Every March 1, people across Wales wear leeks on their shirts to celebrate St David's Day - and they do so for a simple reason.

They confirmed the leek holds a special place in Welsh people's hearts. One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to ...

It was the last of the British Army's five Foot Guards regiments to be formed. The leek, a national emblem of Wales, was chosen as the regiment's cap badge, symbolizing its deep heritage.

A North Staffordshire woman was arrested as doors were smashed down across the country in a multi-million pound nationwide ...

Every year on 1 March, Welsh people around the world celebrate the country's patron saint - St David. The day is a celebration of Welsh culture, traditional food and music. Many people also choose to ...

The leek is so well established as a sign of Welsh identity that wearing one to signify you come from Wales is noted as an ‘ancient tradition’ in William Shakespeare’s Henry V, which was ...

Lee Dawson was one of about 20 men from Leek, Staffordshire, to get their kit off for Leek Calendar Boys 2025, created to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. Each page also had #saveleekhospital ...

Helen's story of an exchange between woman from Slovakia, Poland and Wales. "I never thought I'd find myself carrying leeks through customs at Prague airport - but then it was April the 1st. Five ...

St David’s Day, the Patron saint of Wales, is celebrated this week, so Dean is taking the country's national emblem, the leek, to cook up an easy mid-week treat! 2) Fry the pancetta over a ...

They confirmed the leek holds a special place in Welsh people's hearts. One person replied: "How about leeks and daffodils? They are both national symbols of Wales. "The leek was apparently due to the ...