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Sledge-wielding visitors flock to Welsh beauty spots including the Brecon Beacons despite police pleas to stay away and threats of fines during coronavirus lockdown Hikers defied pleas from officials and headed to the Storey Arms beauty spot Brecon authorities have expressly told people to follow ‘stay at home’ orders But they acknowledged ‘it is clear’ … Read more
Police are carrying out ‘high visibility patrols’ in the Brecon Beacons after hundreds of visitors descended onto the Welsh beauty spot in defiance of the strict Tier 4 coronavirus restrictions. Dyfed-Powys Police have been turning visitors away from the busy Pen y Fan, the highest peak in south Wales, after hundreds of vehicles arrived at the … Read more
Welsh actor Michael Sheen reveals he gave BACK his OBE after criticising ‘past wrongs’ committed by the English Welsh actor, 51, made the revelation whilst giving a lecture on history of Wales He made controversial move of returning the honour to avoid being a hypocrite He also took issue with the Prince of Wales’ title, claiming it … Read more
Shoppers in Wales have been left outraged after supermarkets cordoned off non-essential items days before Christmas under the country’s shock Covid crackdown. Pictures today emerged of Sainsbury’s in Pontypridd which blocked off non-essential sections of the store using large red barricades. Sainsbury’s say the items – including clothing and Christmas decorations – are blocked off … Read more
Welsh government’s poll ratings plummet by more than a FIFTH to the LOWEST since the pandemic started after First Minister Mark Drakeford bans alcohol in pubs to combat coronavirus surge New rules forced pubs, bars, restaurants and cafes to stop selling alcohol Also ordered 6pm closures, sparking criticism from the public and politicians Administration has … Read more
Welsh people urged NOT to spend Christmas with their families or risk ‘higher deaths and hospitalisations in January’ as country’s infection rate surges 65% in three weeks By Sam Blanchard Senior Health Reporter and Connor Boyd Assistant Health Editor For Mailonline Published: 13:40 GMT, 9 December 2020 | Updated: 13:46 GMT, 9 December 2020 People … Read more
Drinkers turned out in force in Wales last night for a final session before pubs are banned from selling alcohol tonight. Youngsters headed out in Cardiff and Swansea before the strict new measures come into force. The hospitality sector has been rocked by the move, which will see a 6pm curfew on pubs, bars, restaurants … Read more
She has been dating her boyfriend Paul Solomons for two years and the pair seem to be more smitten than ever. And Kylie Minogue has revealed that her family approve of her beau, 46, especially her Welsh grandmother, who met the creative director at GQ for the first time at her 100th birthday party. Speaking on … Read more
How to speak to Welsh ‘peasants’: 180-year-old phrasebook to help English people talk to ‘peasantry during rambles through Wales’ and 1930s poster promoting ‘medicinal’ properties of wine is unearthed by archivists The guidebook, titled the Welsh Interpreter, was first printed in London in 1838 Offers range of Welsh language phrases claimed to be essential to … Read more
Welsh shoppers flocked to the High Street today enjoying their freedom after the country’s firebreak lockdown ended earlier this month. Meanwhile, millions of people in England are still stuck in their homes as the country remains locked down and the Scottish face draconian measures to slow the spread of the virus. Hundreds of people took … Read more