David Owens

All the right words, but not necessarily in the right order. Features editor @NationCymru. [email protected] Views are my own. Standard disclaimer.

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The Welsh racing driver with her sights set on reaching F1

3 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 21 Apr 2025 Scott Hunt, PA F1 ReporterIt’s been some last few days for McLaren‘s Ella Lloyd who took her first F1 Academy race victory with a brilliant drive in Saudi Arabia at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit on the weekend. Taking the lead from the front row, the young Welsh driver from Pontypridd, did well to fend off Ferrari’s Maya Weug and Red Bull’s Alisha Palmowski, to take her landmark win.
Watch: Wrexham boost promotion hopes with victory at Blackpool

3 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 21 Apr 2025 Wrexham took a giant step in their bid to earn promotion from Sky Bet League One by beating mid-table Blackpool 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Easter Monday. Club co-owner Rob McElhenney was present to watch James McClean and Ollie Rathbone score midway through the second half and give Phil Parkinson’s side all three points on the seaside, despite a late Rob Apter consolation for Blackpool.
Cardiff's survival hopes hit by Oxford free-kick screamer

3 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 21 Apr 2025 Cardiff suffered a huge blow to their survival hopes as a free-kick screamer from Cameron Brannagan salvaged a 1-1 draw for Oxford and soured Aaron Ramsey’s first game as Bluebirds boss. Yousef Salech’s header early in the second half rewarded a far more proactive performance than in recent months for Cardiff – little more than 48 hours after Omer Riza’s sacking.
Newport boss Nelson Jardim pleased with draw against high-flying Walsall

3 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 21 Apr 2025 Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim was pleased with a 0-0 draw against Walsall after his side were reduced to 10 men following a straight red card for midfielder Ciaran Brennan after his forceful challenge on Taylor Allen in the 78th minute. “It’s a valuable point against a very good team that has spent a lot of months at the top of the table,” said Jardim.
Newport hold promotion chasing Walsall to a draw at Rodney Parade

3 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 21 Apr 2025 Walsall’s winless run stretched to 12 games as they were held to a 0-0 draw by 10-man Newport to further dent their hopes of securing an automatic promotion place in League Two. Mat Sadler’s men thought they had won it deep into stoppage time but Oisin McEntee’s goal was eventually ruled out for handball.
American tourist gets everything for free when he speaks Welsh

4 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Culture 20 Apr 2025 US YouTube star Xiaomanyc rose to prominence for his ability to speak multiple languages. The polyglot American’s mastery of Mandarin Chinese, as well as French, Spanish, Yiddish, Yoruba, Telugu, Navajo, and various Chinese dialects at a basic conversational level has seen him amass more than six million followers on the video sharing platform.
Keir Starmer: Accidental landlord of Welsh Labour’s future

5 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

News 19 Apr 2025 Frank MorganOver the past 26 years, Welsh Labour has enjoyed a relatively placid relationship with the Welsh electorate—garnering little enthusiasm but securing six successive election victories. This has led to a sense of inevitability surrounding Senedd elections. However, 2026 promises to be no such walk in the park.
Welsh location has most concern about rats than anywhere else in Wales

5 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

News 19 Apr 2025 A Welsh city has come out on top in the most concerned place in Wales about rats. According to a new study Swansea ranks 8th in the top 10 of UK cities most concerned about rats, with 191.61 searches per 100.000 people. The new research has identified the UK cities most concerned about rats, with Newcastle upon Tyne proving to be the most affected by rodent problems.
Cardiff boss Omer Riza says side can take heart from defeat at Sheffield United

6 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Sport 18 Apr 2025 Cardiff manager Omer Riza said he is confident his side can get something from their next game if they play like they did against the Blades, despite a 2-0 loss at Bramall Lane. Riza said: “We were unlucky today. I thought there were moments in the game when we looked good going forward and we played quite well. “Sheffield United are a very strong team and I thought we contained them well at times with our structure and they didn’t cause us loads of issues.
Welsh rock band's joy at hitting number one in the UK album chart

6 days ago | nation.cymru | David Owens

Culture 18 Apr 2025 A Welsh rock band have described their joy at scoring their first ever UK album chart number one. Those Damn Crows, who are from Bridgend, were thsi evening confirmed at number one during the chart countdown on Radio One with their latest album God Shaped Hole. The band who have been together for 11 years and released four albums have built up a large and loyal fanbase and they dedicated their chart-topping success to those fans who have elevated them to such giddy heights.