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Ticket draw opens for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony
34+ min ago (48+ words) Wales 247 Ticket draw opens for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel....
Circus Extreme review: The Big Top gets a rock and roll makeover in Cardiff
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (543+ words) There's always been something a little magical about the circus arriving in town. The sight of the Big Top rising into the skyline, colourful lorries pulling in, the smell of popcorn in the air and the buzz of excitement around…...
Rhun ap Iorwerth chairs first Welsh Government Cabinet meeting
3+ hour, 7+ min ago (259+ words) Wales" new First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, will chair the first meeting of the newly formed Welsh Government Cabinet today as the administration sets out its priorities for the months ahead. The meeting marks the beginning of a new programme…...
Barry Island 10 K returns with largest turnout in event history
9+ hour, 56+ min ago (670+ words) This year saw the largest ever Barry Island 10 K descend onto the iconic seaside time for a full Welsh festival of running. More than 4, 700 participants registered to take part across both the 10 K and junior races, taking in the town's…...
Parking charges to be introduced along Aberystwyth seafront
23+ hour, 18+ min ago (317+ words) Drivers parking along parts of Aberystwyth seafront will soon have to pay for on-street parking as Ceredigion County Council introduces new charges from Monday 18 May 2026. The new measures will apply to Victoria Terrace, Marine Terrace and New Promenade, with charges…...
Researchers appeal for forgotten Brexit referendum "boxcounts
23+ hour, 27+ min ago (277+ words) Ten years on from the UK's referendum on EU membership, an ambitious effort is underway to create the most detailed map of Brexit voting patterns to date. Researchers at Aberystwyth University are appealing to campaigners, party activists and referendum observers…...
Groundbreaking hip pain treatment carried out for first time in Wales
22+ hour, 39+ min ago (188+ words) Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has marked a significant clinical milestone with the successful delivery of a pioneering new procedure at The Grange University Hospital " the first time it has been performed in Wales. On 13 May 2026, specialists carried out a…...
North Wales engineering apprentice heading to World Skills Shanghai 2026
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (650+ words) THREE years ago, Tomas Ankers was a school leaver who'd just enrolled at Coleg Cambria. Fast forward to 2026, and the 18 year old apprentice is preparing to represent the UK at World Skills Shanghai this September. Tomas, who works for Electroimpact…...
Ynys M'n prepares to welcome thousands for first ever seven-day Urdd Eisteddfod
22+ hour, 51+ min ago (773+ words) Ynys M'n is set to extend a warm welcome to visitors from across Wales and beyond when thousands flock to compete and celebrate at the National Eisteddfod yr Urdd, held at the Anglesey Showground near Gwalchmai next week (2329 May). For…...
Wales HR Network event explores importance of meaningful workplace wellbeing
23+ hour, 21+ min ago (48+ words) Wales 247 Wales HR Network event explores importance of meaningful workplace wellbeing Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel....