The Scottish Government has been urged to follow the Welsh example when implementing nationwide 20mph speed limits, following reports of safety improvements across the nation. Representatives from the Scottish Greens have called on Scotland to take note of Wales when deciding how to roll the slower limits out ahead of new changes this year.
While the property market in England and Wales remained stable but static in 2024, establishing a ‘new normal’ baseline of cross-market activity well below pre-Covid levels across most key metrics, Scotland trended back towards 2019 volumes. Why is that, and what lessons can be learned from Scotland’s housing market?
Head coach Richard Whiffin says a succesful 2025 U20 Six Nations campaign will see them "pick up more wins" than in 2024.
Showcasing the best young boxing talent, BBC Northern Ireland, BBC Wales and BBC Scotland will broadcast a series of three boxing events live on BBC iPlayer and BBC television, starting with Belfast on Saturday 1 February. Nations Fight Night will bring live boxing back to BBC audiences right across the UK.
Jac Morgan captained Wales in the U20 Six Nations in 2020, achieving more turnovers than any other player in the tournament before it got halted due to the COVID pandemic. He made his senior Wales debut in 2022 and has made 17 appearances, and will captain Wales for the 2025 Six Nations tournament.
Scotland Under-20s began their 2025 Six Nations campaign with the all too familiar feeling of defeat as they went down 22-10 to their Italian counterparts at Hive Stadium. Kenny Murray's youngsters competed reasonably well with the visitors, trailing 7-5 at the break, but Italy turned on the gas in the second half and came out worthy winners.
In news that will delight Alice Cooper fans living in Scotland and Wales, the shock rock pioneer has announced a pair of UK headline shows in Cardiff and Edinburgh.
The man in the middle for the opening game of the Six Nations tonight once broke down in tears as he talked about the sacrifices he’d made to become a professional referee. New Zealander Paul Williams will take charge when France host Wales in Paris, having long cemented his reputation as an assured and experienced international official.
A reduction in road casualties in Wales has prompted many to call on the UK government to introduce a nationwide blanket 20mph speed limit in urban areas
Antoine Dupont took centre stage with ease on Friday night in Paris as France cruised to a 43-0 victory over Wales, reaffirming their title credentials. For his part, Dupont also confirmed what everyone already knew: he is the man of the moment and doesn't look like stopping any time soon.
Six Nations promises to be full of unmissable action as England, France, Ireland, Italy, Scotland and Wales resume their rivalry on the biggest stage.