Rebranding the green,green grass of Wales

Rebranding the green,green grass of Wales

In a burst of national pride,Wales is slowly purging the names the English bestowed upon many of its natural beauties. But not everyone is happy.

  • byRob Harris

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David Warner’s new captaincy shows few serve life any more

David Warner’s new captaincy shows few serve life any more

The disgraced cricketer will lead the Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash.

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‘A history we write together’:Wales to get its first black leader

‘A history we write together’:Wales to get its first black leader

Vaughan Gething’s election as the first black leader of Wales’ semi-autonomous government means three of the UK’s four governments will have non-white leaders.

  • byJill Lawless
Step aside,Wrexham:50 Cent sponsors Welsh under-14 girls team

Step aside,Wrexham:50 Cent sponsors Welsh under-14 girls team

He is the gangster rapper whose lyrics described guns,drugs and violence,but hip-hop superstar 50 Cent has become the latest US celebrity to embrace Welsh football.

  • byNeil Johnston
World-heritage listed ‘Stream in the Sky’ will take your breath away

World-heritage listed ‘Stream in the Sky’ will take your breath away

Cinematic stardust sprinkles this uplifting pocket of North Wales;don’t miss the aqueduct you can walk 38 metres above the River Dee.

  • bySteve McKenna
This town is like a Willy Wonka factory for book lovers

This town is like a Willy Wonka factory for book lovers

Hay-on-Wye in Wales is world famous for its second-hand and antiquarian bookshops,and it’s easy for a book lover to get carried away.

  • byKeith Austin
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Who could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Who could rescue the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

Under Commonwealth Games Federation rules,there is scope for individual sports to host their own championships away from the Games. But if it becomes a watered-down carnival,would anyone want it?

  • byMichael Gleeson
How a former slaughterhouse district became Rome’s hottest foodie destination

How a former slaughterhouse district became Rome’s hottest foodie destination

Roman feasting,Albania’s road less travelled,Oxford’s weird and wonderful… European travel hits from Good Weekend’s 2023 Dream Destinations issue.

  • byHelen Goh,Tim Elliott,Barry Divola,Fenella Souter,Jill Dupleix,Terry Durack,Ute Junker,David Leser,Ben Groundwater,Brian Johnston andPaul Connolly
‘Totally won’t try to convince you’:Ryan Reynolds’ cheeky pursuit of Wales great Gareth Bale

‘Totally won’t try to convince you’:Ryan Reynolds’ cheeky pursuit of Wales great Gareth Bale

Promotion into full-time professional football has Wrexham part-owner and Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds dreaming of even bigger things.

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Cricket’s longest form faces its toughest Test yet
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Cricket’s longest form faces its toughest Test yet

Corporatisation has reduced the status of Test matches to the point where Australian cricketers may soon have to seek permission from IPL owners to don the Baggy Green.

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Crate stowaway who spent four days in cargo could have flown for free

Crate stowaway who spent four days in cargo could have flown for free

“Homesick” Brian Robson spent time in jail in Australia before his daring “crate escape”.