Jack Grey

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One month left for unclaimed £1m lottery ticket

Sep 11, 2024 | ca.news.yahoo.com | Jack Grey

The winner of a £1m lottery ticket in Wales has just one month left to claim their prize before it is no longer valid. The EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker ticket was bought in Rhondda Cynon Taf for the draw on 16 April. The National Lottery is urging players to double check tickets for the winning code of XMXB 32530 by Sunday 13 October. "We are ready and waiting with the champagne on ice for that life-changing phone call," said the National Lottery's Andy Carter.
Seal snoozes, sunbathes and showers on stolen dingy

Aug 6, 2024 | yahoo.com | Jack Grey

Jack Grey - BBC NewsAugust 7, 2024 at 6:58 AM·2 min readMaximus the seal has developed a taste for thievery and one boat trip company has become his daily victim. At the end of every single day, Maximus commandeers his favourite yellow dinghy and refuses to leave until he has either had enough sun or is gently persuaded off by a hose. However, Pembrokeshire Islands Boat Trips, in south-west Wales, do not really mind all that much. "He's our resident seal," said the company's Gareth Reynolds.
Love Island couple bringing cwtches to the masses

Jul 18, 2024 | newsbreak.com | Olivia Grist |Jack Grey

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Love Island couple bringing cwtches to the masses

Jul 18, 2024 | yahoo.com | Olivia Grist |Jack Grey

It's a word that you'll commonly hear in Wales and now, thanks to reality show Love Island, around the world. Cwtch, a Welsh word with no literal English translation, is commonly used to mean a hug or cuddle. Its frequent use by contestant Nicole Samuel has been praised as "Welsh representation" by fans of the show. Nicole, 24, from Aberdare, is partnered with 21-year-old rugby player Ciaran Davies, from Bridgend, in an all-Welsh couple.
Fishlock disappointed by abuse after breaking record

Jul 18, 2024 | au.sports.yahoo.com | Jack Grey

Wales' all-time top goal scorer has said she is disappointed with the level of online abuse she received after her record goal. Jess Fishlock scored her 45th Wales goal in their 2-0 win over Kosovo, which sealed a seeded spot in the Euros play-offs. However, she said the backlash she received online for being a woman that had broken the record was a "shame". She made the comments after accepting an honorary fellowship from Aberystwyth University.
Fishlock disappointed by abuse after breaking record

Jul 18, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Jack Grey

Wales' all-time top goal scorer has said she is disappointed with the level of online abuse she received after her record goal. Jess Fishlock scored her 45th Wales goal in their 2-0 win over Kosovo, which sealed a seeded spot in the Euros play-offs. However, she said the backlash she received online for being a woman that had broken the record was a "shame". She made the comments after accepting an honorary fellowship from Aberystwyth University.
Gaza war massively changed me, says Charlotte Church

Apr 3, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jack Grey |Bryana Francis

Charlotte Church says she has been "massively changed" by the war in Gaza after taking part in pro-Palestinian protests. Church previously said she was "in no way antisemitic" after being criticised for a controversial chant. Speaking ahead of the release of her new podcast, the Welsh singer said she will always "stand up for Palestine". "I fight for life, I fight for the preciousness and sanctity of life in everything that I do," she said.
Parc prison inmates told to throw away drugs after jail deaths

Mar 21, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Jack Grey

Inmates have been told to throw away their drugs by the prisons watchdog after six deaths in three weeks. Prisons and Probation Ombudsman Adrian Usher said he believed the deaths at HMP Parc, in Bridgend, may be related to the synthetic drug spice. John Rose and Jason Hussey both died at the jail on 27 February, while Christopher Stokes died on 9 March. The three other people who have died at the prison have not yet been named.
Mark Drakeford defends 20mph law before stepping down

Mar 14, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Adrian Browne |Jack Grey

First Minister Mark Drakeford has defended Wales' 20mph speed limit days before he steps down. Mr Drakeford said he was surprised by the level of opposition and anger the new limit provoked. However, he said he has chosen to tackle "difficult and challenging" things, not spent his time "sitting back and doing the easy things". On Saturday, either Jeremy Miles or Vaughan Gething will be announced as Mr Drakeford's successor.
Covid Inquiry: Health minister was unaware of nine UK cases

Mar 4, 2024 | bbc.co.uk | Rowenna Hoskin |Jack Grey

Wales' health minister was unaware there were nine UK Covid cases at the start of the pandemic. The Covid Inquiry heard that First Minister Mark Drakeford described local lockdowns as a "failed experiment". And it took a month for Covid to be discussed officially by the government, said Wales' chief medical officer. He called the lack of information surrounding different UK restrictions an "omnishambles".