Sunday Times Rich List. Sir Terry Matthews and John Deer came in at third and eight respectively on the list. Newport-born Sir Terry Matthews, 77, who owns the Celtic Manor Resort, has an estimated wealth of £1.24 billion, making him the third richest person in Wales. The five-star Celtic Manor Resort hosted the 2010 Ryder Cup and welcomed world leaders including President Barack Obama for the 2014 Nato summit. Mr Deer has added £383 million to his estimated wealth over the last year, moving him up to eighth in Wales with a total estimated worth of £823 million. He co-founded engineering company Renishaw with David McMurtry at his home in Chepstow.
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Ryder Cup captain Steve Stricker (right) would like Tiger Woods as a vice-captain in September (David Davies/PA)
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United States captain Steve Stricker hopes to have Tiger Woods as part of his backroom staff for September’s Ryder Cup.
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image captionThe Tafwyl festival will have an audience of 500 at the weekend as part of the Covid pilot
A programme of pilot events organised as part of Wales road out of Covid lockdown has left north Wales ignored, politicians say.
Plaid Cymru and the Welsh Conservatives have demanded action to be taken.
Officials said the programme of events followed discussions with organisers, venues and councils.
But Plaid Cymru said there were no events north of Brecon .
The government has said the programme would help develop guidance and processes to allow the safe return of events in Wales .