Herald.Wales

24/07/2025

𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘

Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Passes Away at 71

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has confirmed the passing of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan at the age of 71.

In an official statement, WWE said:
“WWE is saddened to learn that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan has passed away. One of pop culture’s most iconic and influential figures, Hogan played a pivotal role in catapulting WWE to global prominence throughout the 1980s.”

The company extended its heartfelt condolences to Hogan’s family, friends, and millions of fans around the world.

Hulk Hogan’s legacy as a larger-than-life personality and trailblazer in sports entertainment will endure for generations to come.

09/07/2025

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FRANCE 4 - CYMRU 1

Cymru showed heart, pride, and resilience in the face of a formidable French side, and while the result didn’t go their way, it was a night that made history. Veteran midfielder Jess Fishlock etched her name into the record books, scoring Cymru’s first-ever goal at a major international tournament — a moment of immense pride.

Despite a bright start and flashes of attacking promise, defensive errors proved costly. France capitalised with clinical precision, and despite a series of brave saves, keeper Safia Middleton-Patel was left exposed on two key occasions.

Cymru sit at the bottom of Group D with zero points, but the journey isn’t over yet. Qualification remains a mathematical possibility — but it would take a truly monumental win over England.

08/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Speaking to reporters, Manager Rhian Wilkinson said: “I think everyone, from all reports, is OK and we just need to get them all together and get everyone away from the scene to reassess.”

The Cymru women’s football squad has been involved in a road traffic collision in Switzerland ahead of their pivotal Euro 2025 group stage match against

08/07/2025

HERALD SPORT UPDATE

Rhian Wilkinson’s side kicked off their UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 campaign on Saturday in Lucerne, where they faced a formidable Netherlands team – the 2017 European champions. Despite holding their own for much of the first half, a goal from Dutch captain Vivianne Miedema moments before the break set the tone for a 3-0 defeat.

Cymru’s historic debut in a major women’s football tournament may have ended in disappointment on the pitch, but for thousands of supporters, the

08/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

The latest survey, conducted by More in Common for Sky News, places Reform UK in the lead for the Senedd vote with 28%, followed closely by Plaid Cymru on 26%. Labour trails in third place with 23%, despite seeing a modest recovery of five percentage points compared to previous polling. The Conservatives, currently the official opposition in Cardiff Bay, would slump to just 10%.

Labour has been dealt another serious blow ahead of next year’s Senedd election, as a third consecutive opinion poll suggests the party could finish

08/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

This marks only the second time a UK-wide test of the system has been conducted, following the inaugural trial in April 2023. Designed to warn of life-threatening emergencies, the alert system is capable of delivering vital safety information in real-time during events such as severe weather, public safety threats, or civil emergencies.

Sunday, 7 September at 3pm – that's when every mobile phone across the UK will simultaneously blare a loud siren and vibrate, as part of a planned test of

08/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

The company, which has operated in Barry since 1971, confirmed it will shut down its basic siloxanes operations at the site by mid-2026. The move forms part of a broader plan that includes closures at two of its German plants, resulting in the loss of around 800 jobs across Europe.

Almost 300 workers at a major chemical plant in south Wales are set to lose their jobs as part of a sweeping cost-cutting drive by US-based multinational

05/07/2025

HERALD SPORT UPDATE

Cymru’s women will step onto the grandest stage of European football this evening as they face 2017 champions the Netherlands in their opening match of Euro 2025.

KICK OFF: 5PM • TV: Across BBC and S4C

Cymru’s women will step onto the grandest stage of European football this evening as they face 2017 champions the Netherlands in their opening match of

05/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Wales’ men’s rugby team will step out onto the field at Mikuni World Stadium in Fukuoka this morning, with their summer Test series against Japan set to get underway at 6:00am BST (Saturday). Interim head coach Matt Sherratt, alongside forwards coach Jonathan Thomas, has named a squad that combines seasoned internationals with exciting new talent for this crucial opening clash.

KICK OFF: 6AM • TV: Across BBC Wales

Wales’ men’s rugby team will step out onto the field at Mikuni World Stadium in Fukuoka this morning, with their summer Test series against Japan set to

04/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Layla Ahmed, 20, hurled abuse at security staff at Cardiff’s University Hospital of Wales after attending A&E with her sister, who was experiencing seizures at the time. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard the incident unfolded on the evening of 8 December last year.

A psychology student launched a foul-mouthed, racially charged tirade at a hospital security guard – before attempting to argue that her outburst wasn't

04/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Josh Griffiths (28:41) will lead the Welsh Challenge to take on Omar Ahmed (28:35) at the Brecon Carreg Porthcawl 10K this weekend. The race will host the third fixture of the 2025 R4W 10K Series and uses a relatively flat route around the picturesque seaside town, taking in the famous Trecco Bay and the newly renovated Harbour area.

Josh Griffiths, Omar Ahmed and Natasha Wilson will head to Porthcawl for Wales’ fourth largest race on Sunday. Josh Griffiths (28:41) will lead the Welsh

04/07/2025

HERALD NEWS UPDATE

Angus Riddell, 69, from Rhondda Cynon Taf, and Robin Griffiths, 65, originally from Blaenau Gwent but now living in Devon, appeared before Newport Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (July 3).

Accused face 45 charges between them following police investigation TWO men have denied a series of serious child s*x offences said to have taken place at