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This article is about the particular significance of the year 2010 to Wales and its people.

Incumbents

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Events

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January–June

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Baroness Grey-Thompson
Cheryl Gillan
The Guardian of the Valleys

July–December

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  • 1 July – Wales's four archaeological trusts launch an online searchable website, known as Archwilio, at the Treftadaeth Conference in Swansea. Alun Ffred Jones AM, Minister for Heritage, observes: "Wales is the first country in Britain that has made all its archaeological records available online" and "Archwilio will be a tremendous asset not only for the people of Wales but also for those further afield who have an interest in the rich archaeology and cultural heritage of our country".[21]
  • 5 August – The Faenol Festival is cancelled for the second year running.[22]
  • 23 August – The remains of Anglesey-born MI6 worker Gareth Williams are discovered locked in a sports bag[23] at his Pimlico flat.[24]
  • 29 August – Air-sea rescue services begin a frantic search for missing kayaker Elizabeth Ashbee, who became separated from four colleagues in rough waters and bad weather at Ynys Feurig near Rhosneigr, Anglesey. Her body is found in Caernarfon Bay two days later.[25]
  • September – The University of Wales Trinity Saint David, created by the merger of Trinity University College and the University of Wales, Lampeter, admits its first students.
  • 5 September – Holly Stuckey, a pupil at Ysgol Maesteg School, is taken to hospital suffering from an allergic reaction, but dies shortly afterwards. Her parents later claim she was severely bullied at the school.[26]
  • 13 September – Archaeologists working at Caerleon announce the discovery of a suit of Roman armour.[27]
  • 22 SeptemberSainsbury's original Newport store closes and a new superstore opens in Crindau.
  • 4 November – The accident report on the Porthcawl mid-air collision over Kenfig of March 2009 is released.[28] The AAIB makes no safety recommendations, referring instead to the recommendations made in January's Ministry of Defence inquiry report.
  • 16 November – Buckingham Palace confirms that Prince William of Wales will marry Catherine Middleton in 2011. Her title following the marriage would be dependent on whether an additional title were conferred on the prince.
  • 19 November – The Welsh Pony and Cob Society opens a museum at its new headquarters near Felinfach.[29]
  • 28 December – Andrew Craig, of Caernarfon, completes the challenge of climbing Snowdon every week for a year, thus earning £15000 for charity.[30]

Undated

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  • Both major chemical production plants at Cefn Mawr shut down.

Arts and literature

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Awards

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New books

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English language

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Welsh language

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Music

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Classical

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Albums

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Singles

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Film

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English-language

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Welsh-language

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Broadcasting

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Welsh-language television

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English-language television

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Sport

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Medal Name Sport Event Date
 Gold Dai Greene Athletics Men's 400 m hurdles 10 October
 Gold Robert Weale Lawn bowls Men's singles 13 October
 Silver Jazmin Carlin Aquatics Women's 200 m freestyle 5 October
 Silver Carys Parry Athletics Women's Hammer Throw 6 October
 Silver Becky James Cycling Women's sprint 7 October
 Silver Michaela Breeze Weightlifting Women's 63 kg 7 October
 Silver Jenny McLoughlin Athletics Women's 100m T37 8 October
 Silver Sean McGoldrick Boxing Bantamweight 13 October
 Silver Francesca Jones Gymnastics Women's rhythmic individual hoop 14 October
 Bronze Becky James Cycling Women's 500 m Time Trial 5 October
 Bronze Jemma Lowe Aquatics Women's 100 m Butterfly 7 October
 Bronze Jazmin Carlin Aquatics Women's 400 m freestyle 7 October
 Bronze Georgia Davies Aquatics Women's 50 m backstroke 7 October
 Bronze Christian Malcolm Athletics Men's 200 m 10 October
 Bronze Rhys Williams Athletics Men's 400 m hurdles 10 October
 Bronze Anwen Butten & Hannah Smith Lawn bowls Women's pairs 11 October
 Bronze Keiran Harding Boxing Middleweight (75kg) 11 October
 Bronze Jermaine Asare Boxing Light Heavyweight (81kg) 11 October
 Bronze Johanne Brekke Shooting Women's 50m Rifle Prone (Singles) 12 October
  • 5 DecemberGareth Bale wins the BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year award[43]
  • 27 December – The Welsh National steeplechase, scheduled to be held at Chepstow, is postponed from its traditional spot because of adverse weather conditions.

Deaths

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See also

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References

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