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hywel griffith, thank you for that. we will _ wednesday. hywel griffith, thank you for that.st minister of wales. here in england, a section of wales. here in england, a section of one of the uk's busiest motorways is shut this weekend, there is concern that thousands of drivers will be stuck in gridlock. for the first time since it opened in 1986, a five mile stretch of the m25 between junctions ten and 11 is closed for maintenance. 0ur reporter frances reid has the story. it is that love to hate bit of the country's motorways, one of the busiest and most congested. the m25 circles london and connects its four main airports including the uk's lodges, heathrow. forthose who main airports including the uk's lodges, heathrow. for those who use it daily can be, well, a bit of a nightmare. this weekend, the first closure in its history as a five—mile stretch from junction 10 to 11 is rebuilt. and there will be a diversion route through surrey — although we have been told not to use it at all if possible. i think the closure of the m25, if drivers don't abide by the warnings, it h
hywel griffith, thank you for that. we will _ wednesday. hywel griffith, thank you for that.st minister of wales. here in england, a section of wales. here in england, a section of one of the uk's busiest motorways is shut this weekend, there is concern that thousands of drivers will be stuck in gridlock. for the first time since it opened in 1986, a five mile stretch of the m25 between junctions ten and 11 is closed for maintenance. 0ur reporter frances reid has the story. it is that love to...
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hywel griffiths, bbc news. let's speak to our wales correspondent, tomos morgan.or your time. what more do we know about the concerns that have been raised so far at the first minister will likely have to answer for? i far at the first minister will likely have to answer for? i think man of likely have to answer for? i think many of those — likely have to answer for? i think many of those that _ likely have to answer for? i think many of those that was - likely have to answer for? i think i many of those that was mentioned there, this is his last week in office. his last significant contribution as first minister will be giving evidence here, really. i think three main things he will be quizzed on throughout the course of today. first, one of the things that has been a running theme throughout all of these inquiries is the use of whatsapp. we have seen it in other parts of the inquiry, how much did the first minister used it and what did use it for? he has been inconsistent about what he used whatsapp for. the health minister said his messages had been deleted on
hywel griffiths, bbc news. let's speak to our wales correspondent, tomos morgan.or your time. what more do we know about the concerns that have been raised so far at the first minister will likely have to answer for? i far at the first minister will likely have to answer for? i think man of likely have to answer for? i think many of those — likely have to answer for? i think many of those that _ likely have to answer for? i think many of those that was - likely have to answer for? i think i...
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hywell griffith, bbc news, cardiff. ever found in england. it weighs 65 grams and was found by a metal detectorist in the shropshire hills last year. it's been put up for auction and is expected to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000. time for a look at the weather. here's louise lear. a bit of sunshine? yes, brief glimpses of our own gold nugget i'm afraid today. warmest day of the year yesterday, just shy of 19 degrees in surrey. this is in the south—east, kent, probably where we will see the best of the weather and perhaps the warmth today. different story further north and west because we have some rain, chasing the pot of gold through the rainbows because you are closest to this area of low pressure in the north. north— south divide with the weather story. i set about squeezing together, quite noticeable. light, patchy and drizzly rain in northern england and northern wales, heavier in western scotland and northern ireland, the story through the rest of the afternoon, gusts of wind in excess of 50-60 afternoon, gusts
hywell griffith, bbc news, cardiff. ever found in england. it weighs 65 grams and was found by a metal detectorist in the shropshire hills last year. it's been put up for auction and is expected to fetch between £30,000 and £40,000. time for a look at the weather. here's louise lear. a bit of sunshine? yes, brief glimpses of our own gold nugget i'm afraid today. warmest day of the year yesterday, just shy of 19 degrees in surrey. this is in the south—east, kent, probably where we will see...
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hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff.ound in penguins in sub antarctica. the virus has been discovered in gentous and king penguins. hundreds of thousands of them live in south georgia — an island teeming with birdlife. our science editor rebecca morelle has more. they come to the islands of south georgia to nest and raise their chicks. gentoo penguins are a vital part of a wildlife haven. but now avian flu has arrived and five gentoos have tested positive. five more cases have been detected in a separate king penguin colony, too. it's the first time this deadly virus has been confirmed in penguins in the sub—antarctic. south georgia is a spectacular island. there are so many unique concentrations of wildlife, most of which are globally important. so if bird flu were to take ahold and cause very high mortalities across the island, it would would be of conservation concern. scientists think migratory birds — skuas and giant petrels — brought avian flu from south america. but these birds also migrate to antarctica, and the
hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff.ound in penguins in sub antarctica. the virus has been discovered in gentous and king penguins. hundreds of thousands of them live in south georgia — an island teeming with birdlife. our science editor rebecca morelle has more. they come to the islands of south georgia to nest and raise their chicks. gentoo penguins are a vital part of a wildlife haven. but now avian flu has arrived and five gentoos have tested positive. five more cases have been detected in...
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hywel griffith.ught be the largest gold nugget ever discovered in england. it weighs almost 65 grams, and is expected sell at auction for between £20,000 - £30,000. nice work if you can get it. what about the weather, will it be nice? yes, well, no. it will be turning colder. i wonder if he found the golden nugget at the end of the rainbow. lots of sunny spells and some showers and that theme will be continuing as we head through the rest of the week. so more sunshine, more showers but what you will really notice is it will be turning a lot colder. a big drop in temperature, particular by night. why is this happening? because there is a cold front sinking southwards and eastwards as we head throughout the night and day tomorrow, the mild air away. some clear skies already across northern england, scotland and northern ireland. feeling chilly and some wintry showers over the hills of scotland. much milder again with some cloud and outbreaks of rain in the south—eastern quadrant. this is how we start t
hywel griffith.ught be the largest gold nugget ever discovered in england. it weighs almost 65 grams, and is expected sell at auction for between £20,000 - £30,000. nice work if you can get it. what about the weather, will it be nice? yes, well, no. it will be turning colder. i wonder if he found the golden nugget at the end of the rainbow. lots of sunny spells and some showers and that theme will be continuing as we head through the rest of the week. so more sunshine, more showers but what...
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let's speak to our wales correspondent, hywel griffith. what evidence came out this morning?ore about the tension that emerged back in 2020 between the welsh government and westminster, and arguably between all four uk governments, not so much going into lockdown, but as they eased restrictions. the first witness to be called this morning was a special adviser to the first minister. she has been in that post for 20 years. a key centralfigure that people would not see on their screens that was always in the room when decisions were made. 0ne screens that was always in the room when decisions were made. one of the areas of questioning was about how those discussions happened and how they happen to sometimes informally. she was quizzed by the inquiry, something that has a map and hearings before, whatsapp, welsh government has policy against using whatsapp on official phones advocates using it on personal phones to discuss personal government business are particularly to make decisions. that is that she had to concede eventually she may have strayed into when she was asked quest
let's speak to our wales correspondent, hywel griffith. what evidence came out this morning?ore about the tension that emerged back in 2020 between the welsh government and westminster, and arguably between all four uk governments, not so much going into lockdown, but as they eased restrictions. the first witness to be called this morning was a special adviser to the first minister. she has been in that post for 20 years. a key centralfigure that people would not see on their screens that was...
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griffith, thank you.age on our bbc news website if you want to follow mark drakeford's final fmqs. the cabinet secretary simon case will give evidence to the uk covid inquiry on the 23rd of may. his planned testimony had to be cancelled last year because of ill health. mr case is expected to face questioning about whatsapp messages he sent during the covid pandemic, which were critical of the government's response. more on the survey from a childcare charity that suggests the availability of nursery and preschool care is falling in england, scotland and wales, even while costs are rising. coram family and childcare suggests fewer than one in three councils in britain believes there is enough childcare provision for under—twos in all areas. in a moment, we will speak to ellen broome from coram, but first, people have been telling bbc radio 5 live's nicky campbell about their experiences with childcare. to take on a £10,000 loanjust to continue going to work, because i was paying full—time for my son to go
griffith, thank you.age on our bbc news website if you want to follow mark drakeford's final fmqs. the cabinet secretary simon case will give evidence to the uk covid inquiry on the 23rd of may. his planned testimony had to be cancelled last year because of ill health. mr case is expected to face questioning about whatsapp messages he sent during the covid pandemic, which were critical of the government's response. more on the survey from a childcare charity that suggests the availability of...
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griffith has also been listening to mr drakeford and joins us from our cardiff newsroom.t of the world. that's what he is offering to his successor. mark drakeford also had a good reputation during the pandemic, it was very popular with voters. what's the picture now that he is resigning? i think the peak of his popularity probably came during the pandemic where his very cautious approach particularly into lifting login restrictions was admired by many but not everyone in wales —— matlock town. certainly people thought he did a good job during the pandemic. since then maybe some of the shine has come off, certainly the scrutiny put on the pandemic last week in the covid inquiry didn't see every welsh, decision being made very well. slot urgency was the acquisition thrown at mr drakeford's administration. —— slot —like. and also ongoing issues such as the 20 mph speed restriction in wales, not universally popular. we also
griffith has also been listening to mr drakeford and joins us from our cardiff newsroom.t of the world. that's what he is offering to his successor. mark drakeford also had a good reputation during the pandemic, it was very popular with voters. what's the picture now that he is resigning? i think the peak of his popularity probably came during the pandemic where his very cautious approach particularly into lifting login restrictions was admired by many but not everyone in wales —— matlock...
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so let's head there now and speak to hywel griffith.they are next to each other, wales and pulled in, in the fifa rankings. it was always meant to be in a place for the euros. —— and poland. in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , . ,, in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., i. , poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't — poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust in _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i trust in those - twice don't i trust in those rankings, wales 29, poland our 30th —— if you put trust. more relevant may be when they met 18 months ago. on that night, poland waiting. their recent form? both sides pretty comprehensive in their semifinal wins last week. wales, you might remember, being offended 4—1, poland beating a ten man estonia 5—1. wales showing last week they have plenty of pace, plenty of skill, even if they are
so let's head there now and speak to hywel griffith.they are next to each other, wales and pulled in, in the fifa rankings. it was always meant to be in a place for the euros. —— and poland. in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , . ,, in a place for the euros. -- and poland. ~ , , ., i. , poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't — poland. absolutely, and if you put twice don't i _ poland. absolutely, and if you put twice...
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let's head to the cardiff city stadium, our wales correspondent hywel griffith is there.hes to be won, but there must be great optimism that they have what it takes to get past finland tonight. they've got to not look beyond this batch tonight. they know there should be plenty of optimism at getting the better of finland. l getting the better of finland. i think the watchword yesterday was careful and cautious and concentrating on the first game. not getting carried away with things. not to be over up overoptimistic is wales with them something rob page spoke about, less than two years ago when wales came here and beat ukraine to qualify for the world cup. it was a massive moment in welsh football they didn't really follow the tournament itself but at least they've experiences these nerves before. they know it's needed. it's not about football, performance atoll and the results of that that's what they will concentrate on. and after such a long wait for tournament football, it's amazing to think that if they can navigate the next 6 days, then it will be the ath major tour
let's head to the cardiff city stadium, our wales correspondent hywel griffith is there.hes to be won, but there must be great optimism that they have what it takes to get past finland tonight. they've got to not look beyond this batch tonight. they know there should be plenty of optimism at getting the better of finland. l getting the better of finland. i think the watchword yesterday was careful and cautious and concentrating on the first game. not getting carried away with things. not to be...
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griffith is in cardiff for us.prises to treat will be nominated as the new first minister of wales, as the new first minister of wales, a significant moment has has been said several times, he will become the first black first minister of wales but he also sees this as a generational shift and reset moving on from the older labour party politics. he of course was a jeremy corbyn supporter and shifting forwards to the general election something that vaughan gething has been keen to talk about, he will look to reset the relationship of keir starmer and we can expect to hear plenty about wales in the general election. we know the conservatives previously have pointed to wales when they wanted people to look at the record of the labour party on health with these long waiting list and on education with poor performance in welsh schools and on the economy in wales. all things that country will now be responsible for if as we expect he is made first minister. he will also want to move the narrative on for the last few day
griffith is in cardiff for us.prises to treat will be nominated as the new first minister of wales, as the new first minister of wales, a significant moment has has been said several times, he will become the first black first minister of wales but he also sees this as a generational shift and reset moving on from the older labour party politics. he of course was a jeremy corbyn supporter and shifting forwards to the general election something that vaughan gething has been keen to talk about,...
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our wales correspondent, hywel griffith was watching the announcement and gave me his reaction.s been congratulated by his rival, jeremy miles, although mr miles didn't want to speak to the cameras as he left the building here in cardiff. he has issued a statement where he congratulates him, talks about the welsh labour family. but he also makes this point — "we must never forget this is an honour and responsibility underpinned by trust that must be continually earned." why is he talking about trust? while there were questions about vaughan gething's campaign and a donation that he accepted of £200,000 from a business whose owner had been prosecuted for illegally dumping waste in wales. it was probably the only controversial moment of this campaign. mr gething's campaign team saying everything was declared properly and nothing was done wrong. but it does give a little hint of the tensions that lie behind what was a united face and knighted presence by the welsh labour leaders on this stage there. vaughan gething will also need to speak to the other senedd members as he decides w
our wales correspondent, hywel griffith was watching the announcement and gave me his reaction.s been congratulated by his rival, jeremy miles, although mr miles didn't want to speak to the cameras as he left the building here in cardiff. he has issued a statement where he congratulates him, talks about the welsh labour family. but he also makes this point — "we must never forget this is an honour and responsibility underpinned by trust that must be continually earned." why is he...
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hywel griffith has been watching the night unfold in cardiff.major tournaments, left out in the cold. but the last decade has been different. these fans arrived hoping they could be in line for a 30 euros in a row. the stakes were high, the volume too. in a nervy start, ben davies could have set his sights a little lower for the first real chance. wales with a bigger threat, butjust chance. wales with a bigger threat, but just couldn't connect. chance. wales with a bigger threat, butjust couldn't connect. until kieffer moore's header found butjust couldn't connect. until kieffer moore's headerfound ben kieffer moore's header found ben davies, kieffer moore's headerfound ben davies, a fraction offside. wales's aerial advantage raised hopes again, but he could not get over chesney. then the tension started to show in the tackles. poland applied pressure, without reward. 90 minutes wasn't enough. the nerves would have to last into extra time. petroski had the chance to settle it. as the minutes ticked by, the two sides were in stalemate. so the ago
hywel griffith has been watching the night unfold in cardiff.major tournaments, left out in the cold. but the last decade has been different. these fans arrived hoping they could be in line for a 30 euros in a row. the stakes were high, the volume too. in a nervy start, ben davies could have set his sights a little lower for the first real chance. wales with a bigger threat, butjust chance. wales with a bigger threat, but just couldn't connect. chance. wales with a bigger threat, butjust...
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hywel griffith has the latest from cardiff.at spread to every corner of the country. when coronavirus reached wales, it was up to the welsh labour government to respond, to protect the nhs and take unprecedented control over daily life. mark drakeford says his government hadn't expected to have so much responsibility until days before the first lockdown. but he insists ministers had done what they could. for what we actually faced, we were not as well prepared as we needed to be. the enemy we faced was not the enemy we were expecting. for months, businesses shut down, families locked down for longer in wales, and the relations with the uk government clearly broke down. mr drakeford says he repeatedly called to meet borisjohnson but had no response. the inquiry�*s heard there was a feeling in downing street the welsh government was making decisions just to be different. i had no motivation of any sort to make decisions for the sake of being different. and i think my effort through the whole pandemic is to try and find better way
hywel griffith has the latest from cardiff.at spread to every corner of the country. when coronavirus reached wales, it was up to the welsh labour government to respond, to protect the nhs and take unprecedented control over daily life. mark drakeford says his government hadn't expected to have so much responsibility until days before the first lockdown. but he insists ministers had done what they could. for what we actually faced, we were not as well prepared as we needed to be. the enemy we...
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our wales correspondent, hywel griffith was watching the announcement.—horse race where both men stuck rigidly to the centre but in the end of the new leader of the welsh labour was elected byjust under two 52% of the vote. vaughan gething, congratulations. after being responsible for health and the economy, vaughan gething will now take a big step up to become the first black first minister of wales. today we turn a new page in our welsh history. a history that we write together. notjust because i'm the first black leader of any european country, but a generational dial hasjumped, too. i want us to use this moment as a starting point for a more confident march into the future. a march into the future in behalf of a generation that too often is being asked to pick up the pieces and the bill for those who came before them. in pieces and the bill for those who came before them.— pieces and the bill for those who came before them. in his campaign video, he tackled _ came before them. in his campaign video, he tackled the _ came before them. in his campaign
our wales correspondent, hywel griffith was watching the announcement.—horse race where both men stuck rigidly to the centre but in the end of the new leader of the welsh labour was elected byjust under two 52% of the vote. vaughan gething, congratulations. after being responsible for health and the economy, vaughan gething will now take a big step up to become the first black first minister of wales. today we turn a new page in our welsh history. a history that we write together. notjust...
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our wales correspondent hywel griffith is at the senedd in cardiff — what kind of challenges will heists in welsh hospitals, poor test results in welsh schools and an economy that has struggled to move on from the heavy industry age. most depressingly, perhaps, the prospect of 2000 jobs being lost at the steel plant in port talbot. he is also the leader of welsh labour and we know there is a general election in the offing. those problems have been referenced previously by the conservatives in the general election, they point to wales as an example of how a labour government would act across the uk. if there is a change of government after the election and labour coming to power, he will need to reset the relationship between wales and westminster. and particularly maybe change the accusations often made here that it is the treasury to blame for problems, because not enough money reaches welsh government coffers. on a personal level, he said he expects to face abuse on social media because of the colour of his skin, but he spoke with pride about wales becoming the first nation in euro
our wales correspondent hywel griffith is at the senedd in cardiff — what kind of challenges will heists in welsh hospitals, poor test results in welsh schools and an economy that has struggled to move on from the heavy industry age. most depressingly, perhaps, the prospect of 2000 jobs being lost at the steel plant in port talbot. he is also the leader of welsh labour and we know there is a general election in the offing. those problems have been referenced previously by the conservatives in...
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hywel griffith has the latest from cardiff.ronavirus reached wales, it was up to the welsh labour government to respond, to protect the nhs, and take unprecedented control over daily life. mark drakeford says his government hadn't expected to have so much responsibility until days before the first lockdown. but he insists ministers had done what they could. for what we actually faced, we were not as well prepared as we needed to be. the enemy we faced was not the enemy we were expecting. for months, businesses shut down, families locked down for longer in wales, and the relations with the uk government clearly broke down. mr drakeford says he repeatedly called to meet borisjohnson but had no response. the inquiry�*s heard there was a feeling in downing street the welsh government was making decisions just to be different. i had no motivation of any sort to make decisions for the sake of being different. and i think my effort through the whole pandemic is to try and find better ways of coming together, to make better informed de
hywel griffith has the latest from cardiff.ronavirus reached wales, it was up to the welsh labour government to respond, to protect the nhs, and take unprecedented control over daily life. mark drakeford says his government hadn't expected to have so much responsibility until days before the first lockdown. but he insists ministers had done what they could. for what we actually faced, we were not as well prepared as we needed to be. the enemy we faced was not the enemy we were expecting. for...
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our correspondent, hywel griffith, looks ahead to the match.nter night and a place in the euros is secure, with 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. we 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. ~ ~' ., 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. ~ ~ ., ., ., them on. we know when we go out in front of those — them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans _ them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans they _ them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans they are _ them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans they are our - front of those fans they are our brothers, sisters and friends and family members and they are the people in the crowd and if we were not playing we would be in there as well, so it feels like there's more than just 11 of us on the field. for decades, thanjust 11 of us on the field. for decades, welsh fans didn't even dare dream of making it to a major tournament. now they are on the cusp of a fourth in eight years. it means as a generation, like these two girls, they have g
our correspondent, hywel griffith, looks ahead to the match.nter night and a place in the euros is secure, with 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. we 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. ~ ~' ., 30,000 supporters in cardiff willing them on. ~ ~ ., ., ., them on. we know when we go out in front of those — them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans _ them on. we know when we go out in front of those fans they _ them on. we know when we go out in front of those...
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hywel griffith has been listening today for us. what more did he say?at _ what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he _ what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he was - what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he was fully l started by saying that he was fully responsible for the welsh government's decisions, but what followed but the focus on the westminster politics. he described borisjohnson as an absent football manager in the pandemic. he claimed the dominic cummings had called some of the big shots. he said uk ministers were afraid of nicola sturgeon. he claims of their rules were chaotic. when things drill down to happened in wales and welsh labour government �*s responsibility, he said he had come to explain rather than justify why some things happen slower in wales than elsewhere, such as testing people going into care homes making facemasks mandatory. he said that at the time, there simply wasn't the evidence. we also learned today that there is little evidence from mr drake for�*s mobile phone
hywel griffith has been listening today for us. what more did he say?at _ what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he _ what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he was - what more did he say? mr beckford started by saying that he was fully l started by saying that he was fully responsible for the welsh government's decisions, but what followed but the focus on the westminster politics. he described borisjohnson as an absent football manager in the pandemic. he...
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here's our wales correspondent, hywel griffith. they made themselves heard at the euros in 2016.major tournament in eight years. haley has already booked accommodation in germany. we just got to hope for the best, really. we are doing well in terms of the squad. we haven't gotten any injuries. we are strong, we're good to go, i'm quite nervous. if the players needed any extra motivation, they got it this week in a team talk from actor rhys ifans. there have been poets and actors and politicians and rock and rollers. but no one and nothing unifies us in the way that you do. of course, they have to keep their feet on the ground. tonight's game is just the first step. they have to beat finland to face either poland or estonia in the final next week. yeah, we've been in the situation- before where we're in must win games and we are on the brink, yet. since losing the biggest star gareth bale, others in this team have had to step up and now is the chance to show how far they can go. the teams have just arrived here. thousands of fans to, their flags and bucket hats bringing with perha
here's our wales correspondent, hywel griffith. they made themselves heard at the euros in 2016.major tournament in eight years. haley has already booked accommodation in germany. we just got to hope for the best, really. we are doing well in terms of the squad. we haven't gotten any injuries. we are strong, we're good to go, i'm quite nervous. if the players needed any extra motivation, they got it this week in a team talk from actor rhys ifans. there have been poets and actors and politicians...
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hywel griffiths, bbc news.as found dog attacks across england and wales increased by more than 20% last year, compared to the previous 12 months. experts cite a rise in behavioural problems owed to puppies bought during lockdown, who have been missing out on normal socialising. us presidentjoe biden and his predecessor donald trump have both secured their parties' nominations for november's presidential election — prompting a rematch of the 2020 race. our north america correspondent david willis joins us now. so, here we go again? absolutely. it is deja vu all over again. now these ladies formally said for a repeat of the 2020 american presidential election, trump versus biden. in the last couple of hours both candidates haveissued last couple of hours both candidates have issued a statement saying they are honoured to be there party's nominee. joe biden faced only token opposition in his bid to land the democratic party nomination. donald trump won 1a of the 15 state contest at super tuesday last week. and he
hywel griffiths, bbc news.as found dog attacks across england and wales increased by more than 20% last year, compared to the previous 12 months. experts cite a rise in behavioural problems owed to puppies bought during lockdown, who have been missing out on normal socialising. us presidentjoe biden and his predecessor donald trump have both secured their parties' nominations for november's presidential election — prompting a rematch of the 2020 race. our north america correspondent david...
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hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff.ium with declan rice set to captain his country on what will be his 50th appearance for his country. i was probably a bit of a nervous player when i first came into the england squad, but as time has gone on, you know, and i've played more premier league games, more games at higher levels, big major tournaments, i think i have grown into that during this side and i have enjoyed every single moment of it. 50 caps, you know, it's a pinch me moment. and it's not often scotland and northern ireland face each other. they both meet in a friendly at hampden park after scotland were well beaten by the netherlands on friday, a result their manager's taken longer to get over than his players. i think they've had to pick me up. i tend to sulk a little bit longer than they do. they move on a little bit quicker than i do, because i've probably got a little bit more to think about than they have. within 2a, 36 hours, you're ready for the next game, you're looking for the next game. the real madrid f
hywel griffith, bbc news, cardiff.ium with declan rice set to captain his country on what will be his 50th appearance for his country. i was probably a bit of a nervous player when i first came into the england squad, but as time has gone on, you know, and i've played more premier league games, more games at higher levels, big major tournaments, i think i have grown into that during this side and i have enjoyed every single moment of it. 50 caps, you know, it's a pinch me moment. and it's not...
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hywel griffiths, bbc news, cardiff.otland away at the netherlands this evening. meanwhile, bukayo saka has withdrawn from the england squad for friendlies against brazil and belgium because of injury. saka has returned to arsenal, who play at title rivals manchester city at the end of the month. the football association said saka had reported to st george's park earlier in the week with an injury. england face brazil at wembley tomorrow night. leicester city are the latest club to be charged by the premier league with allegedly breaking spending rules. this was during their last three seasons in the top flight. the club were relegated at the end of last season, and are currently second in the championship. leicester say they were "surprised" and "disappointed" by the timing of the premier league's actions, when the club is not currently in that league. if found guilty, leicester, could face a points deduction, but the club say, they will defend themselves against the charges. and the matter now in the hands of an indepe
hywel griffiths, bbc news, cardiff.otland away at the netherlands this evening. meanwhile, bukayo saka has withdrawn from the england squad for friendlies against brazil and belgium because of injury. saka has returned to arsenal, who play at title rivals manchester city at the end of the month. the football association said saka had reported to st george's park earlier in the week with an injury. england face brazil at wembley tomorrow night. leicester city are the latest club to be charged by...
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hywel griffith, bbc news.ng donald trump as his former boss runs for a second term in the white house. mike pence served as vice president for four years under donald trump. pence argued that the trump has walked away from conservative issues such as abortion and us national debt. a second day of voting is taking place in russia's presidential election. vladimir putin is expected to win a further six years in power, as his only serious opponents are either dead, in prison or in exile. the authorities have called on security officers to be vigilant, after vandalism at some polling stations yesterday. our russia editor steve rosenberg has more. russia's democracy is the best in the world — the kremlin says. at polling station 38 in moscow, we found a choice of candidates and plenty of voters. democracy in action, right? not quite. realistically, only one man can win this. :, the realistically, only one man can win this._ the man - realistically, only one man can win this._ the man who | this. vladimir putin! the
hywel griffith, bbc news.ng donald trump as his former boss runs for a second term in the white house. mike pence served as vice president for four years under donald trump. pence argued that the trump has walked away from conservative issues such as abortion and us national debt. a second day of voting is taking place in russia's presidential election. vladimir putin is expected to win a further six years in power, as his only serious opponents are either dead, in prison or in exile. the...
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our wales correspondent hywel griffith reports. in the end, it came down to just a moment.'s been saved! one of heartbreak for danjames and elation for poland. they, not wales, clinched that place in the euros, leaving 30,000 supporters to rue what could have been. rubbish way to end it. they played their heart and soul out, didn't they? what was it like watching those penalties? it was hard inside. i was like ah. as soon as we missed, i was like ah. oh, i hate penalties, honestly, so much. horrendous. very tense. i it'sjust, yeah, not. very pleasant, really. i feel sorry for dan james and just i don't think we deserved - to go out like that. earlier, their emotions were very different. wales defiant in song and almost on target with an early opportunity. commentator: just over. they did find the net, but ben davies found himself offside. the flag has gone up. wales's aerial advantage kept raising hopes, but moore couldn't get over szczesny. 90 minutes, then, wasn't enough. the nerves had to last into extra time. piotrowski could have settled it, but it stayed as a stalemat
our wales correspondent hywel griffith reports. in the end, it came down to just a moment.'s been saved! one of heartbreak for danjames and elation for poland. they, not wales, clinched that place in the euros, leaving 30,000 supporters to rue what could have been. rubbish way to end it. they played their heart and soul out, didn't they? what was it like watching those penalties? it was hard inside. i was like ah. as soon as we missed, i was like ah. oh, i hate penalties, honestly, so much....
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here's our wales correspondent, hywel griffith.es, today we will find out which one of these two men will go on to make history. if i these two men will go on to make histo . , _, , history. if i win this contest, i will be the — history. if i win this contest, i will be the first _ history. if i win this contest, i will be the first black - history. if i win this contest, i will be the first black leader. history. if i win this contest, i| will be the first black leader of any nation in europe. in will be the first black leader of any nation in europe.- any nation in europe. in his campaign _ any nation in europe. in his campaign video, _ any nation in europe. in his campaign video, vaughan l any nation in europe. in his - campaign video, vaughan gething tackled the issue of race head—on. he has spoken about facing taunts as a teenager and struggling against the stereotypes as he entered student politics.— student politics. they are a detriment _ student politics. they are a detriment to _ student politics. they are a detriment to
here's our wales correspondent, hywel griffith.es, today we will find out which one of these two men will go on to make history. if i these two men will go on to make histo . , _, , history. if i win this contest, i will be the — history. if i win this contest, i will be the first _ history. if i win this contest, i will be the first black - history. if i win this contest, i will be the first black leader. history. if i win this contest, i| will be the first black leader of any nation in...
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hywel, how much disruption could this cause?here is a new first minister in an office in wales. vaughan gething came in to post. the health minister remains the same. she says the welsh government is at the limit of what it can offer. this is the third strike. at the moment ian passes the same. neitherside strike. at the moment ian passes the same. neither side shifting. the impact of the patients continues. patients are being told they can call 111 and emergency services continue as normal. appointments have been cancelled. service is not likely to resume back to normal until a week tomorrow. thank you. waiters and waitresses in paris certainly had a lot on their plates, as a century—old tradition returned to the streets for the first time since 2011. the waiters' race saw 200 hopefuls compete over a course stretching more than a mile through the city, whilst balancing a coffee, croissant and glass of water on a tray. they weren't allowed to run, and instead had to briskly walk, with judges checking to see how much liquid had b
hywel, how much disruption could this cause?here is a new first minister in an office in wales. vaughan gething came in to post. the health minister remains the same. she says the welsh government is at the limit of what it can offer. this is the third strike. at the moment ian passes the same. neitherside strike. at the moment ian passes the same. neither side shifting. the impact of the patients continues. patients are being told they can call 111 and emergency services continue as normal....
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he's been questioned at the latest hearing of the covid inquiry and hwyel griffiths has been watchingyes, absolutely. this is not the first time the inquiry as it goes around the uk trying to scrutinise different decisions made during the pandemic has hit upon the question of missing messages. vaughan gething was front and centre of the welsh response as health minister up until may 2021. the man looking at how the nhs was preparing, the man talking about infection control measures in cabinet. however, what he was saying to his colleagues and officials unofficially, there is no record of that. he said he used his whatsapp only really to blow off steam and to keep up morale with colleagues. he said no decisions were made informally in that way, but we have no way of scrutinising that. he says messages were lost injune 2022 when his phone was changed. he had created it with the senate it system but that meant an unfortunate mistake was made. i certainly do regret the fact that all those messages aren't available to you because you could see them and satisfy yourself that all of the info
he's been questioned at the latest hearing of the covid inquiry and hwyel griffiths has been watchingyes, absolutely. this is not the first time the inquiry as it goes around the uk trying to scrutinise different decisions made during the pandemic has hit upon the question of missing messages. vaughan gething was front and centre of the welsh response as health minister up until may 2021. the man looking at how the nhs was preparing, the man talking about infection control measures in cabinet....