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BBC News
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- Sport
- BBC News
Euro 2025: Wales name squad at Yr Wyddfa summit
Update: Date: 07:51 BST Title: Post Content: What we don't know for sure just yet is how Rhian Wilkinson is getting to the top of Yr Wyddfa. As you can see from a couple of our pictures, the Wales head coach went up the mountain a few weeks ago - and apparently she climbed it that day. But you would think the train might be the easier option this morning. More on her choice of transport as and when we get it... Update: Date: 07:46 BST Title: Taking the train Content: Chris WathanBBC Sport Wales at Yr Wyddfa A very good morning from a sunny Llanberis. A few years back, Wales announced their squad for the men's 2022 World Cup from a miners' hall in the Rhondda hometown of then boss Rob Page. They've gone for a much bigger venue for their first women's major finals. The peak of Yr Wyddfa is just hidden away from us to the north but the green foothills point the way to Wales' highest point, where the views should be spectacular on a day like this. Thankfully, the Football Association of Wales isn't making the assembled media climb to the summit for the big reveal. We'll be boarding the Snowdown Mountain Railway for the near five-mile journey to the top, where the 23-player squad will be announced. Update: Date: 07:43 BST Title: Why a mountain? Content: Why are Wales naming their squad on a mountain, I hear you ask. Well, the Football Association of Wales tell us the idea aligns with the team's internal messaging throughout the qualifying campaign, in which reaching the summit of Yr Wyddfa was used as analogy for qualifying for a first major tournament. On top of that, the idea fits the bill when it comes to Uefa's slogan for the tournament, which is 'the summit of emotions'. Update: Date: 07:38 BST Title: Scaling the heights - and climbing a mountain Content: Rhian Wilkinson's press conferences are usually held in a hotel lounge or media room in the bowels of a stadium. But it is a different story this morning. Wales scaled new heights by reaching Euro 2025 - and Wilkinson is climbing a mountain to announce her squad for the tournament. The 23 players who make the cut will be named from the top of Yr Wyddfa - previously known as Snowdon, Wales' highest summit. "Being able to announce our first ever major tournament squad on Wales' summit will be a truly special occasion," Wilkinson explained. "The area is very close to my heart having visited regularly with my family during my time growing up in Wales." Update: Date: 07:33 BST Title: What's the plan this morning? Content: The timing of these things can be a little unpredictable, but Wales' squad for the European Championship is due to be unveiled at 09:00 BST. Rhian Wilkinson's press conference will follow - and you can watch it right here with us. We will have updates from Yr Wyddfa throughout the morning. Update: Date: 07:30 BST Title: Good morning! Content: Hello and welcome to another special day in the history of Welsh women's football. Today is the day that head coach Rhian Wilkinson names her squad for Euro 2025, the first women's major tournament in Wales' history. We will bring you all the build-up as Wales fans wait to see who will fly the flag in Switzerland this summer - and reaction as the players are announced. So stay with us for what should be an interesting morning.
Daily Mail
07-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Unloved house next to Eryri National Park in Wales is going to auction: Could it be YOUR perfect project?
Few homeowners can boast a wood at the back of their house and views overlooking the Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia, at the front. But this is precisely what Craig y Nos in Llanberis, Wales, has on offer for a nature-loving buyer. The detached property and 2.9 acres of woodland is going up for auction via Auction House between 23 and 25 June. Craig y Nos has been owned by the same family for generations and has an auction guide price of £200,000, excluding fees. The Welsh stone house has decades of history and is now empty and ready for a new owner. The front of the property is picture-postcard ready and adorned with mature trees, shrubs and flowers. Both the front and back garden will require work and need to be cleared, tidied up and rejuvenated by the new owner. The cost of getting such work done should not be underestimated. At the back of the property there is a stone outbuilding, which could be removed or potentially turned into a livable space or storage room. As a project property, the house offers a blank canvas for a new buyer to reconfigure the space and bring it up to scratch, while maintaining the attractive period features. Though they will need replacing, the windows of the property are generously sized for a period home, ensuring each room has charming views of the surrounding countryside. Each room in the property will need to be worked on from top to bottom and none of the appliances or fittings have been tested. Downstairs there is a reception room, two living rooms and a small kitchen. Upstairs, there are currently three bedrooms, a compact office or storage space and a bathroom. Inside the main house, the property spans approximately 1,022 making it more generous than many period cottages. Daniel Lawrence, area manager for Auction House North Wales & Cheshire, told This is Money: 'After having been in the same family for several generations, this really is a rare opportunity for a nature-lover to snap up a unique home in a hugely popular location. 'Based just outside the village of Llanberis, the gateway to the Eryri National Park, the future owner will be able to enjoy easy access to Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) as well as the charming cafes, restaurants and shops of the nearby village.' He added: 'The property itself is a blank canvas, giving the new owner the chance to put their own stamp on it and transform it into a truly extraordinary family home with fantastic access to the national park.' How to buy at auction Auctions are one area where good deals still come up. Properties sold this way can, in some cases, be substantially cheaper than on the open market. According to Property Auction News, the average price properties sell at auction for is around £166,000. However, properties sold in this way often - though not always - come with added complexities for the buyer. It is therefore important to do as much research as possible before buying any property at auction. Where possible, always visit the property in person before the auction. Do not underestimate how much renovation work or reconfigurations could cost if you are taking on a project property. If a garden is heavily overgrown, do factor in that getting it cleared could potentially cost thousands of pounds if the work is undertaken by professionals. Read legal documents for the property carefully and, when possible, get advice from a solicitor before heading to the auction. Sometimes, the legal pack includes 'special conditions' that mean you might also be liable to pay an additional three per cent fee to a sales agent. Before submitting any bids, always check what sort of price similar properties in the area have sold for. This will, of course, be harder if it is a more unusual property that you are after. If you do bid, do not get carried away and bid more than you can afford. Most properties bought via auction have a 28-day competition date and home loans for auction properties can be harder to get. How to find a new mortgage Borrowers who need a mortgage because their current fixed rate deal is ending, or they are buying a home, should explore their options as soon as possible. Buy-to-let landlords should also act as soon as they can. Quick mortgage finder links with This is Money's partner L&C > Mortgage rates calculator > Find the right mortgage for you What if I need to remortgage? Borrowers should compare rates, speak to a mortgage broker and be prepared to act. Homeowners can lock in to a new deal six to nine months in advance, often with no obligation to take it. Most mortgage deals allow fees to be added to the loan and only be charged when it is taken out. This means borrowers can secure a rate without paying expensive arrangement fees. Keep in mind that by doing this and not clearing the fee on completion, interest will be paid on the fee amount over the entire term of the loan, so this may not be the best option for everyone. What if I am buying a home? Those with home purchases agreed should also aim to secure rates as soon as possible, so they know exactly what their monthly payments will be. Buyers should avoid overstretching and be aware that house prices may fall, as higher mortgage rates limit people's borrowing ability and buying power. What about buy-to-let landlords Buy-to-let landlords with interest-only mortgages will see a greater jump in monthly costs than homeowners on residential mortgages. This makes remortgaging in plenty of time essential and our partner L&C can help with buy-to-let mortgages too. How to compare mortgage costs The best way to compare mortgage costs and find the right deal for you is to speak to a broker. This is Money has a long-standing partnership with fee-free broker L&C, to provide you with fee-free expert mortgage advice. Interested in seeing today's best mortgage rates? Use This is Money and L&Cs best mortgage rates calculator to show deals matching your home value, mortgage size, term and fixed rate needs. If you're ready to find your next mortgage, why not use L&C's online Mortgage Finder. It will search 1,000's of deals from more than 90 different lenders to discover the best deal for you. > Find your best mortgage deal with This is Money and L&C Be aware that rates can change quickly, however, and so if you need a mortgage or want to compare rates, speak to L&C as soon as possible, so they can help you find the right mortgage for you.
The Sun
02-06-2025
- General
- The Sun
Inside 200-year-old abandoned tunnel network discovered under UK village after being ‘LOST' for decades
A 'LOST' tunnel from nearly 200 years ago has been discovered under a UK village. The tunnel has been out of use since the 1960s, but it was recently uncovered in a "fantastic" discovery. 3 3 3 Port Dinorwic Tunnel in North Wales was uncovered by Disused Railway Tunnels UK after a failed attempt last year. The tunnel, built in 1824, was once an integral part of the slate trade. Part of the wider Padarn Railway, the almost 100 yard tunnel connected the quarries at Llanberis to Port Dinowic. Further developments were made in 1843 when a rope-worked incline and a 92 yard tunnel between Port Dinorwic and Penscoins were built. This addition served to transport slate from the quarries to the waterside before it was carried around the UK via boats and trains. It also served as a kind of commuter route for workers before a more formalised service was introduced. The tunnel ceased use in 1861 and was blocked off before being infilled and becoming overgrown. In a trip to the area last year, Vince from Disused Railway Tunnels UK was unable to locate the tunnel. He told North Wales Live: "I couldn't see any evidence of the portal, even the shaft wasn't visible so possibly the tunnel may well be totally lost." The difficulty in finding the tunnel was caused by it having been bricked up until recently which left it "very well hidden from view." Inside 'gateway to underworld' underneath 1,800-year-old city which holds 'toxic' secret that scientists 'can't explain' Vince later returned to the village after the owners of a commercial property at the tunnel's entrance at Port Dinorwic contacted him. Speaking about the successful find, he said: "A massive thank you to Robert for the invitation to visit Port Dinorwic Tunnel and also to Iwan for showing us the way on the day and displaying patience while we mooched about in the tunnel. "What a fantastic day. Vince was shown around by Iwan Rees-Jones who said: "It's a privilege to work in what used to be the vital link for Welsh slate. Vince took photographs of the discovery which was appreciated by locals whose family history is intertwined with the tunnel. Locals either have direct or ancestral links to the tunnel and its trains including the Amalthaea, a steam locomotive that ran on the railway. One resident said: "My husband's great grandfather was one of Amalthaea's drivers. "We have his grandfather's old train tokens also, which he used to get to and from work as a slate splitter and dresser in Dinorwig. "What a stunning set of photographs, a real treat." Another local reminisced on earlier memories with friends when they would follow the disused narrow gauge lines in the 1960s. He said: "There were many tunnels leading into the mines but we never ventued into them.
