Wales

Chris Packham calls for probe into ITV after I’m A Celeb ‘released Turkish crayfish into Wales’

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Chris Packham has called for a police probe into ITV following reports that I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out Of Here introduced invasive alien crayfish to Wales during filming. The BBC Springwatch presenter said ‘invasive’ Turkish crayfish could spell ‘disaster’ for British white-clawed crayfish – as the alien species out-competes its native counterpart for resources. The freshwater crustaceans … Read more

Wales reopens hairdressers TODAY almost a MONTH before they are due to return in England

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Shaggy-haired Welshmen and women can have their wayward locks trimmed professionally from today as the country opens its hairdressers and barbers for the first time in 2021. The Welsh Government has lifted its rules banning salon haircuts for the first time since before Christmas in a move that will bring relief to millions. The move … Read more

Wales BANS English holidaymakers from visiting after it lifts tourism ban on March 27

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Wales BANS English holidaymakers: First Minister Mark Drakeford lifts tourism ban on March 27 – but insists only Welsh people can stay in holiday lets Drakeford said holidays in Wales would be restricted to those living there Self-contained accommodation will be allowed to open on march 27 for Easter But same industry in England does … Read more

Wales ends 12-week ‘stay at home’ lockdown from TOMORROW

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Wales will drop the ‘stay at home’ order tomorrow in a major relaxation of the country’s lockdown. It will be replaced with a ‘stay local’ requirement for at least the next three weeks as more restrictions on everyday life are rolled back. First Minister Mark Drakeford will later officially announce that outdoor gatherings of up … Read more

Teenage boys seen enjoying rides on CCTV after breaking into closed theme park in Wales

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Teenage boys break into closed theme park and are spotted on CCTV spending two hours enjoying the rides Two teenagers broke into a closed theme park near Caernarfon, North Wales  The teenagers were filmed on CCTV as they ran up and down a sledge slide  The pair are believed to have caused damage to the … Read more

‘The wind chose VIOLENCE!’: Britons bunker down as 80mph gales slam England and Wales

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‘The wind chose VIOLENCE!’: Britons bunker down as 80mph gales slam England and Wales for second day in row… with hail and thunder due this afternoon Travellers should prepare for delays as strong winds and heavy showers battered England and Wales  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for wind covering the entirety … Read more

Royal Family incorrectly spell Prince of Wales on Instagram story, naming him the ‘Prince of Wakes’

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Fans have poked fun at the Royal Family Instagram account after Prince Charles’ title was incorrectly spelt as ‘Prince of Wakes’ in a new Instagram story. The social media profile tasked with sharing official photos and videos of the Queen and her family posted about the Prince of Wales’ appearance at the Jesus House church near Brent … Read more

UK Weather: Met Office warning for England and Wales as 75mph gales and torrential rain expected

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Britain braces for 75mph gales and torrential rain this week as Met Office issues weather warning for ALL of England and Wales amid fears of travel chaos and power cuts Yellow weather warning in force across whole of England and Wales with gales and heavy showers predicted Fierce winds of up to 70mph expected over the … Read more

Ex-soldier, 29, jailed for terrifying elderly customers into buying new windows

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Former soldier, 29, is jailed for nearly three years for terrifying elderly customers into buying new windows and doors after challenging one upset victim on crutches who complained to ‘step outside’ Richard Evans led team telling customers their homes put insurance in danger His firm would ‘pressurise’ customers into agreeing deals by using ‘scare tactics’ … Read more

Tintern Abbey: Mystery medieval tunnels discovered by workmen

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Mystery medieval tunnels that don’t appear on any maps are uncovered near 12th century abbey by workmen moving electricity pole The team stumbled on the underground network – unseen for hundreds of years The tunnel site was found near to the Tintern Abbey close to the England border Engineers working for Western Power Distribution stumbled … Read more