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In this issue

May 19, 2025

Thousands protest over sewage pollution in sea

THOUSANDS of passionate water users gathered at beaches, rivers and lakes across the UK on Saturday to take a stand against sewage pollution.

1 mins

Girl was left traumatised and attempted suicide after rape

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy raped a teenage girl who woke up to find her attacker having sexual intercourse with her.

2 mins

Much-loved takeaway reopens year after fire destroyed kitchen

A MUCH-LOVED Indian takeaway has reopened nearly a year on from a devastating fire which completely destroyed its kitchen and store room.

3 mins

Much-loved football coach took his own life, inquest told

A MUCH-LOVED football coach took his own life, a coroner has ruled.

5 mins

SWAT teams descend on capital - for new TV show

PARTS of Cardiff came to a standstill yesterday as roads were closed off and police in 'SWAT' gear with large 'rifles' were spotted.

1 mins

Mum says daughter attacked by two girls 'left living in fear'

THE mother of a child viciously assaulted by two girls has criticised their sentences as “too lenient” and says they should have been jailed.

4 mins

'Mum went to hospital for a routine op - then she was given infected blood...

WHEN Mari Jupe had gallstones she went for treatment at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. But just before her release she was told she was anaemic and would be given two pints of blood. After the first, she began having a poor reaction, but was reassured that was normal and was given a second pint.

4 mins

'I can't babe I'm sorry' - Dying man's last words to his partner at scene of fatal crash

THE partner of a motorist who was killed after a careless driver drove into the side of his car described how a “massive mistake” had “destroyed our family”.

5 mins

Health bosses quizzed on why some eyecare services still rely on paper records

HEALTH bosses have been questioned about years-long delays to digital transformation of eye care, with some services still relying on paper records and fax machines

1 mins

Hotel to reopen after temporary housing usage

A HOTEL in Cardiff has announced it will be reopening to the public after being closed for almost four years to house families in need of accommodation.

2 mins

Former Wales and Bluebirds star launches new 3G pitch

A NEW 3G pitch at a Merthyr Tydfil school has been officially opened by a former Wales and Cardiff City footballer.

1 mins

Thug kicked and punched woman

AN INTOXICATED thug seriously assaulted a woman after punching and kicking her and inflicting a gash upon her head, a court has heard.

1 mins

Parents fight to save school that changed the lives of their children

WHEN the announcement came that St Clare's School and Nursery in Porthcawl could close by the end of 2025, it didn't just signal the end of a school year - for many parents, it felt like the end of a lifeline.

5 mins

Space tech pioneer pulls in record investment

CARDIFF-BASED Space Forge, which is pioneering advanced material in space manufacturing such as compound semiconductors via its returnable satellite technology, has a secured £22.6m investment to support its commercialisation plans.

1 mins

Israel launches new offensive

GLOBAL BRIEFING

1 mins

Pope's plea for unity

POPE Leo XIV, the first American pontiff, has given his first major address during his inauguration ceremony, which was attended by world leaders and thousands of faithful yesterday.

1 mins

Retailers will join forces to fight hunger

FOUR UK supermarkets are launching a joint campaign to tackle hunger, following a challenge from the King.

1 mins

Leader declares SNP 'healed' a year into the job

JOHN Swinney has said he has “healed” the SNP, after inheriting a “fractured” party from his predecessor Humza Yousaf.

2 mins

EU talks going 'to the wire' as PM set to announce deal

TALKS on a UK-EU deal are in their “final hours’ ahead of a major summit with the bloc, the minister in charge of negotiations has said.

2 mins

Eurovision memories 'will last a lifetime'

THE UK's Eurovision 2025 contestants Remember Monday have said the competition has given them “memories that will last a lifetime” despite getting zero points from the public vote.

1 mins

Look east for a European city break bargain

The Latvian capital Riga has regained its position as Europe's best value city for a short break for the first time in over a decade.

1 mins

Tax-free saving doesn't have to be taxing

FINANCIAL EXPERTS EXPLAIN EXACTLY WHAT INDIVIDUAL SAVINGS ACCOUNTS ARE, WHO SHOULD OPEN ONE, AND WHAT THE BENEFITS ARE FOR YOU. BY SARA KEENAN

3 mins

Millions 'walking financial tightrope'

Around 13.1 million adults had low financial resilience last year, the City regulator estimates.

1 mins

Credit confusion cleared up with these top tips

Your credit file is your passport to loans, credit, mortgages and more.

2 mins

Heads-up on neurodiversity

INSIDE OUR DYSLEXIC MINDS

1 mins

STAR QUALITY

FAIMA BAKAR USES THE FORCE AND HEADS TO TUNISIAN ISLAND DJERBA, THE FILM LOCATION OF STAR WARS

3 mins

Ironmen put cap on superb season with cup success

PREMIERSHIP champions Merthyr put the cap on a successful season by defeating Pontypridd 26-14 at Sardis Road to lift the inaugural Worthington's Mid District Premiership Cup.

1 mins

HALFPENNY SET FOR WALES SUMMER ROLE

HARLEQUINS have confirmed the departure of Leigh Halfpenny.

1 mins

Baltimore bags a brace as Blues seal treble glory

SANDY Baltimore's brace inspired Chelsea to a 3-0 FA Cup final triumph over Manchester United and sealed an unbeaten domestic treble for Sonia Bompastor's serial winners in front of

1 mins

GLAM MAKE WAY TOWARDS VICTORY

GLAMORGAN were last night making hard work of claiming their second Rothesay County Championship victory of the season.

1 mins

NEWPORT CLINCH TITLE CELEBRATION

NEWPORT did what no other team has been able to do this season and beat Ebbw Vale when it mattered most at Eugene Cross Park to clinch the inaugural Super Rygbi Cymru title with a 27-18 triumph.

2 mins

Warburton sees brave title bid end in an early defeat

Kieron Conway lands a right hand on Gerome Warburton

2 mins

MAX'S MAGIC START FIRES HIM TO GLORY

MAX Verstappen's brilliant opening-corner move on Oscar Piastri fired him to victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

2 mins

OLIVER'S ARMY CELEBRATE AS EAGLES FINALLY LAND A TROPHY

CRYSTAL Palace manager Oliver Glasner hailed his players for writing a new chapter in Crystal Palace's history following their 1-0 FA Cup triumph over Manchester City.