by William Kelly | Aug 13, 2021 | NEWS, WALES BUSINESS
North Wales has experienced a record-breaking summer for visitor numbers, the region’s tourism association says. The chairman of North Wales Tourism, Chris Frost, said the number of day trips and overnight stays is up, with people booking for longer than...
by William Kelly | Aug 12, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
In 1905, before what was dubbed “game of the century”, Welsh players and fans responded to New Zealand’s Haka with Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau. It is believed to be one of the first times an anthem was sung before an international sports match anywhere...
by William Kelly | Aug 8, 2021 | NEWS, WALES BUSINESS
Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth is to reopen its doors to the public on August 12 after being closed due to the pandemic. It will reopen with Human Threads; a stunning exhibition of historic quilts, with the addition of two new quilts – one digital and one physical –...
by William Kelly | Aug 7, 2021 | NEWS, WALES BUSINESS
The Archbishop of York has said many people in England feel left behind by “metropolitan elites in London and the South East” and are “patronised as backwardly xenophobic”. He added that stronger regional government in England would help the...
by William Kelly | Aug 6, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
Most of Wales’ remaining Covid rules will be lifted as the nation enters the “final lap” of the pandemic, the first minister has said. Social distancing laws and rules on who can meet indoors will end on Saturday, almost 17 months after the...
by William Kelly | Aug 5, 2021 | NEWS, WALES POLITICS
Grants for people in Wales on low pay who are told to self-isolate will rise from £500 to £750 from this weekend. The cash is to support those who cannot work from home, as well as parents and carers with children who have tested positive and are self-isolating. The...
