Wales

Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Wales is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It is bordered by England to the east, the Irish Sea to the north and west, and the Bristol Channel to the south. It had a population in 2011 of 3,063,456 and has a total area of 20,779 km² (8,023 sq mi). Wales has over 1,680 miles (2,700 km) of coastline and is largely mountainous with its higher peaks in the north and central areas, including Snowdon, its highest summit. The country lies within the north temperate zone and has a changeable, maritime climate.

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Big Issue kits out vendors for a safe return to selling on the UK streets Interview with Dave Martin, 55, Big Issue vendor in Hammersmith. The Big Issue Group has kitted out vendors with PPE and contactless payment equipment to allow their sellers to get back to work as of.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:46Published 3 days ago

England requires no quarantine for travellers from 59 countries Scotland and Wales will not be pressured into following England's lead for now. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:31Published 4 days ago

Drakeford: Dealing with UK Government on quarantine rules an utterly shambolic experience Wales’ First Minister Mark Drakeford has described dealing with the UK Government over the last few days as “an utterly shambolic experience”.When asked about the issue of air bridges and border.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:04Published 6 days ago

Almost 20,000 care home residents have died with coronavirus – ONS Almost 20,000 care home residents in England and Wales have died with coronavirus, the majority dying in their care home, official figures show.Death certificates for 19,394 residents mentioned.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:41Published 6 days ago

Wales keeps strict lockdown measures as England reopens Despite low COVID-19 rates, Wales says harsher restrictions will remain in place because they are working. Credit: Al Jazeera STUDIO Duration: 02:51Published 1 week ago

Airbus planning to cut 1,700 jobs in UK as result of coronavirus crisis Aerospace giant Airbus is planning to cut 1,700 jobs in the UK as a result of the coronavirus crisis, the company announced.The news is a huge blow to its site at Broughton in north Wales, where wings.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:36Published 1 week ago

Border pub must stay closed on July 4 The Anchor in Saltney near Chester will be unable to reopen on July 4 as it sits just a couple of metres over the English/Welsh border Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:53Published 1 week ago

UK factories suffer worst quarter on record - CBI UK factories saw their weakest quarter on record, according to the latest survey from the CBI, and there's little sign that things are about to get better. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

Places of worship reopen in England as Covid-19 lockdown eases Places of worship in England opened for private individual prayer from June 15, as the Government eased Covid-19 lockdown restrictions. Collective worship is still prohibited. Churches in Northern.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:55Published 3 weeks ago

Shops in England reopen, but demand uncertain [NFA] After 83 days in lockdown, non-food stores in England are reopening. Quite how many shoppers will turn up though, remains very uncertain. Julian Satterthwaite reports. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 01:43Published 3 weeks ago

Duke and Duchess of Cambridge thank coronavirus volunteers The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have marked Volunteers' Week by speaking to volunteers in different parts of the UK to thank them for the support that they provide to their communities. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:17Published on June 6, 2020

Undiagnosed Covid-19 is likely explanation for some excess elderly deaths – ONS Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease and symptoms mainly indicating old age account for two thirds of the total number of non-Covid-19 excess deaths in England and Wales from March 7 to May 1, the Office.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:38Published on June 5, 2020

Schools to reopen in Wales at the end of June Welsh Education Minister Kirsty Williams MS announces schools will reopen to all pupils in Wales on June 29th, but only a third of students will be in at any one time. Report by Etemadil. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:58Published on June 3, 2020

Giggs praises Liverpool's 'fantastic' season Manchester United great Ryan Giggs says he is attempting to bring a touch of runaway league leaders Liverpool’s style to Wales. The United great highlighted the work being done by Pep Guardiola and.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 00:54Published on May 29, 2020

Llama delivers food to remote places in Wales Max the llama has been making food deliveries to remote properties in the Welsh Valley during the coronavirus lockdown. Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 00:45Published on May 21, 2020

Wales First Minister 'disappointed' in UK Government's lack of communication The First Minister of Wales has criticised Boris Johnson's Government for a lack of communication on how Britain moves together out of coronavirus lockdown. Mark Drakeford said there had been no.. Credit: PA - Press Association STUDIO Duration: 01:05Published on May 15, 2020

Wales reveals ‘traffic light’ lockdown exit plan First Minister Mark Drakeford has revealed a “traffic light system” for Wales’ exit from the current coronavirus lockdown. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:18Published on May 15, 2020

UK's COVID-19 death toll tops 40,000, worst in Europe The United Kingdom's COVID-19 death toll now exceeds 40,000, by far the worst yet reported in Europe, raising more questions about Prime Minister Boris Johnson's handling of the coronavirus crisis... Credit: Reuters Studio Duration: 02:18Published on May 12, 2020

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UK weather: Heavy, persistent rain to dampen Britain over next few days Worst of showers to fall in Wales and northwest England on Tuesday Independent - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus death toll officially reaches 50,000 in England and Wales The coronavirus death toll in England and Wales has reached 50,000, according to newly published figures. Independent - Published 2 days ago
Coronavirus: Visitors told to 'act responsibly' as travel restrictions lifted in Wales Two families are now also able to reunite and form one extended household Independent - Published 3 days ago

Lockdown: Welsh pub with car park in England unable to fully reopen Ian Morris says people will drive past his pub to get to ones across the border that are fully open. BBC News - Published 6 days ago
Coronavirus: Pub reopening in border town 'doesn't make sense' The Brewery Arms is the only pub which can reopen in Saltney, which sits on the border with Wales. BBC News - Published 1 week ago
Only some pubs in England-Wales border town allowed to reopen this weekend Saltney is partly in Flintshire, north Wales, and partly in Cheshire, England Independent - Published 1 week ago

'Overwhelming majority' of rapists going free because of collapse in prosecutions, campaigners warn Only 1.5% of rapes recorded by police in England and Wales were prosecuted in 2019 Independent - Published 1 week ago
Mark Drakeford: Welsh leader accuses Boris Johnson of risking second wave by encouraging public to return to normal life Priti Patel rejects claims that Dominic Cummings encouraged public to ignore lockdown by driving to Durham Independent - Published 2 weeks ago
Court backlog rockets to more than half a million cases in England and Wales during coronavirus Lord Chief Justice supports radical measures including cutting jury numbers to tackle mounting backlog Independent - Published 3 weeks ago
Bale & Hazard in squad as Real Madrid return to action Wales forward Gareth Bale could feature for Real Madrid when they return to La Liga action against Eibar on Sunday. BBC News - Published on June 14, 2020

Serial winner and national figurehead - how Bale became a Wales icon Why Gareth Bale is not only a Real Madrid superstar but a Welsh national hero who has taken his country to new heights. BBC News - Published on June 13, 2020
Scotland, Wales call for extension to EU status quo transition The leaders of Scotland and Wales called on British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday to extend the transition period with the European Union, saying the coronavirus crisis had made meeting the.. Reuters - Published on June 12, 2020
Schalke's Wales winger Matondo 'proud' of footballers' racism stand Schalke's Wales winger Rabbi Matondo says he is "proud" of how young footballers have used their profiles to take a stand against racism. BBC News - Published on June 11, 2020	UK weather: Britain faces rain and thunder before sunny spells over weekend Heaviest showers expected over western Scotland, Wales and parts of Midlands Independent - Published on June 10, 2020
Undiagnosed COVID-19 could mean English toll is higher than thought: ONS An increase in the number of deaths in England and Wales in recent months that have not been linked to COVID-19 could indicate that undiagnosed cases are killing more people than previously thought,.. Reuters - Published on June 5, 2020	Coronavirus Wales: All schools to reopen at one-third capacity in late June 'Waiting until September would mean almost half a year without schooling,' says education minister Independent - Published on June 3, 2020
Police fining and arresting black and Asian people disproportionately under coronavirus laws in London Metropolitan Police says reasons are 'complex' amid disproportionality across England and Wales Independent - Published on June 3, 2020	NHS test & trace: Does contact tracing stop coronavirus? Wales is the latest part of the UK to launch a tracing system, but how do they work? BBC News - Published on June 1, 2020
Shielding: Allowed to leave home - but choosing to stay indoors People in England and Wales shielding with health conditions were able to leave home on Monday. Some chose not to. BBC News - Published on June 1, 2020	Pilot flies private plane to Wales and lands at closed RAF base so he can 'go to the beach' The incident is being investigated by the Civil Aviation Authority Independent - Published on May 29, 2020
Nearly 17,000 fines for alleged breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules issued in England and Wales Police in England and Wales have issued nearly 17,000 fines for alleged breaches of the coronavirus lockdown, data from the National Police Chiefs' Council reveals. Independent - Published on May 29, 2020	England cricket: Tests in July would be 'big achievement', says coach Rob Ahmun Staging England Test matches in July would be a big achievement, says their Welsh strength and conditioning coach Rob Ahmun. BBC News - Published on May 29, 2020
'Boris Johnson said I could': Woman stopped by police on Welsh beach claims she thought it was in England 'Tomorrow we going to an English beach. F* you Wales you bunch of b*****,' woman says on social media post Independent - Published on May 25, 2020	UK weather: Flood warnings issued in Scotland as high winds and heavy rain to lash UK Gales of 50 to 60mph possible for parts of north Wales, northwest England, Northern Ireland and western Scotland, says Met Office Independent - Published on May 23, 2020
Llamas deliver food packages to people self-isolating in Wales No drama as Max the llama makes lockdown calmer Independent - Published on May 21, 2020	'Sobriety tags' set to come into force across England and Wales More than one-third of violent crime is thought to involve inebriated people Independent - Published on May 19, 2020
Chris Mepham: Wales and Bournemouth defender nearly quit after Chelsea exit aged 16 Wales and Bournemouth defender Chris Mepham says he nearly quit football in 2012 as he struggled to adjust to being released by Chelsea. BBC News - Published on May 19, 2020	Welsh anglers asked not to visit lakes on English border Broadstone Park in Gloucestershire says Welsh anglers are "best off staying and fishing in Wales". BBC News - Published on May 17, 2020
Coronavirus: Wales publishes exit plan out of lockdown using 'traffic light system' Wales has unveiled its 'roadmap' for the country's exit from lockdown, using a traffic light system to define which areas of public life will gradually be eased back into normality as the UK starts to.. Independent - Published on May 15, 2020	Man and woman found carrying human remains in suitcase along English-Welsh border A man and woman have been arrested after a police officer caught them "carrying a suitcase with human remains inside" along a road. Independent - Published on May 14, 2020
Reopened English garden centres finally savour the joys of spring Garden centres in England and Wales, closed under restrictions to curb the coronavirus spread despite some of the finest spring growing weather for years, finally reopened their doors this week to a.. Reuters - Published on May 13, 2020	Coronavirus: Police told they cannot arrest or fine people for breaking social distancing and mask rules in England Social distancing can only be enforced in Wales as countries' laws diverge Independent - Published on May 13, 2020
Exclusive: UK coronavirus outbreak kills at least 20,000 in care homes - Reuters calculation At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020	Exclusive: At least 20,000 people died due to the coronavirus outbreak in UK care homes - Reuters calculation At least 20,000 people have died in care homes in England and Wales as a consequence of the coronavirus pandemic, according to Reuters calculations based on official data. Reuters - Published on May 12, 2020
Heather Wheeler: Tory MP's microphone picks up F-word during Zoom call in parliamentary debate MP's comment comes after Welsh health minister apologised for swearing at colleague via video Independent - Published on May 12, 2020	UK weather: Cooler temperatures forecast as lockdown exercise limit lifted in Scotland, England and Wales 'You could be forgiven for thinking winter has returned on Tuesday,' Met Office says Independent - Published on May 12, 2020
Coronavirus: 'Do not drive from England to Wales to exercise' People are warned not to travel to Wales from England for leisure activities or to second homes. BBC News - Published on May 11, 2020	Wales v England? Men's and women's Tests suggested to honour NHS Wales hope to play England in a men's and women's rugby league double-header to mark NHS and key workers if the autumn schedule is disrupted. BBC News - Published on May 11, 2020
Low-skilled men suffer highest COVID-19 fatalities in England and Wales Men in the lowest-skilled jobs have the highest death rates involving COVID-19 among working-age people, according to data for England and Wales that also showed fatalities among nurses and doctors.. Reuters - Published on May 11, 2020	Coronavirus: Jury trials to resume next week in England and Wales under social distancing rules More follows… Independent - Published on May 11, 2020
UK lockdown: How do rules vary across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland? Devolved governments are taking slightly different approaches to the pandemic Independent - Published on May 10, 2020	Coronavirus: No dramatic change to lockdown as country still not 'out of woods', government says But Wales relaxes exercise restrictions ahead of Boris Johnson address Independent - Published on May 8, 2020
Wales announces modest changes to coronavirus lockdown Wales has announced plans to modify the coronavirus lockdown so that from Monday people can exercise more than once a day, garden centres can reopen, and the government will look at reopening libraries.. Reuters - Published on May 8, 2020	'Once a day' exercise rule to be relaxed and garden centres to reopen, Welsh government says The coronavirus lockdown rule requiring people to only exercise once a day is to be relaxed from Monday, the Welsh government has announced. Independent - Published on May 8, 2020
Coronavirus: Welsh government to unveil new lockdown plans today First minister Mark Drakeford expected to outline adjustments after Welsh cabinet met on Thursday to review current restrictions Independent - Published on May 8, 2020	Wales stabbing: Woman charged with murdering church warden, 88, in village shop Zara Anne Radcliffe, 29, also faces three counts of attempted murder relating to other people hurt in incident Independent - Published on May 7, 2020
Wales stabbing: Elderly churchwarden named as victim, as nurse and two others recovering from wounds 88-year-old John Rees has been described as a 'lovely gentleman' Independent - Published on May 6, 2020	Welsh Assembly changes name to 'Senedd Cymru – the Welsh Parliament' 'It's important to send a message out to people in Wales that an institution which began with very modest powers has over 20 years developed into a full blown primary law-making institution' Independent - Published on May 6, 2020
Man dies and two injured after attack by water buffalo in Wales A man has died and two people have been injured in Monmouthshire, Wales after being attacked by a water buffalo, police have confirmed. Independent - Published on May 5, 2020	England could allow primary schools to reopen as soon as June 1: Telegraph (This May 2 story corrects headline and lead to show England (not England and Wales) could reopen primary schools) Reuters - Published on May 3, 2020

Wales

Country in northwest Europe, part of the United Kingdom

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Coronavirus: Pub reopening in border town 'doesn't make sense'

Only some pubs in England-Wales border town allowed to reopen this weekend

'Overwhelming majority' of rapists going free because of collapse in prosecutions, campaigners warn

Mark Drakeford: Welsh leader accuses Boris Johnson of risking second wave by encouraging public to return to normal life

Court backlog rockets to more than half a million cases in England and Wales during coronavirus

Bale & Hazard in squad as Real Madrid return to action

Serial winner and national figurehead - how Bale became a Wales icon

Scotland, Wales call for extension to EU status quo transition

Schalke's Wales winger Matondo 'proud' of footballers' racism stand

UK weather: Britain faces rain and thunder before sunny spells over weekend

Undiagnosed COVID-19 could mean English toll is higher than thought: ONS

Coronavirus Wales: All schools to reopen at one-third capacity in late June

Police fining and arresting black and Asian people disproportionately under coronavirus laws in London

NHS test & trace: Does contact tracing stop coronavirus?

Shielding: Allowed to leave home - but choosing to stay indoors

Pilot flies private plane to Wales and lands at closed RAF base so he can 'go to the beach'

Nearly 17,000 fines for alleged breaches of coronavirus lockdown rules issued in England and Wales

England cricket: Tests in July would be 'big achievement', says coach Rob Ahmun

'Boris Johnson said I could': Woman stopped by police on Welsh beach claims she thought it was in England

UK weather: Flood warnings issued in Scotland as high winds and heavy rain to lash UK

Llamas deliver food packages to people self-isolating in Wales

'Sobriety tags' set to come into force across England and Wales

Chris Mepham: Wales and Bournemouth defender nearly quit after Chelsea exit aged 16

Welsh anglers asked not to visit lakes on English border

Coronavirus: Wales publishes exit plan out of lockdown using 'traffic light system'

Man and woman found carrying human remains in suitcase along English-Welsh border

Reopened English garden centres finally savour the joys of spring

Coronavirus: Police told they cannot arrest or fine people for breaking social distancing and mask rules in England

Exclusive: UK coronavirus outbreak kills at least 20,000 in care homes - Reuters calculation

Exclusive: At least 20,000 people died due to the coronavirus outbreak in UK care homes - Reuters calculation

Heather Wheeler: Tory MP's microphone picks up F-word during Zoom call in parliamentary debate

UK weather: Cooler temperatures forecast as lockdown exercise limit lifted in Scotland, England and Wales

Coronavirus: 'Do not drive from England to Wales to exercise'

Wales v England? Men's and women's Tests suggested to honour NHS

Low-skilled men suffer highest COVID-19 fatalities in England and Wales

Coronavirus: Jury trials to resume next week in England and Wales under social distancing rules

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Coronavirus: No dramatic change to lockdown as country still not 'out of woods', government says

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'Once a day' exercise rule to be relaxed and garden centres to reopen, Welsh government says

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Wales stabbing: Elderly churchwarden named as victim, as nurse and two others recovering from wounds

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Man dies and two injured after attack by water buffalo in Wales

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