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Leader Live
5 days ago
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- Leader Live
11 taken to hospital after Llangollen Eisteddfod incident
The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' was cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". Llangollen International Eisteddfod issued a subsequent update - stating that scheduled events will continue as normal today, with the grounds open from 9am. Public Health Wales (PHW) has since issued a statement on the matter - confirming that a "small group of children" fell ill and were taken to hospital. Today, Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: 'The visitors to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod who were assessed in hospital last night will be discharged this morning. "Tests carried out on these children have indicated the presence of common respiratory viruses, including flu. They are being treated appropriately and are recovering. The risk to the public remains low." Now, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that 11 people were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital following the incident. They said: "We were called yesterday (Wednesday, July 9) at 4.49pm to reports that a number of people had been taken ill at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. 'We sent a number of resources to the event and worked closely with the event's own medical team to manage the incident, which we later declared as an 'extraordinary incident' due to the number of people presenting with symptoms." TOP STORIES TODAY They added: 'Liaising closely with Public Health Wales, we transported 11 people to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 'The extraordinary incident was stood down just after 8pm.' Events are back up and running at the Eisteddfod today. In the pavilion, guests can expect to see the Instrumental ensemble competition get underway. With a wonderful variety of ensembles from all over the world it is sure to get you ready for a full day of competitions. READ MORE: Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 guide: what's on, parking, transport and more The International Voice of Musical Theatre Final is also taking place. This competition is for singers aged 18 and over and the prestigious prize is intended to advance the career of an amateur musical theatre performer. Taking place between 4.30pm and 7pm, Rhys Mwyn will feature the phenomenal talents of Pedair, Mared, and Buddug – three standout names in contemporary Welsh music. Tonight from 7.30pm , BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall will be marking the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking multi-million selling debut album 'Eye to the Telescope', with a special one-off performance with live orchestra, for the first time anywhere in the world.
South Wales Argus
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
11 taken to hospital after Llangollen Eisteddfod incident
The 'Uniting Nations: One World concert' was cancelled last night (Wednesday, July 9) after organisers confirmed a "flu-like outbreak". Llangollen International Eisteddfod issued a subsequent update - stating that scheduled events will continue as normal today, with the grounds open from 9am. Public Health Wales (PHW) has since issued a statement on the matter - confirming that a "small group of children" fell ill and were taken to hospital. Today, Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales said: 'The visitors to the Llangollen International Eisteddfod who were assessed in hospital last night will be discharged this morning. "Tests carried out on these children have indicated the presence of common respiratory viruses, including flu. They are being treated appropriately and are recovering. The risk to the public remains low." Now, the Welsh Ambulance Service has confirmed that 11 people were taken to Wrexham Maelor Hospital following the incident. They said: "We were called yesterday (Wednesday, July 9) at 4.49pm to reports that a number of people had been taken ill at Llangollen International Eisteddfod. 'We sent a number of resources to the event and worked closely with the event's own medical team to manage the incident, which we later declared as an 'extraordinary incident' due to the number of people presenting with symptoms." TOP STORIES TODAY They added: 'Liaising closely with Public Health Wales, we transported 11 people to Wrexham Maelor Hospital. 'The extraordinary incident was stood down just after 8pm.' Events are back up and running at the Eisteddfod today. In the pavilion, guests can expect to see the Instrumental ensemble competition get underway. With a wonderful variety of ensembles from all over the world it is sure to get you ready for a full day of competitions. READ MORE: Llangollen Eisteddfod 2025 guide: what's on, parking, transport and more The International Voice of Musical Theatre Final is also taking place. This competition is for singers aged 18 and over and the prestigious prize is intended to advance the career of an amateur musical theatre performer. Taking place between 4.30pm and 7pm, Rhys Mwyn will feature the phenomenal talents of Pedair, Mared, and Buddug – three standout names in contemporary Welsh music. Tonight from 7.30pm , BRIT Award-winning and Grammy-nominated artist KT Tunstall will be marking the 20th anniversary of her ground-breaking multi-million selling debut album 'Eye to the Telescope', with a special one-off performance with live orchestra, for the first time anywhere in the world.
