Western Mail - May 05, 2025
Western Mail - May 05, 2025
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May 05, 2025
'Hope the legs last... Nigel Owens takes charge again
NIGEL Owens made his return to refereeing on Saturday afternoon.
1 min
The soldier that drinks on duty... but never feels gruff the next day
Lance Corporal Shenkin used to eat two cigarettes a day, but now sticks to downing a pint of Guinness
2 mins
Anger as bags of dog poo dumped
IT'S one of the most beautiful villages in north Wales, with a beautiful sheltered beach.
1 min
Blissful beds and beer as pub on the UK posh list
A WELSH pub has been named one of the best poshest pubs in the UK.
1 min
Thief stole 84 bottles of alcohol in one go
A \"PERSISTENT and prolific\" shoplifter stole thousands of pounds' worth of alcohol and perfume in a series of raids at shops in west and south Wales.
1 min
Council tries to calm fears after damning report into finances
AMMANFORD Town Council has moved to address a damning report by Audit Wales into its finances over the past decade.
2 mins
Boy, 13, is stuck in hospital as family in long wait for help
JUST over a year ago 13-year-old Kyle Sieniawski was like any other boy his age who enjoyed playing with friends and his favourite hobby, taekwondo.
4 mins
Members of drugs gang jailed for over 30 years
MEMBERS of an organised crime gang caught with £400,000 of cocaine have been jailed for a combined 31 years.
1 min
Man, 61, in critical condition after pub 'assault'
A 61-YEAR-OLD man is in a critical condition in hospital after a serious assault outside a village pub in the early hours of Saturday.
1 min
Paedophile who was on run for 11 years is jailed
A COLLEGE security guard subjected a young girl to years of sexual abuse and “effectively bought her silence” with bribes of cigarettes and money, a court has heard.
4 mins
Man found dead in river after night out - inquest
A MAN was found dead in a river near Caernarfon town centre following a night out, an inquest heard.
2 mins
Parasite horror after feeding lambs at farm
A FATHER has described his family's horrific experience as they feared for his four-year-old son’s life when he was infected with a parasite after visiting a farm.
4 mins
On-street charging trial for e-vehicles
OWNERS of electric vehicles in Neath Port Talbot that don’t have a driveway where they can charge them may be able to take part in an on-street trial.
1 min
Runners get messy for charity fundraiser
THOUSANDS of people took to Cardiff's Bute Park to take part in Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy obstacle course.
1 min
Iranian men arrested over alleged attack plot
BRITISH counterterrorism officers arrested several Iranian men over an alleged plot to attack an unspecified target in London, the Metropolitan Police force said yesterday.
1 min
Minister ‘mortified’ over grooming gangs remarks
LUCY Powell is “mortified” after she made comments that appeared to describe grooming gangs as a “dog whistle”, her Cabinet colleague Wes Streeting has said.
1 min
'Reform will do utmost to block asylum hotels'
REFORM UK will use every lever available to stop asylum-seekers being housed in areas where it now controls councils, the party's chairman has said.
2 mins
Trump doesn’t know if he backs due process rights
DONALD Trump has refused to affirm his intention to uphold due process rights laid out in the US constitution.
1 min
Houthi missile halts flights in Israel
A MISSILE launched by Iranian- backed rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Isra- el’s main international airport after the impact left a plume of smoke and caused panic among passengers.
2 mins
Putin 'hopes nukes won't be required' in Ukraine
RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin has said the need to use nuclear weapons in Ukraine has not arisen and he hopes it will not.
1 min
Fence dispute forcing widow to sell her house
A 79-YEAR-OLD woman says she is losing her house over a dispute with her neighbour over who owns the fence between their back gardens.
3 mins
Cause of teen's condition may never be found
A FATHER whose 14-year-old daughter has the mental age of a six to nine-month-old baby says they might not ever get answers about what happened to her.
3 mins
Woman hurt as car flips onto roof
A WOMAN was taken to hospital after a car crashed and flipped onto its roof.
1 min
Data storage hub of 'regional importance' given the go-ahead
A DATA storage centre of “regional importance” will be built in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) after councillors gave it their approval.
2 mins
Spielberg's seal of approval for Jurassic 'Jaws'
WELSH filmmaker Gareth Edwards has spoken about the nod to a Steven Spielberg classic he included in the new Jurassic World film.
2 mins
BUSINESS TALK
ROBERT LLOYD GRIFFITHS
3 mins
Productivity still a challenge but WW2 spirit an inspiration
This coming Thursday marks 80 years since the end of World War II in Europe.
3 mins
Carrying on dad's 45-year fight for blood scandal justice
Teacher David Edwards, a victim of the infected blood scandal, had HIV and hepatitis B and C but he kept campaigning for justice throughout his life. His daughter, Lucretia, is continuing that fight. Ruth Mosalski reports
4 mins
16,250 miles in – and still pedalling around the world
From Wales to New South Wales, Nathan Hurley is undertaking an incredible journey – and he has no plans to end his epic adventure just yet.
3 mins
Mental health cash transparency vital
AT A time when more people are reportedly affected by mental health problems it is dispiriting when any service to help is cut.
1 min
Finest hour that defines us for time everlasting
The Battle of Britain halted Germany's progress and Hitler's aim of invading Britain. ANDY SAUNDERS tells the story of how The Few became the heroes of a nation
5 mins
Mum is the first to have new treatment for MS
A MUM from Pembrokeshire has become the first NHS patient in the UK to be treated with a newly approved drug to prevent relapses of multiple sclerosis (MS).
3 mins
'Pain in my shoulder turned out to be a brain tumour'
AN ESTATE agent who thought his shoulder pain was just a trapped nerve was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
3 mins
Best buds
DISCOVER NATIONAL TRUST GARDENS NEAR YOU THIS SPRING AS THEY BURST INTO LIFE
3 mins
Why does our hearing get worse as we age?
AN AUDIOLOGIST GIVES US THE LOWDOWN AND OFFERS SOME EXPERT ADVICE
2 mins
Flower is blooming lovely to bag Guineas
DESERT Flower claimed the Betfred 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket to maintain her flawless record and continue Godolphin’s remarkable weekend.
1 min
Scarlets look to bring back former No. 9
THE Scarlets are leading the chase for the signature of their former scrum-half Dane Blacker.
1 min
COUNTY FACE A TOUGH LAST DAY
DERBYSHIRE fought back with bat and ball to set up tantalising fourth day despite Glamorgan's favourable position at Sophia Gardens.
1 min
Elbow surgery delays Joshua's return to training
ANTHONY Joshua's return to the ring is to be delayed by elbow surgery that will prevent him from training for up to eight weeks.
1 min
IT'S SWEET REVENGE FOR SAINTS IN FINAL
CONNAH'S QUAY....1 THE NEW SAINTS2
2 mins
A DARK DAY FOR NEATH AS IRONMEN RACK UP A CENTURY
CHAMPIONS Merthyr put the crowning glory on their Admiral Premiership title triumph with 16 tries as they dismantled third-placed Neath 104-0 at the Wern.
2 mins
Strange sets his sights on champs after stunning rally
EBBW Vale staged a major second-half comeback to overcome Carmarthen Quins 45-35 and set up another showdown with Llandovery in the Super Rygbi Cymru play-off semi-finals.
3 mins
RAVENS SEE HOPES ENDED BY TIGHT CALL
BRIDGEND head coach Scott Baldwin left the Arms Park dreaming of what have been after a marginal call on a forward pass in the final minute ended his side’s hopes of forcing the Super Rygbi Cymru table-toppers to go to extra time.
2 mins
FITTING EXIT FOR ALLEN AS SIDES FINISH WITH A REAL FLOURISH
ALAN Sheehan was delighted with Swansea City’s 11th-place finish in the Championship.
3 mins
Change needed for Exiles to thrive, admits Williams
INTERIM head coach Dafydd Williams admits “a lot needs to change” if Newport County are to avoid another relegation battle next season, as owner Huw Jenkins aims to appoint a new boss this month.
2 mins
Dragons put party plans on hold to end season in style
PHIL Parkinson praised his Wrexham players for not letting their promotion party plans affect their end to the season.
1 min
LACK OF FOCUS SO COSTLY AS TERM ENDS ON ANOTHER LOW
ARON Ramsey said Cardiff City were punished for lapses in concentration as a dismal Championship season ended in another defeat.
3 mins
RAMSEY KEEPS OPTIONS OPEN
ARON Ramsey is keeping his options open after Cardiff City continue their search for a new boss after saying farewell to the Championship.
2 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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