South Wales Evening Post - May 05, 2025

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May 05, 2025

Nigel steps out of ref retirement

NIGEL Owens made his return to refereeing on Saturday afternoon.

1 min

Persistent shoplifter's haul worth thousands

A \"PERSISTENT and prolific\" shoplifter stole thousands of pounds' worth of alcohol and perfume in a series of raids at shops in West and South Wales.

3 mins

Ex-Love Islander's caring role with animal charity

A former contestant on Love Island has made the 'biggest lifestyle change ever' and has opened up about his tough time after the hit TV show. He spoke to Indigo Jones

5 mins

On-street charging trial planned for owners of electric vehicles

OWNERS of electric vehicles in Neath Port Talbot that don't have a driveway where they can charge them may be able to take part in an on-street trial.

2 mins

Devastating diagnosis for nurse after bout of dizziness

A POPULAR nurse who loved clothes, coffee, and holidays died after discovering she had a brain tumour when she suffered a spell of dizziness.

3 mins

Childhood was ruined by sex assault in storeroom by security guard

A COLLEGE security guard subjected a young girl to years of sexual abuse and “effectively bought her silence” with bribes of cigarettes and money, a court has heard.

4 mins

Sun, sea, sounds and lots of sand!

Indigo Jones went to Swansea's first ever beach festival and, while she's still finding sand everywhere, she says the time on the seafront was well worth it

4 mins

Council tries to calm fears after damning report

AMMANFORD Town Council has moved to address a damning report by Audit Wales into its finances over the past decade.

3 mins

First look at town's new transport hub scheme

IMAGES of a how a proposed new transport hub in the centre of Neath could look have been revealed by the local council.

1 min

Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting

The Battle of Britain halted Germany's progress and Hitler's aim of invading Britain. ANDY SAUNDERS tells the story of how The Few became the heroes of a nation

5 mins

BOMBERS' BID TO BREAK BRITAIN

FOR six hours on just one night in May 1941, the Luftwaffe dropped over 1,000 tonnes of bombs on London.

1 min

Best buds

DISCOVER NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS NEAR YOU THIS SPRING AS THEY BURST INTO LIFE

1 min

School put in special measures

A RURAL school with around 20 pupils is being placed in special measures, although several aspects of the way it is run were praised.

2 mins

Putin's nuclear hopes

RUSSIA'S President Vladimir Putin has said the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not arisen - and he hopes it will not.

1 min

Eight arrests made after plot probes

EIGHT men have been arrested in two separate counter-terrorism police investigations.

1 min

Reform pose 'real threat to Labour'

REFORM UK is “a real threat” to Labour and is being treated as a “serious opposition force” after the party’s successes in local elections, Wes Streeting has said.

2 mins

How to choose the right cover for your holiday

WITHOUT THE RIGHT INSURANCE, YOUR TRIP COULD TURN INTO A COSTLY AFFAIR, SAYS CAMILLA FOSTER

2 mins

Thirst rate

MARION MCMULLEN CHECKS OUT THE BEST NEW BOOZE HITTING THE MARKET

1 min

Keep schtum to win

MAKE some noise... or rather, keep quiet... yes, it’s another game show.

1 min

Maltese please!

ELLEN JENNE FINDS NEW FRIENDS ON TOUR OF AN ISLAND FULL OF TREASURES

3 mins

Flower is blooming lovely to bag Guineas

DESERT Flower claimed the Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket to maintain her Godolphin’s remarkable week.

1 min

Scarlets look to bring back former No. 9

THE Scarlets are leading the chase for the signature of their former scrum-half Dane Blacker.

1 min

COUNTY FACE A TOUGH LAST DAY

DERBYSHIRE fought back with bat and ball to set up tantalising fourth day despite Glamorgan’s favourable position at Sophia Gardens.

1 min

Elbow surgery delays Joshua's return to training

ANTHONY Joshua's return to the ring is to be delayed by elbow surgery that will prevent him from training for up to eight weeks.

1 min

IT'S SWEET REVENGE FOR SAINTS IN FINAL

CONNAH'S QUAY....1 THE NEW SAINTS2

2 mins

A DARK DAY FOR NEATH AS IRONMEN RACK UP A CENTURY

CHAMPIONS Merthyr put the crowning glory on their Admiral Premiership title triumph with 16 tries as they dismantled third-placed Neath 104-0 at the Wern.

2 mins

Strange sets his sights on champs after stunning rally

EBBW Vale staged a major second-half comeback to overcome Carmarthen Quins 45-35 and set up another showdown with Llandovery in the Super Rygbi Cymru play-off semi-finals.

3 mins

RAVENS SEE HOPES ENDED BY TIGHT CALL

BRIDGEND head coach Scott Baldwin left the Arms Park dreaming of what have been after a marginal call on a forward pass in the final minute ended his side's hopes of forcing the Super Rygbi Cymru table-toppers to go to extra time.