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Peter Crouch reveals why he had to learn Welsh national anthem at his English school
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The England player knew all the words to Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau before he had even learnt God Save the Queen
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18 unusual wedding venues in Wales that will give you a day to remember
Weddings in Wales
There are so many brilliant and unusual wedding venues in Wales including Château Rhianfa, Hensol Castle and Plas Mawr Elizabethan Townhouse
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Welsh national anthem lyrics and how to sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau
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The lyrics and how to sing Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau, the national anthem of Wales, including phonetic pronunciation and the meaning in English
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16 romantic weekend getaways in Wales that are just perfect for couples
Tourism
Want to get away for a romantic break with your better half? From luxury hotels to hidden cabins, we've got your getaway covered
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The three fish chip shops named the best in Wales
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Three fish and chip shops across Wales have been named the best 10 takeaways in the whole of the UK and chippies have been nominated in further categories
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57 absolutely gorgeous traditional Welsh baby names that are making a comeback and the meanings behind them
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Picking a name for your child is a big decision - but there's loads of gorgeous Welsh names you could start with!
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'Another world' inside Welsh hill that you can only enter through tunnel
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It looks like 'another world' and is something few people will ever have set eyes on
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The hidden ‘mangroves’ of Wales that could be straight from a tropical beach
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At first glance you might think the picture was taken on a beach in Thailand or the Philippines
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The campsites and caravan parks named the best in Wales
Tourism
The campsite.co.uk awards showcased some of Wales' top holiday accommodations
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The sad and abandoned state of an iconic tourist attraction now lost in woodland
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Penscynor Wildlife Park created precious lifelong memories for generations of Welsh families but a walk around there today is a very eerie experience
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17 holiday parks in Wales for the perfect family getaway
Tourism
From adventure holidays to relaxing breaks with fantastic food, there's a Welsh holiday park for everyone
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Log cabin named one of best holiday homes in the UK
Tourism
Sykes Cottages have awarded their top holiday accommodations and there are a number of Welsh winners
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The tiny Welsh village where people would shout 'traitors' out of train windows at those who lived there
Welsh history
Aberedw has just a few hundred residents but has strong links to Wales' battles with the English
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The Welsh location named as one of the world's top destinations in Tripadvisor awards
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It is listed in the top 25 places in the world in the 2024 Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Best of the Best awards
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Thousands call for the name Wales to be abolished
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Nearly 5,000 have signed a petition calling for the country only to be known as Cymru
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The stunning country house restaurant you've probably never heard of
Restaurants
If beautiful forest walks, wonderful food, a relaxing break in the country and a sit down in front of a fireplace are your kind of thing then you should try this ancient house which takes you right into the heart of rural Wales
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The 'ancient capital of Wales' that has the UK's best restaurant on its doorstep
Places
Machynlleth in Powys may not be Wales' official capital but it has become a capital of art, culture, sustainability, and food
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This is Wales 100 years ago when it looked like a completely different world
Welsh history
It looks startlingly different and there are some remarkable moments in history on show
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Miles of creepy tunnels under Welsh town lead out to sea
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Part of the huge tunnel network is set to be opened
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The 'hidden' tunnel suspended above a Welsh pub stream where you can hear a deafening roar
North Wales
Near the world-famous Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, you'll find a sound tunnel that's quite exhilarating
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The much-loved figures in Welsh life who died in 2023
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We remember people who have sadly died over the past 12 months in Wales
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All the major events happening in Wales in 2024
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There are plenty of great events to look forward to in Wales in 2024 including Green Man Festival, Ironman Wales, and Wales Airshow
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People overwhelmingly think life in Wales got worse this year – here's what they want to change
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An astonishing number of people said life is worse than it was a year ago
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