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Dear drivers, steady as you go at 20mph. And welcome to the future

A new speed limit in Wales is the latest policy intended to prioritise people’s needs over cars. I believe that’s the way to go, says transport writer Christian Wolmar

The Guardian - UK

‘The atmosphere is just electric’: how fans are finding France 2023 so far

Brotherly love, epic journeys and becoming the 16th man – how travelling supporters are faring at the Rugby World Cup

The Guardian - UK

This has been a breakthrough Rugby World Cup for the ‘minnows’, but the future is uncertain

An expanded World Cup in four years’ time is a possibility, although there are other challenges on the horizon for rugby’s emerging nations

The Independent UK

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‘It’s a quicker route but at your peril’: the obstacles to walking in Liverpool

The city’s Riverside district has been identified by a Ramblers’ report as the worst in England and Wales for pedestrians

The Guardian - UK

Wallabies face tough World Cup road after Fiji loss

Coach Eddie Jones says he always thought taking on the Wallabies job would be hard but a historic World Cup pool round exit would see the team hit a new low.

AAP

Whitest parts of England and Wales have 144% more local paths, study finds

The Ramblers says poor and ethnically diverse areas miss out on health benefits of public footpaths

The Guardian - UK

Rugby World Cup: Eddie Jones pledges tactical rethink for Australia in crucial Wales showdown

Wallabies need new ideas as they look to keep their Pool C campaign alive with a mammoth clash in Lyon this weekend

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Hooker Porecki on song as Wallabies look ahead to Wales

The Wallabies line-out fired against Fiji, with hooker Dave Porecki leading the World Cup for accuracy, but Wales are set to provide a sterner set-piece test.

AAP

Giant dragon to lead Welsh independence march with Plaid leader to speak

A MARCH for Welsh independence this weekend is to be led for the first time by a 10-foot dragon created by a theatre organisation.

The National (Scotland)

First Minister defends 20mph rollout as speed limit petition hits record 175,000

Mark Drakeford said the decision had twice been approved by the Senedd.

The Independent UK

OPINION - Sadiq Khan wants 20mph limits? Well, this is how they’re affecting Wales now

Wales has taken a step towards Sadiq Khan’s London this week as the long-waited and highly controversial 20mph zones finally came into force on Sunday. With some exceptions, all areas which were once 30mph drop by a third to a maximum of 20mph — a policy seen by many as…

Evening Standard

Rugby World Cup power rankings: Which nations move up as tournament continues?

How has the second weekend of fixtures affected our rankings?

The Independent UK

Skipper Duck to miss Wallaroos' four-Test NZ rugby tour

Wallaroos captain Piper Duck will miss a tour of New Zealand that also includes Tests against England, France and Wales, as she recovers from ankle surgery.

AAP

Jones says Wallabies will embrace Wales Cup challenge

Following their Fiji shock, Wallabies coach Eddie Jones is embracing the challenge of a do-or-die match, with their World Cup hopes on the line against Wales.

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The Independent UK

Taulupe Faletau: Belief and confidence key for Wales at World Cup

Wales number eight set for key role in Wallabies showdown.

AAP

Coach Jones cagey on playmaker Gordon's Cup claims

Wallabies coach Eddie Jones says he's already decided on his No.10 for their must-win World Cup clash with Wales but won't say if Carter Gordon will be dropped.

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lee to bring ‘heavy and persistent’ showers to western areas

A yellow rain warning is in place for parts of west Wales, Cumbria and the Pennines on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Where are 20mph speed limits in place across England and Wales?

Transport for Wales finds that average speeds on the 20mph roads it studied fell from 28.9mph before the rollout to 24.8mph

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Pubs in England and Wales are closing at the rate of two a day

A cut on duty for draught alcohol came too late to stop a 50 per cent increase in the rate of pub closures compared with the first quarter of the year

The Independent UK

60,000 people sign petition against 20mph speed limits in Wales

The Welsh Government says cutting the speed limit will protect lives and save the NHS in Wales £92 million a year.

The Guardian - UK

‘Historic’ plans to expand Senedd draw Conservatives’ ire

Parliamentary changes hailed as ‘investment in democracy’ but Tories say money should be spent elsewhere

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones says Australia ‘under the pump’ heading into crunch Wales showdown

The Wallabies suffered a shock 22-15 defeat to Fiji at the weekend.

The Independent UK

Record number of centenarians in England and Wales, census shows

There were 13,924 people aged 100 or older in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK

Plans to overhaul Senedd announced

Under the proposals Wales’s Parliament will be increased in size, with voters electing all MSs through regional proportional representation.

The Independent UK

Pubs vanishing at rate of two every day, as closures surge 50%

Fifty pubs lost so far this year in Wales alone – with nearly as many disappearing in just six months as were lost in whole of 2022

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