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May 14, 2025

Husband of stabbed teacher worried that lessons 'have not been learned'

THE husband of a teacher who was stabbed at a Carmarthenshire school fears lessons \"haven't been learned\" on staff safety, a year on.

2 mins

'We don't believe enough progress has been made'

THE father of a boy with lifelong disabilities due to failings at a Welsh maternity unit has said \"there are nights I go to bed and don't want to wake up the next morning\".

5 mins

'Batman' waterfall earns place in top 10 list

A SWANSEA Bay waterfall which featured in a blockbuster superhero movie has been named one of the best caves and caverns in the UK.

1 min

Offender swam away after crimes caught up with him

A DESPERATE child sex offender swam across a river estuary to avoid being caught.

3 mins

Old school could be demolished ahead of site switch

A SECONDARY school in Swansea is set to move to a new site following demolition work.

2 mins

Call made for ban on police strip searches of children

A HUMAN rights expert has called for a ban on strip searching of children in Wales, with black children disproportionately subject to the traumatising and degrading practice.

3 mins

Safety alert after busy weekend for lifeboat crew

COASTGUARDS at a Welsh beauty spot have issued a warning to anyone going in the water across the region this summer, after a busy weekend of incidents.

2 mins

Starmer 'completely rejects' claims he echoed Powell in speech

SIR Keir Starmer “completely rejects” suggestions he echoed Enoch Powell in a major speech on immigration, and stands by his words, Downing Street has said.

2 mins

Immigration crackdown could mean longer waits in hospital, warns FM

FIRST Minister Eluned Morgan has said immigration restrictions announced by Keir Starmer could see people having to wait longer in hospital or for emergency healthcare.

4 mins

Bristol Airport issues demand over £205m plan for Cardiff Airport

LAWYERS working on behalf of Bristol Airport have written to the Welsh Government about Cardiff Airport.

2 mins

Two options for new Heol Goffa school to cater for more pupils

TWO options for a new special school in Llanelli are to be investigated, a senior councillor has said.

3 mins

Second World War veteran celebrates reaching 100

A LLANELLI care home resident has marked a birthday milestone.

1 min

Chairman: Welsh rugby league 'systematically underfunded'

THE chairman of Wales Rugby League called for a level playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years.

2 mins

Conviction for murder is quashed

PETER Sullivan has said he is “not angry” and “not bitter”, after the Court of Appeal yesterday quashed his murder conviction - making him the longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice in the UK.

1 min

Trump agrees Saudi deals

DONALD Trump signed a host of economic and bilateral co-operation agreements in Saudi Arabia yesterday, as he kicked off a four-day Middle East trip with a focus on deal making with a key regional ally.

1 min

Zelenskyy awaits Putin

UKRAINE'S President Volodymyr Zelenskyy yesterday said he will be waiting for Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Turkey this week to conduct face-to-face talks about the war in Ukraine, amid heavy pressure from the United States and European leaders to reach a settlement.

1 min

Barclays share price surges to near-decade high after upgrade

BARCLAYS has experienced a significant uplift after the FTSE banking giant reported an impressive first quarter, fuelled by a robust performance in its investment division.

1 min

Pet hates: A comedic rant on life's little irritations

AH, PET hates! Those little annoyances that can turn a perfectly good day into a grumpy one faster than you can say “where's my coffee?”

1 min

There's very little fizz in showbiz

HERE'S no business like show business, according to the song. But a recent newspaper report I read revealed that for many industry professionals, right now, there appears to be no business at all.

1 min

Famous names take on Traitors challenge

ACTOR and broadcaster Sir Stephen Fry, Olympian Tom Daley, singer Charlotte Church and TV presenter Kate Garraway are among the names confirmed for the celebrity edition of popular BBC show The Traitors.

1 min

WEAN-AGE PICKS

THE BEST FIRST FOODS TO FEED LITTLE DINERS FROM TOP CHILDREN'S COOKERY AUTHOR ANNABEL KARMEL. BY CAMILLA FOSTER

4 mins

Kids' prize fund theft was just a misunderstanding

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 mins

Get on the same page

Celebrate the written word with National Share-a-Story Month and help change the world, one book at a time

1 min

Save your coppers

Police procedural is just one of a clutch of indie titles you can turn to for budget friendly fun

3 mins

CAN WE GET A WHOOP?

WE TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT NEW KID ON THE FITNESS TRACKER BLOCK HAS TO OFFER

2 mins

SMART deco

TIM BOND falls under the stylish 1930s spell of a Miami hotel that's both perfectly placed and budget-friendly

2 mins

To catch a killer couple...

FRED & ROSE WEST: A BRITISH HORROR STORY

1 min

Night Raider can grab the Duke Of York crown

NIGHT Raider can launch his season in style with victory in the 1895 Duke of York Clipper Stakes today.

2 mins

Nine is fine: Bowens fire up the Welsh

A SUPERB weekend for Wales yielded nine winners.

1 min

Jones escapes injury from horror accident

AMMANFORD racer Lewis Jones walked away unhurt from the horror crash that killed two motorcyclists at Oulton Park last week.

2 mins

Jersey bounce back as Sketty's new faces fire out a warning to title rivals

JERSEY have opened their account for the season in division one of the Swansea Fish Bowling League.

2 mins

Kingsbridge go the distance to claim cup glory

THERE was Gwalia Cup glory for last year’s beaten finalists Kingsbridge despite Gors starting the sharper of the two sides and it was they who created the first chance when James Huxtable missed when placed.

3 mins

England players in IPL dilemma

CRICKET England have included five Indian Premier League players in their one-day international squad to face the West Indies, including former captain Jos Buttler, but have not ruled out allowing individuals to skip the series in favour of their franchise.

1 min

Van Gerwen out of Players Championship

DARTS Michael van Gerwen has pulled out of the Players Championship 16, with his close friend Vincent van der Voort giving a worrying update about the darts legend.

1 min

Murray & Djokovic call off partnership

ANDY MURRAY'S partnership with Novak Djokovic has come to an end after the pair announced they would no longer be working together.

2 mins

Williams credits Gloucester move as key to his Lions selection

WALES star Tomos Williams has credited his move to Gloucester with helping to take him to the next level after he was selected in this year's British & Irish Lions squad.

1 min

Scarlets look set to sign Welsh-qualified England U20 star loan

THE Scarlets are closing in on the signing of England U20s World Cup winner Ioan Jones from Gloucester.

1 min

Pugh predicting a bright future for the teenage talent now emerging in Wales

WALES U18s head coach Richie Pugh has identified a handful of players within the pathway he believes are potentially stars of the future.

4 mins

Lydiate may be robbed of a farewell

THERE are fears that Wales great Dan Lydiate may have played his final match in professional rugby after he was forced off with a neck injury against the Stormers on Saturday.

2 mins