Articles by Robert Dalling

World

Remembrance Sunday captured in poignant images as nation remembers

Wales has paid tribute to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice on Remembrance Day. Services have been held up and down the country, as crowds have gathered to pay their respects to servicemen and women who lost their lives in conflict. In Cardiff, the national remembrance service was held at Alexandra Gardens at Cathays Park, Cardiff, attended by First Minister, Eluned Morgan, who laid a wreath. In Swansea, a gathering was held at the Cenotaph on Sunday morning, and In Newport, crowds came together for a service at Clarence Place. Meanwhile, in London, King Charles, The Princess of Wales, Prime Minister Keir Starmer and former prime ministers were all pictured in attendance at the service. As Parliament's Big Ben bell tolled 11am, thousands of military personnel, veterans and members of the public gathered in central London as the nation fell still for two minutes of silence, broken by a single artillery blast and Royal Marines buglers sounding "The Last Post." The 76-year-old king, dressed in the uniform of an army field marshal, laid a wreath of red paper poppies on a black background at the base of the Cenotaph war memorial. Erected over a century ago to honour the British and allied troops killed in World War I, it has become the focus of annual ceremonies for members of military and civilian services killed in that war and subsequent conflicts. The national ceremony of remembrance is held every year on the nearest Sunday to the anniversary of the end of World War I on November 11, 1918, at 11 am.

Technology

The 'potentially lethal' issue drivers need to look out for after car parts are seized

Drivers have been warned after thousands of potentially dangerous fake car parts were seized following a major raid. Valued at over £100,000, the operation by South Gloucestershire Trading Standards uncovered more than 3,600 fake car parts in a self-storage unit. The haul included counterfeit spark plugs, oil filters, air filters, fuel filters, windscreen wipers and sensors. Fake vehicle parts are designed to resemble genuine components, but bypass key safety testing which means they are more likely to fail - putting motorists at serious risk. Officers also found fake parts packaged plainly, along with unused counterfeit labels ready for shipment. For the biggest stories in Wales first, sign up to our daily newsletter here The RAC said that drivers are being urged to be vigilant when buying car parts, particularly if they sourced them from online suppliers or unfamiliar local businesses. The breakdown and insurance specialist advised drivers to take their vehicle to a reputable garage or mechanic if there are problems. According to Trading Standards, these are the top five warning signs to look out for when buying car parts: The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) carried out a survey on counterfeit parts. In the survey, they found that the most purchased counterfeit parts are those which pose the most significant safety risks. It showed that the most common fake car parts include: The survey also found that more than two in five motorists (45%) who bought a fake that they thought was genuine found out through their garage after the part faulted. Around one in three (30%) only became aware the part was fake during routine service checks. Get daily breaking news updates on your phone by joining our WhatsApp community here . We occasionally treat members to special offers, promotions and ads from us and our partners. See our Privacy Notice