Western Mail - May 10, 2025
Western Mail - May 10, 2025
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May 10, 2025
Soak up the sun today... storms are on their way
'VIGOROUS storms' are making their way towards Wales over the coming days, the Met Office has warned.
2 mins
Man badly injured as bike crash closes road
A MAN in his fifties was taken to hospital with “potentially life-threatening injuries” following a collision that left a major road closed for several hours.
1 min
Tribute to dad who died after collision
THE family of an e-bike rider who died after a collision with a car have paid tribute to him.
1 min
Just keep waiting in the wings, Roberts tells Wales stars overlooked for Lions
RUGBY legend Jamie Roberts has provided a Lions message to overlooked Wales stars and identified the “Test animal” who could still play his part despite being left out.
2 mins
Amy's inspiring words to young award-winners
STRICTLY Come Dancing star Amy Dowden told young Duke of Edinburgh award-winners to “always stay true to yourself” during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace yesterday.
1 min
Teacher is acquitted of some child sex charges
A TEACHER and director of an amateur dramatics group has been found not guilty of some counts of pressuring a teenage boy into a sexual relationship.
1 min
Matilda the Musical to grace city stage for Christmas 2026
THE Wales Millennium Centre has announced its 2026 Christmas show.
1 min
74 people ill and 16 hospitalised after infection outbreak at farm
HERE has been a significant increase in the number of people who have fallen ill with a parasitic infection after feeding animals at a Welsh farm.
2 mins
Police issue update after school put in lockdown
POLICE have issued an update after an incident that saw a school placed on lockdown.
1 min
Firefighters tackle large blaze on industrial estate
A WARNING was issued to residents after a large fire on an industrial estate.
1 min
'I absolutely think Welsh indyref can happen in our lifetime'
A REFERENDUM on Welsh independence could \"absolutely\" be held within \"our lifetime\", Plaid Cymru's leader has said.
2 mins
Search on as 'hand' is seen in city marina
POLICE were yesterday conducting searches in Swansea Marina after they received a report of an object that looked like a \"human hand\" in the water.
1 min
Major drive on to repair potholes and surface roads
DRIVERS on two of Wales' main roads could soon experience smoother journeys as a major programme to repair thousands of potholes and upgrade key routes gets under way.
1 min
Steel heritage theme as Urdd Eisteddfod's coveted Chair and Crown are unveiled
THE Chair and Crown for the Urdd Dur a Môr Eisteddfod 2025 were unveiled last night during a special ceremony.
3 mins
Main railway line to close for 15 days as part of Metro project
> Transport for Wales to Cardiff Bay will close for 15 days
1 min
Paedophile died in prison after 'unacceptable' dementia care
A PAEDOPHILE died while serving a 16-year jail term for sexually abusing three girls.
2 mins
Economists say agreement will have minimal effect on growth
BRITAIN'S trade deal with the US is unlikely to boost the economy much, experts have said, but some praised the lack of concessions on the UK side as a success.
1 min
'UK-US trade deal was urgently needed to protect 150,000 jobs'
THE UK-US trade deal was urgently needed to protect as many as 150,000 livelihoods, a senior UK Government minister said, as he insisted the agreement will be \"really good for Britain\".
3 mins
Former friends who cut down iconic tree face jail
TWO former friends are facing lengthy jail sentences after they were convicted of cutting down the beloved Sycamore Gap tree in an act of “mindless thuggery’.
2 mins
HS2 machine makes tunnel breakthrough
A GIANT HS2 boring machine has broken through to complete the first section of a 3.5-mile tunnel on the route’s approach into Birmingham.
1 min
India and Pakistan swap heavy fire as tensions rise
INDIAN and Pakistani soldiers exchanged heavy volleys of shells and gunfire across their frontier in Kashmir, killing at least five civilians amid a growing military stand-off that erupted after an attack on tourists in the India-controlled portion of the disputed region.
2 mins
Loose-wire illegal vape trader to pay £15k
A SHOP owner in Cardiff has been ordered to pay thousands of pounds after selling illegal vapes and illegal tobacco.
1 min
Police officer not guilty of assault during arrest
A POLICE officer who was filmed repeatedly punching a man during an arrest has been found not guilty of assault by a jury.
1 min
'Poor phone and internet signal blights town trade'
SHOPKEEPERS say \"terrible\" internet and phone coverage is affecting businesses and inconveniencing customers in a seaside town despite a council's ongoing bid to improve 5G connectivity.
3 mins
Restaurateur 'knew farm lease was for 10 years, not for life'
A COUNCIL has responded to an acclaimed restaurant's concerns after they were told they had to “move on” to another holding.
2 mins
'Few seconds of madness' cost support worker his dream job
A LEARNING support worker lost his “dream job” due to “a few seconds of madness” when he violently assaulted a man at Merthyr Rugby Club.
3 mins
Paedophile jailed for order breach
A CONVICTED paedophile who attempted to engage in sexual activity with a child has been jailed after he failed to disclose a mobile phone and his address to the authorities. He also tried to prevent his phone from being accessed by failing to properly use his thumb on a scanner.
1 min
To-and-fro burglar stole victims' beer
A BRAZEN burglar entered a house three times in an hour and helped himself to beer while a woman was asleep upstairs.
2 mins
Man admits causing the death of 'most amazing' woman
A MAN has admitted causing the death of a “loving and caring” woman by dangerous driving.
1 min
Energy suppliers in £7m payout
TEN energy suppliers have paid out around £7 million in compensation and refunds after an error led to some customers being overcharged, the energy watchdog has said.
1 min
Owner of 'rowdy' let has a month to appeal ruling
THE owner of a luxury converted barn, which was refused retrospective planning permission, has a month to appeal or face returning the property to its original use.
1 min
Spice up your life at this returning Welsh Chilli and Chocolate Festival
The Merthyr Tydfil Chilli and Chocolate Festival returns for 2025 - can you handle the heat?
2 mins
'We urgently need to see improvement on Traveller sites'
SENEDD members have criticised a lack of progress on new Gipsy, Roma and Traveller sites, warning people are living in substandard conditions in contravention of their human rights.
3 mins
Footgolf course being 'destroyed' by electric bikes
FIELDS used by a footgolf course have been left with thousands of pounds’ worth of damage after electric bike riders “wreaked havoc”.
3 mins
Joy for the faithful - Pope Leo XIV, a true man of God and a champion of the people
Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, is known as the 'Saint of the North' in Peru for his closeness to the poor. Franklin Briceno and Nicole Winfield, of Associated Press, profile the new pontiff
4 mins
Why two top private schools are planning to close after decades
Oakleigh House has educated children for more than a century, and St Clare's for more than 85 years, now both schools propose to shut in the face of uncertain economic times and falling birth rates. Education editor Abbie Wightwick reports
5 mins
Shining symbols of a future full of hope
THE chair and crown for Eisteddfod yr Urdd Dur a Môr 2025 have been unveiled.
2 mins
POINTS OF ORDER
EASY WAYS YOU CAN BE A FRIEND TO HEDGEHOGS
2 mins
MODERN CASTLE COMPLETE WITH TURRETS IN PERFECT LOCATION
HIDDEN within a lush dell off a tiny and quiet country lane and surrounded by six acres of glorious garden is a house like no other.
1 min
UK's senior statistician resigns over 'health issues'
BRITAIN'S most senior statistician has stepped down citing \"ongoing health issues\", amid criticism over flaws in recent economic data.
1 min
'Firms embrace AI and see economic benefits'
How is artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping the business world? That is the question global consultants McKinsey address in their latest report, The State of AI: How Organizations Are Rewiring to Capture Value.
3 mins
City business park now under new ownership
A leading business park in Cardiff is under new ownership.
1 min
Sun brings out the shoppers as footfall rises
RETAILERS have seen a “small but positive” increase in shoppers as the sunniest April on record enticed consumers into stores, figures suggest.
1 min
EQL Edtech's exciting new departures
SWANSEA-HEADQUARTERED Equal Education Partners has launched a new global education technology (edtech) recruitment division while also confirming it is opening a new office in the US.
1 min
1,000 jobs on horizon as design-and-build plans taken to market
Leading commercial real estate firm FI Real Estate Management (FIREM) has appointed joint agents to market two major new employment sites at its Wrexham Industrial Estate.
1 min
Weather-related insurance claims up
INSURANCE claims for weather-related damage to people's homes and possessions totalled a record £226m between January and April, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
1 min
BoE chief urges UK to rebuild EU trade ties
THE governor of the Bank of England has said he hopes the UK can “rebuild” trade relationships with the EU after striking a trade deal with the US.
1 min
JD CYMRU PREMIER LEAGUE EURO PLAY-OFFS
ELIOT Evans still remembers the first time Cardiff Met faced Caernarfon Town in the JD Cymru Premier European play-offs back in 2019.
2 mins
Global agency to draw up list of candidates for the Bluebirds
CARDIFF City have enlisted the help of leading global sports agency Wasserman to draw up a shortlist of candidates to become the next Bluebirds manager.
3 mins
SUPER RYGBI CYMRU SEMI-FINALS
JASON Strange is set for a busy weekend with both teams he coaches being involved in cup semi finals.
2 mins
Mathias to return from the bench for Scarlets in Lions den
> Kemsley Mathias has not played since being injured against the Stormers in March
2 mins
Carter back as the Dragons face a tough test against Stormers
SKIPPER Ben Carter returns for the Dragons against Stormers this afternoon in the United Rugby Championship clash in Cape Town (5.15pm).
1 min
Cardiff ring changes for the first game of SA double-header
CARDIFF head coach Matt Sherratt rings the changes as his side face the Bulls in Durban in the URC today (3pm).
2 mins
Reddin puts his stamp on search
DAVE Reddin is about to stamp his own authority on the Welsh Rugby Union's search for a new head coach.
1 min
Costelow signs a new deal at Scarlets
SCARLETS' Wales international fly-half Sam Costelow has become the latest player to sign a new contract with the club.
2 mins
East-West divide as two regions fail to sign PRA
Dragons commit but Ospreys and Scarlets hold out as WRU deadline passes
2 mins
How a plan for an extreme sports park became one of Wales top wedding venues
When Ryan Davies arrived at Llanerch Vineyard, it was in receivership and the vines had died. More than a decade on, it includes hotel accommodation, a restaurant, and walking trails, as well as a wedding venue. He speaks to Jonathon Hill
5 mins
I hated my job, so I set up my own company – it made £10m last year
A couple of years ago D.Louise founder Olivia Jenkins, from Cardiff, was miserable in her nine-to-five office job selling advertising. Now she's turning over £10m a year and has been named among Britain's top young entrepreneurs. Jonathon Hill reports
5 mins
Inside the seaside town where homes regularly sell for more than £1m
It's a location that can easily boast coast, country and city and has a house price way above the Welsh average, as Property editor Joanne Ridout reports
8 mins
One unremarkable bungalow + £1.2m = dream house
The transformation is breathtaking and has created 'a slice of sunshine' in a magical and exclusive location, finds Property editor Joanne Ridout
6 mins
The packed beaches of Porthcawl's glory days
PORTHCAWL'S beaches have been a magnet for people making the most of the sunshine. Families, friends, couples and surfers have flocked to the coast.
1 min
How to spend 48 hours in Tenby
With picturesque beaches just a short stroll from the lively town centre, quaint cobbled streets that rival those in Italy or the French Riviera, and a collection of brightly coloured houses that many towns across Britain would envy, it's hardly surprising this coastal jewel consistently tops the list of the best seaside towns in the UK, says Portia Jones
4 mins
Will AI destroy human creativity?
NEVER one to be first in the queue for digital developments but, I like to think, not the back of the queue either, I've just logged into an Al bot and thought I'd run a few experiments.
3 mins
Reviving a lost masterpiece
A rediscovered opera by Welsh greats Arwel Hughes and Saunders Lewis will be the centrepiece of this year’s Musicfest in Aberystwyth. The festival's artistic director Iwan Davies tells Jenny White how it came about
5 mins
Blazing bright in the darkness
Shani Rhys James' latest exhibition offers bursts of colour and hope in dark times, writes Jenny White
3 mins
A gothic mystery rewoven
The mysterious Swansea death of Fanny Imlay, half- sister of Frankenstein author Mary Shelley, sits at the heart of Jo Mazelis’ latest novel, writes Jenny White
5 mins
Barbie world
Top TV chef Tom Kerridge shares barbecue tips with Lauren Taylor
3 mins
Tiny restaurant that's just won a global award
Husband-and-wife-run Chapters in Hay-on-Wye already had a Michelin Green Star, and now it's achieved another accolade. Branwen Jones reports
5 mins
I ate at new restaurant with the best mushrooms I've ever had
Sonder has opened in a leafy suburb of Cardiff and there is one dish Stephanie Colderick can’t get enough of
3 mins
Why English whisky is causing a stir
Raise a glass to World Whisky Day with a top drop from Blighty, says Sam Wylie-Harris.
3 mins
SOAP WATCH
The latest on Coronation Street, EastEnders and Emmerdale
2 mins
To meet climate goals, we need to grow more wood
UK overreliance on imported timber undermines net zero aims. By John Healey, David Styles and Eilidh Forster
3 mins
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