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April 21, 2025

Man charged with murder after woman's body found

A MAN has been charged with murder after the body of a woman who was last seen leaving work a week ago was discovered.

1 min

Paedophile jailed after breaching his court order

A MILKMAN who was spared jail over sick online chats with a \"13-year-old\" who turned out to be a paedophile-hunting decoy has been sent to prison for flouting the terms of his suspended sentence.

1 min

'I'm forever grateful' - Voice star's life-saving heart op

A WELSH singer-songwriter who underwent life-saving open heart surgery has described the cardiology team who operated on him as \"magical superheroes\"

2 mins

Man 'shouting and screaming' in street smashed up own flat

A MAN suffering with cocaine-induced paranoia started smashing the doors and windows of his own flat, a court heard.

2 mins

Prices slump in seaside town as second-home owners try to sell

THE COLOURFUL seaside town of Tenby is facing a housing market in freefall, it is claimed, as dozens of holiday property owners rush to sell up in response to steep council tax hikes.

2 mins

Gatwick still UK's worst airport for flight delays, figures claim

GATWICK has retained its position as the UK's worst airport for flight delays, as it continues to suffer from air traffic control (ATC) disruption.

1 min

'I couldn't wear bracelets when we were together. They broke when he held me down...'

A WOMAN has said that she feels lucky to be alive after enduring horrific abuse at the hands of her former partner.

5 mins

New arrivals boost red squirrel conservation drive in forest

THE arrival of two female red squirrels have boosted conservation efforts in Clocaenog Forest.

2 mins

Barred surgeon fails skills re-test 20 years on amid 'jeopardy' fears

A SURGEON tried to make a comeback two decades after a watchdog barred him for incompetence.

2 mins

Warning as teenagers followed through city by two men in car

A CONCERNED mum has issued a stark warning to others after claiming her 17-year-old daughter and her 18-year-old colleague were followed by two men in a car in Swansea.

1 min

Welsh MP's WhatsApp chat after ruling on definition of woman

RHONDDA and Ogmore MP Chris Bryant was part of a controversial WhatsApp group of leading Labour politicians reacting to the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman under the Equalities Act, some of whose members were discussing action.

2 mins

Andrew, King and Queen at Easter service

THE King and Queen were joined by the Duke of York at the traditional Easter Sunday service at Windsor Castle.

1 min

RAF jets intercept Russian planes near Nato airspace

RAF fighter jets intercepted two Russian aircraft flying close to Nato airspace over the Baltic Sea.

1 min

Miliband attacks Farage's 'nonsense' over net zero

ED MILIBAND has accused Nigel Farage of peddling \"nonsense and lies\" by appearing to blame the UK Government's commitment to net zero for the crisis in the UK steel industry.

2 mins

Tributes to British couple killed in cable car crash

A SCHOOL business manager who died alongside her husband in a cable car crash in southern Italy was \"much loved and highly respected\", the school said.

1 min

'No choice' but to keep on fighting, insists Netanyahu

ISRAELI Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel has \"no choice\" but to continue fighting in Gaza and will not end the war before destroying Hamas, freeing the hostages and ensuring that the territory will not present a threat to Israel.

2 mins

Rockers celebrate album success

A WELSH band is celebrating after achieving its first number one album.

1 min

Club reveals ground revamp bid

PLANS have been unveiled for a significant redevelopment of the home of one of Wales' most historic football clubs.

2 mins

Crash driver had been caught drug-driving earlier the same day

A VAN driver who took a bend on the wrong side of the road and slammed into an oncoming car had been caught drug-driving earlier the same day, a court heard.

3 mins

'UK electricity supply is now more British'

THE UK'S rollout of wind and solar power over the last decade has made its electricity supply \"more British\", with significantly less reliance on imported gas, analysis has found.

1 min

Alexander Dighton was the fresh-faced star student who became a murderous fanatic.

SUNLIGHT strikes the curtain-less windows of the one-bedroom flat that Alexander Dighton called home.

7 mins

'He had a massive problem with authority. I would say to him all the time: 'Get off the web. Whatever you're on, get off it"

SUNLIGHT strikes the curtain-less windows of the one-bedroom flat that Alexander Dighton called home.

7 mins

'I can't believe the turnaround', says

A HUSBAND and father who feared heart failure would force him to give up work has become the first in Wales to see his life transformed by a new form of treatment.

1 min

'My lung collapsed for no reason - then the other one did the same thing...

DAN MATTHEWS was just 19 and out driving. It was a normal day.

3 mins

father-of-two after pioneering new treatment

A HUSBAND and father who feared heart failure would force him to give up work has become the first in Wales to see his life transformed by a new form of treatment.

1 min

Time to fix our eye care system

AS I watched this year's men's Six Nations Championship, I couldn't help but feel even more despair than the average Wales supporter.

2 mins

Cancer mum found support in rugby club

A MOTHER-OF-TWO is hoping to return to the rugby pitch after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer last year.

2 mins

Consistency is key to a better you

CONSISTENCY is the golden thread of a life well-lived and the glue that turns our inspiration into reality, says leadership, personal growth mentor and author of The 5am Club and The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari, Robin Sharma.

4 mins

Pick up your walking pace for a healthier heart boost

Could brisk walking be the secret to a healthier heart? New research from the University of Glasgow suggests that walking briskly might do more than just boost your mood - it could significantly lower your risk of developing serious heart rhythm problems.

2 mins

IRISH ARE TOO HOT FOR WINLESS WELSH

WALES are still in search of their first win in the Women's Six Nations. Ireland earned their second victory of the championship with a bonus-point success at Rodney Parade.

1 min

Williams hits back to edge out rising Chinese star

MARK Williams kept his hopes of a fourth world snooker title alive by edging past China's Wu Yize 10-8.

1 min

CARLSON LIFTS COUNTY HOPES

TOBY Roland-Jones struck twice in as many deliveries to boost Middlesex's push for a first Rothesay County Championship victory of the season against Glamorgan at Lord's.

2 mins

BALDWIN PROUD AS RAVENS SNATCH WIN

BRIDGEND head coach Scott Baldwin praised his side's never-say-die spirit after they snatched a dramatic victory over Llandovery ahead of their Super Rygbi Cymru play-off showdown with Swansea.

3 mins

SPIRIT SHINES THROUGH AS SCARLETS STAY IN CONTENTION

WAYNE Peel was delighted with the resilience showed by his Scarlets side as they claimed Judgement Day victory in Cardiff.

2 mins

Trundle bags another cup

SWANSEA City legend Lee Trundle added another medal to his collection as he helped Trefelin win the southern version of the Welsh Blood Service League Cup with a 3-1 victory over Penrhiwceiber Rangers.

1 min

McLaggon signs off in style as Barry boost Euro hopes

KAYNE McLaggon gave the Barry Town United fans one final goal to remember at Jenner Park as he signed off in style in a 5-0 win over Briton Ferry Llansawel in the JD Cymru Premier.

2 mins

SHERRATT FULL OF PRAISE AS PLAYERS PUT TURMOIL ASIDE

CARDIFF coach Matt Sherratt paid tribute to his players after they put the uncertainty of the last fortnight behind them to beat the Ospreys and boost their United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

3 mins

Otters boost survival hopes but Bony keep pressure on

BONYMAEN and Narberth's battle to avoid relegation from the Admiral Premiership looks set to go right to the wire.

2 mins

Exiles issue rallying cry to fans as they chase safety

HEAD coach Nelson Jardim has called on Newport County's fans to help his team finally secure League Two safety today.

2 mins

RIZA INSISTS BLUEBIRDS CAN SURVIVE

OMER Riza has spoken for the first time since being axed as manager of Cardiff City with just three games of the season left.

2 mins

A SENSE OF UNITY FIRING SUPERB RUN

ZAN Vipotnik feels Swansea City's current run is a deserved reward for players and fans alike, and hopes there are more wins and goals to come over the final games of the season.

3 mins

RAMSEY ISSUES A PLEA TO FANS

NEW interim Cardiff City boss Aaron Ramsey has pleaded with fans to get behind his team as he launches a three-game rescue mission to save to club from relegation disaster.

2 mins

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