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May 06, 2025

BBC chairman: 'Just give the money back, Huw'

Huw Edwards has been publicly asked to hand back part of his BBC salary from the five months he was under arrest.

1 min

Rail services affected after grassfire near tracks

RAIL services into Cardiff experienced major disruption yesterday - with journeys cancelled or delayed after a fire on Sunday.

1 min

Tributes to Welsh World War II veteran who 'never liked being called a hero'

TRIBUTES have been paid to a former RAF flight engineer from Swansea who set up anti-aircraft barrage balloons and went on to fly 30 bombing missions in the Second World War.

3 mins

Senior royals join crowds of thousands as VE Day commemorations begin

THOUSANDS of people joined with senior royals in the rain yesterday to observe a military procession to begin commemorations, being held across the UK and beyond, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe.

3 mins

Veterans light flame as Netherlands marks 80th anniversary of liberation

SECOND World War veterans watched military aircraft fly over a Dutch town yesterday as the Netherlands marked the 80th anniversary of its liberation from Nazi Germany's occupation by Allied troops.

2 mins

Appeal after cyclist left on road in roundabout hit-and-run

POLICE have launched an appeal for information after a hit-and-run on a busy roundabout.

1 min

Man pulled from river in major rescue operation

A man has been taken to hospital after a major rescue mission was launched by emergency services in Newport.

1 min

Parents' tribute to 'brilliant, beautiful and brave' woman, 32, who died in skydiving tragedy

THE Welsh parents of a skydiver who is believed to have fallen to her death in a “deliberate act” say she lived with “immense energy, passion, and love”.

2 mins

'I've lost £200,000 after being scammed by rogue builder'

JESSICA Reader is ready to enjoy her first weekend in a long time.

7 mins

Woman was left 'screaming in pain' after drink spiked

A 19-YEAR-OLD woman was left “screaming in pain” and unable to remember much of the night after she said her drink was spiked at a popular nightclub.

2 mins

Fire victim 'loved by all'

A 14-YEAR-OLD boy who died after a fire at an industrial estate “was loved by all who met him”, his family has said.

1 min

Movie tariff plan 'could deal blow to UK industry'

DONALD Trump's plan to impose a 100% tariff on movies made outside the US \"could deal a knock-out blow\" to the UK film sector, a trade union has said.

1 min

13 workers kidnapped from mine found dead

THE bodies of 13 security guards kidnapped from a major Peruvian gold mine around a week ago have been found, the mining company said.

1 min

Israel approves plans to capture whole Gaza Strip

ISRAEL has approved plans to capture the entire Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time, Israeli officials said.

1 min

Lady Gaga heard about bomb threat 'via media'

LADY Gaga's team have said they learned about a plot to bomb her gig on Copacabana Beach in Rio De Janeiro “via media reports this morning”.

2 mins

Put a spring in your steps

GET OUT IN THE FRESH AIR AT A NATIONAL TRUST PLACE NEAR YOU

3 mins

Firm completed £60m dental deals

The corporate healthcare team at Acuity Law completed deals in the dental sector with a combined value of around £60m in the first quarter of this year.

1 min

Ex-Love Islander's caring role with animal charity

A former contestant on Love Island has made the 'biggest lifestyle change ever' and has opened up about his tough time after the hit TV show. He spoke to Indigo Jones

5 mins

'Without victory, there is no survival'

Beneath the waves lurked Germany's deadly U-boats. Above, convoys bringing food, weapons and fuel to Britain. No wonder the fateful Battle of the Atlantic consumed Winston Churchill more than almost any other of the war. As this week marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Andrew Williams looks at one of World War II's pivotal battles...

7 mins

A thank you to the greatest generation

IT'S a moment that remains firmly embedded in the national psyche all these decades later - and rightly so.

1 min

Gower farms to help improve region and boost biodiversity

FARMS based within the Gower National Landscape are set to work with Swansea Council to help improve the region and boost biodiversity.

1 min

Injury puts Cox’s England call in jeopardy

JORDAN Cox was forced to retire hurt immediately after scoring a century for Essex against Somerset, raising doubts over his place in England’s Test squad this summer.

1 min

Champs suffer shock loss in opening clash

ST Fagans suffered a shock defeat as they launched the defence of their South Wales Premier Cricket League title.

3 mins

County denied a first victory as last pair hold on

GLAMORGAN' were denied their first four-day success of the season as Derbyshire held on for a draw in a thrilling finale at Sophia Gardens.

1 min

Ospreys boss backs wing for summer call

MARK Jones has tipped Ospreys wing Keelan Giles for a place on Wales' summer tour of Japan.

1 min

Injury a fresh setback in Farrell's bid for fourth tour

OWEN Farrell's hopes of being selected for this summer's British and Irish Lions tour of Australia have suffered a setback.

1 min

Dallaglio: Welsh quartet deserve Lions tour calls

FORMER England captain Lawrence Dallaglio has called on British and Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell to take four Welsh players on this summer's tour of Australia.

1 min

Ramsey: Young talent key to Bluebirds' success

AARON Ramsey believes the talent coming through the ranks at Cardiff City can help them back to the Championship.

1 min

Harrison salutes Saints for treble joy

CRAIG Harrison hailed one of the finest achievements in Welsh domestic football after The New Saints added the Welsh Cup to their bulging trophy cabinet.

2 mins