Welsh language

Brittonic language spoken natively in Wales

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Welsh is a Celtic language of the Brittonic subgroup that is native to the Welsh people. Welsh is spoken natively in Wales, by some in England, and in Y Wladfa.

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Using Welsh-only names has been 'positive' for national park The use of only its Welsh name has been "positive" for a national park, according to a report. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
'Iechyd da!': 10 Welsh terms added to dictionary A selection of Welsh words and terms have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary as part of its latest update. Sky News - Published on September 19, 2024
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Olympic redemption for Azu with bronze reward Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu admits he has experienced redemption after finishing his first Olympics in Paris with a bronze medal. BBC Sport - Published on August 10, 2024
GB's Azu to appeal after disqualification in men's 100m heats Welsh sprinter Jeremiah Azu will appeal after suffering the heartbreak of being disqualified from the Olympic men's 100m heats because of a false start. BBC Sport - Published on August 3, 2024

Line between English and Welsh on road signs could make drivers 'less confused' Introducing a line between English and Welsh text on road signs could make drivers "less confused", it has been suggested. Sky News - Published on July 15, 2024
'Risk' warning as sewage flows into river near popular beaches Beachgoers have been warned of a "potential pollution risk" after sewage from a burst pipe has flowed into a river near popular Welsh beaches. Sky News - Published on July 2, 2024
Dyer hopes to restore Welsh jersey pride in Australia Wing Rio Dyer says Wales are striving to make the Welsh jersey "what it used to be" by gaining an elusive win in the two-Test series against Australia. BBC Sport - Published on July 2, 2024
Dolly Parton recruited by Ryan Reynolds after learning about Welsh heritage Dolly Parton has said she was "tickled" to learn about her Welsh heritage in an upcoming documentary. Sky News - Published on June 28, 2024

Taylor Swift impresses fans with Welsh greeting American singer Taylor Swift impressed her fans in Cardiff on Tuesday by opening her concert in Welsh. Sky News - Published on June 19, 2024
England's Welsh Mancunian brought up in Barbados Phil Salt grew up in Barbados where he played alongside future team-mate Jofra Archer. Now he returns a key man in England's T20 World Cup bid. BBC Sport - Published on June 3, 2024
Welsh sprinter Azu breaks 10-second barrier Jeremiah Azu becomes the first Welsh 100m athlete to break the 10 second-barrier in wind-legal conditions. BBC Sport - Published on May 25, 2024	Welsh minister sacked over leaked text message A Welsh minister has been sacked after a row over the leak of a text message, which she denies being behind. Sky News - Published on May 16, 2024
The Welsh boxer with enough siblings for a football team Boxing might be the loneliest sport, just not for Welsh featherweight Rhys Edwards. BBC Sport - Published on May 6, 2024	Why people are calling for investigation into £200k Vaughan Gething donation Calls for an investigation into a £200,000 donation to Welsh First Minister Vaughan Gething have intensified in recent weeks. Sky News - Published on May 1, 2024
Higgins will 'evaluate' snooker future after worlds Ronnie O'Sullivan makes a fine start to his bid to win a record-breaking eighth world title as he dominates against Welsh qualifier Jackson Page. BBC Sport - Published on April 24, 2024	Kitty’s Light lifting Williams family's dark days Welsh trainer Christian Williams, whose horse Kitty’s Light runs in Saturday's Grand National, talks about the treatment his young daughter Betsy is receiving for leukaemia. BBC Sport - Published on April 12, 2024
Four-day week 'risks widening inequalities' A four-day working week risks "widening existing inequalities", according to a group tasked with exploring a potential Welsh pilot. Sky News - Published on April 9, 2024	Mum appeals to find son who went missing on night out A Welsh mum has appealed for her son to come home over a month since he was last seen. Sky News - Published on April 4, 2024
Here ye, here ye! World's best town criers to descend on Welsh town A Welsh town is "so excited" as town criers from across the world are set to descend for an international competition. Sky News - Published on April 3, 2024	Watch: Dragons v Bulls in the URC Dragons host Bulls in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
Scotland survive late scare to beat Wales Watch highlights as Wales miss a late conversion to level the match as Scotland hold on for their first Women's Six Nations victory on Welsh soil in 20 years. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024	Watch: Scarlets v Benetton in the URC Scarlets host Benetton in the URC - Welsh language commentary via S4C on iPlayer. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
'Hard to pronounce' names for new Welsh school rejected Potential names for a new Welsh primary school have been rejected, partly because they were "difficult to pronounce". Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024	Name the Wales side beaten by France in 2022 Wales' team to face France this weekend will contain only a handful of survivors from two years ago - can you name the 2022 Welsh side who lost to Les Bleus? BBC Sport - Published on March 4, 2024
Wales great Harries ends 14-year career in style Sioned Harries scores in her final game to help Brython Thunder to a Welsh derby victory over Gwalia Lightning in the Celtic Challenge. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024	Gatland says comments not critical of Welsh coaches Wales head coach Warren Gatland says comments he made last week about regional rugby were not critical of Welsh coaches. BBC Sport - Published on February 29, 2024
Former ITV comedy boss to head up Welsh language channel A former head of comedy at ITV has been named interim chief executive of Welsh language channel S4C. Sky News - Published on February 29, 2024	PPE supply in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', inquiry hears The supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) in Welsh care homes was 'inconsistent', the UK COVID Inquiry has been told. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024
Charlotte Church denies antisemitism accusations after leading choir in pro-Palestinian chant Welsh singer Charlotte Church has said she is in "no way antisemitic" after taking part in a concert which featured a controversial pro-Palestinian chant. Sky News - Published on February 26, 2024	Reduction in speeds shows attitudes to 20mph limits are 'beginning to change' A reduction in average speeds on Welsh roads shows attitudes to the default 20mph speed limit are "beginning to change", according to a government minister. Sky News - Published on February 20, 2024
Everything goes back to power as Scots visit Welsh Everything goes back to power, writes former Scotland forward Johnnie Beattie as Gregor Townsend's side prepare to take on Wales. BBC Sport - Published on January 31, 2024