Western Mail - April 14, 2025
Western Mail - April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025
Heavy lorries ban to avoid damage to Severn Bridge
EIGHT restrictions are being put in place on the Severn Bridge in a bid to “minimise further damage” to the structure.
2 mins
UK Government is accused of double standards over steel deal
Port Talbot is in a better position thanks to the Labour government.
5 mins
Concerns over public access as stables plan is approved
A LANDOWNER'S plans to build new stables that people fear will obstruct a popular walking route have been approved.
1 min
Man led police on 80mph chase with child in car
A MOTORIST drove at speeds of up to 80mph in a police chase while his daughter was in the passenger seat beside him.
2 mins
Beauty spot under threat as swimmers ignore signs
WILD swimmers are being urged to stay clear of a stunning mountain lake, which has been named one of Europe's top spots for outdoor swimming.
2 mins
Quackers! Injured duck uses wheels to get around
MEET disabled duck Opi, who was spared a trip to see the quack - after being given a specially made wheelchair.
1 min
Teacher cleared of wrongdoing over pupil left in toilet cubicle
A TEACHER did nothing wrong in allowing a child to remain in a school toilet for more than four hours, a professional standards committee has ruled.
4 mins
Fair denies offering job paying £5.55 an hour
SOMEONE purporting to work at a funfair advertised a ride operator job with pay that would be well under the minimum wage.
3 mins
'Nightmare' for family as killer granted leave
THE family of a man who was killed by a psychiatric patient while walking his dog have said the incident was just the “beginning of our nightmare” as his attacker was allowed out on visits.
2 mins
Terror police investigate attack on prison officers
TWO prison officers who were seriously injured as they were stabbed by Manchester bomb plotter Hashem Abedi are in a stable condition in hospital, the Prison Officers’ Association (POA) has said.
2 mins
Israel targets hospital as Gaza attacks intensify
ISRAEL has struck a hospital in northern Gaza, forcing patients to evacuate, as attacks intensified across the Strip.
1 min
More than 30 killed in Russian missile strike
AT LEAST 34 people have been killed in a Russian missile strike on the Ukrainian city of Sumy.
2 mins
Record Store Day puts vinyl fans into a spin
WELSH music fans queued overnight to get their hands on exclusive vinyl records.
3 mins
'There was so much abuse – for him it was just a way of living'
“The abuse got so bad that when he went to pick up a takeaway, I would fear for the person serving him” - these are the words of a woman who survived the horrific abuse of a dangerous sex offender and domestic abuser.
7 mins
Snake bite warning to dog owners
THE coastguard has warned dog owners to make sure their pets are kept on leads after an adder was spotted.
1 min
Cannabis discovery in converted farmhouse
A CANNABIS factory with 249 plants worth up to £112,000 was found at an old farmhouse.
2 mins
Timely and defiant take on Britten will go down a storm
AS WELSH National Opera (WNO) weathers its own storms facing cuts and an uncertain future its new production of Peter Grimes feels both defiant and timely.
2 mins
'I was supposed to be helping people, but it was me that actually needed support and help'
PHIL Jones had set himself up in business to help others. But it was while doing that he realised he needed help himself, haunted as he was by his experiences in the Royal Marines.
6 mins
Western Mail Our industry was worth saving too
THE prospect of the blast furnaces at Scunthorpe steelworks closing prompted an emergency recall of the Westminster Parliament to sit on a Saturday.
1 min
Celebrating the critical work of social workers across Wales
LAST month we celebrated Social Work Week. The annual celebration gives us the chance to mark the excellent work being carried out by social workers across Wales, and to thank them for all that they do.
1 min
HELPFUL TIPS TO HANDLE CHRONIC FATIGUE
The symptoms of chronic fatigue syndrome can be debilitating and isolating.
2 mins
Piastri leads from front for second victory of year
OSCAR Piastri took his second win of the Formula 1 season in dominant style at the Bahrain Grand Prix yesterday.
1 min
Bay seal title with nervy win
A FIRST-HALF goal from Dan Atkins was enough to give Colwyn Bay a 1-0 victory at Penrhyncoch and with it the JD Cymru North title, sealing promotion back to the JD Cymru Premier.
1 min
DROVERS GET A MEASURE OF REVENGE
LANDOVERY head coach Euros Evans was pleased to see his side right the wrongs of last month’s defeat by Cardiff by coming out on top 48-43 in the return clash at the Arms Park.
3 mins
Moriarty reveals 'snapped' ligaments on social media
WALES international Ross Moriarty has suffered a cruel injury setback in his first game back following a five-month layoff.
1 min
U20s Six Nations duo sign 'dream' Dragons deals
WALES U20 internationals Harry Rees-Weldon and Logan Franklin have signed new deals with the Dragons.
2 mins
MERTHYR IN CHARGE WITH BONY BONUS
EADERS Merthyr remain firmly in the box seat in the Admiral Premiership after picking up another bonus point win by defeating Bonymaen 59-31 at the Wern.
2 mins
LYON PUT PAID TO OSPREYS' HOPES FOR FIRST SEMI
OSPREYS head coach Mark Jones was left to rue some errors as he reflected on a disappointing European exit at the hands of French Top 14 side Lyon.
3 mins
Akhter spell leaves Glam fighting to save match
GLOUCESTERSHIRE paceman Zaman Akhter produced an incisive bowling performance to ask questions of Glamorgan on day three of the Rothesay County Championship Second Division match at Bristol's Seat Unique Stadium.
1 min
WINLESS WALES FALL TO FRANCE
WALES coach Sean Lynn was encouraged by his side's much-improved performance as their winless Women's Six Nations campaign continued with a 42-12 defeat in Brive.
3 mins
'Sloppy' Wrexham denied by referee says Parkinson
PHIL Parkinson felt his promotion-chasing Wrexham side were denied a “very clear penalty” that would have earned a somewhat undeserved three points at Wigan.
1 min
POTTERS LUCK HAS LISTLESS CARDIFF ON THE BRINK
CARDIFF City boss Omer Riza insists his side are still capable of securing their Championship status, despite Saturday's defeat to relegation rivals Stoke City.
4 mins
Wales trio's injury wait
THE Ospreys are set to be without Wales trio Justin Tipuric, Adam Beard and Rhys Davies for their Judgement Day clash with Cardiff next weekend.
1 min
INTEREST SHOWN IN CARDIFF DEAL
ONE of the administrators involved in Cardiff being transferred into the control of the Welsh Rugby Union has said that there are buyers interested in the Arms Park club.
3 mins
Western Mail Newspaper Description:
Publisher: Reach Publishing Services Limited
Category: Newspaper
Language: English
Frequency: Daily
The Western Mail is a daily newspaper published in Cardiff.
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