South Wales Echo - April 21, 2025

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April 21, 2025

Still no green flags for parks in savings move

A COUNCIL has been criticised for the way it is looking after its green spaces after it chose not to re-think its decision to withdraw from the Green Flag scheme.

2 mins

The Voice star on heart-op: 'They saved my life and I will be forever grateful'

A WELSH singer-songwriter who underwent lifesaving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as \"magical superheroes\".

2 mins

Jail for man spotted by police dealing cocaine in children's play area

A MAN has been jailed after he was caught dealing drugs at a children's play area.

1 min

Band rocks in at the top spot

A WELSH band are celebrating after achieving their first number one album.

1 min

Court bid over firm's 'refusal' to restore last opencast mine

An action group plans to take a coal mining firm to court over its alleged refusal to pay for the restoration of the UK's last opencast coal mine.

1 min

Man charged with murder after body of missing woman found at address

A MAN has been charged with murder after the body of a woman who was last seen leaving work a week ago was discovered.

1 min

Family and friends pay tribute to much-loved and popular landlady

TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved landlady who has died suddenly.

2 mins

'Decision to fine him just trivialises domestic abuse'

EX-WIFE SAYS SHE'S BEEN LET DOWN BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM

6 mins

'Doctors said my son was just a fussy eater. But we always knew the truth...'

A MOTHER is calling for more education on eating disorders and mental illnesses in children after she had to \"fight for support\" for her nine-year-old son.

5 mins

Fanatic who tried to kill police officers had once been a star student and seemed 'so kind'

SUNLIGHT strikes the curtainless windows of the one-bedroom flat that Alexander Dighton called home.

7 mins

Gatwick still the worst for flight delays

GATWICK has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.

1 min

Putin's 'false' ceasefire

UKRAINE'S President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday accused Russia of creating a false appearance of honouring an Easter ceasefire.

1 min

MP discusses fightback after ruling on definition of a woman

WELSH MP Chris Bryant is one of a group of leading Labour politicians considering action over what they see as an over-reaction by public bodies to the Supreme Court's ruling last week on the definition of a woman under the Equalities Act, according to reports.

2 mins

Cash in with cashback

Many banking and personal finance apps have their own cashback offers just waiting to be used you may already have one that does.

3 mins

How new laws should put an end to nasty hidden fees

Finally some good news! Shopping online is about to get much easier thanks to a ban on 'drip pricing'.

2 mins

Ops that just can't wait

WHEN you're lying nervously in a hospital bed ahead of surgery, the wait can feel never-ending.

1 min

HEART TO DART

THERE are times when there is nothing better for the soul than to just sit back and soak in what's around you and there are few finer places to slow down than in the grounds of Dartmoor's five-star Bovey Castle.

1 min

Williams hits back to edge out rising Chinese star

MARK Williams kept his hopes of a fourth world snooker title alive by edging past China's Wu Yize 10-8.

1 min

CARLSON LIFTS COUNTY HOPES

TOBY Roland-Jones struck twice in as many deliveries to boost Middlesex's push for a first Rothesay County Championship victory of the season against Glamorgan at Lord's.

2 mins

Welsh trainer Curtis looking to strike Irish gold

CHELTENHAM Festival hero Haiti Couleurs goes in search of another big-race victory in the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse today.

1 min

IRISH ARE TOO HOT FOR WINLESS WELSH

WALES are still in search of their first win in the Women's Six Nations.

1 min

RIZA INSISTS BLUEBIRDS CAN SURVIVE

OMER Riza has spoken for the first time since being axed as manager of Cardiff City with just three games of the season left.

2 mins

BALDWIN PROUD AS RAVENS SNATCH WIN

BRIDGEND head coach Scott Baldwin praised his side's never-say-die spirit after they snatched a dramatic victory over Llandovery ahead of their Super Rygbi Cymru play-off showdown with Swansea.

3 mins

SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH AS SCARLETS STAY IN CONTENTION

WAYNE Peel was delighted with the resilience showed by his Scarlets side as they claimed Judgement Day victory in Cardiff.

2 mins

Trundle bags another cup

SWANSEA City legend Lee Trundle added another medal to his collection as he helped Trefelin win the southern version of the Welsh Blood Service League Cup with a 3-1 victory over Penrhiw-ceiber Rangers.

1 min

McLaggon signs off in style as Barry boost Euro hopes

KAYNE McLaggon gave the Barry Town United fans one final goal to remember at Jenner Park as he signed off in style in a 5-0 win over Briton Ferry Llansawel in the JD Cymru Premier.

2 mins

SHERRATT FULL OF PRAISE AS PLAYERS PUT TURMOIL ASIDE

CARDIFF coach Matt Sherratt paid tribute to his players after they put the uncertainty of the last fortnight behind them to beat the Ospreys and boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.