Wales

England and Wales wildfires reach record level as heatwave fuels new blazes

Phil Garrigan, chair of the National Fire Chiefs Council, told Reuters the number of wildfires had now exceeded last year's total of 1,017.

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An aerial view shows burnt houses as the wildfire continues to spread to the golf course on August 14, 2026 in Stourbridge, England. During the UK's hottest day of the year, with temperatures soaring to 38.1°C, an extensive wildfire has spread to at least six homes on the edge of the golf course in
Smoke billows from a wildfire that has been ravaging mountain vegetation for several days, amid a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, at sunset near Die in the Drome department, France, July 9, 2026.

European data record over 10,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

The vast majority - more than 9,000 - were among people aged 65 and above, according to data published by EuroMOMO, a network backed by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and WHO.

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3D reconstruction of the Berlanga Cup.

Nearly 2,000-year-old 'souvenir cup' found in Spain names Hadrian's Wall's eastern forts - study

The cup is decorated with red, green, turquoise, and blue enamel, all arranged in geometric patterns, including fish scales and tower motifs that are believed to represent the wall itself. 

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An elderly couple

During wars and crises in the world: The worrying statistic about those aged 60+ is revealed

A study among 1,085 people aged 60+ in Wales found that more than half experienced at least one difficulty such as loneliness, financial stress or abuse.

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UK haredi school probed for alleged violating lockdown for trip to Wales

Sllegations were made that the school took students on a two-day trip to Llandudno, a seaside town on the North Welsh coast that is very popular among haredim.

JULY 17, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
People are seen enjoying the beach in Llandudno, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Llandudno, Wales, Britain, May 27, 2020.

Welsh party activist suspended over antisemitic posts to run for Assembly

Sahar Al-Faifi, who was caught posting antisemitic content in 2017, according to her own admission, was reinstated by the party following an investigation.

FEBRUARY 29, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff.

South Wales Jewish history project awarded £54,200 lottery grant

This is the second time the group has received a lottery grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

NOVEMBER 4, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
The former Pontypridd Synagogue in South Wales

Israelis transformed after taking part in Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

Dina left home at 22 and became a drug addict for the next 23 years. At the age of 45, she proudly wore a blue and white . She said the Cup had been a "life changing opportunity."

AUGUST 5, 2019ByBENJY SINGER
Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

The fight to preserve South Wales’ Jewish history

Jews believed to have first settled in Swansea in the 1730s.

JULY 23, 2019ByILANIT CHERNICK
The former Merthyr Synagogue in South Wales is believed to be one of the oldest Synagogues still standing in Wales

Tom Jones returning to Israel

Jones has performed in Israel several times in the past, including in 2013 and 2017.

JANUARY 14, 2019ByAMY SPIRO
Tom Jones returning to Israel.