A Welsh county in the southwest, bordered by the sea.
Australia will witness a total solar eclipse in July 2028, with the path of totality crossing the Kimberley, Northern Territory, Queensland and New South Wales, includingSydney. The event will last about four minutes at peak visibility, marking the first time Sydney experiences totality since 1857.
A 16-year-old pupil is on trial at Swansea Crown Court for wounding with intent after stabbing a teacher at Milford Haven Comprehensive School in February. The teacher, Vicki Williams, sustained a head wound and other injuries; the pupil denies attempted murder and other charges. The case includes CCTV evidence and testimonies from Williams and court witnesses. The trial is ongoing.
The government has confirmed a phased plan to remove the masts of the SS Richard Montgomery, the wartime Liberty ship at Sheerness, to reduce the risk of explosives in the wreck. Work will begin in September with a jackup platform, and the masts will be conserved in the UK for public display at Chatham Historic Dockyard.
The Welsh government has pledged a multi-year budget for farming subsidies, ring-fenced at 340m a year until March 2030, amid debate over sustainability and how best to support the sector as farms adapt to environmental schemes and legacy funding transitions.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales has returned to its roots near Cardigan for its 850th birthday, with events spanning 1-8 August in Llantwd, Pembrokeshire. The festival, a major Welsh-language culture beacon, attracts about 150,000 visitors yearly and features poetry, music, drama and visual arts. This year’s edition highlights historic sites and traditional rites while welcoming a broad audience.
The National Eisteddfod of Wales faces scrutiny as judges dispute AI use and the handling of pseudonymous entries. Winners are announced under aliases; debates over respect, process, and survivors’ concerns unfold as incidents from the competition surface.
The Welsh-language version of Star Wars: A New Hope has been announced for Christmas Day release on S4C, featuring a cast of Welsh actors and produced with Lucasfilm and Disney. The project marks a milestone for Welsh-language media, aligning with Wales' cultural sectors and 50th-anniversary celebrations.
A Scottish athlete’s plea for a national brain cancer lead has intensified calls for a faster, more coordinated national cancer plan. Across the UK, brain tumours remain a leading cause of death for under-40s, with funding and access to treatment under scrutiny.
The Greenlink interconnector linking the UK and Ireland has been rerouted to avoid Dobby’s grave on Freshwater West after Harry Potter fans protested. Officials say the project now avoids the fictional site and proceeds while highlighting tensions between fandom and infrastructure.
Two men were murdered in Scotland; a dog walker’s death has sparked questions over police handling and a murder trial. Files show delays in cordons and scene preservation. The killer remains in life imprisonment as reviews continue.
The rare solar eclipse is visible across western Europe, with partial coverage in the UK and a total eclipse in parts of Iceland, Spain, and Russia. Observers are urged to use ISO-certified glasses and practice eye safety as the event unfolds today.
The solar eclipse has triggered a surge in travel demand across Europe as destinations within the path of totality experience record room rates and bookings. Reykjavik, A Coruño, Bilbao and Santiago de Compostela report sharp price increases, while authorities warn of heat and fire risks and a spike in road traffic. NASA and local observatories will live-stream the event to millions.