Western Mail - April 17, 2025
Western Mail - April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025
Pensioners who devote life to owls 'devastated' after their sanctuary ruined by vandals
THE OWNERS of an owl sanctuary which has been looking after injured birds for decades have been left devastated after vandals caused damage “beyond repair”.
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Pensioners who devote life to owls 'devastated' after their sanctuary ruined by vandals
THE OWNERS of an owl sanctuary which has been looking after injured birds for decades have been left devastated after vandals caused damage “beyond repair”.
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Festival cancels event with former Welsh MP
A FORMER Welsh MP who accepted a police caution for assaulting his then-wife has been removed from a festival line-up.
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Festival cancels event with former Welsh MP
A FORMER Welsh MP who accepted a police caution for assaulting his then-wife has been removed from a festival line-up.
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'Extraordinary' 750 wildfires in Wales this spring – expert
THE number of wildfires in Wales already this spring has been “extraordinary’, a senior firefighter has said.
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Eco-activist loses appeal over Heathrow drone conspiracy
THE CO-FOUNDER of environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion has lost a Court of Appeal bid to have a conviction, for conspiring to fly drones over Heathrow to close it, quashed.
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'Extraordinary' 750 wildfires in Wales this spring – expert
THE number of wildfires in Wales already this spring has been “extraordinary’, a senior firefighter has said.
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Eco-activist loses appeal over Heathrow drone conspiracy
THE CO-FOUNDER of environmental campaign group Extinction Rebellion has lost a Court of Appeal bid to have a conviction, for conspiring to fly drones over Heathrow to close it, quashed.
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'Going in sea left me with abscess on my lung' - holidaymaker
A MAN on holiday in Wales ended up having to be treated in a high-dependency unit after falling into the sea.
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'Going in sea left me with abscess on my lung' - holidaymaker
A MAN on holiday in Wales ended up having to be treated in a high-dependency unit after falling into the sea.
1 min
Teenage girls plead guilty to blackmail and assault charges
TWO TEENAGE girls have pleaded guilty to assaults at a school and college, blackmail and an assault at a railway station.
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Teenage girls plead guilty to blackmail and assault charges
TWO TEENAGE girls have pleaded guilty to assaults at a school and college, blackmail and an assault at a railway station.
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Hardy 'a beast who never stops training' – co-star
TOM HARDY has been called a \"beast\" who never stops working and training by his co-star, Sunny Pang.
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Nurse who 'goaded patient and grabbed his throat' is struck off
A NURSE who \"grabbed\" a patient's throat and held on to him in an \"inappropriate restraint\" has been banned from the wards.
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Hardy 'a beast who never stops training' – co-star
TOM HARDY has been called a \"beast\" who never stops working and training by his co-star, Sunny Pang.
1 min
Nurse who 'goaded patient and grabbed his throat' is struck off
A NURSE who \"grabbed\" a patient's throat and held on to him in an \"inappropriate restraint\" has been banned from the wards.
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Welsh trial success as drones taken down
A UK-DEVELOPED invisible radio-wave weapon has taken down “drone swarms’ in the largest trial of its type to date.
1 min
Woman lived in fear of rapist who 'waged a campaign of violence'
A RAPIST has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty of rape and violence against a woman.
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Welsh trial success as drones taken down
A UK-DEVELOPED invisible radio-wave weapon has taken down “drone swarms’ in the largest trial of its type to date.
1 min
Woman lived in fear of rapist who 'waged a campaign of violence'
A RAPIST has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty of rape and violence against a woman.
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Campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman
TRANSGENDER women with a gender recognition certificate can be excluded from single-sex spaces if “proportionate”, the Supreme Court has ruled as the UK Government said the decision brought “clarity and confidence” for women and service providers.
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Campaigners welcome court ruling on definition of a woman
TRANSGENDER women with a gender recognition certificate can be excluded from single-sex spaces if “proportionate”, the Supreme Court has ruled as the UK Government said the decision brought “clarity and confidence” for women and service providers.
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Robinson loses appeal against contempt sentence
TOMMY ROBINSON has lost an appeal against his 18-month sentence for the civil offence of contempt of court at the Court of Appeal.
1 min
Presenter's media firm owes taxman £377,000
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY’S media company owes £377,000 in tax, the High Court has heard.
1 min
Anti-China rhetoric over steel absurd – embassy
CHINA’S embassy in Britain has criticised the “arrogance, ignorance and twisted mindset” of UK politicians towards Chinese business, as it defended British Steel’s owner Jingye.
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Robinson loses appeal against contempt sentence
TOMMY ROBINSON has lost an appeal against his 18-month sentence for the civil offence of contempt of court at the Court of Appeal.
1 min
Presenter's media firm owes taxman £377,000
HOLLY WILLOUGHBY’S media company owes £377,000 in tax, the High Court has heard.
1 min
Anti-China rhetoric over steel absurd – embassy
CHINA’S embassy in Britain has criticised the “arrogance, ignorance and twisted mindset” of UK politicians towards Chinese business, as it defended British Steel’s owner Jingye.
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Bomb plotter moved after attack on officers
Bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved to Belmarsh prison after an attack on three prison officers, it is understood.
1 min
Russia launches deadly glide bombs on Ukraine
RUSSIAN glide bombs and artillery have struck a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding five others as Moscow’s forces continue daily attacks across the country.
1 min
Israeli troops to stay in Gaza zones indefinitely
ISRAEL'S defence minister has said troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely.
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Bomb plotter moved after attack on officers
Bomb plotter Hashem Abedi has been moved to Belmarsh prison after an attack on three prison officers, it is understood.
1 min
Russia launches deadly glide bombs on Ukraine
RUSSIAN glide bombs and artillery have struck a city in southern Ukraine, killing one person and wounding five others as Moscow’s forces continue daily attacks across the country.
1 min
Israeli troops to stay in Gaza zones indefinitely
ISRAEL'S defence minister has said troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon and Syria indefinitely.
2 mins
Family confirm backpacker found
THE family of a Welsh backpacker who went missing while travelling in Thailand say he has been found.
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'Welsh-only lessons could worsen crisis'
PHASING out English-medium education could worse a “crisis” in recruiting and retaining teachers, a leading union has warned.
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Family confirm backpacker found
THE family of a Welsh backpacker who went missing while travelling in Thailand say he has been found.
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'Welsh-only lessons could worsen crisis'
PHASING out English-medium education could worse a “crisis” in recruiting and retaining teachers, a leading union has warned.
1 min
Museum to close for urgent repairs
A MUSEUM will close for more than eight months so urgent repairs can be carried out.
1 min
Seventh in court over shooting
A SEVENTH person has appeared in court in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old woman shot dead.
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Museum to close for urgent repairs
A MUSEUM will close for more than eight months so urgent repairs can be carried out.
1 min
Seventh in court over shooting
A SEVENTH person has appeared in court in connection with the murder of a 40-year-old woman shot dead.
1 min
Men are less likely to get cancer help
MEN are less likely than women to seek support after being diagnosed with cancer, a charity has said.
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Men are less likely to get cancer help
MEN are less likely than women to seek support after being diagnosed with cancer, a charity has said.
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Man jailed for attacking officers
A MAN has been jailed after attacking police officers.
1 min
Major events licence given the green light for key city park
CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow more live music events at Bute Park in Cardiff, paving the way for major names like Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morisette to play there, have been approved.
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Man jailed for attacking officers
A MAN has been jailed after attacking police officers.
1 min
Major events licence given the green light for key city park
CONTROVERSIAL plans to allow more live music events at Bute Park in Cardiff, paving the way for major names like Stevie Wonder and Alanis Morisette to play there, have been approved.
2 mins
Contracts signed for Tata work
CONTRACTORS have been appointed by Tata Steel to construct what it says is a \"key component in steel processing\" as part of its £1.25bn green steel-making project at the Port Talbot steel-works site.
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Contracts signed for Tata work
CONTRACTORS have been appointed by Tata Steel to construct what it says is a \"key component in steel processing\" as part of its £1.25bn green steel-making project at the Port Talbot steel-works site.
1 min
WHSmith travel profits surge by 17% to £63m
WHSMITH has reported rising profits across its shops at airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street estate and focus purely on travel outlets.
1 min
Inflation at 2.6% after petrol drop
UK INFLATION slowed down for the second month in a row in March on the back of falling petrol prices, according to official figures.
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WHSmith travel profits surge by 17% to £63m
WHSMITH has reported rising profits across its shops at airports and railway stations as it prepares to sell its high street estate and focus purely on travel outlets.
1 min
Inflation at 2.6% after petrol drop
UK INFLATION slowed down for the second month in a row in March on the back of falling petrol prices, according to official figures.
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When I hear vile football chants I'm literally back in the Hillsborough stand trying to get out'
THIRTY-SIX years ago the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield became the site of the UK's worst sporting disaster.
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When I hear vile football chants I'm literally back in the Hillsborough stand trying to get out'
THIRTY-SIX years ago the Hillsborough Stadium in Sheffield became the site of the UK's worst sporting disaster.
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The sickening cost of sewage pollution
LANFAIRFECHAN, Penarth, Whitmore Bay - what do they all have in common? Beautiful Welsh beaches, where you can swim, play, paddle, absolutely, but also full of sewage.
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The sickening cost of sewage pollution
LANFAIRFECHAN, Penarth, Whitmore Bay - what do they all have in common? Beautiful Welsh beaches, where you can swim, play, paddle, absolutely, but also full of sewage.
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9 ways to give babies the best start in life
PARENTS just want the best for their baby - and there can be nothing better than a healthy start to set them up for the rest of their lives.
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9 ways to give babies the best start in life
PARENTS just want the best for their baby - and there can be nothing better than a healthy start to set them up for the rest of their lives.
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RICHARD IRVINE
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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RICHARD IRVINE
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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Will anyone get your pensions after you die?
WHEN it comes to managing pensions, the focus is generally on how much you will receive, how best to manage private pensions as you progress towards retirement, and how you'll draw from your state and private pensions in the future.
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Will anyone get your pensions after you die?
WHEN it comes to managing pensions, the focus is generally on how much you will receive, how best to manage private pensions as you progress towards retirement, and how you'll draw from your state and private pensions in the future.
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Riza remains defiant as the Bluebirds head into a season defining Easter programme
A BULLISH Omer Riza has come out fighting amid speculation surrounding his position at Cardiff City and insists that if he felt he wasn’t the right person to steer the Bluebirds to safety then he would have walked away.
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Riza remains defiant as the Bluebirds head into a season defining Easter programme
A BULLISH Omer Riza has come out fighting amid speculation surrounding his position at Cardiff City and insists that if he felt he wasn’t the right person to steer the Bluebirds to safety then he would have walked away.
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Clayton hits top form to claim the latest Players title in Netherlands
JONNY Clayton won the 14th Players Championship of the year as he averaged a superb 103.59 at the tournament in the Netherlands.
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Wells stuns Wilson to book spot at The Crucible
WELSHMAN Daniel Wells triumphed 10-9 in a final-frame decider as he shocked Gary Wilson to reach the televised stage of the World Championship for the first time.
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Clayton hits top form to claim the latest Players title in Netherlands
JONNY Clayton won the 14th Players Championship of the year as he averaged a superb 103.59 at the tournament in the Netherlands.
1 min
Wells stuns Wilson to book spot at The Crucible
WELSHMAN Daniel Wells triumphed 10-9 in a final-frame decider as he shocked Gary Wilson to reach the televised stage of the World Championship for the first time.
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Opportunity knocks for the Swans as link up with Luka appears to have no downside
\" BELATED April Fools?\" So wrote one fan when the news first broke.
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Opportunity knocks for the Swans as link up with Luka appears to have no downside
\" BELATED April Fools?\" So wrote one fan when the news first broke.
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Hiscocks to stay in England after signing a new deal with Pirates
HIGHLY-RATED Welsh scrum-half Dan Hiscocks has signed a new contract with English Championship outfit Cornish Pirates, putting an end to speculation he could be returning to Wales.
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Huge boost for Cardiff as Adams signs new contract
WALES wing Josh Adams has signed a new deal with Cardiff.
1 min
Hiscocks to stay in England after signing a new deal with Pirates
HIGHLY-RATED Welsh scrum-half Dan Hiscocks has signed a new contract with English Championship outfit Cornish Pirates, putting an end to speculation he could be returning to Wales.
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Huge boost for Cardiff as Adams signs new contract
WALES wing Josh Adams has signed a new deal with Cardiff.
1 min
Leinster look set to sign NZ star Ioane
ALL Blacks superstar Rieko Ioane is set to sign for Irish province Leinster ahead of next season.
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Confident Carwyn has all the tools to be the next big thing at 10
ASK anyone who works within the Wales age-grade system to select a handiul of players likely to develop into senior international stars of the future and you can bet your bottom dollar they’il single out Carwyn Leggatt-Jones.
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Leinster look set to sign NZ star Ioane
ALL Blacks superstar Rieko Ioane is set to sign for Irish province Leinster ahead of next season.
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Confident Carwyn has all the tools to be the next big thing at 10
ASK anyone who works within the Wales age-grade system to select a handiul of players likely to develop into senior international stars of the future and you can bet your bottom dollar they’il single out Carwyn Leggatt-Jones.
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Jones to step down as Dutch coach
FORMER Wales flanker Lyn Jones has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Netherlands after failing to lead the side to the next stage of Rugby World Cup qualifying.
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Jones to step down as Dutch coach
FORMER Wales flanker Lyn Jones has stepped down from his position as head coach of the Netherlands after failing to lead the side to the next stage of Rugby World Cup qualifying.
1 min
Deadline passes as WRU and regions hit stalemate
THE Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets have yet to sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement despite Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood setting a deadline of Tuesday night.
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Deadline passes as WRU and regions hit stalemate
THE Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets have yet to sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement despite Welsh Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood setting a deadline of Tuesday night.
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Language: English
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