A north-east Welsh county, sparsely populated, coast and Clwydian uplands
Ruth Ellis’s case, the last woman hanged in the UK, has been granted a posthumous conditional pardon. The government says the pardon recognises a profound injustice in an exceptional case, while her family says it should prompt a reckoning on domestic abuse within the justice system.
The World Cup run has lifted pub sales across Heineken UK’s managed sites, with food, cider and lager all up after a 2am match in Mexico City. Footfall on high streets has jumped, and safety warnings follow fatigue from late-night viewing.
The NHS has launched Movement 26.2, a rewards-based walking challenge designed to convert daily movement into a sustainable habit. Participants log 20-30 minutes of walking daily to reach 26 miles per month; earnings depend on retailer partnerships and completion. The scheme aims to boost physical and mental wellbeing amid inactivity concerns.