavy rain are on the way to the UK, as Storm Ciaran approaches. We share where it's expected to hit. GoodToKnow · Oct 31, 2023
Number of people taking out debt relief orders reaches highest level since 2009 The number of people needing ‘breathing space’ from their debts also jumped, according to Insolvency Service figures for England and Wales. The Independent UK · Oct 31, 2023
Rugby World Cup awards: the best player, the best match – our verdicts From that monumental quarter-final weekend to Kurt-Lee Arendse’s wonder try and the emergence of Portugal, the Guardian’s rugby experts hand out their awards The Guardian - UK · Oct 30, 2023
Wales plastic ban: New rules on single-use plastics explained The Welsh Government has decided to reduce the flow of plastic pollution Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
Nos Galan Gaeaf: the traditional Welsh celebration being eclipsed by modern Halloween Children throughout Wales will be dressed in witch or ghost costumes come October 31, going from door to door, chorusing “trick or treat” in the hope of receiving sweets. In other words, the scene will be very much like that encountered at Halloween in the rest of the UK. The Conversation · Oct 30, 2023
London leavers: 'Moving to rural Wales helped me start a business and buy a house for £169k' After struggling in London's underpaid fashion industry, Alexandra Wall set up her own business and bought a £169,000 home in Wales Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2023
UK weather: Storm Ciarán to bring 80mph winds and heavy rain Storm named after a civil servant as Met Office warns of severe weather later this week The Guardian - UK · Oct 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Oct 28, 2023 Revealed: one in three jailed pregnant women in England and Wales still to face trial New data on prisons has added to calls by campaigners to end custodial sentences for expectant mothers
The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2023 Rise of the trout pout teens: How thousands of under-18s fell for Botox and filler As reports suggest English teenagers are travelling to Wales and Scotland to get around a ban on non-surgical cosmetic tweaking, Olivia Petter speaks to experts about what might be causing the terrifying boom in underage injectables
Zenger · Oct 27, 2023 Dementia Cases Rise Faster Than Expected, Posing Challenges To Healthcare System Dementia cases surge in England and Wales, surpassing previous estimates, posing challenges to healthcare system.
Bike Perfect · Oct 27, 2023 Is Red Bull celebrating the tenth year of Hardline with a brand new MTB event? The world's best downhill MTB event could be about to expand into a series for 2024
The Independent UK · Oct 27, 2023 How Wales fared at World Cup and what the future holds for Warren Gatland’s men Wales were revitalised in France after their Six Nations struggles.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 Dementia could affect 1.7m people in England and Wales by 2040, data finds Figure is 42% higher than previous estimates and would pose ‘enormous threat’ to healthcare systems
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 1.7 million people ‘could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040’ The UCL-led study updates previous work suggesting dementia incidence has been in decline in high-income countries such as the UK.
The Conversation · Oct 26, 2023 Five works of Welsh gothic literature you should read this Halloween Wales has sought to rediscover its identity and autonomy since the devolution referendum of 1997. Authors and publishers have embraced the gothic genre as a means of exploring Welsh language, culture and heritage – reflecting on the anxieties Welsh society has experienced since becoming a devolved nation.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 Prison suicides in England and Wales rise by nearly a quarter Campaigners lament ‘appalling statistics’ that also show steep rise in female prisoners self-harming
The Independent UK · Oct 26, 2023 It doesn’t add up – North Wales Crusaders chief on IMG’s new grading system North Wales Crusaders ranked bottom of the 35-strong list of senior clubs which will be used to determine the make-up of the top-flight from 2025.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2023 Ofwat warns over financial health of four water suppliers in England Thames Water and Southern Water among firms urged to take action to secure long-term finances