Statues of historical 'old white men' such as Lord Nelson and the Duke of Wellington could be removed from public view in Wales following a national audit to 'set right the historical narrative'.

A 170-year-old bottle of sherry from the home of the Duke of Wellington has exceeded its estimated sale price after selling for £1,527.50 at auction.

The 170-year-old tipple was bottled in the duke's home - Apsley House, London - and bought by someone in the UK on Thursday. It fetched £1,527, including fees, more than double its estimate of £700.

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The 170-year-old tipple was bottled in the duke's home - Apsley House, London - and bought by someone in the UK on Thursday. It fetched £1,527, including fees, more than double its estimate of £700.