Wales headlines 24 July: Strictly star given further cancer diagnosis, more Welsh road sign mistakes, Welsh whiskey given protected status

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Strictly come dancing’s Amy Dowden has revealed a further cancer diagnosis after being originally diagnosed in May. The 32 year old revealed doctors have found more tumours and another type of cancer after her initial treatment, which now means she won’t be taking part in this years strictly competition.

A road sign in Cardiff has become the latest of to botch a Welsh translation, with a number of incidents over the last year. A sign on Penderys street in the centre of the city has told drivers in English to head east, but West in Welsh. Cardiff council has said they have contacted the contractors and the issue is being rectified.

Whiskey made here in Wales has been given official protected status, becoming the first spirit to receive it under the post-Brexit UK geographical indication scheme. It is now one of 20 other foods to be given protected status including Conwy mussels, caerphilly cheese, lamb and leeks from Wales.

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