2007 in Wales

This article is about the particular significance of the year 2007 to Wales and its people.

[edit] Incumbents

2 January - A survey finds that eight of the top ten "unhealthiest places to live" in the UK are in Wales, with Merthyr Tydfil leading the list.
12 January - Welsh actor Michael Sheen is nominated for a BAFTA award for Best Supporting Actor in a Film (for his performance as Tony Blair in The Queen).
16 January - It is announced that a £14 billion training academy for all three armed forces is to be built at St Athan in south Wales.
30 January - Connie Fisher wins the Critics' Circle Most Promising Newcomer Award.
7 February - A device is sent to the main Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency centre in Swansea, south Wales. Four workers are taken to Morriston Hospital in Swansea, including a woman with cuts to her hands and body.
9 February - Unpredicted snow storms wreak havoc across the country. 602 schools and many more business forced to close. Traffic is heavily disrupted. Parts of the M4 motorway temporary close and 500 people are trapped in cars on the A48 between Carmarthen and Cross Hands.
12 February - A report by the National Trust reveals that more than 70% of the coastline in Wales, including 143 miles of coastline, is under threat from coastal erosion and flooding.
22 February - It is confirmed that Prince Harry of Wales will be serving with his regiment in Iraq.
2 April - Smoking ban comes into force in all enclosed public places.
August - National Eisteddfod of Wales, held at Mold, Flintshire.

3 January - Ian Watkins, better known as "H" from Steps, becomes an entrant in the fifth UK series of Celebrity Big Brother. On the same day, he announces he is gay.