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Yomiuri Shimbun
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yomiuri Shimbun
Welsh Artist Creates Artwork to Highlight Japan-Wales Links; Himeji, Conwy Castle Among Designs on Show
© Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Full-color version of tetsuin railway stamps created by Jonathan Edwards, representing (left) Himeji Castle and Conwy Castle, and (right) Mt. Fuji and Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon), the tallest mountain in Wales. Y Ddraig Goch, the red dragon that symbolizes Wales, stands out with its tongue and tail shaped like arrowheads. To celebrate ties between Japan and Wales, Welsh artist Jonathan Edwards created designs with the dragon in front of scenes depicting both countries, with its arrowheads pointing at each of them. Edwards was among the Welsh artists whose Japan-inspired work was on show at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo on Wales Day at the U.K. pavilion on April 29. Edwards' work takes the form of full-color tetsuin railway stamp designs. He was given a brief to come up with various designs and narrowed it down to themes such as nature and technology. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Jonathan Edwards 'It was a great honor,' Edwards told The Japan News via e-mail when asked about having his work on display at the Expo. 'To walk into such a spectacle and then see people using my stamps was a moment of great pride.' One of the most striking designs is an image of Himeji Castle in Himeji, Hyogo Prefecture, and Conwy Castle in North Wales. The castles, both UNESCO World Heritage sites which were both built around the same time, were twinned in 2019. Another features Mt. Fuji along with Yr Wyddfa (Mt. Snowdon), the tallest mountain in Wales and one of the most popular tourist attractions in the United Kingdom. Visitors to the Expo were able to make prints of the designs with a monochrome ink version of stamps similar to those found at Japanese train stations. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. Jonathan Edwards, right, at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka on April 29. Courtesy of Jonathan Edwards Close ties Japan and Wales have many links in various fields. Many Japanese companies have bases in Wales, including Sony Crop. and Panasonic Corp. Both companies have had a presence there for over 50 years. The country even provided Hayao Miyazaki with inspiration for his movie 'Tenku no shiro rapyuta' (Laputa: Castle in the Sky). Edwards, from Wrexham in North Wales, first visited Japan 20 years ago. He has previously held exhibitions of his works in Nara and Osaka, and in 2021, his work was displayed on store windows at the Hankyu Department Store Osaka Umeda Main Store. He has also produced prints and books of his work themed on Japan. © Crown Copyright / Licensed under U.K. OGL v3.0. An ink version of a stamp available for visitors to sample Edwards said he is a big fan of many Japanese illustrators, including Ryohei Yanagihara and Akira Uno, and finds Japan 'endlessly inspiring.' 'I've been asked by a lot of people in the U.K. if they'll get to see [the stamps] used in Wales,' he said. 'It would be great to see them used at Welsh train stations.' Works from other Welsh artists and performers were also on display at the Expo, including hand-woven blankets by textile artist Llio James that were made using traditional Welsh fabrics.
Wales Online
13-05-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
A patch of sand on a Welsh beach is on sale for £100,000
A patch of sand on a Welsh beach is on sale for £100,000 You could buy a home in some parts of Wales or this small area of sand squeezed between beach huts A patch of sand between beach huts is on sale for £100,000 (Image: Rightmove ) It is just over three metres wide and over seven metres deep. The sand is a little dry for a sandcastle but children could happily bury their parents from their necks to their feet. You might even enjoy a game of bat and ball. Yet this patch of sand on the Porth Mawr beach at Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula is destined for different uses to most patches of sand on Welsh beaches. Squeezed in a gap between rows of beach huts, it is on sale with planning permission for a new hut. The wooden shack that previously occupied the site was damaged in storms and was pulled down by its owner. And the site is now on sale with offers invited for over £100,000, the price of a flat or even a small house in parts of North Wales. It is advertised on Rightmove as being: "An exciting opportunity to acquire a beach hut plot on Abersoch main beach with planning permission to build a new hut. Patch of sand with planning for beach hut for sale in Abersoch (Image: Elvins ) "Benefit from owning your own part of Abersoch beach with the convenience of storage and shelter at the waters edge. Beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach." Article continues below The piece of beach with planning is on the market with estate agent Elvins. Beach huts on this stretch have previously gone on the market for more than £200,000. Patch of sand with planning for beach hut for sale in Abersoch (Image: Elvins ) In the planning application, applicant Jonathan Edwards said: "The site is on the coast line of Porth Mawr Beach, Abersoch in a line of similar beach huts running north from the beach access toward the Sailing Club. "The building will only be used as a Beach Hut and no heating will be provided and also no requirement for foul waste will be required. "The rainwater from the roof will discharge directly into the sand which is what occurs presently with the existing beach hut and every beach hut adjacent. Planned beach hut at Abersoch Article continues below "The replacement beach hut is to be constructed from timber which is a sustainable material. It is not considered that the use will have a significant or detrimental impact on the established biodiversity and local environment." Llanengan Community Council voiced an objection "due to overdevelopment" but Cyngor Gwynedd approved the application.
Daily Mail
13-05-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
Tiny patch of sand on British beach with stunning panoramic views goes up for sale for staggering price - but you'll have to build your own hut to go with it
A tiny patch of sand on a UK beach has gone on the market with a six figure price tag. Nestled between beach huts on Porth Mawr in Abersoch, Wales, the sliver of land is up for sale for £100,000, the price of a flat or even a small house in parts of the country. The location had previously housed a wooden shack too but this was damaged in storms and pulled down by the owner. Planning permission has been secured from Cyngor Gwynedd for a new beach hut despite it being branded an 'overdevelopment' by Llanengan Community Council. The piece of land is on the market with Elvins Estate Agents who say it 'beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach'. They said: 'An exciting opportunity to acquire a beach hut plot on Abersoch main beach with planning permission to build a new hut. 'Benefit from owning your own part of Abersoch beach with the convenience of storage and shelter at the waters edge. Beautiful panoramic views across the bay towards St Tudwals Islands and Machroes Beach. 'We believe the property to be Freehold, but potential purchasers should seek clarification from their solicitor prior to an exchange of contracts.' In the planning application, applicant Jonathan Edwards said: 'The site is on the coast line of Porth Mawr Beach, Abersoch in a line of similar beach huts running north from the beach access toward the Sailing Club. 'The building will only be used as a Beach Hut and no heating will be provided and also no requirement for foul waste will be required. 'The rainwater from the roof will discharge directly into the sand which is what occurs presently with the existing beach hut and every beach hut adjacent. Porth Mawr beach runs at nearly half a mile in length and is known among locals for its golden sand and is mainly backed by the dunes.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Yahoo
TCU students' unlocked cars targeted in burglaries at campus apartments, police say
TCU police say they are investigating multiple cases of thieves stealing expensive purses, credit cards and other items from students' unlocked cars in garages at on-campus apartments. While there are still unidentified suspects in vehicle burglaries that happened around the university campus, TCU police have identified two suspects. Jonathan Edwards, 36, was recently sentenced to probation for burglary of a vehicle and credit card abuse related to thefts at TCU, according to Tarrant County court records. In December, a student parked her car at an on-campus apartment. The following day the student discovered that someone had rummaged through the car and thrown stuff around, according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by the Star-Telegram. The student reported to campus police that her Louis Vuitton purse and wallet were missing from the car, according to the affidavit. Numerous burglaries of vehicles were reported in that apartment complex in the previous weeks, the affidavit stated. Surveillance video reviewed by police in the case showed Edwards walking across the parking lot and checking car doors on several vehicles, the warrant states. He then opened the student's car and took her purse, a backpack and a jacket, according to the affidavit. Edward used a stolen credit card from the student's wallet to buy lottery tickets and cigarettes and pumped gas at a convenience store, according to videos and purchase histories provided by the store owner, the affidavit states. According to the affidavit, Edwards has been previously arrested for burglaries in that parking lot. In January, another TCU student reported that the glove box and center console of her car were open and someone stole two pairs of sunglasses and gift cards. Several other car burglaries were also reported at the same apartment complex in that month, according to the affidavit. Detectives reviewed surveillance footage and used license plate numbers to determine that Edwards was the suspect in the theft, the affidavit states. The student reported that she also was a victim of one of Edwards' previous burglaries, according to the affidavit. According to court records, Edwards pleaded guilty to the burglaries and was placed on probation. 🚨 More top stories from our newsroom: → Texas warns Fort Worth ISD of potential takeover → Second teen arrested in man's beating death → Tarrant County Meals On Wheels funding restored [Get our breaking news alerts.] Surveillance footage captured a black Ford truck linked to a second suspect, 35-year-old Arthur Sharp, who was accused in multiple vehicle burglaries and catalytic converter thefts at the GrandMarc apartment complex, according to a search warrant written by TCU police. Sharp had a history of several arrests in burglaries and thefts of catalytic converters, according to the warrant. In January, a TCU student parked her 2020 BMW in an apartment garage. When she returned to her vehicle she noticed that her car was extremely loud and that someone had stolen the catalytic converter overnight, according to the search warrant. The student reported the theft to TCU police with an estimated repair cost of more than $6,000. Based on Sharp's history, detectives found that he has targeted BMWs during other car theft incidents in Fort Worth, according to the warrant. During the same time frame, two other catalytic converter thefts and several other burglaries were reported in the apartment's garage, according to the search warrant. The list of items stolen from TCU students in multiple car burglaries included tools, a hunting knife, gift cards, Ray-Ban sunglasses, parts of catalytic converters, a key fob for access to the apartment complex, according to the warrant. Sharp's vehicle was towed after a burglary of a building incident in Mansfield, according to the search warrant. Detectives found stolen items in his vehicle at the towing center, the warrant states. According to court records, Sharp was recently sentenced to nine months in jail for another incident involving the theft of a trailer. Court records don't show any charges against him in connection to thefts on the TCU campus. TCU police Sgt. Robert Abbott told the Star-Telegram in an email that he does not believe the suspects targeted TCU specifically but just 'took advantage of opportunities' to steal from unlocked cars. Neither of the suspects are former students. 'There are other active cases in which the suspects have not yet been identified,' Abbott said. 'None appear to be related to each other at this time.' There have been two recent incidents involving catalytic converter thefts in and around the TCU campus investigated by the department's detectives, Abbott said. TCU police officers and security guards have increased patrols during the specific times and areas most vulnerable, he said. The thieves have targeted various models of cars including Toyotas, Kias and BMWs, Abbott said. All of the motor vehicle burglaries involved unlocked cars, so notices were put out to students reminding them to lock their vehicles, TCU police said. When one suspect was arrested, he told investigators that he targets unlocked cars, police said. Additional surveillance cameras were added and undercover patrols have been implemented in the affected areas, Abbott said. Police also have checked to make sure that lighting, locks and gates in the garages are fully functional order.
Yahoo
16-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Festival cancels event with former Welsh MP who assaulted his wife
A Welsh MP who accepted a police caution for assaulting his then-wife has been removed from a festival lineup. Former MP Jonathan Edwards has been removed from the line-up at Llandeilo Lit Fest where he had been scheduled to talk about his new memoir. Edwards had been the MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr for 14 years, initially for Plaid Cymru but later as an independent after he was suspended by the party in 2020 when he was arrested on suspicion of assaulting his then-wife Emma at their home. Following a police investigation, Edwards accepted a police caution for domestic violence against his wife. READ MORE: 'Cruel' woman stabbed her partner to death in 'drunken temper' READ MORE: Animals being 'burnt alive' in 'devastating' wildfires in Wales He stood down as an MP before the 2024 general election after he decided he wanted to leave politics. Stay informed on Carms news by signing up to our newsletter here. His memoir Into the Abyss includes Edwards' account of what happened and organisers of the festival said Edwards would no longer be appearing as the content of the book didn't align with their "values and principles." On Thursday they wrote: "The event was originally programmed as a discussion of a political memoir. "However, upon further review, we believe that the nature and content of the recently published book are not aligned with the values and principles of our festival. "Our primary concern is to ensure that our festival remains a space where all individuals feel respected. "We have determined that the potential for harm and distress to some individuals mentioned in the book is too significant to overlook." Edwards had been due to appear on Friday, April 25 of the weekend-long book festival. His appearance had originally been deemed "a must for Welsh political enthusiasts." Other authors who will be appearing at this years festival include Mike Parker, author of All the Wide Border and Manon Steffan Ros who is considered one of Wales' most celebrated writers. There will also be lots of child-friendly activities like Aardman workshops and hands on arts and crafts.
