Tag: Wales
Alcohol deaths in England, Wales, hit 20-year high last year
LONDON — Alcohol-related deaths in England and Wales jumped by a fifth last year to reach their highest level in two decades, new government...
Northern Ireland marks centenary in low key fashion
LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II stressed the need for “reconciliation, equality and mutual understanding” as she sent her “warmest best wishes” to the people...
In 1st court appearance, Ryan Giggs denies assaulting women
MANCHESTER, England — Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs appeared in court on Wednesday and denied assaulting two women, including a former girlfriend who...
Leicester winger Barnes out for season, will miss Euro 2020
LEICESTER, England — Leicester will be without winger Harvey Barnes for the rest of the season after the England international underwent a second knee...
Ryan Giggs charged with assaulting 2 women
LONDON — Former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs has been charged with assaulting two women, prosecutors said Friday.
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Welsh soccer team Swansea boycotts social media over racism
SWANSEA, Wales — Swansea City and its players will boycott social media over the racist abuse sent on the platforms, the club announced on...
UK arrests over 100 in protests against policing bill
LONDON — British police said Sunday that 107 people were arrested in London during demonstrations against government plans to increase police powers.
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Thousands rally in England and Wales over police legislation
LONDON — Hundreds of people marched Saturday through central London and other cities across England and Wales to protest the British government's plan to...
McAllister writes manifesto in bid for seat on FIFA Council
GENEVA — In a rare move for a candidate running for election to the FIFA Council, Laura McAllister has written a manifesto.
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Qualifiers: Ronaldo scores, Belgium and Dutch earn big routs
MADRID — Belgium and the Netherlands scored 15 goals combined in big routs in World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, while Portugal got one from...