Western Mail - May 08, 2025
Western Mail - May 08, 2025
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May 08, 2025
'Honouring countless stories of courage... told and untold'
THE Prime Minister has paid tribute to Wales’ contribution to victory in World War II, citing “countless stories of huge heroism”.
4 mins
Welsh-language education overhaul now at final stage
AN OVERHAUL of Welsh-language education cleared the penultimate hurdle in the Senedd, with new school categories and legal requirements on the horizon.
2 mins
Systemic failings and racism found at Wales' largest hospital in review
A damning report into the operating theatres at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, has highlighted a catalogue of failings
7 mins
Private school is proposing to shut
A TOP independent school in Wales has announced it proposes to shut, blaming “economic volatility” and “factors beyond our control”.
4 mins
Senedd backs data bill despite constitution concerns
THE Senedd signed off on the UK Government's data bill despite constitutional concerns, with the proposed legislation “completely failing” a key test set by the First Minister.
1 min
'OAPs must have chance to give views in bus reform consultation'
THE older people's commissioner for Wales warned people could be denied a meaningful say about a major shake-up of bus services due to a tight timetable for scrutiny.
1 min
Last month the second-hottest April on record
LAST month was the second-hottest April on record, with world temperatures remaining above the key 1.5°C threshold for global warming, scientists have said.
1 min
TV's Iolo slams jet ski 'idiots' for blast through seabirds
TV STAR Iolo Williams has slammed jet-ski riders after witnessing two “idiots” blasting through rafting seabirds near a Welsh nature reserve.
3 mins
Infected blood victims will die before payouts, minister admits
SOME victims of the infected blood scandal will die before they receive compensation and the current number of people who have received a payout is “unsatisfactory”, the UK Government has admitted.
4 mins
Ukraine drone attacks disrupt Moscow flights
ATTACKS by Ukrainian long-range drones caused flight disruption at Moscow’s main airports for a third consecutive day yesterday, the authorities said.
1 min
Government to ponder EU youth mobility scheme
A SCHEME allowing young European Union citizens to study and work in the UK and vice versa would benefit British youths, the minister responsible for the talks said.
1 min
Man whose body found in suitcase 'raped teen'
A MAN whose dismembered body was later found in a suitcase had raped and blackmailed a teenager, a court has heard.
2 mins
Starmer dismisses criticism of UK-India trade deal
SIR Keir Starmer dismissed opposition criticism of tax exemptions in the UK-India trade deal as “incoherent nonsense” as he insisted the agreement was a “huge win” for Britons.
2 mins
Pakistan labels Indian airstrikes 'an act of war
INDIA fired missiles at Pakistan early yesterday, in what it said was retaliation for last month’s massacre of Indian tourists. Pakistan called the strikes an act of war and claimed it had downed several Indian fighter jets.
2 mins
Co-op boss apologises to customers after retailer hit by hackers
THE boss of the Co-op has apologised to customers after “highly sophisticated” hackers attacked the retailer’s IT systems.
1 min
Violence and drug use rising at UK's largest prison, report finds
VIOLENCE, self-harm and drugs availability are rising at Britain's biggest public sector prison, a report found.
4 mins
Man denies murdering boy, 16, in street knifing
A 20-YEAR-OLD man has denied murdering a teenage boy who was fatally stabbed in a town centre.
1 min
Access to waterfall is closed off for safety works
A NATURAL wonder in the Eryri National Park has been closed off to the public.
1 min
Graduate sold vile pictures of child abuse for '£30 for over 100'
A PAEDOPHILE sold horrific images of children and babies being sexually abused and raped to like-minded people, a court has heard.
2 mins
Plaque honours late archdruid
AN ARCHDRUID, broadcaster, minister and poet has been celebrated with a blue plaque at his former south Wales home.
1 min
Gang courier transported £3m in drugs
WELSH detectives identified a courier working for an organised crime group who transported £3m worth of drugs around the UK, a court has heard.
1 min
£1.5m council cash is set aside for tourism boost
UP TO £1.5m of council money is to be earmarked to promote events in Ceredigion as a way of boosting the tourist economy.
1 min
'Incredibly dangerous' man 'lured' woman to church in rape bid
AN \"INCREDIBLY dangerous\" sex offender who attacked and abused two different women has been jailed for 12 years.
2 mins
Chocs away with factory expansion
A CHOCOLATIER has expanded production following a major funding boost.
2 mins
Weatherspoon sales up amid sunny spring
PUB group JD Wetherspoon has said it expects a “reasonable” full-year result despite soaring staff costs as good weather helped buoy recent sales.
1 min
Retirement village plan
A NEW retirement village featuring a shop with co-working space above, a hall, bowls area and children’s play space has been proposed in Swansea.
1 min
Construction activity in UK down again
ACTIVITY in the UK construction sector declined for the fourth consecutive month in April as firms were knocked by rising economic uncertainty, according to new figures.
1 min
What could lie ahead for hostile nuclear rivals India and Pakistan?
Pakistan has denounced Indian missile strikes as an act of war after more than two dozen people, including children, were killed. Riazat Butt looks at soaring tensions between the nuclear-armed neighbours
3 mins
Poll boost for Plaid is open to scrutiny
IT WAS easy to spot the Plaid Cymru members and staffers in the Senedd yesterday - they were the ones with big smiles on their faces.
1 min
We remember as the US forgets
AS THE world pauses to commemorate VE Day - the anniversary marking the end of the Second World War in Europe - we honour the courage and sacrifice of those who fought to defeat fascism.
2 mins
£5m to support FE students with additional learning needs
NEW funding will transform educational facilities for students with additional learning needs (ALN) in further education (FE) colleges across Wales.
1 min
More mergers between unis are predicted
MORE mergers between universities could be on the cards as a result of growing financial pressures, a higher education sector chief has suggested.
1 min
Help pupils escape the cycle of poverty in schools
As the cost-of-living crisis continues, former teacher and author on education matters Finola Wilson considers how schools can help close the disadvantage gap among pupils
2 mins
Why is Denmark so happy? It must be the parenting
Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of The Danish Way Every Day, tells LISA SALMON how Danes raise happy, well-behaved children and avoid family conflict
4 mins
Why won't the twins show proper respect for my office?
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
2 mins
Warning shots
MARION MCMULLEN talks to the Daily Mirror's archivists John Mead and Ivor Game about bringing the Second World War to life in photos
1 min
Pedal to the metal
WE LOOK BACK AT F1 AT EMILIA-ROMAGNA, IMOLA
1 min
Haines in the sort of form that can force him back into the England set-up
TOM Haines believes he is batting better now than when he first burst on to the scene and caught the attention of England managing director of men’s cricket Rob Key.
2 mins
SWANSEA CITY COMMENT:
BY TOM COLEMAN
4 mins
Can Bluebirds go straight back up like the Blues?
LEAGUE One will be a far different beast next season from the last time Cardiff City were in it.
2 mins
Drastic changes possible if Dragons, Ospreys & Scarlets fail to commit to new deal
THE Welsh Rugby Union has issued a stark ultimatum to the Dragons, Ospreys, and Scarlets: sign the new Professional Rugby Agreement by today or face the prospect of a two-year notice period being served on all teams that could threaten their very existence.
3 mins
Too small to make it as a player... but Connor is set to become a big-time ref
IT'S been some season for Ben Connor.
5 mins
Sherratt set to carry on as head coach for Japan tour
CARDIFF head coach Matt Sherratt is set to be named as Wales' interim coach for the summer tour of Japan this week, with the current coaching team still in the dark about their own involvement on the tour.
2 mins
'THE WAR IS AT AN END'
• IT'S OVER! • Britain goes wild in the streets •
2 mins
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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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