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Welsh Green deputy quits over Zionism motion, urging party split
politics2 days ago

Welsh Green deputy quits over Zionism motion, urging party split

Phil Davies, the former deputy leader of the Welsh Green Party, resigned after the party adopted a motion declaring Zionism a form of racism. Davies called the policy 'pointless' and 'idiotic,' arguing it does not materially improve lives in Palestine. He urged Welsh members to split from the English party at a conference next month. Party leader Zack Polanski defended the party against antisemitism claims, while First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth criticized the motion as 'ill-judged.'

via BBC|
#green-party#phil-davies#politics
Rhys makes Emmy history as sister recalls a proud, surreal night
entertainment20 days ago

Rhys makes Emmy history as sister recalls a proud, surreal night

Matthew Rhys became the first actor to win two lead-acting Emmys in one night, for The Beast In Me and Widow's Bay, with his sister Rachel Evans saying the family has been 'pinching themselves' and describing the moment as surreal; Evans accompanied him to Los Angeles, recalled calling their parents at home, and noted Wales’ support and Rhys's gratitude toward the country during his acceptance, as well as the involvement of his partner, Keri Russell.

via BBC|
#double-win#emmy-awards#entertainment
Facebook plea sparks life-saving kidney donation in Wales
health23 days ago

Facebook plea sparks life-saving kidney donation in Wales

A Welsh mother of four, Karen Davey, received a lifesaving kidney from a total stranger after posting a desperate plea on Facebook. Gary Summerfield, who matched, donated his kidney in July, providing Karen with a new chance to be a mother after years of kidney failure and a prior heart transplant. Living-donor transplants can dramatically shorten wait times, and Karen's family says the gift has given her a new lease on life.

via BBC|
#health#kidney-transplant#organ-donation
Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries
politics26 days ago

Welsh leader rejects Reform-style mega-donations amid crypto worries

Wales' First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth says he won't accept Reform UK's massive £72m donation from two cryptocurrency businessmen, citing concerns about crypto funding and calling for careful international regulation; Reform defends legality. The piece also notes Plaid Cymru's funding comes mainly from small donors and that the Welsh budget depends on cross-party support, as the UK considers changing expatriate donation rules with a backdated £100k cap.

via BBC|
#cryptocurrency#donations#plaid-cymru
Nine-month pathology delay linked to Welsh mum's cancer death, inquest finds
health29 days ago

Nine-month pathology delay linked to Welsh mum's cancer death, inquest finds

An inquest in Pontypridd heard that Sarah Catherine Daniels, 43, of Porth, died from metastatic signet ring adenocarcinoma of the appendix after a nine‑month delay in pathology results from an ovarian mass removal in February 2022. The backlog, worsened by the Covid-19 surge, delayed potentially life‑extending chemotherapy and was described as unacceptable; the coroner noted the delay could have affected her treatment and prognosis, with Daniels having battled stage four cancer since 2021 and later seeking private care before her death in April 2025.

via BBC|
#cancer#health#healthcare-system
history-and-archaeology1 month ago

Irish Cave Art Rewrites Early Ireland Timeline, Hinting at a 15,000-Year Gap

Eight Irish caves may contain art dating to at least 15,000 years ago, potentially pushing Ireland’s first human presence back by thousands if verified. Researchers used a Welsh cave-art model to pinpoint eight promising sites, suggesting a possible Ice Age land bridge from Wales to Ireland. However, the dating is not yet confirmed by direct samples or peer-reviewed work, so the claim remains tentative and part of a cautious re-evaluation of Ireland’s prehistoric timeline.

via Ancient Origins|
#archaeology#cave-art#history-and-archaeology
Ice-Age cave art links Ireland’s first settlers to Wales via vanished land bridge
archaeology1 month ago

Ice-Age cave art links Ireland’s first settlers to Wales via vanished land bridge

Archaeologists from the Lost Land Bridge Project identify eight southwest Ireland caves with rock art dating back at least 15,000 years, suggesting Ireland’s first inhabitants crossed from Wales across a now-dry land bridge during the Ice Age; AI-assisted analysis helped locate sites, pushing back Ireland’s earliest known habitation by about 5,000 years while keeping exact cave locations private to deter vandalism.

via BBC|
#archaeology#cave-art#ireland
Hopkins Keeps Wales Close, Even When Navigating It on Google Maps
culture1 month ago

Hopkins Keeps Wales Close, Even When Navigating It on Google Maps

Sir Anthony Hopkins, Port Talbot-born and Hollywood legendary, says he still returns to Wales in his mind almost daily, often revisiting his old streets via Google Maps; as he releases his first album inspired by childhood memories, he recalls Bracken Road lemon curd sandwiches and credits his Welsh upbringing—dreams that began at Port Talbot's Plaza Cinema—with shaping his identity and artistry.

via BBC|
#anthony-hopkins#culture#google-maps