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4 LAS News stories tagged “Wales”, newest first. Every story links its sources.

Prince William warns of terrifying UK wildfire risk after meeting crews in Treherbert
Science

Prince William warns of terrifying UK wildfire risk after meeting crews in Treherbert

The Prince of Wales visited Treherbert in Wales to thank firefighters and military personnel who battled record-breaking blazes, warning that climate change poses a severe threat to the UK.

Photo: Huw Williams ( Huwmanbeing ) / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

LAS News Desk · 5 Nov 2026, 15:16 WAT · 2 sources

Australia set new women's Rugby League World Cup record with 124-6 win over Wales
Sport

Australia set new women's Rugby League World Cup record with 124-6 win over Wales

Australia's Jillaroos defeated Wales 124-6 in Sydney, scoring 21 tries and establishing the highest score and winning margin in women's international rugby league history.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 15:17 WAT · 5 sources

Rare Short-Necked Oil Beetle larvae discovered at Pembrokeshire site after six decades
Science

Rare Short-Necked Oil Beetle larvae discovered at Pembrokeshire site after six decades

After a 60‑year absence, larvae of the nationally rare Short‑Necked Oil Beetle have been found at Castlemartin Range in Pembrokeshire, indicating the species may be breeding again in Wales, according to Natural Resources Wales and the Bumblebee Conservation Trust.

Photo: Rhododendrites / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:45 WAT · 1 source

Betsi Cadwaladr health board proposes closing three urgent primary care centres by 2027
Health

Betsi Cadwaladr health board proposes closing three urgent primary care centres by 2027

The Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board announced a consultation to shut urgent primary care centres at hospitals in Holyhead, Tremadog and Bangor by April 2027, citing funding shortfalls and staffing challenges, prompting criticism from local politicians.

LAS News Desk · 1 Nov 2026, 14:16 WAT · 1 source

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