Twelve-year-old Tamika Hezzell is being hailed as a “little hero” after rescuing her drowning friend from the sea by her hair. The incident occurred at Pensarn Beach in Abergele, North Wales, when Tamika and her fourteen-year-old friend, Sofia-Ann McKenna, were paddling in the water and suddenly lost their footing due to a rapidly incoming tide. As they were swept away, …
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Temperatures are expected to hit 36C on Thursday, with the Met Office extending its current red extreme heat warning.Leading to the hottest June night. It is now set to end at 23:59 on Thursday night. A yellow thunderstorm warning is also in place for a large part of Wales for the early hours of Friday. The warning is in place …
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As one of the greenest cities in the UK Cardiff is home to many great bike trails and I am sorry to admit I do not make the most of them. There are so many stunning sights to enjoy along the many trails and the Taff Trail is arguably the most famous for its brilliant scenery. If the great views …
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A new Taff bridge, is set to be built over the River Taff in Cardiff, spanning a historic shipwreck hidden beneath the water. This exciting development will see the construction of a six-metre-wide structure stretching 165 metres in length, with a 60-metre span and three supporting pillars in the river. The new Taff Bridge will create a crucial link between …
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Tata Steel who closed its furnaces recently and Sioned Williams, Plaid Cymru’s Senedd Member for South Wales West, said Whitehead-Ross’s situation was “very concerning”. “We know that this is something that works,” she said. “We need a whole mix of ways to get people back into the workplace and to reskill and retrain them and this was one element of …
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Cardiff Council’s new County Hall have revealed the proposed look of their new HQ amid plans to demolish the current County Hall building. The council plans to knock down their current base and built a smaller office nearby. The development forms part of the wider regeneration of Atlantic Wharf, which extends over 30 acres, with plans for restaurants and bars, …
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20mph limit was introduced on all urban roads so how well motorists are complying with the 20mph limit rests on monitoring by Transport for Wales at 10 locations, external, from Llanrug in Gwynedd to Newport. Nearly seven million vehicles at 43 monitoring points were recorded last summer. It found nearly 53% were travelling at 24mph or under. This compares with …
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Gatland managed just one win in the 2023 Six Nations, but the former British and Irish Lions coach did galvanise the Wales squad to reach the quarter-finals of the 2023 World Cup. Wales have not won a Test match since beating Georgia in the pool stages of that tournament, with defeat to Argentina in the last eight marking the start …
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Cardiff caves are nestled among towering beech trees with panoramic views over Cardiff’s skyline this spot exudes tranquillity. But don’t let the serene surroundings or solid ground fool you. Beneath your feet lies one of Cardiff’s most closely-guarded secrets: an extensive network of underground caves, arguably the largest in any UK city. These caverns hold their own mysteries, from the …
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The Ely Trail Cardiff is a stunning route that winds through some of the city’s most beautiful parks and historic sites. Stretching from Bute Park through Llandaff Fields, Llandaff Cathedral, Fairwater, and ending in St Fagans, this scenic pathway is perfect for walkers, cyclists, and nature lovers alike. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful riverside stroll or a chance to explore …
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