South Wales Echo - May 17, 2025
South Wales Echo - May 17, 2025
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In this issue
May 17, 2025
Beauty brand confirms rumours of Cardiff store opening
SEPHORA UK has confirmed rumours it will be opening in Cardiff.
1 min
No sign of further work at city's Canal Quarter
THERE is still no sign of plans for future work on Cardiff's highly antici- pated Canal Quarter project.
1 min
Update after man found dead at flats
A WOMAN has been released without charge after a man was found dead in temporary accommodation in Cardiff.
1 min
Suits you, birthday boy – comedian celebrates at city restaurant
SOUTH Wales-born comedian Paul Whitehouse has celebrated his birthday in a Cardiff restaurant.
1 min
Delight as stolen food truck returned to charity
AFTER weeks of uncertainty and distress, Cardiff-based charity Oasis has announced the recovery of its stolen food trailer thanks to the efforts of South Wales Police and widespread support from the local community.
2 mins
Piles of rubbish and people stripping off in street at 'nightmare' clothes bank
A CLOTHES bank in Cardiff which locals say is poorly placed is leading to people stripping off in the street, according to one resident.
3 mins
Appeal after reports of naked man at reserve
POLICE are appealing for information after a number of reports of indecent exposure at Kenfig Nature Reserve, near Porthcawl.
1 min
School and college boost security after attacks on students
SECURITY has been increased at a school and college where violent attacks on students took place.
2 mins
Man jailed for killing 'amazing' Welsh dad in Prague
A MAN has been jailed for seven years after killing an “amazing” Welsh dad in the Czech Republic.
2 mins
Delays to reopening of popular city splashpad
The Victoria Park splashpad will reopen later this year
1 min
Police investigating potential sightings of missing woman
POLICE investigating the disappearance of Cardiff woman Charlene Hobbs, who has not been seen since July 2024, have received new information suggesting she may have been seen in the Adamsdown and Coryton areas.
2 mins
Woman denies preventing lawful burial
A WOMAN has denied preventing the lawful and decent burial of a woman who was found with stab wounds to her neck and chest in her estranged husband's garden.
1 min
Call for action to protect fire crews from cancer risks
FIREFIGHTERS face a huge increased risk of cancer, research has found, as politicians have called for more to be done to protect them.
2 mins
Dangerous driver killed dog walker, 66, after 'showing off'
A DRIVER killed a dog walker after flipping his car as he took a bend at speed while “showing off” and losing control of his vehicle.
2 mins
Man pointed an air rifle at care worker's face
A CARE worker feared for her life while visiting a vulnerable man who pointed an air rifle at her face and told her, “I want you to feel as scared as I do’, a court has heard.
3 mins
Man who carried out 'campaign of harassment' gets longer jail term
A THUG who subjected his former partner to a “campaign of harassment” and left her feeling “defeated and hopeless” has had his prison sentence increased at the Court of Appeal.
2 mins
'There's a lot of talk about the challenges the NHS is facing. To me, that's the appeal and the challenge'
Three years after retiring from playing professional rugby, Jamie Roberts is returning to medicine. He tells Steffan Thomas why he wants to be back in a high-pressure environment
9 mins
Tories 'working to rebuild trust', says Badenoch
KEMI Badenoch has said Welsh voters deserting the Conservatives for Reform UK should support her party as they are the only ones with a “credible plan” to “fix Wales”.
3 mins
Firefighters die in blaze at ex-RAF base
TWO firefighters and a member of the public have died following a large fire at a former RAF base.
1 min
Terraced house was ripped apart before being transformed into an award-winner
HAVING building work done to your home can be stressful, especially when you are still living at the property, and in 2022 one family in Penarth was about to experience losing the whole rear section of their home while staying on site during the demolition and rebuild.
4 mins
The sweet cafe trend to delight dessert lovers
With puds that are good enough to delight Insta crowds as well as the tastebuds, Jonathon Hill examines the rise of the dessert cafe concept
5 mins
I ate at new restaurant with the best mushrooms I've ever had
Sonder has opened in a leafy suburb of Cardiff and there is one dish Stephanie Colderick can't get enough of
3 mins
TOP beer
ACROSS three series of a TV show following his efforts at farming, former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson has shown the world just how difficult a business it can be.
1 min
End of the thin blue line?
IT’S a dramatic week on the Cobbles, one which ends with a Street favourite left fighting for his life.
1 min
Tamfana well backed for success in the Lockinge
RACE-FIT Tamfana is rated a value option for the BoyleSports Lockinge Stakes at Newbury.
2 mins
Emotions spill over again as Jones leads Charlton into Wembley final
CHARLTON Athletic boss Nathan Jones has never been one to keep his emotions to himself.
2 mins
Bellamy hands Bluebirds youngsters call-up for Wales camps
CRAIG Bellamy has selected four of Cardiff City's brightest young talents for training camps in Cardiff and Spain.
3 mins
Depleted Dragons looking to finish on a high note
THE injury-ravaged Dragons bring the curtain down on a dismal URC campaign against the Bulls in Pretoria this afternoon (2pm).
2 mins
Dragons officially unveil Wales and Lions prop Jones
THE Dragons have officially announced the signing of Wales international and Lions prop Wyn Jones.
2 mins
Reddin opens up on what he wants from Wales coach... and tapping into ex-players' knowledge
NEW Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin has outlined what he wants from Wales' new coach, as he revealed how he could tap into the experience of former players like Dan Biggar.
6 mins
Robinson told he will have plenty of offers on table
EFL PUNDIT WARNS CITY STAR AGAINST JUMPING SHIP TO WREXHAM AMID LINKS
2 mins
BIG LUNCH
ARE you in a recipe rut? If you are, you're not alone. New research reveals that Brits love to cook but are in urgent need of inspiration to shake up their culinary repertoire.
2 mins
Eat & greet
The recipes for success at next month's Big Lunch event, by SHARON GREEN
1 min
JOBS TO DO THIS WEEK
Deadhead tulips as soon as petals drop, usually from late April to May.
1 min
People younger than me should not feel fearful, 60 is great
BBC presenter Reeta Chakrabarti has written her first novel. She talks to ELLA WALKER about new challenges and how Britain has changed
5 mins
UNIVERSAL APPEAL
From gamers to horror buffs and Harry Potter fans, a new Florida theme park has something for everyone.
2 mins
South Wales Echo Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The South Wales Echo is a daily tabloid newspaper published in Cardiff, Wales and distributed throughout the surrounding area.
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