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- Wales Online
Wales' opponents make telling confession about Welsh anthem at Euro 2025
Wales' opponents make telling confession about Welsh anthem at Euro 2025 'For us, it's really hard to explain the pride and the joy of the other day," explained Fishlock. Rhiannon Roberts, Jess Fishlock and Gemma Evans of Wales sing their national anthem (Image: Aitor Alcalde - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images ) Wales legend Jess Fishlock says Netherlands players got more goosebumps during the Welsh national anthem than when listening to their own. Cymru lost 3-0 to the Dutch in their first-ever match at a major women's tournament at Euro 2025, but the day will forever be remembered as the moment history was made, along with the immense support of the Red Wall. Welsh supporters marched in their thousands to Allmend Stadion in Lucerne, Switzerland, singing Yma O Hyd, 'Don't Take Me Home' and other popular football chants and songs. The sea of red carried that energy into the ground, giving Rhian Wilkinson and the players a resounding welcome upon arrival. Wilkinson even said it was so intense it left her "intimidated and emotional". Before kick-off there was a stunning rendition of the Welsh national anthem. Article continues below Speaking in a press conference on Monday, Fishlock revealed Wales' opponents were moved more by Mae Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau than their own national anthem. 'For us, it's really hard to explain the pride and the joy of the other day," explained Fishlock. "The march, the fans and the anthem. And you have opposition players telling you that they had more goosebumps for your anthem than their anthem. 'It's hard to not run away with that. The Red Wall were in full force! (Image: (Photo by) ) "Especially with the pride that we have being Welsh and for being here. "Going through that in the first game, and allowing that experience will only make the next game better for us. We know what to expect now. 'You can talk about dealing with those things all you want, but until you're in it, and you feel it, it's going to be really hard to understand all of that. 'We did the best we could do in the moment and now we get to learn from that moment as well. "Our historic event that nobody can take away from us. 'Now, we get to try and do something special on Wednesday.' Wales fans fill the streets in Lucerne Article continues below Wales face France on Wednesday, before a date with England on Sunday evening. Both matches are taking place in St Gallen. Wales must avoid defeat against France if they are to have any hope of remaining in the tournament.
Wales Online
5 hours ago
- Wales Online
Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live road closures, parking, set list, support acts, stage times and more
For the fourth and final gig of Blackweir Live, which has caused mixed opinions across Cardiff - you can read why people love it here, and the cons of the gigs series here, music legend Stevie Wonder is taking to the stage. He will be bringing his Love, Light & Song show to the Welsh capital. This one of only three outdoor dates for the global superstar in the UK in 2025. Stevie is one of the most celebrated and prominent figures in popular music. To date he has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 number one singles and worldwide sales of more than 100 million units. Stevie has won 25 Grammy Awards, including the prestigious Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a Golden Globe and an Academy Award. Meanwhile, his iconic album, Songs In The Key of Life, is archived in the USA's National Recording Registry of the Library of Congress, for its cultural, historic and aesthetic significance. The star last performed in Wales over 50 years ago. In 1965, he performed at the Capitol Theatre at Cardiff city centre when he was just 14 years old, alongside the likes of The Supremes, Martha and the Vandellas, Smokey Robinson and Georgie Fame, as part of the Tamla Motown Tour. The performer returned to Wales in 1971, where he once again performed at the Capitol Theatre alongside Martha and the Vandellas. In the 1980s he returned to Wales once more with a gig at The Vetch in Swansea in 1984. Here is everything you need to know about Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. When is Stevie Wonder performing at Blackweir Live? Stevie Wonder is performing at Blackweir Live on Wednesday, July 9. What times do gates open for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live and what are the set times? Gates will open at 5pm for the gig, which is expected to end at 10.30pm. Set times are not confirmed for Cardiff yet. However, his gig in Manchester this weekend ran for almost two-and-a-half hours, he does have an amazing backcatalogue! At the Co-op Live gig he went on stage at around 8.20pm. Site map and how to enter Blackweir Live (Image: Blackweir Live) Blackweir Live is located on Blackweir Fields, at the north end of Bute Park. There are many different entrances to the park which fans can then walk up to the entrance of Blackweir Live where they will show their tickets and go through security checks. There are two entrances on North Road, which will be closed, one right near the entrance to Blackweir Live and one further south where Corbett Road joins North Road. There is another entrance across Millennium Bridge, just before Sophia Gardens and one on Castle Street near the tea rooms. You can also enter from North Road, at the back of Cardiff Castle. Who is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? (Image: Getty Images for The Recording A) Corinne Bailey Rae is the support act for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. She is best known for her 2006 single, Put Your Records On. She released her most recent album, Black Rainbows, in 2023. What is Stevie Wonder's set list for Blackweir Live? There is no confirmed set list for Alansis at Blackweir Live but here is what he performed in Manchester on Saturday, July 5. We are expecting Stevie's set to look something like this: Love's in Need of Love Today As If You Read My Mind Master Blaster (Jammin') Higher Ground You Are My Sunshine Everybody Is A Star Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Don't You Worry 'bout a Thing My Cherie Amour Overjoyed Stranger on the Shore of Love Until You Come Back to Me (That's What I'm Gonna Do) Contusion If You Really Love Me Lately Golden Lady I Can Only Be Me Living for the City Sir Duke I Wish Isn't She Lovely Ebony and Ivory Do I Do I Just Called to Say I Love You Supersition Ticket advice for entering Blackweir Live All Blackweir tickets are mobile entry, so your phone is your ticket. You must download your tickets before heading to the festival site. Follow the instructions below before leaving for your event to ensure that your tickets can be scanned for entry, regardless of the connectivity at the venue. 1. Download or update the latest version of the Ticketmaster app for your phone. 2. Find your order in My Events. 3. View your tickets by tapping View Barcode. Once you have viewed your tickets in the Ticketmaster App, your ticket is automatically saved. Please ensure you do not log out of the app. Screenshots of your barcodes won't get you in. iPhone users cannot save their tickets to their digital wallet at this time. Android users are welcome to save to their digital wallet. Can you still get tickets for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live? There are still tickets available for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live. They start at £95.20 on Ticketmaster and you can buy them, here. Information for children at Blackweir Live All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder (aged 18 or over). No unaccompanied under 18s are allowed on site. Children aged two and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full price ticket to enter the festival. Prams and pushchairs are not permitted. Will there be road closures for Stevie Wonder in Cardiff? City centre road closures will take place from 4pm to midnight for the concert. Castle Street throughout its length, from its junction with Westgate Street Duke Street and Kingsway North Road from its junction with Colum Road throughout to Boulevard De Nantes; Boulevard De Nantes at its junction with Park Place (Access for buses and taxis/residents will be managed to Greyfriars Road) Cowbridge Road East from Cathedral Road through to its junction with Westgate Street with access to Westgate Street being permitted. From 7am, access to part of the Civic Centre will be controlled throughout the day. Roads affected include: King Edward VII Avenue, Museum Avenue, City Hall Road, College Road and Gorsedd Gardens Road. The right-hand turn from Colum Road into Corbett Road will also be suspended for the road closure times to permit and manage access to residents and businesses off Corbett Road. (Image: PA) Parking for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live There are no park and ride facilities available for the Blackweir Live events. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight for £20 a day for cars and £30 a day for coaches. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Train travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Transport for Wales has confirmed that they will be closing the Cathays station after the event at 10pm for the safety of passengers. Access will remain for accessibility requirements only and for customers alighting. The Penarth Road car park at Cardiff Central station will be closed from 6am to midnight on the day of each event. Additional services and extra carriages to existing services will be put in place by Great Western Rail and Transport for Wales during the Blackweir Live events. A post-event queuing system will be in place at Cardiff Central station by line of route, with Valleys at the rear and all other routes will be located at the front of Central Square. Bus travel for Stevie Wonder at Blackweir Live Bus services will be diverted while the city centre road closures are in place Please visit the relevant bus operator's website for more information about your specific bus routes. For Stagecoach services, please visit: Welcome to Stagecoach ( For Cardiff Bus services, please visit: For NAT services, please visit: National Express coaches will use Sophia Gardens as usual. Banned items and bag sizes Bags larger than an A4 piece of paper are not permitted. All bags are subject to a search so please avoid bringing one where you can. If you do need to store items lockers are available to pre book, here. Chairs are not allowed into the area for any of Blackweir 2025 concerts, including The Garden area. Picnic blankets can be brought into Blackweir but must only be placed at the back of the festival arena. Although you are unable to bring food and drink into the venue, you won't go hungry with a wide array of food and drink stalls inside the venue offering some of the most delicious cuisines. One sealed water bottle is permitted per person max 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water re-fill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let organisers know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Or contact them, here.
Wales Online
5 hours ago
- Wales Online
North Wales pensioner wins £51K Range Rover - but has no space to keep it
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info A Welsh retiree is celebrating after winning a £51,000 Range Rover Sport SVR in an online competition - but doesn't have space to keep it. Neil Abernethy, a former BT engineer from Wrexham, was stunned when online competition specialist BOTB turned up at his home with the news he was the latest winner. He had completely forgotten he had entered the competition for the luxury vehicle - and had only staked 5p. Relaxing in the garden, the 70-year-old was approached by BOTB presenter Katie Knight, who led him to the powerful SUV parked nearby. 'I'm just about getting over the shock,' Neil said. 'When I saw it was BOTB I'd completely forgotten what I had entered – it was a huge, but lovely surprise. This is the best 5p I've ever spent! It's a beautiful car.' A long-time BOTB player, Neil said he had entered the competitions as a bit of a hobby and never realistically thought he would win. His partner was in on the secret and helped BOTB coordinate the big reveal. 'She kept a good secret,' Neil said. Although he was thrilled with the car after never owning or even sitting in a Range Rover, he revealed he's planning to take the cash alternative. 'I would have loved to take the car, but we've currently got nowhere to keep it,' he added. 'We've been looking for a new house for ages. We might also use some of it towards a holiday to Barbados.' To celebrate, Neil said he'll be opening a bottle of Champagne and heading out for a nice meal. Katie said: 'Neil was genuinely stunned – he was completely caught off guard and his reaction was priceless. Having played for years, he's a truly deserving winner. 'It's such an incredible prize – the Range Rover Sport SVR is an awesome car, packed with power, performance and luxury. Whether he takes the car or the cash, he now has an exciting decision to make.' Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
