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May 03, 2025

Tribute paid to mother as husband in court charged with murder

TRIBUTES have been paid to a “devoted mother” after a man appeared in court charged with her murder.

1 min

Father died after his motorbike suddenly left road – inquest

A “GENUINE, loving” family man died after his motorcycle “suddenly and unexpectedly” left an A-road on a bend, an inquest has found.

1 min

Five-month-old eatery makes Michelin list

A CARDIFF restaurant has been named in the Michelin Guide just five months after opening.

1 min

Girl, 1, killed in caravan park collision is named

A ONE-YEAR-OLD girl who died after a collision at a Welsh caravan park has been named.

1 min

Ministers' botched £50m life sciences fund 'achieved aims'

A \"FAILED experiment\" of investing public money in risky biotech-style businesses cost Welsh taxpayers at least £28m but achieved all of its original objectives, a committee has heard.

3 mins

WIDOW TELLS OF HER SINGLE-PARENT STRUGGLE

RICHARD Osman’s widow, Aurelie Vandeputte, said the couple had met on board a plane “as the sun was rising over the Egyptian desert” and had married in a ceremony held in three different languages.

1 min

Nurse who shared foul baby-abuse images struck off register

A HOSPITAL nurse has been struck off after sharing images of a baby and other “very young” children being abused.

2 mins

Fatal plane crash was caused by oxygen fire

- coroner

3 mins

UK culture leaders ‘unwilling to police gender of toilet users’

LEADERS from the UK’s culture sector have said they are “unable and unwilling to police the gender of people using our toilets” in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling.

2 mins

Woman took £100,000 from employer... then did it again

A FINANCE manager stole £140,000 from her employers, years after being jailed for leaving another employer out of pocket.

3 mins

Farage: 'We're now the main opposition party to this government'

NIGEL Farage has said Reform UK are “now the main opposition party” to the UK Government after his party’s victories in the Runcorn and Helsby by-election and England's other local election contests yesterday.

1 min

Starmer says 'I get it' after Labour's defeat at Runcorn

PM 'determined' to go 'further and faster'in delivering change

4 mins

Ex-boxer and former MP win mayor roles in new authorities

DAME Andrea Jenkyns and former boxer Luke Campbell have become Reform UK's first regional mayors in the new combined authorities of Greater Lincolnshire and Hull and East Yorkshire.

1 min

Reform claim second council by-election

REFORM have another Welsh councillor after they won a council by-election in Wales for the second time.

1 min

Russell Brand in court on sex offences charges

COMEDIAN and actor Russell Brand allegedly raped a woman in a hotel room when she attended a Labour Party conference, a court heard.

1 min

Resident doctors in England to be balloted over strike

RESIDENT doctors in England will be balloted on strike action over pay, the British Medical Association (BMA) has announced.

2 mins

Harry 'would love reconciliation' with family

THE Duke of Sussex has said he would “love reconciliation” with his family, adding that he “doesn’t know how much longer my father has”.

3 mins

Ukrainian troops to join VE Day procession in UK

THE armed forces of Ukraine will take part in the UK’s military procession marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day.

2 mins

Victim 'savaged' in attack by two women and dog

A WOMAN suffered significant injuries and permanent scarring after her arm and legs were \"chewed\" by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier owned by a woman who attacked her.

3 mins

'Council's carers make more visits than NHS equivalents'

DOMICILIARY carers employed by one of Wales’ local authorities do “substantially” more visits on their daily rounds than equivalent staff in the NHS - and some of them are in their 70s, a council director said.

1 min

'My scan results lit up like a Christmas tree due to lung tumours'

RANWEN Hywel is backing a Cancer Research UK campaign after being diagnosed with stage 3 lung cancer in 2018. ‘This means the cancer had spread from the lung into surrounding tissue and lymph nodes. Her initial symptoms were breathlessness, fatigue and swollen hands and feet.

3 mins

Pre-app submitted for data centre

A PRE-PLANNING application has been submitted to Neath Port Talbot council over proposals to build a new 12 MW data centre

1 min

'These harps were made to be played'

AN INTERNATIONALLY acclaimed harpist is coming out of self-imposed retirement to give a series of performances featuring two historic harps.

2 mins

Cost of failed deal not revealed

DENBIGHSHIRE council has refused to reveal the cost to taxpayers of the failed deal to sell council-owned Denbighshire Leisure Limited (DLL).

1 min

Man in court over school stabbing trial collapse

A MAN has appeared in court charged in connection with the collapse of the first trial into a school stabbing.

1 min

Town with 13 barber shops to get yet another

PLANS to turn a Valleys town-centre amusement arcade into a barber shop have been approved despite concern over the number of barbers already in the town.

3 mins

Ban for 'disorderly' teenager

A TEENAGER has been barred from parts of a town centre in a bid to curb her “reckless and disorderly behaviour”.

1 min

Drama teacher talked about 'gay icons' with teen

A PERFORMING arts teacher accused of pressuring a teenage boy into having a sexual relationship has admitted he discussed “gay icons and celebrities” with him and bought him alcohol.

3 mins

'Callous' driver struck OAP and fled the scene

\"CALLOUS” motorist struck a pensioner, leaving him with 'life-changing' injuries, and then drove home rather than stopping to help. Liam Babbs was driving at twice the speed limit when he collided with a 77-year-old man who was cleaning his car.

2 mins

Is backing Welsh independence the same as being a nationalist? Not necessarily, argues Robin Mann, of Bangor University

OVER the past few years, support for Welsh independence has grown in ways not seen before.

3 mins

'I'm 102 and the secret of my long life is what I have for breakfast ...'

Gordon 'Pop' White was one of two survivors on a Royal Navy landing craft that was bombed during the Second World War. Nowadays he gets up at 4am and starts the day with a cocktail and a chocolate teacake. He speaks to Ellie Gosley

8 mins

Shocking extent of prejudice in schools

THE racism prevalent in our schools is unacceptable and must be addressed.

1 min

Wild at heart

YOUR WILDFLOWER MEADOW EVOLVES OVER THE YEARS TO HELP YOU RECONNECT WITH NATURE

2 mins

TO BUY OR NOT TO BUY THIS HAMLET?

Sometimes a property comes onto the market that is so special that most people will instantly either fall in love with it or at the very least remember it for weeks, months and maybe even years to come as a special place to call home.

2 mins

Factories see biggest fall in export orders since Covid

UK factories have seen the biggest drop in export orders since the start of the pandemic, with demand from the US, Europe and China waning amid global uncer-tainty over Donald Trump's tariffs, anew survey shows.

1 min

Trump tariffs will hit Wales more than England, says First Minister

> The First Minister for Wales, Eluned Morgan

4 mins

Transparency vital as uni leadership needs reform

Public trust is our universities' most valuable asset

4 mins

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY

VISIT A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE NEAR YOU THIS HALF TERM

2 mins

Former stars believe the Dragons will kick on again

As Wrexham go into today’s final League One fixture of the season at Lincoln, former midfielder Waynne Phillips is in no doubt that the club will be active in the transfer market again this summer as they look to challenge for a top-six place in the Championship next season.

2 mins

Marriott hoping for the same outcome as he chases yet another Welsh Cup medal

> Chris Marriott

2 mins

Wilshere has huge respect for his old team-mate Ramsey

INTERIM Norwich City manager Jack Wilshere has spoken fondly of his ex-Arsenal team-mate Aaron Ramsey ahead of their meeting today.

2 mins

Allen had offer to play on with the Swans but decided time was right to stop

JOE Allen has revealed he turned down the chance chance to carry on playing at Swansea City, and insists the time was right to call time on his professional career.

4 mins

MacLeod on board at the Dragons

THE Dragons have hired Dale MacLeod to assist head coach Filo Tiatia next season as they look to turn their ailing fortunes around.

2 mins

Jake Ball... Why I'm coming back and why I'd love to play for Wales again

IN Welsh rugby, few secrets - if anyare rarely kept that well.

6 mins

I ate at a restaurant that's among the last of its kind

HERE are some places that, thankfully, don't lose their shine with age and familiarity.

3 mins

The best BBQ food you'll find in a gazebo outside Wales' best pub

The location, the smells, the flavours, the cooking and the beer are all absolutely world-class - what more could you want? Portia Jones reports

6 mins

There's no Gavin & Stacey film to be made... the story's told

Larry Lamb tells Lisa Salmon why he's both sad and relieved the smash hit TV show is finally over, and how he has moved on by writing his first novel

4 mins

Lines of beauty...

Annie Morgan Suganami's paintings, on show in Cardiff this month, capture the beauty and wisdom of age, writes Jenny White

3 mins

What lies beneath

Sue Hiley Harris' woven sculptures, on show at Swansea's Mission Gallery this month, reflect her abiding fascination with nature, writes Jenny White

3 mins

'We needed a bit of a happy boost'

The latest show at the Workers Gallery in the Rhondda reflects Gayle Rogers’ love of her native valley, writes Jenny White

2 mins

Looking back through fresh eyes

Writer Dai Smith has published his debut poetry collection at the age of 80 – and it was worth waiting for, writes Jenny White

3 mins

There's so much beauty in silence'

Love Island star and Strictly Come Dancing finalist Tasha Ghouri revisits tough times in her new self-help guide, Your Superpower. By Ella Walker

5 mins

Hip to dip

Chef Sonali Shah on cooking for A-listers and why dips should be a dinner party staple.

3 mins

How our working lives are changing

A new survey paints a mixed picture of UK working life in the 21st century. Emeritus Professor at Cardiff University Alan Felstead shares some of the findings...