11 h. ago The 'big' teams that haven’t won a major trophy for at least 10 years | The Knowledge

Plus: most career goals without a trophy, free-kicks from downtown and foreign-born scorers in EuropeMail us with your questions and answers“In case you haven’t heard, it’s been quite the week for those associated with Newcastle United but who are the big* teams that haven’t won a major trophy for at least 10 years?” asks Richard Goss (*desperately requires clarification).“I’ve done the research on teams that have won a European trophy,” responds our very own Rob Smyth. “Here, that means a European Cup/Champions League, Cup Winners’ Cup, Inter-Cities Fairs Cup, Uefa Cup, Europa League, or Conference League (Intertoto Cup, alas, does not qualify). Obviously that means missing out some big clubs such as Wolves – one could maybe include them on the grounds that they beat Honved in a game that helped to catalyse the creation of the European Cup. But obviously you can keep going with this – Sunderland, Sheffield Wednesday, Huddersfield, also miss out. To many people, they are all big clu...

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25 h. ago It feels good – Tom Lawrence happy to return to Wales squad under Craig Bellamy

The 31-year-old Rangers forward has not played for his country since March 2021.

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33 h. ago Craig Bellamy says England match perfect to help Wales' World Cup qualifying hopes

Wales manager Craig Bellamy has welcomed the date against England at Wembley later this year

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45 h. ago Craig Bellamy says England friendly ideal to help Wales qualify for World Cup

The Dragons host group favourites Belgium four days after their Wembley trip.

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3 d. ago Craig Bellamy says Arne Slot immersing himself in Liverpool has led to success

The Wales manager won the League Cup in 2012 during his time at Anfield.

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4 d. ago Katherine Jenkins' 'incredible tasting' gin being 'devoured' by shoppers is on sale at Amazon and ideal for Mother's Day

The Cygnet Welsh Dry Gin is made in Wales and is an ideal gift for mother's day on March 30

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6 d. ago Craig Bellamy's message to Rubin Colwill after Cardiff City star is left out of Wales squad

The 22-year-old hasn't been included in the latest Wales squad, with Bellamy not naming a single player from Cardiff City

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7 d. ago Injured Aaron Ramsey has nothing to apologise for, says Wales boss Craig Bellamy

The Dragons start their World Cup qualifying campaign against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia later this month.

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7 d. ago Wales boss Craig Bellamy dismisses Aaron Ramsey apology attempt as shock call

Ramsey has been forced to pull out of the latest Wales squad following another injury setback

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7 d. ago Cardiff City's Aaron Ramsey pulls out of Wales squad again as Rangers star earns shock recall

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has been ruled out of Craig Bellamy's latest squad following yet another frustrating injury setback.

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7 d. ago Coventry teenager Kai Andrews handed Wales call up for World Cup qualifiers

Ethan Ampadu and Harry Wilson are among those absent for opening games against Kazakhstan and North Macedonia.

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1 week ago Wales on a plate: 10 of the best restaurants, hotels, pubs and food hubs

From market fare to fine dining – your gastronomic guide to the most delicious destinations around the countryThe Gower peninsula is home to some of Wales’ most beautiful beaches, and the King’s Head makes an ideal base for Gower’s beautiful beaches, with hearty pre-walk breakfasts and evening feasts for refuelling. Dating to the 17th century, bedrooms– housed in adjoining modern buildings – come with all mod cons and are dog-friendly (add £10 per night). Somewhat surprisingly, the restaurant specialises in curries – Vietnamese and Thai as well as Indian, with a good range of gluten-free dishes, desserts, and vegan options.Doubles from £135 B&B; kingsheadgower.co.uk Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Jane Austen’s Bookshelf by Rebecca Romney review – the women behind the woman

An erudite exploration of the female writers who influenced the celebrated 19th-century author brings to light neglected or forgotten but often captivating literatureIt would be easy to mistake Rebecca Romney’s Jane Austen’s Bookshelf for one of the many books produced annually by the Jane Austen industrial-entertainment complex: Jane Austen at Home, Jane Austen: Her Homes & Her Friends, Jane Was Here: An illustrated Guide to Jane Austen’s England. So much cultural real estate has been built off those six published books of Austen’s, it’s a wonder someone hasn’t thought before to do a little detective work into the authors that influenced her: Ann Radcliffe, whose 1794 gothic thriller The Mysteries of Udolpho peppers every other conversation in Northanger Abbey; Elizabeth Inchbald, whose 1798 play Lovers’ Vows is rehearsed by the characters in Mansfield Park; and Frances Burney, whose third novel, Camilla (1796), originated the phrase “pride and prejudice”. “There are two Traits...

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2 w. ago Top 10 property hotspots for families with young children revealed

A new data series by estate agency Jackson-Stops gives buyers a helping hand in selecting family-friendly locations to live in England.

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2 w. ago Wales will be without injured Ethan Ampadu for opening World Cup qualifiers

The 24-year-old defender or midfielder was out for 10 weeks earlier in the season with a knee injury.

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3 w. ago AD FEATURE: Businesses can take advantage of available support at upcoming export conferences in Wales

Explore Export Wales is the ideal opportunity to discover how overseas trading can help you grow and upscale your business

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3 w. ago Dogs can catch norovirus but should pet owners be worried as hospitals hit with 'storm' of vomiting bug

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3 w. ago David Beckham's 'bucket list' gift for Gary Neville's 50th birthday

David Beckham remains close friends with his former Manchester United and England team-mate Gary Neville and has given him a special present to mark his 50th birthday

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4 w. ago England to host Wales at Wembley as Thomas Tuchel builds towards World Cup

England will also play Senegal at Nottingham Forest’s City Ground in June

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4 w. ago Wales to play England at Wembley as two friendly fixtures announced

Wales have announced two friendly fixtures for the end of 2025

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