Pressure is building on No10 to accelerate its roadmap out of lockdown in England after Wales announced Covid restrictions would be lifted ahead of schedule. Two households will be able to meet indoors on May 3 rather than May 10 because of ‘improvements’ in the public health situation and the vaccination roll-out, Welsh First Minister … Read more
Over-80s Covid deaths have fallen by more than 90 per cent since the peak of the second wave in England and Wales, official figures revealed today. Office for National Statistics data showed 379 fatalities were linked to the virus in this age group in the week ending March 26 – the latest available – compared … Read more
The first doses of the Moderna Covid vaccine will be given to patients in Wales from today. Jabs will be given out at West Wales General Hospital in Carmarthen in what has been hailed as ‘another key milestone’ in the fight against coronavirus. Five thousand doses of the vaccine were also sent to vaccination centres … Read more
A ‘Memento Mori’ gold ring engraved with a skull is one of nine stunning medieval and post-medieval objects found in Wales. The ring, found in Carreghofa Community, Powys, would have been kept as a reminder of the inevitability of death. ‘Memento Mori’ is a Latin term that literally means ‘remember you must die’. Among the … Read more
Key dates as the Welsh lockdown is eased April 12 Schools can fully reopen to all pupils following Easter while all post-16 learners will return to further education and training centres and university campuses will be able to open for blended face-to-face and online learning for all students; All remaining non-essential shops can reopen; Close … Read more
People with holiday homes in Wales could face TRIPLE council tax bills under nationalists’ plans to stop locals being forced out Plaid Cymru wants to place a limit on second homes in parts of north Wales Nationalist party could also propose 200 per cent on second home council tax One in eight properties in Gwynedd county … Read more
Wigan is the nation’s property hotspot. The Greater Manchester town is the fastest place to sell a home in England and Wales, with the typical property selling in only 26 days, new research has revealed. That is 18 days quicker than the average across England and Wales, where homes sold subject to contract typically take … Read more
Personal trainer, 29, died shortly after drinking pre-workout shake containing up to 200 TIMES more caffeine than a normal cup of coffee, inquest hears Thomas Mansfield, 29, fell ill after taking the drink mixed with caffeine solution May have taken five times the potentially fatal level of stimulant caffeine powder Mr Mansfield complained his heart … Read more
Lena Dunham returns to Wales to direct film adaptation of medieval comedy Catherine, Called Birdy By Clare Mccarthy For Mailonline Published: 13:34 BST, 30 March 2021 | Updated: 13:35 BST, 30 March 2021 Lena Dunham has returned to Wales to direct an upcoming film adaptation of Catherine, Called Birdy. The actress and director, 34, lived … Read more
Harry Baker (pictured) desperately ran for his life as he was chased by up to seven people for around a mile through Barry, South Wales The heartbroken mother of a teenager brutally stabbed and beaten to death by a rival drugs gang today confronted her son’s killers in court, as they were jailed for at … Read more