Tourism sector in Wales ‘could start reopening by EASTER’

The tourism sector in Wales could start to reopen by Easter if cases keep falling, Mark Drakeford said today.  The First Minister struck the optimistic tone as he revealed that the nation has completed its vaccine rollout to the four most vulnerable groups. The comments will increase pressure for Boris Johnson’s ‘roadmap’ on February 22 … Read more

Wales hits jab target as Mark Drakeford hails ‘phenomenal effort’ to vaccinate 684,000 people

Wales has hit its target of offering coronavirus jabs to all care home residents, over 70s, frontline workers and the clinically vulnerable.  First Minister Mark Drakeford said the milestone is a ‘truly phenomenal effort’ for the country’s vaccine rollout, which has so far seen 684,097 people receive their first dose. In England, people in the … Read more

Welsh ‘hippy’ UWC Atlantic school is favoured by European royalty

Spain’s future Queen Princess Leonor is to become the latest European royal to study at a 12th-century Welsh castle dubbed the ‘Hippie Hogwarts’ – following in the footsteps of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium in Wales. UWC Atlantic College, which was founded in German educationalist Kurt Hahn, is situated at the 12th century St Donat’s Castle on … Read more

Heir to the Spanish throne Princess Leonor, 15, will study in Wales

Spain’s future Queen Princess Leonor is going to study at a 12th-century Welsh castle dubbed the ‘Hippie Hogwarts’ – following in the footsteps of Princess Elisabeth of Belgium in Wales, the Spanish royal household has announced.  Leonor de Borbon, 15, the eldest daughter of King Felipe VI, 53, and Queen Letizia, 48, will attend UWC … Read more

Local elections in England and Wales are given green light with strict Covid safety measures

You CAN vote on May 6… but you must wear a mask and bring you own PENCIL! Local elections in England and Wales are given green light with strict Covid safety measures in place Local council, mayoral and police and crime commissioner votes set to go ahead Government officials had been mulling over plans to … Read more

Ant and Dec hint I’m A Celebrity UK 2021 WILL be returning to Wales

‘I won’t miss the jet lag!’ Ant and Dec hint I’m A Celebrity 2021 WILL be returning to Wales after filming was relocated from Australia due to Covid-19 pandemic By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 17:53 GMT, 4 February 2021 | Updated: 17:53 GMT, 4 February 2021 I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here! … Read more

£120k solar-powered HOUSE makes 30% more electricity than it uses

A solar-powered prototype house built in Wales produces 30 per cent more electricity than it consumes over the course of a year, scientists have revealed.   Over 12 months the house pulls 1,112 kWh of energy from the grid but generates a total of 1,458 kWh itself, creating a 31 per cent surplus which is all made … Read more

Now Wales says it will join Scotland in reopening schools after the half-term break on February 22

Boris Johnson was coming under increasing pressure to speed up the reopening of English schools today as Wales confirmed its intention to restart some primary classes after the February half term. Welsh health minister Vaughan Gething confirmed that some of the youngest age groups would go back to school from February 22 under a similar … Read more

Josh Adams THROWN OUT of Wales’ Six Nations squad for Covid breach

Josh Adams THROWN OUT of Wales’ Six Nations squad for Covid breach after attending a ‘small gathering’ to celebrate his partner’s pregnancy Josh Adams has been banned for Wales’ first two matches of Six Nations He attended a family gathering last Sunday after players were allowed home The Welsh squad were given strict instructions to … Read more

Derelict abandoned home on one of Wales’ poshest streets goes under the hammer for £325,000

An abandoned house on one of Wales’ poshest streets is going under the hammer for £325,000 – despite having holes in the roof, a pigeon infestation and rotting windows.  The three-storey semi-detached, seven-bedroom property on Westbourne Road in Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan has been battered by the elements – so much so that a significant … Read more