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Eben Etzebeth receives 12-match ban for eye-gouge

NZ Herald 4 Dec, 2025 05:53 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #12match #after #against #april #ban #banned #been #eben #etzebeth #eyegouge #for #from #gouge #lock #NewZealand #NZ #receives #receiving #rugby #Springboks #suspension #until #Wales
https://www.newsbeep.com/289731/

Fedi, I'm on the hunt for #sports teams, podcasts, accounts, fanclubs, zines, anything sports and leisure-related if and only if it's in #Cymru / #Wales or is connected culturally e.g. London Welsh. Have you seen a cricket team, youth rugby, fishing club, birdwatching group, or esports on the Fediverse?

No? How about music and culture? Bands, clubs, festivals, authors...

Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts blends Welsh and Japanese flavours with S4C

The series marks the Year of Wales and Japan… Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts returns to screens this December with a brand-new culinary adventure — this time swapping Wales for Japan as he explores one of the world’s most celebrated food cultures…
#Japan #JP #JapanNews #cooking #food #Japanese #Japanesenews #news #S4C #wales
https://www.alojapan.com/1423212/chris-flamebaster-roberts-blends-welsh-and-japanese-flavours-with-s4c/

https://www.alojapan.com/1423212/chris-flamebaster-roberts-blends-welsh-and-japanese-flavours-with-s4c/ Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts blends Welsh and Japanese flavours with S4C #cooking #food #Japan #JapanNews #Japanese #JapaneseNews #news #S4C #wales The series marks the Year of Wales and Japan… Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts returns to screens this December with a brand-new culinary adventure — this time swapping Wales for Japan as he explores one of the world’s most celebrated food cultures. Chris ‘Flamebaster’ Roberts: “Other than a few bites o

Happy #Birbsday from #Conwy to those who celebrate! These birds are definitely not plotting something ominous 😒

#Dach #rooftop #roof #clockTower #MöwenMittwoch #Möwe #seagull #pigeons #pigeon #Taube #Tauben #bird #birds #Vogel #birdsOfMastodon #birdsOfFediverse #pigeonsOfMastodon #birds #Vögel #birdsOfMastodon #animalPhotography #birdPhotography #bird #Birdsday #Wales #NorthWales #Cymru

A serene urban scene featuring a group of birds perched on the sloped, weathered roof of a black-and-white timber-framed building. Among the birds, a seagull stands out prominently on the ridge of the roof, overlooking the town. In the background, a stone clock tower with a blue clock face rises above the rooftops, adding a historic touch to the landscape. The clock tower is part of an old stone church or public building.

Beyond the town, rolling hills stretch into the distance under a cloudy sky, creating a peaceful and picturesque atmosphere. A flock of birds can be seen flying in the sky, adding movement and life to the scene. The overall mood is calm and nostalgic, capturing a moment of quiet in a charming town.

🪷Lotus Hall, Wales. Currently abandoned, this large chateau-style Victorian mansion dates back to the 1870s.

The house last served as a private residence in the 1920s. It later became a spa, then a wartime hospital, and finally a girl’s school until a damaging fire in the 1970s.

With signs of roof work last year, perhaps the mansion might be brought back to life soon!

https://www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/residential/lotus-hall-cuckoo-hall-wales/

#Photography #Wales #AbandonedPlaces #History #Mansion #Chateau #Victorian

An empty, decaying room with red-paneled walls, a fireplace, wooden floor, chandelier, and tall windows letting in natural light.

A large, abandoned, three-story brick mansion with boarded-up windows and a neglected yard under a cloudy sky.

An empty, ornate white fireplace surrounded by built-in shelves and striped wallpaper in a decaying, abandoned room with scattered debris on the floor.

A weathered stone lion statue sits in front of an old, abandoned building with a central clock tower and overgrown vegetation.

#London Liverpool Street has been confirmed as Great Britain’s busiest #railway station for a third consecutive year, recording 98 million entries and exits in 2024–25, according to the Office of Rail and Road. The figures highlight the continued effect of the Elizabeth line, which is driving strong growth at central London stations including Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Stratford. Six of the ten most-used flows were on the line, led by 8.7 million journeys between Liverpool Street and Tottenham Court Road. Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire was again the least used station, with 68 entries and exits. Outside London, #Birmingham New Street remained the busiest (36.6m), ahead of Manchester Piccadilly and Leeds. #Glasgow Central and #Edinburgh Waverley topped usage in #Scotland, while #Cardiff Central led in #Wales.
https://www.orr.gov.uk/search-news/london-liverpool-street-takes-top-spot-third-year-running

This is a document titled "Estimates of station usage April 2024 to March 2025" from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR), dated 4 December 2025. It summarises the annual statistical release, noting 1.73 billion passenger rail journeys were made. Table 1.1 lists the top five most used stations by entries and exits: London Liverpool Street (98.0 million), London Waterloo, London Paddington, Tottenham Court Road, and London Bridge. The least used stations mentioned are Elton and Orston in Nottinghamshire (68 entries and exits).

This document excerpt, 2. Station entries and exits, from the ORR's "Estimates of station usage April 2024 to March 2025" report, highlights the most used stations. Figure 2.1 is a horizontal bar chart showing the ten most used stations in Great Britain by entries and exits, with London Liverpool Street topping the list at 98.0 million. The next busiest stations are London Waterloo (70.4 million), London Paddington (69.9 million), and Tottenham Court Road (68.1 million). The text notes that nine of the top ten stations are in London.

A bar chart titled "Birmingham New Street was the most used station outside of London, April 2024 to March 2025" shows the top ten most used railway stations outside London. Birmingham New Street is highest with 36.6 million entries and exits, followed by Manchester Piccadilly (27.4m) and Leeds (27.3m). Other stations include Glasgow Central (25.3m), Edinburgh (22.8m), and Gatwick Airport (21.2m). The chart also mentions the Elizabeth line and its busiest stations in the accompanying text.

A bar chart titled "Six of the ten busiest flows were on routes only served by the Elizabeth line" shows the top ten busiest flows between pairs of railway stations in Great Britain, April 2024 to March 2025. The busiest flow was Tottenham Court Road and London Liverpool Street with 8.7m journeys, followed by London Paddington and Tottenham Court Road (7.2m), and Bond Street and Tottenham Court Road (6.8m). Six of the top ten flows are on Elizabeth line routes.

Here's me and my brother circa 1980 for #ThrowbackThursday and this would have been a stop at a service station before passing over the Severn Bridge into dark and scary Wales en route to a ferry crossing from Fishguard or Holyhead to Ireland to visit family.

#Photography #TBT #RiverSevern #SevernBridge #Wales #Ireland #1980s #80s #Eighties

A scan of a colour photograph from around 1980, a little faded with time. We're on a grassy bank that gently slopes down to the left. In the foreground are two young boys aged roughly 5 and 10, both with dark trousers, both with light blue tops although the older boy is wearing a shirt and the younger has a t-shirt with thin jacket over the top. Both boys are also holding large Coca Cola-branded disposable cups, gripping them with both hands and sipping on straws. They've clearly just been to a service station and part of the back of a building that may belong to it is on the left at the bottom of the shallow slope of grass. There are a few people out sitting on the grass so it's a warm enough and pleasant enough day for it although any blue in the sky has been washed out to white with time. Over the boys' shoulders to the right in the distance there are the two upright concrete towers that support a suspension bridge that crosses a river out of view.

🐎🕰️And James, don't spare the horses! Neo-palladian style stable block featuring large stone lions, guarding the stairs to the main pedestrian entrance. There is also a clocktower! Somewhere in Wales.

#Wales #Welsh #History #Heritage #Abandoned #LostPlaces #AbandonedPlaces #Architecture #Clocktower #Clock

A large, abandoned brick building with a central clock tower, arched doorway, and overgrown vegetation on the roof and steps, set against a cloudy sky.

#Cardiff Central, Wales’s busiest railway station, is set for a major overhaul after the #UK government approved more than £77 million for the scheme. The project, supported by £40 million from the Cardiff Capital Region City Deal and £21 million from the #Welsh Government, includes a new southern entrance, a larger concourse and an extended platform 0 to boost capacity for the 35,000 daily passengers and major event crowds. The work forms part of a wider £445 million rail investment across #Wales, with construction due to begin in spring 2026 and most work completed by 2029. Ministers said the upgrade will ease congestion, improve accessibility and strengthen links across Wales and the UK, supporting jobs and #economic growth. Additional plans include improved ticket gates, upgraded waiting areas, new retail spaces and better cycle storage, alongside £50 million for a new Cardiff #Metro station.
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/all-aboard-for-cardiff-central-station-transformation

Stone By Stone (16 Photos)

Explore 16 stunning land art creations by Jon Foreman, an artist from Wales who transforms beaches with natural materials like stones and sand. From intricate circles to massive designs, his temporary masterpieces showcase the beauty of nature and creativity at its best. Let’s dive in and discover these breathtaking works! Make sure to follow him on Instagram! More: 18 Pics Of Land Art Sculptures by Jon Foreman 1. "Below" at Lindsway Bay, Wales, UK Jon Foreman: Wanted to do this one […]

https://streetartutopia.com/2025/12/04/jon-foreman-land-art-uk-2/

An eastern black rhino calf, a critically endangered species native to east Africa, is born at Folly Farm in Pembrokeshire, #Wales

Photograph: Drew Buckley/Folly Farm/PA

#photography
#conservation
#rhinos

An eastern black rhino calf with mother.

I'm in a park and some people are doing karoke in the bandstand.

Tom Jones - Not Unusual

Because of course it is. #auckland #NewZealand #Wales

#Autumn at #RhaeadrFawr (aka #AberFalls) for #WaterfallWednesday

#Wasserfall #waterfall #waterfalls #WaterWednesday #nature #Natur #landscape #landscapePhotography #Herbst #autumnVibes #autumnFoliage #fallVibes #Cymru #Abergwyngregyn #Gwynedd #NorthWales #Wales

A breathtaking view of a cascading waterfall nestled in a forested mountain landscape. The waterfall descends in multiple tiers, surrounded by lush greenery and vibrant autumn foliage in shades of orange, yellow, and green. The rocky cliff face contrasts with the flowing water, creating a serene and picturesque natural scene. The sky above is overcast, adding a soft, diffused light to the tranquil atmosphere.

#Welsh #Transport Secretary Ken Skates has urged the Office of Rail and Road to reverse its decision to cut two Avanti West Coast services in the December timetable. In a letter to the regulator, he said reducing direct trains between Chester and #London Euston, along with the Sunday Holyhead–Euston service, was “very disappointing” for passengers in North #Wales and the border region. He warned that removing the 19:32 Chester–Euston service would lengthen journeys, reduce convenience, and create a double interchange for travellers from North Wales. Skates argued that the changes risk weakening regional competitiveness and contradict the Welsh Government’s efforts to strengthen cross-border links. He described the Holyhead service as essential for supporting tourism and urged the regulator to work with operators to retain both services and protect North Wales’ connectivity to the wider #UK rail network.
https://www.gov.wales/welsh-transport-secretary-ken-skates-calls-decisions-two-key-north-wales-and-border-rail-services

#Petition #Wales #Autism

Resurrect the Wales Autism Bill 2019

https://www.change.org/p/resurrect-the-wales-autism-bill-2019

William and Kate completed their relocation earlier than anticipated, leaving Adelaide Cottage and settling into Forest Lodge in late October with their three children.
#PrinceWilliam #Wales #PrincessKateMiddleton

Mysterious light spotted across large parts of UK – does anyone know what it is?

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://metro.co.uk/2025/12/03/mysterious-light-spotted-across-large-parts-uk-anyone-know-25100169/

A summer storm passes over Penycloddiau, the largest by area of any Iron Age hill fort in Wales, and one of the largest in the UK. It forms one of the chain across the tops of the Clwydian Hills. #HillfortsWednesday #IronAge #prehistory #Wales

Gentle waves of the Dwyryd Estuary stretch out towards a small, green island, surrounded by the sweeping hills of Snowdonia. Rolling slopes dotted with trees and rugged outcrops create a serene #CoastalLandscape, with distant peaks adding dramatic #MountainViews to the horizon. The area around Penrhyndeudraeth lies close to the scenic grounds of Portmeirion, a well-known tourist destination nestled along the estuary. A perfect spot for #ScenicView lovers and #NaturePhotography enthusiasts, the calm waters and open #SeaScape evoke a deep sense of tranquillity.

Taken Jul 2025

#ShotOniPhone #UKCountryPic #Photography #MastoGPT #ScenicView #CoastalLandscape #NaturePhotography #MountainViews #SeaScape #Anchor #Penrhyndeudraeth #Wales #UnitedKingdom

#wales

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