Family farms in Wales are “on the brink” because of the various challenges they are facing, says David Chadwick.

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.

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.

Poultry keepers in Wales have been warned to remain alert and heed advice to prevent an outbreak of avian flu.

It all kicks off on Friday night in Paris where France are looking to begin a fresh title challenge at home to Wales who seem destined for a wooden spoon battle. Scotland host Italy and, like the French, need a statement victory to kick things off if they are going to present themselves as credible candidates to win the whole thing.

WX Charts, which uses Met Desk data, shows the wintry conditions blowing in from across the Atlantic stretching from central Wales to the north of Scotland on February 4.

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Scotland host Italy in the opening game of the U20s Six Nations BBC Sport This video can not be played Under-20 Six Nations: England turn on style to clinch title in France The Under-20 Six Nations Championship begins on Thursday with defending champions England taking on 2023 winners Ireland in Cork.

Lloyds Banking Group has announced plans to close 136 more high street branches as it accelerates cost cutting and digitises the bank

A trio of friends who have conquered the ten highest mountains in England and Wales have now set their sights on the ten highest peaks in Scotland as part of a mammoth fund-raising effort.

Taulupe Faletau will play no part in Wales' Six Nations opener against France in Paris. Josh Adams and Liam Williams make make their Test return for the Six Nations curtain-raiser, having missed large chunks of 2024. But No. 8 Faletau, who hasn't played for Wales since 2023, is not involved.

Gary Wales, a household name in Scottish cinema and the visionary behind Nevis Studios, has unveiled an exciting new venture to revolutionize the country's film industry.