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Emotional video taken at Oven 38, 10:46am. 20/03/2024
Workers witness the end of coke making in Tata Steel Works, Port Talbot.
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Wellington boots left outside The Senedd as a protest by farmers this week in opposition to the proposed Sustainable Farming Scheme
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Welsh farmers at Penllergaer Services this morning (Video: Sue Pope)
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Watch as dozens of protesting farmers pulled up at a Welsh Labour leadership debate in mid Wales. About 100 tractors and farm vehicles took part in a go-slow protest through Newtown, Powys, before arriving at a hustings at the town's football club.
Fire in Bridgend
19 January 2024
Seven years ago we were at the opening of the new St David's Lifeboat Station. Here's a re-cap
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A HUGE explosion has rocked the outskirts of Oxford after lightning struck a tank at a food waste recycling plant.
Lightning struck what's known as a digester tank at the food waste recycling firm, Severn Trent Green Power in Yarnton just before 7:30 this evening.
Police and fire crews are at the scene, and local residents who live nearby are urged to stay at home and keep doors and windows closed.
A spokesperson for Thames Valley Police told Herald.Wales: "Our officers are currently at the scene of a fire at a waste plant near Yarnton, Oxfordshire.
"It is believed that lightning struck gas containers at the site during bad weather this evening, causing a large fire.
"No one is believed to have been hurt, but emergency services remain at the scene at this time.
"As a result of this, A40 has been closed between Wolvercote and Eynsham.
"To ensure public safety, nearby residents are asked to stay at home, to shut windows and doors and not to attend the scene."
In a statement, a spokesperson for the waste recycling plant said: "Severn Trent Green Power can confirm that at around 19:20 this evening, a digester tank at its Cassington AD facility near Yarnton, Oxfordshire, was struck by lightning resulting in the biogas within that tank igniting.
"We are working with the emergency services to secure the site and will provide further comments in due course."
Homes nearby have reported power cuts.
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The scene in Llanelli on Friday night (Jul 7)
The UK government is facing criticism for its handling of the asylum system, with claims that it has "lost control." Carmarthenshire council's attempt to stop the use of a hotel in Llanelli to house asylum seekers was unsuccessful. Protests for and against the plans took place, highlighting the divided opinions. Local councillor Martyn Palfreman urged the government to regain control of the system. Concerns were raised about community safety and the need to address both irrational and legitimate fears. The Home Office defended the plans, citing the immense strain on the asylum system. The situation remains uncertain, and residents hope there will be no hostility directed at the asylum seekers. MP Dame Nia Griffith expressed disappointment and emphasised the importance of international collaboration for lasting solutions. The Home Office acknowledged the record number of arrivals needing accommodation and pledged efforts to reduce reliance on hotels and alleviate taxpayer burden. (Video footage: Voice of Wales)
UAB Gospel Choir is tour of Wales 2023
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STUDENTS from the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) performed at Aberystwyth Bandstand at 2pm on Sunday 4 June as guests of Aberystwyth University.
The 25-strong UAB Gospel Choir is touring Wales to mark 60 years since the people of Wales contributed towards the creation of a new stained-glass window following the bombing of a church in the city.
Four young girls were killed and many others injured by the explosion at the 16th Street Baptist Church in downtown Birmingham, Alabama on 15 September 1963.
The terrible events of that day took place during the American civil rights movement and prompted Llansteffan artist John Petts to raise money to design a stained-glass window for the church.
Funded by small contributions from people across Wales, the Wales Window depicts a black Jesus with arms outstretched and is installed in the churchβs south facing front window. The church reopened in June 1964.
The Aberystwyth concert is the latest in a series of events that has seen the choir perform at the Senedd in the company of Walesβ First Minister, and the Urdd National Eisteddfod which is taking place this week in Llandovery.
The choirβs stay in Aberystwyth is being hosted by the University and will include a visit to the National Library of Wales where they will be able to see the original designs for 16th Street Baptist Church window.
The visit will also be an opportunity to celebrate a Memorandum of Understanding signed by UAB and Aberystwyth University in 2020 that has paved the way for UAB students to spend a whole semester studying at Aberystwyth.
Dr Rhodri Llwyd Morgan, Director of Welsh Language and External Engagement at Aberystwyth University said: βIt is an honour to welcome members of the UAB Gospel Choir to the University and to perform for the people of Aberystwyth, especially as we celebrate a significant milestone in our history, our 150th anniversary. Throughout our history there has been a wealth of connections betwe
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Last month, a teenager named Odin Brown passed away, prompting hundreds of mourners to attend his final farewell this week. Mourners in Llandudno were joined by a cortege of motorcyclists to pay their respects to the 16-year-old. A GoFundMe page was created to finance his funeral, with a target of Β£1,000, which was exceeded as it raised over Β£2,000.
The funeral took place at Ann's Kitchen in Mochdre and near Odin's home in Alexandra Road, Llandudno. They proceeded over Maesdu Bridge and along Maesdu Road, passing by Ysgol John Bright before reaching St Paul's Church in Craig-y-Don.
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POLICE have now confirmed the exact time the crash on the A48 which resulted in the death of three people happened.
In a statement, released a short time ago, South Wales Police have now said that they can confirm the time of collision as 2.03am on Saturday, March 4.
The fatal crash occurred on the A48 in the St Mellons area - between Cardiff and Newport.
Rafel Jeanne, Darcy Ross and Eve Smith died in the collision.
Their families continue to be supported by specialist family liaison officers.
Assistant chief constable Jason Davies of South Wales Police said: βThe investigation is making good progress in piecing together the events leading up to the collision.
"Specialist officers will continue to carry out a detailed investigation which will enable us to provide the facts of what happened during the early hours of Saturday morning.
βOur thoughts continue to be with the families and all those affected by this tragic incident.
"Family liaison officers are supporting the families involved at what must be a hugely difficult time for them.β
(Video: Matthew Horwood/Herald)
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Broughton Ave, Blaen-Y-Maes, Swansea at the weekend. South Wales Police said officers they arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving following "an incident" on Ffordd Cynore, Fforestfach at 3pm on Sunday, March 20. The collision involved a grey Ford Eco-sport and an electric bike. A 26 year-old man remains in hospital with life-changing injuries. You can read more about the incident by clicking here.
A stolen car was spotted by police officers at around 3pm on Tuesday March 22, on Mynydd Newydd Road. The vehicle was stopped following a police pursuit in the Blaenymaes area and the 29-year-old was later arrested in connection with the incident in Blaenymaes Drive. He remains in custody.
South Wales Police detective inspector Jason Kingdom told Herald.Wales: βThis was a shocking incident that has left one man with life-changing injuries. We appreciate there has been concern amongst our communities as a result of the incident in the Fforestfach area on Sunday." Of Tuesday night's events, and the pursuit of a suspected stolen car, he added: "Following a police pursuit... officers have managed to bring this vehicle to a stop.β
Officers are appealing to anyone who witnessed what happened, or has dash-cam footage of the incident on Sunday March 20, to come forward. If you can help, contact police quoting occurrence 2200092020.
