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All the latest news and updates on Wales, one of four countries making up the United Kingdom. Wales shares a border with England, and its cities include the capital Cardiff, Swansea, Newport and Wrexham. It is also known for Snowdonia National Park. Get breaking news and the latest weather forecasts here – plus Welsh travel updates and inspiration.

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James Williams haircut

One barber went the extra mile to give this autistic boy a haircut

Channel: World World December 11, 2019 By Harry Readhead

Woman's first lover in 14 years knowingly gave her HIV

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Matt Payton

Rugby player stops woman's suicide by holding her hand and chatting about rugby

Channel: UK UK October 21, 2015 By Olivia Waring
Football - Bosnia & Herzegovina v Wales - UEFA Euro 2016 Qualifying Group B - Stadion Bilino Polje, Zenica, Bosnia & Herzegovina - 10/10/15 Wales' Gareth Bale reacts Action Images via Reuters / Matthew Childs Livepic EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Wales reach Euro 2016, it'll be their first major tournament since 1958

Channel: Football Football December 11, 2019 By Tom Olver

Don't fancy staying in Uni halls? You could always live in a caravan by the sea

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Nicholas Reilly

Teacher faces sack after 'throwing boy's phone out of window' when he refused to turn off music

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Matt Payton
Top international kits ranked credit: Getty

From England to Wales: International kits ranked from best to worst

Channel: Football Football December 11, 2019 By George Bellshaw
CARDIFF, WALES - SEPTEMBER 06: A Wales fan enjoys the pre match atmosphere during the UEFA EURO 2016 group B qualifying match between Wales and Israel at Cardiff City Stadium on September 6, 2015 in Cardiff, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Why every England fan secretly wishes they were Welsh

Channel: Football Football September 7, 2015 By Josh Bland

Bale-inspired Wales on cusp of reaching Euro 2016, it'll be their first major tournament since 1958

Channel: Football Football December 11, 2019 By Tom Olver

Time to celebrate as Wales are on the brink of history

Channel: Football Football September 6, 2015 By Hadyn Gleed
EBHWBW DAVID SWANTON, Head Gardener at Powis Castle , National Trust, trimming 300 year old 14m high yew hedge, September 2014

This hedge in Wales is absolutely massive and takes ten weeks to trim

Channel: News News February 16, 2016 By Carri-Ann Taylor
Jacob Lewis, 22, A homeless pupil has achieved perfect A-level results after spending 12 hours a day in his sixth-form library. Determined Jacob Lewis, 22, achieved four A* grades - and is off to Cambridge University to study law after his "hard fight" to learn without family support. © WALES NEWS SERVICE

Homeless student earns place to study law at Cambridge after getting straight A*s

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Harry Readhead
AEDOPHILE Michael Jones has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of raping one child and abusing a further three in Cambodia.nThe pervert was locked up after his victims testified before a Phnom Penh court that he had abused them.nWelshman Jones was brought to justice after charity Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE) snapped the paedophile strolling hand in hand with an 11-year-old girl and sitting with another child on his lap. The organisation watched him buy children gifts, give them money and take one underage girl to a rented room.n¿Phnom Penh municipal court found him guilty of purchase of child prostitution and indecent acts against a minor under 15 years,¿ APLE spokesman Vando Khoem said.n¿The court sentenced him to eight years¿ imprisonment and ordered him to pay 9mKHR compensation to his victims.¿nThat is about £1,410.n¿The court also ordered additional punishment of deportation for Michael Jones when he finishes his imprisonment,¿ Mr Khoem said.nThe 55-year-old was also pictured with half-dressed eight and nine-year-old girls and with a small child nestled on his lap.nThe images led to Jones¿ arrest on suspicion of sexually abusing girls in Cambodian capital Phnom Penh.nOne 11-year-old has made allegations to police that she was paid £3 for sex after being taken three times to a rented room by a man.nCharity Action Pour Les Enfants (APLE) took the pictures of Jones while investigating him after suspicions were raised last year.n¿On April 9, 2013, an APLE investigator commenced the investigation into Michael Jones when he was contacting two under-age Cambodian girls along the river front,¿ an APLE spokesman said.nThe children were thought to be 12 or 13.n¿Shortly afterward Michael Jones brought the same two under-age girls to a shopping centre, where APLE investigators witnessed him buying some unidentified stuff for the same two girls and he gave some money for the girls to play games.n¿After entertaining the two girls, he brought them back to their houses.¿nOn April 12, 2013, Michael Jones left Cambodia. His destination was unknown.nOn June 9 this year he returned.

British paedophile pictured holding girl's hand through streets of Cambodia is jailed

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Harry Readhead
A good Samaritan businessman has given jobs to a homeless couple after meeting them on the street during a night out. James Robinson, 34, was out with friends when he met the boyfriend and girlfriend who were sleeping rough on the streets. James took pity on the couple who had fallen on "hard times" and offered to put them in a luxury hotel for the night. The chance meeting left such an impression on James that he decided to track the pair down and offer them a job. Pictured here is James Robinson with John (one of the homeless couple). © WALES NEWS SERVICE

A businessman just gave jobs to a homeless couple he met in the street on a night out

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Harry Readhead
Surfer surfing in Snowdonia

Surf Snowdonia's Wavegarden means Wales has just become the best surf spot on the planet

Channel: Travel Travel December 11, 2019 By Siam Goorwich

Plans for 'safe zone' for prostitutes in city where 'girls of 14 sell sex for £2'

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Harry Readhead

Want to get away from it all? You could become the manager of a remote Welsh island

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Nicholas Reilly

Seagull has learnt to dance for food

Channel: Weird Weird July 12, 2015 By Nicholas Reilly
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The unbelievable moment two brothers used a 171 foot bridge as a slide

Channel: UK UK December 11, 2019 By Nicole Morley

Belgium fans drive to Wales match, end up in Yorkshire after sat nav shocker

Channel: Uncategorised Uncategorised December 11, 2019 By James Phillips

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