Wales

Welsh town uses drones to police lockdown

The Welsh town of Port Talbot is using a drone to warn the public to stay home during the coronavirus pandemic, using a pre-recorded message to remind citizens of Government social distancing measures.

‘National hero’ teachers urged to remain at work during Easter holidays

Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams calls on school staff to do what they can to keep schools open for NHS staff and carers during the two weeks that should have been the Easter holidays.

Police stop motorists in Wales

Dyfed-Powys Police stopped motorists at a checkpoint near Haverfordwest in Wales on Thursday to ask drivers about the purpose of their journeys Report by Keaneyn. Like us on Facebook at..

First Minister Mark Drayford on lockdown in Wales

Welsh first minister Mark Drayford calls on everyone to work together in the fight against coronavirus. The UK furthered social distancing measures on Monday evening to try and combat the spread of..

Wales' First Minister reinforces Prime Minister's message

First Minister for Wales, Mark Drakeford has issued his own plea to the nation after Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced a lockdown of the UK. He asks Welsh people to stay at home, work from home if..

All schools in Wales to close by Friday due to coronavirus

All schools in Wales will close for an early Easter break by Friday in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Welsh Government has announced. Schools will be re-purposed in order to help "people in..

Euro 2020 postponed due to coronavirus pandemic

Euro 2020 has been postponed until 2021 due to the outbreak of coronavirus across the continent. England and Wales have already qualified for the tournament, but Ireland, Northern Ireland and Scotland..

Coronavirus contact centre in Wales takes calls

Workers handle phone calls at a contact centre set up by Public Health Wales to deal with the coronavirus outbreak. In addition to handling calls to the 111 service, the centre in Cardiff is also..

Juventus down Inter Milan 2-0 in Serie A match played in empty stadium

Juventus down rivals Inter Milan 2-0 in Serie A match played in empty stadium due to coronavirus

Eddie Jones says England are now a 'better side' than at World Cup

England coach Eddie Jones says his side are a 'better team' now than at the World Cup last year. England temporarily signed off a Guinness Six Nations abbreviated by coronavirus by winning the Triple..

Jason Robinson joins Gareth Thomas in English and Welsh choir

Jason Robinson and Gareth Thomas join together to form a 'Wenglish' choir, which combines English and Welsh into song.

Jones "focussed on beating Wales" after Italy fixture postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

England head coach Eddie Jones says his players' focus is solely on beating Wales despite the escalation of the coronavirus outbreak that has caused the postponement of their final Six Nations clash..

England and Wales coaches discuss coronavirus ahead of Six Nations clash

England head coach Eddie Jones and Wales head coach Wayne Pivac discuss the effects of coronavirus on the sport ahead of their teams' Six Nations clash on Saturday. England's final Six Nations match..

Coronavirus cases may 'peak' in May - Welsh medical chief

There may be an “upsurge” of coronavirus cases in April, resulting in a peak in May before a “downturn later in the year”, the chief medical officer for Wales said. Dr Frank Atherton told a..

Six Nations rugby matches to go ahead, say organisers

Organisers decide to carry on with the annual rugby championship despite the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus: What we know so far

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Wales, as two more were identified in England – bringing the total number in the UK to 19. Here is all you need to know about Covid-19.

PM praises his Welsh dog Dilyn at St David's Day reception

Boris Johnson hosted a St David's Day reception in Downing Street on Thursday, three days ahead of the day itself on Sunday. The prime minister began a speech to representatives from charities,..

Storm Jorge to bring 70mph winds and heavy rain to UK

Flood-hit communities will face further heavy rain and strong winds as Storm Jorge makes its way across the UK over the weekend. Parts of Wales and northern England could see between 60 to 80mm of rain..

Eddie Jones: We stepped up today and we will again for Wales

England head coach Eddie Jones speaks to the media following the team's 24-12 Six Nations triumph against Ireland. England’s claim they were ready to rediscover the form that swept them to last..

Wayne Pivac: there were lots of big moments

Wales post-match press conference with head coach Wayne Pivac and captain Alun Wyn Jones after 27-23 Guinness Six Nations defeat to France in Cardiff.

More rain expected for flood-hit regions

Parts of the UK which have already been saturated by heavy rainfall and flooding are braced as forecasters warn of further wet weather. The Environment Agency (EA) said there were 106 flood warnings in..

Jeremy Corbyn condemns Boris Johnson for failing to visit flood-hit homes

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn criticised the Prime Minister for failing to visit flood-hit communities, adding an emergency Cobra meeting should also have been called. The Opposition leader spoke to..

UK braces for more severe weather as Storm Dennis arrives

Disruption to transport is expected as heavy rain and strong winds are set to batter the UK for a second consecutive weekend. The Met Office has issued severe weather warnings ahead of the arrival of..

Syrian refugee Ayman Faki now stars in his local rugby team

Ayman Faki arrived in Wales almost four years ago and had never heard of rugby before he enrolled at the local school in Ystradgynlais. Now the teenager is a star winger for his village's under-15s..

Storm Ciara batters the UK with wind and waves

Winds of up to 80 miles an hour hit the UK on Sunday, as Storm Ciara swept in - pulling down trees and causing widespread flooding and travel disruption.