Wales

Antisemitic UK podcaster who promoted race war on trial

Welsh extremist behind 'Radio Aryan' website facing 15 charges for podcast containing antisemitic, neo-Nazi and white supremacist content.

UK census: Median age of Jews in England and Wales is 41

Newly released data also shows that in Jewish communities in England and Wales, women outnumber men.

Welsh lawmaker slammed for Holocaust event without Jews

Invitation to Holocaust Memorial Day event by minister in Welsh government mentions only "Gypsies, Roma and Travellers."

UK census finds 271,000 Jews in England and Wales

Number of Jews increases slightly from 10 years ago but remains stable as a percentage of the population.

Welsh synagogue gets over $600,000 to reopen as cultural center

Welsh and UK governments give Jewish heritage organization over $600,000 to open Jewish cultural center at a historic former Welsh synagogue

UK founder of ‘Radio Aryan’ podcast station goes on trial

Welsh man accused of being founder of "highly antisemitic" podcast station on trial for inciting racial hatred against Jews and minorities.

10-year-old boy killed in dog attack in South Wales

Boy killed by dog near Caerphilly in South Wales named by police as Jack Lis.

Jewish UK gov minister marks 110th anniversary of Welsh pogrom

The anti-Jewish riot was the only reported instance of its kind against the British Jewish community since the Middle Ages.

UK man jailed for defacing salon with swastika graffiti

Police search of 52-year old man's home found bedroom full of anti-Semitic and Nazi symbols featuring Hitler and SS emblems.

'Budget shed' features stained glass from a synagogue's windows

Welsh synagogue’s stained glass windows resurface in British man’s backyard shed.

UK man pleads guilty to defacing war memorial with swastikas

31-year old man from Rhyl, Wales given 18-month suspended sentence for 15 offenses, including racially aggravated harassment.

Welsh councillor defends old photo wearing swastika T-shirt

Councillor for town of Briton Ferry says she wore the T-shirt as a 17-year old thinking it was "provocative and anti-establishment."

UK man who defaced war memorial with swastika faces jail time

31-year old Welsh man who defaced memorial with Nazi symbols and offensive messages to be sentenced next month by a crown court.

Main Welsh political parties express support for IHRA definition

In meeting with Jewish community leaders, party representatives express support for anti-Semitism definition and fighting against boycotts.

Welsh political party says it must do better on anti-Semitism

Welsh nationalist political party announces that it has a problem dealing with anti-Semitism in its ranks.

Anti-Semitic hate crimes nearly doubled in England in 2018

Over 1,300 anti-Semitic incidents recorded in 2018, government report says.

Child assaulted in anti-Semitic attack in Wales

Young boy punched in the face after his mother says she was born in Israel on Wales bus.

Sharp rise in UK hate crimes targeting religious minorities

Number of hate crimes based on religion jumps 40% in England and Wales.

Watch: Man designs bionic arm for son using 3D printer

Do it yourself: After being turned down by healthcare system, father finds creative solution for baby son following amputation.

Historic Wales synagogue listed for sale

A synagogue identified as the oldest in Wales has been put up for sale for under $375,000.

British Jews alarmed by wristbands for migrants

Colored wristbands handed out to migrants are likened to yellow stars during the Holocaust.

Israeli 'Black Magic' and Mincha at Cardiff Stadium

Sunday's Euro 2016 Israel vs. Wales qualifier made headlines for all sorts of reasons other than the football.

British Press Blames Israeli 'Witchcraft' for Draw with Wales

Tal Ben Haim's hand motions during Gareth Bale's missed free kick are a 'curse' he placed on the Welshman, press screams.

Cardiff Cancels Israeli Soccer Exhibit Due to BDS Pressure

Fearing being seen as 'politically biased,' city council removes exhibit on soccer, diversity. Envoys: Wales threatened by 'thugs.'

Cardiff Deputy Lord Mayor Slammed for Hamas 'Toy Rockets' Jibe

Israeli consul to Welsh capital says Labor councillor Ali Ahmed should be fired for 'offensive' comments at far-left rally.

1 in 10 Babies in England and Wales Are Muslim

New survey data shows babies double total Muslim pop.; 80% increase between 2001-2011.

Israelis to the Rescue in Wales

Israeli search and rescue team members were on holiday climbing a cliff in Wales when a 67-year-old man fell from the mountain.