University town and seaside community in Ceredigion, Wales
Two men were kayaking near Boulmer, Northumberland, when their craft overturned on 7 July. One man was rescued; the other, Michael Henry, has been located off Blyth and identified. A coroner’s report is expected.
Ynyshir Restaurant, famed for its 30-course tasting menu, has been awarded a five‑star hygiene rating after a February reinspection, following a prior one‑star rating in late 2025. Regulators say the restaurant addressed the issues and the scoring update is now published on the Food Standards Agency website.
The UK faces a surge in demand for specialist eclipse glasses ahead of Wednesday’s solar eclipse. Shops report rapid sell-outs and restocks are strained; experts urge safe viewing methods, with many advising indirect viewing or certified glasses.
Public and private partners are expanding nature reserves with floodplain restoration and new footpaths after recent land donations and habitat projects. The moves aim to slow river flow during heavy rainfall and support biodiversity, while safeguarding public access.
The WRU plans to cut from four professional men’s teams to three by 2028 are facing backlash and political pressure. Scarlets and Ospreys are vying to be the sole west Wales representative, Cardiff and Dragons are safe, while former first ministers and board members weigh in on the future. The timeline and governance remain unsettled as clubs prepare for the new URC season.
Cardiff has secured a bonus-point win after a dominant first half, then fended off a Zebre rally to seal victory in a 40-? lead. Scarlets battled back with tries from Roberts and Murray, while Cardiff’s Basham, Bowen and Lloyd added to the scoreline amid a late Zebre revival.