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Wales gears up for a busy year with cycling and outdoor adventures

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Cinema

Star Wars dubbed in Welsh for the first time to mark 50th anniversary

“A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away …” Or should that be: “Amser maith yn ôl, mewn galaeth bell bell i ffwrdd ...” 'Star Wars: A New Hope' has been dubbed into the Welsh language for the first time in order to celebrate the film’s 50th anniversary next year.

Europe News

England and Wales record driest July on record, Met Office says

Southern England experienced its "driest month ever recorded" in July, the Met Office added, noting that records dated back to 1836.

Culture news

'Total Eclipse Of The Heart' singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Legendary Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler has died at the age of 75. She achieved international fame in the 1980s, with the release of the hit single 'Total Eclipse Of The Heart'.

Culture news

Bonnie Tyler out of induced coma but still in critical condition

The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel.

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Culture news

Wales’ finest musical export: An introduction to Super Furry Animals

Heard of them? Good. In the purge, you survive. "Super Furry What Now?" We've got you covered...

Ecotech

‘Become a gift, rather than a burden’ when you die: Compost your body

Is rebirth on your mind this Easter? Human composting turns your body into ‘beautiful, stunning’ soil when you die.

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Storm Claudia clean-up begins in UK villages Ewyas Harold and Monmouth after flooding

Villagers near the England-Wales border joined cleaning efforts after flooding caused by Storm Claudia, as farmers rescued livestock and communities rallied around those affected.

16 November 2025

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Aerial video shows Storm Claudia flooding Monmouth: Large parts of Welsh town submerged

Aerial footage shows the Welsh town of Monmouth underwater after Storm Claudia triggered severe flooding across parts of England and Wales.

15 November 2025

Economy

Why a decline in the UK's university sector is a threat to GDP

UK universities face a funding crisis that could cost the overall economy, but mostly impact a few already fragile regions, said Oxford Economics in a recent report.

13 September 2025

Culture news

Highlights and standouts of Green Man Festival 2025

As the summer festival season winds down, the UK’s biggest independent festival has staked its claim as one of the country’s best offerings...

Culture news

How the UK’s Green Man Festival has managed to stay independent

Ahead of this year's festival, Green Man Festival owner and director Fiona Stewart explains the importance of independent festivals as corporations take over the industry.

Travel News

Welsh tourist tax to launch in 2027 to keep native language alive

The new fee will help to fund the government’s aim to have a million Welsh speakers by 2050.

Culture news

Oasis return to stage tonight for their first gig in 16 years

The first show of the long-awaited comeback tour kicks off tonight in Wales. The road to this year's reunion tour has been a long and bumpy one, and despite ticketing issues, fans are more excited than ever to see the return of Britpop royalty.

Health news

British lawmakers vote to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales

Amendment to the crime and policing bill means women who terminate their pregnancies after 24 weeks will no longer be prosecuted.

Culture news

Bizarre medieval burial site in Cardiff sparks new mysteries

A medieval cemetery discovered in Wales is continuing to baffle archaeologists, revealing a community of women buried with signs of wealth, including a mysterious outcast thrown into a ditch.

Health news

Shingles vaccine tied to a 20% lower risk of dementia

The findings add to a growing body of evidence that the shingles vaccine may help keep dementia at bay – but researchers still need to prove it.