South Wales.
geographical region of Wales
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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A machine built in South Milwaukee was sent to Philippi, assembled in South Wales, and made its final journey in Swillington, Yorkshire.Some support1 report
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Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.Some support1 report1 development inside
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The Asian food sector in Pontarddulais, South Wales, contributes billions of pounds annually to the local economy.Some support1 report
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Aled Thomas draws inspiration from regional identity, linking military service to later creative pursuits in South Wales.Some support1 report
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A skills competition was hosted in different locations across South Wales and London.Some support1 report
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Ice Age sea level drop exposed land bridge, findings reported to BBC News.Some support1 report
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Major incidents due to scale and spread of fires in South Wales led to formal requests through the MACA process.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Mutual aid was utilized and government policy was set for service operations in South Wales.Some support1 report
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The article discusses the Barry and District.Some support2 reports
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The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling widespread wildfires across the region.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Regeneration efforts are underway in Pontypool, with the potential for a new attraction to transform the fortunes of the region.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Andy Burnham, who previously served in Keir Starmer's government, was involved in a fire response in Torfaen, South Wales, where Army personnel assisted.Some support1 report
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Andy Burnham leads a national drive in South Wales targeting homelessness, with Ruth Jones inviting him to a charity visit.Some support1 report
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Fire services are responding to a wildfire involving specific locations including Keswick, Appleby, and Sedbergh.Some support1 report
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Mutual aid between partner fire services was required in South Wales and Mid on August 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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British Army personnel were deployed to the Blaenavon area in South Wales to assist with a major Category 3 wildfire response.Some support2 reports
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Testing of new products began in South Wales and continued in Finale Ligure, Italy.Some support1 report
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Arqiva, a company, owns and operates the Wenvoe facility and delivers services across South Wales.Some support1 report
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Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.Well supported9 reports
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Wildfires are affecting multiple communities across South Wales, including Cwmbran, Aberdare, Brynmawr, Llandovery, Blaenavon, and Ebbw Vale.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.Well supported16 reports3 developments inside
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A joint major incident declaration regarding fire alerts has been made for significant fires affecting South Wales, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Gloucestershire.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Emergency funding was ultimately sent to South Wales.Some support1 report
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Cumbria deployed resources to assist South Wales wildfires.Some support1 report
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Wildfires in South Wales are producing smoke that is reaching the village of Gwersyllt.Some support1 report
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Personnel from various countries, including South Africa and England, participated in specialized tactical burn training and wildfire management operations in South Wales.Some support1 report
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Wildfire smoke is drifting across the border, raising fire risk concerns in south Shropshire, which is affected by the ongoing situation in South Wales.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Wildfires in South Wales generate smoke that drifts across the Bristol Channel and into the South West region.Some support1 report
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Wildfires occurred simultaneously in Blaenavon (South Wales) and near Harlech (North Wales), with Natural Resources Wales supporting the response.Some support3 reports3 developments inside
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South Wales and Powys are being featured as part of a larger region, utilizing TikTok to promote regional tourism.Some support1 report
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Wildfire crews are currently engaged in a blaze in Ferndale, following a significant wildfire that broke out in the Blaenavon area of South Wales.Some support1 report
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Denbigh is located within the North Wales region, while Breedon Southern Ltd operates a quarry in South Wales.Some support1 report
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A company announced job cuts in Warwickshire and South Wales on August 1, 2026. The company is Aston Martin, which is majority-owned by Lawrence Stroll. BlackRock also acquired a private credit provider.Some support1 report
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Rhodri Davies, who was employed by South Wales Police, is involved in allegations.Some support1 report
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A student from the University of Gloucestershire captured portraits in South Wales, supported by Fujifilm and collaborating with the NUM.Some support1 report
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Advocacy for cultural preservation and funding of brass band traditions in South Wales.Some support1 report
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A South Wales team provided support to fire crews operating in the Crowden area.Some support1 report
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Sarah was reported to be living in South Wales.Some support1 report
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A shared heatwave experience is affecting South Wales and England, with the Met Office forecasts guiding the situation, including the management of the historic bridge connecting Chepstow.Some support1 report
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Tariffs shift debate toward economic security. A historian noted that tariff policies accelerated industry development, leading to US industry replacing imports from South Wales.Some support1 report
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A friendship was formed between a defendant and a resident of South Wales.Some support1 report
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Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the South Wales region.Well supported4 reports
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Severe weather warnings and potential flooding affect South Wales, including Carmarthenshire and Powys.Some support1 report
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Cardiff University announced an initiative aimed at boosting the deeptech sector in South-East Wales.Some support1 report
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A drug gang clash occurred in Talbot Green after rival gangs moved from Leicestershire into the area.Some support1 report
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Met Office predicts high temperatures in North Wales, leading to school closures in South Wales.Some support1 report2 developments inside
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Andy Burnham won a by-election in South Wales, prompting NEC to decide on a leadership process.Some support1 report
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Ruth McDonald, who is mentioned in the new event, leads a charity based in South Wales.Some support1 report
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Nick Kelly is planning a tour that will utilize South Wales destinations and use West Cork as a proving ground before aiming for a gig in Glastonbury.Some support1 report
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Genesis Owusu retreated to a renovated church in South Wales on May 26, 2026.Some support1 report
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M4 congestion is identified as a major economic issue for the South Wales region.Some support1 report
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Around South Wales this week
News at the entities that move South Wales most-
British Army OperationalCongressman Tim Kennedy and British Secretary of State Chris Bryant discussed the British Army's presence during a 1998 dispute.Moves South Wales
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Met Office StructuralMet Office forecasts a heatwave for Worcestershire.Moves South Wales
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West Midlands TransactionalCouncil is selling land plots in the wider Birmingham/West Midlands region.Moves South Wales
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Cumbria OperationalAn election was held on September 1, 2026, to determine the leader of the Cumbria Combined Authority.Moves South Wales
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government Shared contextGovernment plans fast-track resettlement for refugees from Afghanistan and Mandatory Palestine, while Nigel Farage rejects legal routes.Moves South Wales
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Senedd StructuralMarc Jones urges the government to reject housing plans affecting Wrexham, which is subject to Welsh Government policy.Moves South Wales
Connections
The 40 strongest of 110, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Blaenavon Operational
Wildfires originating in Blaenavon generate smoke and environmental impacts that affect the wider South Wales region.
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British Army Operational
The British Army provides operational support and mutual aid to South Wales during major incidents and wildfires.
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Met Office Structural
The Met Office issues official, actionable weather warnings and forecasts that South Wales relies upon for public safety and situational awareness.
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West Midlands Transactional
Emergency funding was diverted from West Midlands to South Wales following recent wildfires.
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Senedd Structural
The operational reality and management of South Wales are subject to the legislative and crisis management protocols of the Senedd.
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Cumbria Operational
Cumbria deployed resources to assist South Wales during wildfires.
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Cardiff Airport Structural
The airport functions as a critical access point and service provider for the region of South Wales.
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government Shared context
Government deploys military personnel and aid assistance into South Wales for strategic and humanitarian purposes.
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Civil Aviation Authority Structural
The Civil Aviation Authority formally regulates drone flights within the geographical area of South Wales.
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Herefordshire Operational
South Wales and Herefordshire interact through shared environmental factors, specifically the drift of wildfire smoke, and through visitor flow.
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Crickhowell Transactional
A wildfire originating in South Wales led to smoke reaching Crickhowell.
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Ministry of Defence Operational
The Ministry of Defence conducts operational activities, including military deployments, within the geographic area of South Wales.
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Scotland Operational
The regions face competitive pressure due to the strain on shared resources caused by widespread wildfires across the UK.
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Fuchs Transactional
Fuchs supplies lubricants into the region of South Wales.
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Pontypool Operational
Pontypool is a specific focus area within the larger geopolitical region of South Wales, undergoing coordinated regeneration efforts.
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South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Operational
The service operates within the geographical context of South Wales, specifically responding to major incidents like wildfires.
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Appleby Operational
The entities were functionally linked through operational assistance during a wildfire response event.
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London Fire Brigade Operational
LFB teams are actively deployed to provide assistance and services within the geographical area of South Wales.
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Abersychan Operational
South Wales is the source of smoke incidents affecting Abersychan.
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Conwy Operational
Wildfires originating in South Wales can cause smoke drift that impacts the area of Conwy.
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Natural Resources Wales Structural
Natural Resources Wales manages regulatory frameworks and provides operational support for civil engineering and wildfire response within South Wales.
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Bristol Channel Operational
Wildfires originating in South Wales produce smoke that can affect the Bristol Channel.
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Sedbergh Transactional
During a wildfire, emergency services were engaged to provide assistance between the region and the location.
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Ministry of Defence Operational
The Ministry of Defence operates with deployed soldiers in South Wales to respond to specific events like wildfires.
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British Red Cross Operational
The British Red Cross operates in South Wales, advising on the impacts of extreme weather.
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North Wales Shared context
North Wales' environmental conditions can cause administrative impacts, such as school closures, in South Wales.
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Shimano Operational
Shimano is utilizing South Wales as a location for the testing and development of new products.
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Cardiff University Shared context
Cardiff University operates within the regional context of South Wales, specifically focusing on the deeptech sector in South-East Wales.
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Port Talbot Shared context
Port Talbot is geographically situated within the boundaries of the South Wales region.
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Suffolk Transactional
Suffolk provided emergency services, specifically a fire engine, to South Wales.
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Dorset Mentioned together
Both South Wales and Dorset were reported to face severe resource strain due to drought.
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Andy Burnham Shared context
Andy Burnham's political and public engagements are consistently observed taking place within the geographical boundaries of South Wales.
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Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Shared context
The health board operates within the geographical context of South Wales.
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Arqiva Shared context
Arqiva operates its services within the geographical area of South Wales.
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Ruth McDonald Shared context
Ruth McDonald operates in a capacity linked to a charity based in South Wales.
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Torfaen Shared context
Torfaen is a specific locality situated within the larger geographical area of South Wales.
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Genesis Owusu Shared context
The individual Genesis Owusu utilized a location within South Wales for a retreat.
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Sam Hazeldine Shared context
South Wales served as the location where Sam Hazeldine conducted filming activities.
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London Shared context
The two locations share functional roles, such as alternating hosts for events, and are subject to shared situational risks like wildfire threats.
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Newport Shared context
Newport is a city geographically situated within the larger region of South Wales.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
9 events- Shell products are being supplied to the Bristol area, and Fuchs lubricants are being supplied across South Wales.
- A gala ceremony is planned for London, with Saffron Kitchen based in Cwmbran, South Wales.
- A machine built in South Milwaukee was sent to Philippi, assembled in South Wales, and made its final journey in Swillington, Yorkshire.
- Wildfires impacted the region of South Wales, prompting the government to announce a summit to discuss urgent lessons.
- The Asian food sector in Pontarddulais, South Wales, contributes billions of pounds annually to the local economy.
- Aled Thomas draws inspiration from regional identity, linking military service to later creative pursuits in South Wales.
- A skills competition was hosted in different locations across South Wales and London.
- Ice Age sea level drop exposed land bridge, findings reported to BBC News.
- Mutual aid was utilized and government policy was set for service operations in South Wales.
August 2026
25 events- Major incidents due to scale and spread of fires in South Wales led to formal requests through the MACA process.
- The article discusses the Barry and District.
- The South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is tackling widespread wildfires across the region.
- Regeneration efforts are underway in Pontypool, with the potential for a new attraction to transform the fortunes of the region.
- Andy Burnham, who previously served in Keir Starmer's government, was involved in a fire response in Torfaen, South Wales, where Army personnel assisted.
- Andy Burnham leads a national drive in South Wales targeting homelessness, with Ruth Jones inviting him to a charity visit.
- Fire services are responding to a wildfire involving specific locations including Keswick, Appleby, and Sedbergh.
- Mutual aid between partner fire services was required in South Wales and Mid on August 1, 2026.
- British Army personnel were deployed to the Blaenavon area in South Wales to assist with a major Category 3 wildfire response.
- Testing of new products began in South Wales and continued in Finale Ligure, Italy.
- Arqiva, a company, owns and operates the Wenvoe facility and delivers services across South Wales.
- Wildfires are impacting the regional infrastructure and land of South Wales, specifically affecting Llangynidr, Ebbw Vale, and Blaenavon.
- Wildfires are affecting multiple communities across South Wales, including Cwmbran, Aberdare, Brynmawr, Llandovery, Blaenavon, and Ebbw Vale.
- A joint major incident declaration regarding fire alerts has been made for significant fires affecting South Wales, Wiltshire, Dorset, and Gloucestershire.
- Emergency funding was ultimately sent to South Wales.
- Cumbria deployed resources to assist South Wales wildfires.
- Wildfires in South Wales are producing smoke that is reaching the village of Gwersyllt.
- Personnel from various countries, including South Africa and England, participated in specialized tactical burn training and wildfire management operations in South Wales.
- Wildfire smoke is drifting across the border, raising fire risk concerns in south Shropshire, which is affected by the ongoing situation in South Wales.
- Wildfires in South Wales generate smoke that drifts across the Bristol Channel and into the South West region.
- South Wales and Powys are being featured as part of a larger region, utilizing TikTok to promote regional tourism.
- Wildfire crews are currently engaged in a blaze in Ferndale, following a significant wildfire that broke out in the Blaenavon area of South Wales.
- Denbigh is located within the North Wales region, while Breedon Southern Ltd operates a quarry in South Wales.
- A company announced job cuts in Warwickshire and South Wales on August 1, 2026. The company is Aston Martin, which is majority-owned by Lawrence Stroll. BlackRock also acquired a private credit provider.
- Rhodri Davies, who was employed by South Wales Police, is involved in allegations.
July 2026
9 events- A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Caerphilly and impacting residents.
- A wildfire started in the Blaenavon area of South Wales, with smoke reaching Newport.
- Wildfires occurred simultaneously in Blaenavon (South Wales) and near Harlech (North Wales), with Natural Resources Wales supporting the response.
- A student from the University of Gloucestershire captured portraits in South Wales, supported by Fujifilm and collaborating with the NUM.
- Advocacy for cultural preservation and funding of brass band traditions in South Wales.
- A South Wales team provided support to fire crews operating in the Crowden area.
- Sarah was reported to be living in South Wales.
- A shared heatwave experience is affecting South Wales and England, with the Met Office forecasts guiding the situation, including the management of the historic bridge connecting Chepstow.
- Tariffs shift debate toward economic security. A historian noted that tariff policies accelerated industry development, leading to US industry replacing imports from South Wales.
Show 1 earlier month
June 2026
11 events- A friendship was formed between a defendant and a resident of South Wales.
- Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the South Wales region.
- Severe weather warnings and potential flooding affect South Wales, including Carmarthenshire and Powys.
- Cardiff University announced an initiative aimed at boosting the deeptech sector in South-East Wales.
- A drug gang clash occurred in Talbot Green after rival gangs moved from Leicestershire into the area.
- Met Office predicts high temperatures in North Wales, leading to school closures in South Wales.
- Andy Burnham won a by-election in South Wales, prompting NEC to decide on a leadership process.
- Ruth McDonald, who is mentioned in the new event, leads a charity based in South Wales.
- Nick Kelly is planning a tour that will utilize South Wales destinations and use West Cork as a proving ground before aiming for a gig in Glastonbury.
- Genesis Owusu retreated to a renovated church in South Wales on May 26, 2026.
- M4 congestion is identified as a major economic issue for the South Wales region.