South Wales Echo - April 22, 2025

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April 22, 2025

Hundreds join protest against court ruling

MORE than 1,000 people marched through Cardiff yesterday to protest against the Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman.

3 mins

Boxing ring is swapped for an engagement ring as champ Price proposes

WORLD champion boxer Lauren Price has got engaged to her partner, Carlie Jones, with the happy couple celebrating the news in a stunning Welsh location.

2 mins

Majority of wildfires set deliberately, says service

SOUTH Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) says there has been a clear increase in the number of wildfires over recent years and what we're seeing is not “normal”.

3 mins

'He said it's pointless calling police because by the time they got there, I'd be dead

A WOMAN says she feels lucky to be alive after enduring horrific abuse at the hands of her former partner.

6 mins

Tom Hardy film to bring Wales boost

NETFLIX'S investment in Welsh film and TV production has generated more than £200m for the UK economy since 2020, according to a report.

2 mins

Veteran marks 102nd birthday

A MAN who is believed to be the oldest living veteran in Rhondda Cynon Taf has celebrated his 102nd birthday.

2 mins

Teddy's in the doghouse after eating winning scratchcard

A MAN from Cardiff was left devastated after discovering he had won £500 on a scratchcard - only for his dog to completely destroy it before he could claim the cash.

1 min

Donation helps school stock up on books

PUPILS at Cwmdare Primary School have nearly 600 new books thanks to a donation of more than £3,000 from a local energy company.

1 min

'It's been a crazy 12 months, but now we are in a good place' - Wales star on diagnosis that ended career

WALES international Ollie Griffiths has revealed the harrowing news he received about a rare form of cancer.

4 mins

Attack left pup fighting for its life

A CAVAPOO puppy was left fighting for its life after being attacked by another dog during a walk at a beauty spot.

2 mins

Tributes to 'tireless advocate' Pope Francis as he dies aged 88

RELIGIOUS and political leaders across Wales, UK and the world have praised Pope Francis as a voice for the poor and marginalised, following his death at the age of 88.

6 mins

'We must stop Trump from addressing UK Parliament'

MPS and peers have called for Donald Trump to be blocked from addressing Parliament when he visits the UK.

2 mins

Councils lose third of staff since 2012

COUNCILS across England and Wales have lost almost a third of their staff over the past decade, according to new research.

1 min

5 ways booze can seriously affect health

GPs highlight what alcohol does to our bodies and give tips on how to cut back

2 mins

Welsh ace Jones suffers early Crucible exit

JAK Jones has suffered a first-round defeat in the World Snooker Championship.

1 min

Wales must take chances, insists Lynn

SEAN Lynn believes Wales Women paid the price for not taking their opportunities as they fell to their fourth successive loss in the Six Nations.

1 min

If we are passing Judgement, then the WRU need to push their big day

JUDGEMENT Day is over for another season and there was plenty to discuss in the aftermath of its 10th edition.

5 mins

Bluebirds on the brink as Brannagan's blast denies Ramsey's men

CARDIFF City's survival hopes were dealt a hammer blow after Cameron Brannagan's 35-yard screamer meant Aaron Ramsey's first game in charge ended in an agonising draw with Oxford United.