A MEIRIONNYDD town has temporarily changed its name to Bale to coincide with the Euro 2016 group stage match against England this afternoon.

Bala has changed its name to Bale to honour the Wales striker Gareth Bale and the sign will be up for the duration of Wales’ time in the competition.

Bala Gwynedd councillor, Dilwyn Morgan has welcomed the sign and says it’s a great way to get behind the Welsh squad for Euro ’16.