5 h. ago Wales women head for Euro 2025 wanting to scale heights and leave legacy

Undaunted by being drawn in a formidable group, Rhian Wilkinson’s side go to Switzerland determined to create opportunities for girls back homeThe rain cascading down on the Vale of Glamorgan is so heavy, so incessant, that the hotel’s reception has run out of umbrellas for guests to borrow and frustrated golfers crowd the lobby. Only two sets of residents seem oblivious to the weather; those heading to the spa and the Wales Women squad. It is late May and with Rhian Wilkinson’s players flying to Switzerland for Euro 2025 at the end of June far too much is at stake for anyone wearing a national tracksuit to be at a loose end.Charlie Estcourt has travelled to the sprawling Vale Resort from the United States where she plays for Washington’s DC Power, but the midfielder is not about to succumb to jet lag. Instead, she is focused on impressing Wilkinson as the team trains at the Welsh’s FA’s centre of excellence within the hotel’s verdant grounds. “We have a no-excuses culture now,” say...

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10 h. ago Two young Welsh women among 15 who perished in backpacker hostel arson that will never be forgotten

Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago

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69 h. ago MPs grant pubs extra time to open if England or Wales reach Women’s Euros semis

Bars will be allowed to sell alcohol until 1am, if either England or Wales – or both – take part in the Women’s Euros semi-finals or final.

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3 d. ago Wales announce squad for Euro 2025 as Sophie Ingle makes it after missing entire season

Four centurions have been named in the Wales squad for the country's first ever major women's tournament

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3 d. ago Inside rugby star's journey from Wasps nightmare and leaving girlfriend to England heights

Tom Willis joined Saracens in 2023 and has got back onto the path that had him tipped for the top, having been forced to scramble for a new job after Wasps went under - and a move that saw him briefly leave his girlfriend behind

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3 d. ago What the change in the abortion law actually means for women in Wales

MPs have voted to decriminalise abortion in England and Wales - here's what the huge change in reproductive rights means for women in Wales

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4 d. ago Decriminalising abortion is a major step toward giving women full control over their bodies

Kate Devlin examines what the historic vote means for women in England and Wales

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5 d. ago Names and ages of women who died at Welsh beauty spot confirmed

An inquest into their deaths is due to open on Wednesday

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5 d. ago New menstrual cycle calculator helps women plan activities from workouts to date nights

The calculator, curated by monthlies, is designed to pinpoint when women will be at their peak during different stages of their monthly cycle

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6 d. ago Employers told they should give women time off work for screening

A third of women have put off cervical screening because of work commitments

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9 d. ago Two women die after being pulled from popular Snowdonia wild swimming pools

North Wales Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were sadly pulled from water by rescuers - but they were sadly both pronounced dead at the scene

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1 week ago Thomas Tuchel would like to extend stay as England head coach until Euro 2028

The 51-year-old began life as Gareth Southgate’s successor at the turn of the year.

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3 w. ago Wales Women suffer Nations League relegation after controversial Denmark defeat

Rhian Wilkinson’s team went down 1-0 in Odense

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3 w. ago 'I tried protein shakes for women and lost weight while getting more energy'

As someone who's never been a gym bunny, I wasn't sure what to expect when I decided to try out Sune protein shakes for a week. But after just a few days, I was really surprised.

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3 w. ago Cancer specialist explains why women get melanoma on legs, and men on chest

Cancer Research UK has issued a warning as cases are expected to rise to 21,300 this year

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4 w. ago Kate Middleton's shock reply after she was mistaken for Prince William's assistant

Despite being one of the most famous women in the world, the Princess of Wales was once mistaken for one of Prince William's staff - and she had an unexpected response to the mix-up

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4 w. ago Social media giants 'more likely to suppress women's health content over men's'

A study of 4,000 people found nearly three quarters of those aged 18-34 are turning to social media to educate themselves about male and female health, but many struggle to find what they need

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last month Two fruits you should leave out in garden to attract birds during breeding season

As we head towards the height of the British spring, the RSPB has advised gardeners to leave out two fruits for birds

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