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First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons

The first snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons area causing treacherous driving conditions. Brecon Beacons, UK. 4th February 2012

by lee smith in United Kingdom on 04/02/2012

Environment

North Wales sees heavy snowfall - Blaenau Ffestiniog

Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales sees heavy snowfall. Roads have been gritted and remain clear. UK. 30th January 2012

by Geoff Wedge in United Kingdom on 30/01/2012

Arts & Entertainment

Britains Got Talent auditions - Cardiff.

ITV talent show Britains Got Talent arrives at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff to hold auditions for the 2012 series. Cardiff, 29th January...

by lee smith in United Kingdom on 29/01/2012

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04/02/2012 - First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons - United Kingdom - The first snowfall of 2012 hits the...
30/01/2012 - North Wales sees heavy snowfall - Blaenau Ffestiniog - United Kingdom - Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales sees...
29/01/2012 - Britains Got Talent auditions - Cardiff. - United Kingdom - ITV talent show Britains Got Talent...
28/01/2012 - Wales and China celebrate Chinese New Year in Cardiff - United Kingdom - The Dragons of Wales and China came...
22/01/2012 - Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup - Ireland - Leinster 'A' marched...
03/01/2012 - Storms batters the British Isles - Aberystwyth - United Kingdom - Storms with winds gusting up to 100 mph...
29/11/2011 - Tributes to Gary Speed at Cardiff City v Blackburn Rovers game - United Kingdom - Players, fans and managers pay tribute...
28/11/2011 - Tributes flood in for Welsh manager Gary Speed - United Kingdom - Tributes were paid to Wales Football...
11/11/2011 - Approximately 100 people Occupy Cardiff - United Kingdom - Approximately 100 protesters pitch...
08/11/2011 - Unveiling the Pierhead Clock - Cardiff - United Kingdom - A clock was unveiled on St Mary's...

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First snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons
The first snowfall of 2012 hits the Brecon Beacons area causing treacherous driving conditions. Brecon Beacons, UK. 4th February 2012
Heavy snow covers Wimbledon Common - London
Londoners enjoy winter conditions in Wimbledon Common, after heavy snow has fallen in parts of Scotland, Wales and areas of northern, southern and eastern England. London, United Kingdo...
Met office warns of heavy snow in UK
Heavy snow is forecast for many parts of Britain and the Met Office has issued severe weather warnings for numerous areas of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, local media r...
North Wales sees heavy snowfall - Blaenau Ffestiniog
Blaenau Ffestiniog in North Wales sees heavy snowfall. Roads have been gritted and remain clear. UK. 30th January 2012
Britains Got Talent auditions - Cardiff.
ITV talent show Britains Got Talent arrives at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff to hold auditions for the 2012 series. Cardiff, 29th January 2012.
Wales and China celebrate Chinese New Year in Cardiff
The Dragons of Wales and China came together for the Chinese New Year celebration when First Minister Carwyn Jones welcomed guests to the Senedd to commemorate the Year of the Dragon. C...
Leinster 'A's beat Pontypridd in British and Irish Cup
Leinster 'A' marched comfortably into the British and Irish Cup Semi-Finals with a comprehensive 32-0 win against Pontypridd in Donnybrook. Dublin, Ireland. 22nd January 2012
Websites begin blackout protest at proposed US anti-piracy bills
Websites including Wikipedia begun a shuts down for 24 hours in protest of proposed anti-piracy bills (SOPA & PIPA ) which are said to be a threats to free speech that could lead to...
Robbie Savage opens the Health and Wellbeing centre - Brighton
Robbie Savage, former Wales Player and Football pundit, opens the Health and Wellbeing centre at the Amex community Stadium in Brighton, United Kingdom. 10th January 2012
Jaded Romney Finds The Going Tough
A clearly tired Mitt Romney gave a lackluster performance in the Rochester Opera House. This was Romney light – an abridged version of the stirring rallies earlier this week. Rochester,...
Storms batters the British  Isles - Aberystwyth
Storms with winds gusting up to 100 mph caused havoc in Britain last night leaving one man dead, who was killed when a tree fell on the cab of the van he was driving. UK. 3rd January 20...
New Years Eve Fireworks Sydney
New Years Eve fireworks display, as 2011 comes to an end. Sydney, Australia. 1st January, 2012
Most expensive street in the UK - London
Campden Hill Square, in Notting Hill, west London, is the most expensive residential address in England and Wales, with an average house price of £4.9m, according to an annual Lloyds TS...
Winter arrives late in Wales
After the warmest November in decades, winter finally arrives in Wales and southern parts of England. Snow mainly fell on higher land in particular the Brecon Beacons National Park whos...
Sydney Harbour Bridge to be Refurbished
Sydney's famous Harbour Bridge, opened in March 1932 after 6 years of construction, is to be refurbished at a cost of about AU$3.5million early in 2012. Australia. 10th December 20...
Commemoration of the assassination of The Last Prince of Wales
Welsh patriots commemorate the assasination of the last Prince of Wales, Llywelyn ap Gruffudd who ruled Gwynedd and most of Wales for 36 years from 1246 to 1282 until his treachorous de...
Royals attend Gary Barlow charity concert - London
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall attended a charity concert featuring Take That singer Gary Barlow in support of The Prince's Trust and The Foundation of Prince William ...
Best Selling Artist Expands Workshop and Opens New Studio in Prestatyn
One of Britain's best selling artists Kerry Darlington has opened a new workshop to keep up with demand for her work, and will open a new studio. Wales. 5th December 2011
Public Sector Workers Join Strike Action in North Wales
Public sector workers brought schools, hospitals and government offices to a standstill in North Wales as they joined a protest march in Mold over proposed pension cuts. United Kingdom....
Tributes to Gary Speed at Cardiff City v Blackburn Rovers game
Players, fans and managers pay tribute to the late Gary Speed who died over the weekend. Cardiff, UK. 29th November 2011