Rowenna Hoskin

Wales’ new home football kit, the first produced by SUDU after the Football Association of Wales ended its 13-year partnership with Adidas, has divided supporters. Critics have mocked its tapestry-inspired pattern by comparing it to old bus seats, while the FAW defends the design’s Welsh cultural roots and says the new commercial deal will help fund grassroots football. Adult shirts cost £70 for replicas and £90 for the pro version, with the full adult kit priced at £136.

Young people report increasing anxiety about being filmed in nightclubs due to social media exposure and the rise of discreet recording technology such as Meta glasses. Students describe becoming more self‑conscious, altering their behaviour, and shifting toward pubs to avoid being unintentionally featured in online content. Experts note that embarrassment is heightened by large online audiences and contributes to more cautious behaviour among Gen Z. Long‑time DJs observe reduced spontaneity on dance floors as phone use and filming become more common, while some young people seek environments that prioritise presence over performance.

Young people report heightened anxiety about being filmed in nightclubs, with fears that embarrassing moments could quickly spread online and affect future opportunities. Students and a neuroscientist describe how constant camera presence has changed behaviour, leading some to avoid clubs in favour of more relaxed environments. Concerns about discreet recording devices and social media culture contribute to reduced spontaneity on the dance floor, while older clubgoers and DJs note a decline in carefree dancing and increased phone use.

A Cold War–era nuclear bunker beneath Brackla Hill in Bridgend is explored, revealing design flaws that would have allowed radioactive waste to enter through a storm drain. The structure, built within World War Two munitions tunnels, has since been used by a security company and served as a filming location. Local historians and residents recount experiences inside the tunnels, which once stored explosives and later evidence for police. Despite being on private land and considered unsafe, parts of the tunnel system remain accessible and continue to attract urban explorers.

A three-year-old boy from Newport was rescued at Bryngarw Country Park in Bridgend after getting into difficulty in water. A member of the public performed CPR until emergency services arrived, and the child was taken to hospital in stable condition. South Wales Police has launched an investigation into the incident.

A commercial industrial fire in Swansea city centre prompted the closure of Dyfatty Street and surrounding roads as thick black smoke affected nearby flats. South Wales Police urged the public to avoid the area, while local MP Torsten Bell expressed concern and said he was in contact with emergency services. Emergency crews continued to monitor and respond to the situation.

Dr Peter Jones, known as “The Bogfather,” leads efforts to restore Wales’ heavily degraded peatlands, which store significant carbon and support biodiversity. Peatlands have suffered from historical drainage and land-use practices, but restoration methods such as blocking drains and re-establishing vegetation are helping reverse damage. Jones highlights their importance for climate resilience, flood prevention, wildfire mitigation and wildlife habitats. Wales aims to restore 1,800 hectares annually by 2030, with growing public and institutional support for peatland conservation.