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NETFLIX has reached an agreement to purchase the film and streaming operations of Warner Bros Discovery in a landmark Hollywood deal valued at $72 billion (£54 billion). The streaming giant emerged as the leading bidder ahead of rivals Comcast and Paramount Skydance, following a prolonged and competitive bidding process. Warner Bros’ portfolio includes major franchises The post Netflix to acquire Warner Bros film and streaming businesses in $72bn deal appeared first on Herald.Wales.

Cymru’s pursuit of a place at next year’s World Cup could generate more than £10 million, with a significant portion earmarked for the development of grassroots football across the country. That is the view of Football Association of Wales (FAW) chief executive Noel Mooney, who added that additional sponsorship bonuses could provide millions more to The post World Cup qualification could bring millions to Welsh grassroots football appeared first on Herald.Wales.

A man has been arrested and is currently receiving treatment in hospital following a dramatic incident in Hirwaun, Rhondda Cynon Taf, on Thursday evening, December 4. Emergency services were called to the New Inn pub on Smiths Avenue after reports that a bulldozer had been driven into the premises, also flattening a parked, unoccupied car. The post Bulldozer driven into pub and crushes car in suspected targeted attack appeared first on Herald.Wales.

A cross-party committee of Senedd members has delivered a sharp rebuke to the Welsh government over its plans to outlaw greyhound racing, warning that the proposed legislation is being pushed through on the back of “incomplete and contested evidence” The culture committee, which has spent recent months examining ministers’ intention to phase out the sport The post Senedd committee rebukes Welsh government over rushed greyhound racing ban appeared first on Herald.Wales.

A FORMER Church in Wales bishop is alleged to have admitted sexually assaulting a teenage boy, according to a document seen by the BBC. Anthony Pierce – who was jailed earlier this year for historic sexual abuse of another child – is said to have confessed to what the report’s author described as a “criminal The post Former Bishop ‘admitted sex assault on teenager’ in hidden church report appeared first on Herald.Wales.

NEW RESEARCH from multi-store gift card, One4all Gift Cards, reveals that more than seven in ten (71%) Welsh respondents say it’s these familiar faces and festive rituals that make Christmas Day magical, far more than the food (21%) or the presents (8%).  As for a particular highlight of the big day, it’s the food that The post It’s the people, not the presents: Welsh reveal the real magic of Christmas  appeared first on Herald.Wales.

FUNDING announced yesterday (December 4) by the Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies, will ensure security for businesses, communities and wildlife that depend on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The funding will support a vital water supply agreement between Glandŵr Cymru, the Canal & River Trust in Wales, and Dŵr Cymru The post Future of historic Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal secured appeared first on Herald.Wales.

LOCAL businesses in Carmarthenshire now have the chance to promote their services through a new, cost-effective advertising scheme launched by Carmarthenshire County Council. The Council is offering advertising space on selected roundabouts across the County, including high-traffic areas in Carmarthen town and Llanelli’s Trostre area, seen by thousands of drivers passing through key locations each The post Carmarthenshire County Council offers cost-effective roundabout advertising for local businesses appeared first on Herald.Wales.

GARETH DAVIES, Member of the Senedd for the Vale of Clwyd, is encouraging residents across Denbighshire to show their support for local traders as Small Business Saturday returns tomorrow (December 6). In the run up to Small Business Saturday, Mr Davies undertook a tour of a wide range of traders and merchants across Mold, Prestatyn, The post Gareth Davies MS enjoys small business smorgasbord ahead of UK trade campaign appeared first on Herald.Wales.

WALES’ leading force in new writing has announced a bold programme of six new productions for its 2026 Made by Sherman season. The six plays are written by a line-up of major, established writers and thrilling emerging voices, three of whom were nurtured or supported by the Sherman’s Literary Department. The six Welsh and Wales-based The post Sherman Theatre announces six new productions for 2026 Made by Sherman season appeared first on Herald.Wales.