Wales

Welsh researchers solve 400-year-old combination lock recovered from Ann Francis’ shipwreck

The Ann Francis sunk in December 1583 after being blown off course while returning home to Norfolk from Spain. She wrecked on Margam Beach, near Port Talbot in South West Wales.

The brass lock, discovered as part of the Ann Francis treasure hoard, has remained firmly locked since the ship was wrecked off the Welsh coast in 1583.
Professor Nathan Abrams.

'Lack of Jews hasn't meant lack of antisemitism,' Expert on Jews in Wales tells 'Post' - interview

Scottish First Minister John Swinney (L) delivers a statement on the 2026 Programme for Government at Scottish Parliament on September 1, 2026 in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland to sign joint declaration demanding self-determination - report

A patient suffering from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is treated an the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). May 6, 2020

UK lawmakers to make fresh attempt to legalize assisted dying as public support for move rises


Catholic Church can curb carbon emissions by returning to meat-free Fridays, study suggests

The practice dates back to the first century CE, when Pope Nicholas I declared that Catholics were required to abstain from eating meat on Fridays in memory of the death and crucifixion of Christ.

 Fish and Chips, photo taken in November 2018 in Blackpool, UK.

Proof excavated of Neolithic dairy farming in Wales

Dairy farming could have been happening in Pembrokeshire as early as 3,100 BCE, according to new research.

A pottery shard found on the tour.

Welsh synagogue’s stained glass windows resurface in Brit's backyard

Rowe told local news media that while he had gotten lots of materials from his friends and family, the panels were from a synagogue in Cardiff and he had purchased them on eBay “many years ago.”

The stained-glass window that once hung in the synagogue in Holland

Board of Deputies renews calls for Welsh Assembly candidate to step down

Plaid Cymru candidate Sahar Al-Faifi has repeatedly come in for criticism over antisemitic social media posts.

The National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff.

UK haredi school probed for alleged violating lockdown for trip to Wales

Sllegations were made that the school took students on a two-day trip to Llandudno, a seaside town on the North Welsh coast that is very popular among haredim.

People are seen enjoying the beach in Llandudno, following the outbreak of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Llandudno, Wales, Britain, May 27, 2020.

Welsh party activist suspended over antisemitic posts to run for Assembly

Sahar Al-Faifi, who was caught posting antisemitic content in 2017, according to her own admission, was reinstated by the party following an investigation.

The National Assembly for Wales in Cardiff.

South Wales Jewish history project awarded £54,200 lottery grant

This is the second time the group has received a lottery grant from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The former Pontypridd Synagogue in South Wales

Israelis transformed after taking part in Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

Dina left home at 22 and became a drug addict for the next 23 years. At the age of 45, she proudly wore a blue and white . She said the Cup had been a "life changing opportunity."

Homeless World Cup in Cardiff

The fight to preserve South Wales’ Jewish history

Jews believed to have first settled in Swansea in the 1730s.

The former Merthyr Synagogue in South Wales is believed to be one of the oldest Synagogues still standing in Wales

Tom Jones returning to Israel

Jones has performed in Israel several times in the past, including in 2013 and 2017.

Tom Jones returning to Israel.