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Welsh news from Google News including National Trust Wales: Erddig Cycle Festival in Wrexham - WalesOnline

Thursday, July 21st, 2011

One in 10 adults in Wales has no formal qualifications, official figures show - WalesOnline

One in 10 adults in Wales has no formal qualifications, official figures show
WalesOnline
SKILL levels in Wales are increasing, but the number of working-age adults without qualifications remains among the highest in the UK, latest figures have shown. Data published by the Welsh Government reveals that 12% of

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:36:11 GMT+00:00


Wales announce Ireland warm-up fixture - BBC News


BBC News
Wales announce Ireland warm-up fixture
BBC News
Wales will face Ireland as part of their preparations for this autumn's Four Nations Tournament. Iestyn Harris's side will face Ireland at the Gnoll in Neath on Saturday 22 October prior to their debut appearance in the Four Nations.
RUGBY LEAGUE NEWS WALES SET IRISH DATESportinglife.com
Wales book Ireland friendlySkySports

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:08:23 GMT+00:00


Fears for NHS jobs as health boards forced to make savings of millions - WalesOnline

Fears for NHS jobs as health boards forced to make savings of millions
WalesOnline
NURSES have called on health chiefs not to lay off staff as they attempt to make hundreds of millions of pounds of savings. Health boards in South Wales are being asked to cut more than a quarter of a billion

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:17:21 GMT+00:00


Leading Church in Wales figure is to retire - WalesOnline

Leading Church in Wales figure is to retire
WalesOnline
A LEADING member of the Church in Wales, who has shaped the denomination's approach to key social issues, will step down at the end of this month. Canon Robin Morrison has gained a reputation as one of the nation's
Church says farewell to senior advisorAnglican Communion News Service

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:03:37 GMT+00:00


Cycling: Wales determined to keep successful production line rolling - WalesOnline

Cycling: Wales determined to keep successful production line rolling
WalesOnline
CYCLING might be Wales' most successful sport with Olympic champions in Geraint Thomas and Nicole Cooke, but bosses have announced a new performance programme designed to increase the country's medal tally at the 2014
Cycling bosses set sights on Games medalsSouth Wales Evening Post

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:01:42 GMT+00:00


Wales` World Cup task toughens as Samoa become biggest draw - WalesOnline

Wales' World Cup task toughens as Samoa become biggest draw
WalesOnline
Warren Gatland's Wales have been warned they will be facing a partisan crowd when they face Samoa at the World Cup after the South Sea islanders became the hottest ticket in town. There has been a huge surge in demand to
Rush: Gatland bewaresportal.co.nz

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:16:55 GMT+00:00


Search is on for exhibits for a Welsh natural history museum - WalesOnline


BBC News
Search is on for exhibits for a Welsh natural history museum
WalesOnline
IF you could choose the exhibits for Wales' very own natural history museum, what would you pick? Well, the question is no longer a hypothetical one after plans were launched to create a Natural History Museum of Wales.
Historic police station at museumBBC News
National Museum Wales' Historic Photography Goes Digital Thanks to GiftArt Daily

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:28:56 GMT+00:00


National Trust Wales: Erddig Cycle Festival in Wrexham - WalesOnline

National Trust Wales: Erddig Cycle Festival in Wrexham
WalesOnline
This is just one of the many events going on over the summer at National Trust Wales's Erddig. WalesOnline, the best source for Welsh news, sport, business and entertainment. Powered by the Western Mail, South Wales Echo, Wales on Sunday and Celtic

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 21 Jul 2011 10:33:50 GMT+00:00


Welsh news from Google News

Welsh news from Google News including Philippines bags top prize in Wales choir competition - GMANews.TV

Wednesday, July 20th, 2011

Why Wales should look to the ground and the sun for green power - WalesOnline

Why Wales should look to the ground and the sun for green power
WalesOnline
Wales' large coal-fired power stations have a problem. The large and ageing plants at Aberthaw and Uskmouth are vital to Wales' and Britain's electricity supply, but endure environmental pressure and the need to meet

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:08:02 GMT+00:00


Ryan Jones aims for World Cup glory - WalesOnline


ESPN.co.uk
Ryan Jones aims for World Cup glory
WalesOnline
He has won two Six Nations Grand Slams, in 2005 and leading Wales to the honour three years ago, and shone for the Lions in New Zealand in 2005. But playing at the World Cup and for the Barbarians are high on the list of priorities for the 52-times
Ryan Jones confident of place in final 30-man Wales' squad for Rugby World Cup bettor.com (blog)
Jones targets first World CupESPN.co.uk
Jones ready for Cup battleSetanta Sports Ireland

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:53:50 GMT+00:00


Senedd is `dithering` over TB badger cull - WalesOnline


BBC News
Senedd is 'dithering' over TB badger cull
WalesOnline
by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo FARMERS have accused the Welsh Government of dithering as the Westminster Government yesterday approved a pilot cull of badgers in England as part of the drive to combat bovine TB.
'Anger' at badger cull differenceBBC News
FUW welcomes badger cull announcementLand Gazette

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:07:38 GMT+00:00


Commission to examine Welsh funding finally given go-ahead - WalesOnline


BBC News
Commission to examine Welsh funding finally given go-ahead
WalesOnline
A NEW commission to examine how Wales is funded will be established in the autumn, Welsh Secretary Cheryl Gillan finally announced yesterday. Taking into account the work of the Holtham Commission – the last major body to
A good day to bury dull news? The world's media awaitsBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:36:25 GMT+00:00


Cardiff is running out of space for new houses - WalesOnline

Cardiff is running out of space for new houses
WalesOnline
CARDIFF council leader Rodney Berman last night issued a furious attack on Wales' planning system after a Welsh Government-led report put pressure on the authority to release more land for development. The Lib Dem councillor spoke out after a land

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 08:21:21 GMT+00:00


Calls for royal honour for record-breaking explorer Richard Parks - WalesOnline


BBC News
Calls for royal honour for record-breaking explorer Richard Parks
WalesOnline
World record-setting adventurer Richard Parks has been welcomed home to Wales by more than 200 fans – as calls were made for him to be honoured by the Queen. The intrepid explorer returned to rapturous applause at his
Richard Parks: Risking life and limb to hit heights for cancer charityThe Independent
Delighted Parks in 737 heavenBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 06:32:48 GMT+00:00


Red tape `is thwarting renewable energy moves by farmers` - WalesOnline


BroadbandChoice.co.uk
Red tape 'is thwarting renewable energy moves by farmers'
WalesOnline
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Wales said many of its members are keen to introduce energy sources like solar and wind power and anaerobic digesters onto their land. But they claimed their efforts are being thwarted by needlessly
CLA Wales says 2015 is too late for universal broadbandBroadbandChoice.co.uk
Wales' planning system 'still gripped by inertia'FarmersWeekly

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 05:12:44 GMT+00:00


Philippines bags top prize in Wales choir competition - GMANews.TV

Philippines bags top prize in Wales choir competition
GMANews.TV
A choir from the Philippines bagged the first prize in the mixed choir competition at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod in Wales from July 7 to 11, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported Wednesday. The DFA said the Adventist

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:54:25 GMT+00:00


Welsh news from Google News

Welsh news from Google News including Malky Mackay: My joy over Robert Earnshaw`s Cardiff City return - WalesOnline

Tuesday, July 19th, 2011

Jonah Lomu has World Cup warning for Wales - WalesOnline


The Guardian (blog)
Jonah Lomu has World Cup warning for Wales
WalesOnline
by Our Correspondent, Western Mail JONAH LOMU sounded a World Cup warning to Wales after Samoa dropped a grenade into Warren Gatland's World Cup planning with a stunning victory over Australia yesterday. The Polynesian underdogs, who meet Wales in
Samoa now a Rugby World Cup hot ticket teamRugbyweek.com
Samoa crush Australia to fire Rugby World Cup warningMirror.co.uk
Samoa riding high after winTVNZ
The Australian -The Guardian (blog) -New Zealand Herald
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[META]Read More First Published: Tue, 19 Jul 2011 07:22:22 GMT+00:00


Welsh news from Google News including Objection to plan for new school on field - WalesOnline

Monday, July 18th, 2011

Trinity Mirror set to cut 22 journalists in Wales - Press Gazette


BBC News
Trinity Mirror set to cut 22 journalists in Wales
Press Gazette
Twenty-two journalism jobs could go in South Wales after Trinity Mirror unveiled details of another editorial restructure at Media Wales. The company wants to introduce a single production team for news and features across the Western
NUJ demands talks with Media Wales amidst 22 job lossesThe Drum
Media Wales plans new production systemWalesOnline
22 Media Wales jobs go as newspaper firm restructuresBBC News
HoldTheFrontPage.co.uk
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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 08:36:17 GMT+00:00


Wales beware as Samoa stun Wallabies - WalesOnline


Stuff.co.nz
Wales beware as Samoa stun Wallabies
WalesOnline
SAMOA shocked the rugby world with a historic first win over Australia yesterday, just two months before Wales face the Pacific Islanders at the World Cup. The home fans in Sydney were left stunned as Samoa ran in four tries during their 32-23 triumph
Samoa crush Australia to fire Rugby World Cup warningMirror.co.uk
Mighty Samoa send Cup warningNew Zealand Herald
Samoa hits Wallabies' cup hopesThe Australian
Scotsman -Voxy -Ninemsn
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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:42:32 GMT+00:00


Bus boost for Sunday services as passenger rates rise across Wales - WalesOnline

Bus boost for Sunday services as passenger rates rise across Wales
WalesOnline
Sunday bus services in parts of Wales are on the up because the traditional day of rest has become a day of activity, transport experts believe. The weekend saw the launch of the best-ever Sunday bus service for the Gower

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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 06:42:29 GMT+00:00


Report finds five middle-aged women a day diagnosed with cancer in Wales - WalesOnline


The Guardian
Report finds five middle-aged women a day diagnosed with cancer in Wales
WalesOnline
More than five women and four men in their 40s and 50s are being diagnosed with cancer every day in Wales. Experts believe this staggering daily toll at such a young age is a result of Wales' poor diet and lifestyle.
Rise in cancer rate among womenBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 07:32:18 GMT+00:00


Manchester City`s Kieran Trippier avoids a Bellamy rollicking - Manchester Evening News

Manchester City's Kieran Trippier avoids a Bellamy rollicking
Manchester Evening News
The young right-back, a product of the City Academy, admitted that he had risked the Wales international's wrath by going for goal. Trippier said: “I pushed forward and thought 'I'm going to have a go here.' But I had Bellamy screaming at me on the
Former Wales skipper Craig Bellamy forced to turn out for Manchester City reservesWalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 18 Jul 2011 09:58:26 GMT+00:00


Prescriptions for gluten-free bread costing Welsh taxpayers

Welsh news from Google News including Scotland and Wales move into quarter-finals - ESPN.co.uk

Saturday, July 16th, 2011

Wales team better than us, says Faroes boss Kerr - WalesOnline

Wales team better than us, says Faroes boss Kerr
WalesOnline
GARY SPEED'S Wales team were last night told it is “unbelievable” they face being ranked with Europe's smallest minnows for the looming World Cup draw… by the manager who has put them there. Faroe Islands boss Brian

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 06:52:03 GMT+00:00


Incinerators `could turn Wales into waste dump of world` - WalesOnline

Incinerators 'could turn Wales into waste dump of world'
WalesOnline
CAMPAIGNERS have raised fears that Wales could become the “waste dump of the world” if it pursues a policy of building incinerators, we can reveal today. Anti-incineration protesters met AMs and senior Welsh Government

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 07:50:45 GMT+00:00


Mark Jones: Wales can lift Fiji heartache on World Cup mission - WalesOnline

Mark Jones: Wales can lift Fiji heartache on World Cup mission
WalesOnline
MARK JONES has no hesitation in describing Wales' shock exit to Fiji in the 2007 World Cup as the “biggest disappointment” of his Test career. But the former Wales flyer still believes Warren Gatland's side should beat

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 05:29:30 GMT+00:00


Strike by BBC Wales` journalists - BBC News


Mirror.co.uk
Strike by BBC Wales' journalists
BBC News
Members of the National Union of Journalists at BBC Wales are taking part in industrial action. The walk-out began at midnight and is the first of two one-day strikes over potential redundancies at the BBC. The union is protesting against compulsory
Strike by journalists disrupts BBC showsWalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 13:39:23 GMT+00:00


ABTA withdraws Gill`s membership - WalesOnline

ABTA withdraws Gill's membership
WalesOnline
A SOUTH Wales travel retailer which has been selling holidays for more than half a century has been declared a “financial failure” by the UK's leading travel association. Abta, which represents travel agencies across the

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:06:02 GMT+00:00


Broad`s problems only cloud on the England horizon - WalesOnline

Broad's problems only cloud on the England horizon
WalesOnline
by Our Correspondent, South Wales Echo STUART Broad and Andrew Strauss' international form are the only clouds on England's horizon as they prepare to take on world No.1 team India in the first npower Test at Lord's. The landmark occasion – the 2000th

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 08:33:44 GMT+00:00


Wales considers smoking in cars ban - Mirror.co.uk


Daily Mail
Wales considers smoking in cars ban
Mirror.co.uk
Drivers in Wales who smoke while children are in the car could be arrested under a new law. Labour leaders in the Welsh Assembly want to protect the under-18s from second-hand smoke.
Ban car cigsThe Sun
Matt Withers: Is car policy all smoke and no fire?WalesOnline
Wales Plans to Ban Smoking in CarsTopNews United States
News Wales -Express.co.uk -Daily Mail
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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 16 Jul 2011 03:21:59 GMT+00:00


Scotland and Wales move into quarter-finals - ESPN.co.uk


Eurosport.com ASIA
Scotland and Wales move into quarter-finals
ESPN.co.uk
Scotland and Wales both booked a place in the Snooker World Cup quarter-finals before hitting a ball on Friday, although they did later win their respective final group matches. It had looked as though both nations would require a frame from their last
Scotland, Wales throughEurosport.com ASIA
Quarter-final line up takes shapePattaya Mail
Double despair for ThailandBangkok Post

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 15:52:24 GMT+00:00


Welsh news from Google News

Welsh news from Google News including Meet the Faroese student who made Wales officially worse at football - Telegraph.co.uk

Friday, July 15th, 2011

Call for Wales` tourism industry to cash in on Harry Potter connections - WalesOnline


BBC News
Call for Wales' tourism industry to cash in on Harry Potter connections
WalesOnline
A call has been made for Wales to attract more tourists on the back of films made in the country. With Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 being released this week and new blockbuster Captain America before the
Wales Tourism To Capitalize On Last Harry Potter MovieEasy Destination Blog (blog)

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:39:59 GMT+00:00


Andy Powell`s World Cup hopes recede after being axed from Wales squad - The Guardian


ESPN.co.uk
Andy Powell's World Cup hopes recede after being axed from Wales squad
The Guardian
Andy Powell in training with Wales earlier this year. The 29-year-old faces a battle to win selection for the World Cup. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images Andy Powell's chances of making the Wales World Cup squad seem to be thin, despite suggestions
Analysis: Time is right for Wales' next generation of stars to make their markWalesOnline
Jones primed for fly-half tussleESPN.co.uk
Welsh Rugby's Jones Heads To PolandBoxscore News

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 15:04:29 GMT+00:00


Pensioners Forum Wales` clearer charity bag label call - BBC News


BBC News
Pensioners Forum Wales' clearer charity bag label call
BBC News
Pensioners Forum Wales said elderly people often found it hard to tell between charity bags posted through their door and private firms' bags. The group said some wanting to donate to charity were unwittingly lining the pockets of private companies.

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:11:39 GMT+00:00


Economic recovery in Wales `slower than in UK as a whole` - WalesOnline

Economic recovery in Wales 'slower than in UK as a whole'
WalesOnline
THE economic recovery in Wales will lag behind that of the UK as a whole, according to predictions from business advisory firm PwC. Main scenario forecasts released in PwC's latest UK Economic Outlook report suggest that

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 07:52:22 GMT+00:00


Report reveals shocking extent of neglect towards children in Wales - WalesOnline

Report reveals shocking extent of neglect towards children in Wales
WalesOnline
Up to 62000 children are neglected in Wales because they are trapped in poverty or are being cared for by parents battling alcohol and drug addiction or mental health problems, according to a new report.

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 06:32:47 GMT+00:00


Demand for commission to look into further devolution for Wales - WalesOnline


News Wales
Demand for commission to look into further devolution for Wales
WalesOnline
Last year the UK coalition agreement between the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats contained a commitment to set up a similar commission in Wales if there was a Yes vote in the referendum on more legislative powers for the Assembly which took
Government call for fairer system to fund WalesNews Wales
'Positive' talks on fundingSouth Wales Evening Post

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 05:03:39 GMT+00:00


Jose Moreira says he`s relishing life in south Wales - South Wales Evening Post

Jose Moreira says he's relishing life in south Wales
South Wales Evening Post
The goalkeeper has swapped the Algarve for Mumbles' more modest climate after switching to South Wales from Benfica. But the Portuguese stopper is adamant he has no regrets about leaving Lisbon for the Liberty because he has already struck up a rapport
Jose Moreira reveals how Cristiano Ronaldo inspired his Swansea City switchWalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:13:38 GMT+00:00


Meet the Faroese student who made Wales officially worse at football - Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Meet the Faroese student who made Wales officially worse at football
Telegraph.co.uk
Exclusive: Jakup Emil Hansen, inspired by the investigative journalism of the BBC's Panorama programme, is the cyber warrior whose one-man campaign to expose a Fifa mistake has put the Faroe Islands above Wales in the world rankings.
Wales vow to improve seeding after going level with Faeroe Islands in FIFA Daily Post North Wales
World Cup - Alert student damages Wales 2014 hopesYahoo! Eurosport UK
How a student from the Faroe Islands could hit Wales' World Cup qualifying WalesOnline
The Score
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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:28:57 GMT+00:00


Welsh news from Google News

Welsh news from Google News including Tributes to popular doctor killed in North Wales crash - Daily Post North Wales

Thursday, July 14th, 2011

Wales boost for Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams - WalesOnline


BBC News
Wales boost for Cardiff Blues scrum-half Lloyd Williams
WalesOnline
Lloyd Williams could be on the verge of ousting his Cardiff Blues team-mate Richie Rees from Wales' World Cup squad. Uncapped Williams, the son of former Lions, Wales and Cardiff scrum-half Brynmor Williams,
Sale forward Powell faces World Cup heartache after being dropped by WalesDaily Mail
Wales discard Thomas and PowellBBC News
Wales to omit Powell and Thomas?Planet Rugby
ESPN.co.uk
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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:00:32 GMT+00:00


2014 World Cup: Wales face relegation into bottom pot - BBC Sport


BBC Sport
2014 World Cup: Wales face relegation into bottom pot
BBC Sport
Wales could face a nightmare World Cup qualifying draw because the Faroe Islands seem to have overtaken them. The 30 July draw in Rio de Janeiro will be based on Fifa's rankings system, calculated by a complex formula.
I won't be popular in Wales, admits Faroe Islands studentWalesOnline
Faroe Islands leapfrog Wales in Fifa rankingsFirst Post

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 06:58:54 GMT+00:00


Meet the Faroese student who made Wales officially worse at football - Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Meet the Faroese student who made Wales officially worse at football
Telegraph.co.uk
Exclusive: Jakup Emil Hansen, inspired by the investigative journalism of the BBC's Panorama programme, is the cyber warrior whose one-man campaign to expose a Fifa mistake has put the Faroe Islands above Wales in the world rankings.
World Cup - Alert student damages Wales 2014 hopesYahoo! Eurosport UK
How a student from the Faroe Islands could hit Wales' World Cup qualifying WalesOnline
It's official: Faroe Islands are better than Wales following masters student's The Score

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 16:28:57 GMT+00:00


Top pupils `need more challenges` - BBC News


BBC News
Top pupils 'need more challenges'
BBC News
Primary schools in Wales have been accused of failing to provide enough challenges to their best pupils. Education watchdog Estyn says most do too little to identify, support or track progress of the more talented. These pupils are more likely to
Wales' most talented primary schools pupils 'not being challenged', Estyn WalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 05:52:04 GMT+00:00


More seeking jobs as rate of economic inactivity declines - WalesOnline


Daily Mail
More seeking jobs as rate of economic inactivity declines
WalesOnline
THE unemployment total in Wales fell 9000 in the three months from March to May, official figures showed yesterday. That means that the number unemployed in Wales dropped to 115000 – representing 7.9% of the working age
Unemployment level falls 9000BBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Thu, 14 Jul 2011 07:53:25 GMT+00:00


We have been listening to rural concerns, says Wales minister - Daily Post North Wales


MSN Tech & Gadget UK
We have been listening to rural concerns, says Wales minister
Daily Post North Wales
THIS week's announcement that the UK Government is investing almost

Welsh news from Google News including World Cup - Alert student damages Wales 2014 hopes - Yahoo! Eurosport UK

Wednesday, July 13th, 2011

Wales discard Thomas and Powell - BBC News


BBC News
Wales discard Thomas and Powell
BBC News
Jonathan Thomas, Andy Powell and Richie Rees have been omitted from Wales' World Cup training preparations, BBC Sport Wales understands. The three will not be making the trip to Poland on Saturday with the rest of coach Warren Gatland's squad for the
Wales axe Jonathan Thomas, Richie Rees and Andy Powell from World Cup training WalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 06:33:31 GMT+00:00


Three Welsh universities confirm plans to merge to become University of Wales - WalesOnline

Three Welsh universities confirm plans to merge to become University of Wales
WalesOnline
Three universities have today reaffirmed their commitment to merge to become the University of Wales. The governing bodies of Swansea Metropolitan, Trinity Saint David and the University of Wales met on Monday to discuss future collaboration.
Clinical school attracts doctors to North WalesDaily Post North Wales
Merger blueprint for universitiesBBC News

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[META]Read More First Published: Wed, 13 Jul 2011 10:03:59 GMT+00:00


Government Pledges

Welsh news from Google News including Diabetes rate soars in New South Wales - ABC Online

Monday, July 11th, 2011

Rejections rising for onshore wind farms in Wales - WalesOnline


Daily Mail
Rejections rising for onshore wind farms in Wales
WalesOnline
Around half of all new applications to build onshore wind farms in Wales and England are being turned down, according to Freedom of Information data published today. New data obtained by commercial law firm McGrigors,
Only Connect: greener options for new grid linksenvironmentalresearchweb (blog)
Almost half of onshore wind farm applications turned downThe Birmingham Post
The wind turbine backlash: Growing public opposition thwarts green energy driveDaily Mail
The Independent
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[META]Read More First Published: Mon, 11 Jul 2011 06:28:32 GMT+00:00


Universities in Wales due to discover if they can charge

Welsh news from Google News including Seabirds given `sat-navs` for vital research - WalesOnline

Sunday, July 10th, 2011

Welsh golfer Mark Laskey ready for Open bow - WalesOnline

Welsh golfer Mark Laskey ready for Open bow
WalesOnline
MARTIAL Arts expert Mark Laskey is prepared for the fight of his life this week in going toe-to-toe with the big hitters of world golf at the Open Championship. And to avoid any risk of injury ahead of his dream

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:09:04 GMT+00:00


Blizzards, gales lash New South Wales - ABC Online


ABC Online
Blizzards, gales lash New South Wales
ABC Online
SES repair crews are still busy cleaning up after last week's wild weather. (7pm TV News NSW) Residents on the Blue Mountains are bracing for winds of up to 115 kilometres per hour. Earlier today the weather bureau issued a severe weather alert,
Police renew warning about further hazardous weather conditionsNSW Police Online (press release)
Another blast of severe weatherCowra Community News

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 10:09:09 GMT+00:00


Warren Gatland ready to take risks - WalesOnline


ESPN.co.uk
Warren Gatland ready to take risks
WalesOnline
WARREN GATLAND has vowed to use the World Cup to prove he is not a conservative Wales coach. The Kiwi has been stung by criticism over his Welsh team playing predictable rugby and lacking creativity and invention in the
Welsh Rugby Priestland eyeing World Cup berthESPN.co.uk
Priestland Learning From Welsh GreatsBoxscore News
Priestland happy to fit inEatSleepSport
NOW Rugby
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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:08:01 GMT+00:00


Torchwood wows critics with Stateside debut - WalesOnline


Los Angeles Times
Torchwood wows critics with Stateside debut
WalesOnline
SCI-FI series Torchwood has sent American audiences wild after its long-awaited debut Stateside on Friday. BBC Wales' Doctor Who spin-off's fourth instalment Miracle Day's first episode aired from coast-to-coast – and
Torchwood S4E1 reviewShadowlocked (blog)
How 'Torchwood' Found Its WayThe Atlantic
Death Takes a Holiday, but Not the AliensNew York Times
Deadbolt -Toronto Sun
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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 05:03:04 GMT+00:00


Foreign students `security problem`, says Kim Howells - BBC News


BBC News
Foreign students 'security problem', says Kim Howells
BBC News
Dr Howells told BBC Radio Wales' Eye on Wales programme: "The Home Office was very concerned about students from Libya. "Libya had been arming the IRA and sent them a lot of explosives and Semtex. "Gaddafi had been arming terrorist groups across the

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 09:29:01 GMT+00:00


Lord Carlile says Lib Dems should have fought for AM - BBC News


BBC News
Lord Carlile says Lib Dems should have fought for AM
BBC News
Lord Carlile told BBC Radio Wales it appeared the party did not have the money to fight John Dixon's case. He was disqualifed as an AM when it emerged he was a member of a public body to which candidates cannot belong. The Welsh Lib Dems said he paid a

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[META]Read More First Published: Sun, 10 Jul 2011 07:35:37 GMT+00:00


Rebekah Brooks to be questioned by police over phone hacking - Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk
Rebekah Brooks to be questioned by police over phone hacking
Telegraph.co.uk
She attended the Prince of Wales's 50th birthday party at Highgrove and counted the Blairs among her circle of friends. It was Mrs Brooks to whom Mrs Blair revealed her pregnancy with her son Leo. There were dinners with Bono, the campaigner and U2
In the spotlightBBC News
Essential facts of phone-hacking scandal that caused News Of The World to closeWalesOnline

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[META]Read More First Published: Sat, 09 Jul 2011 20:00:31 GMT+00:00


Seabirds given `sat-navs` for vital research - WalesOnline

Seabirds given 'sat-navs' for vital research
WalesOnline
A HI-TECH sat-nav fitted to Welsh seabirds has revealed the extraordinary depths they dive for food – plunging to depths greater than the height of Wales' tallest building. Razorbills, kittiwakes, shags and guillemots

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