Western Mail - May 14, 2025
Western Mail - May 14, 2025
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May 14, 2025
Stabbed teacher 'worried lessons not learned' - husband
THE HUSBAND of a teacher who was stabbed at a Carmarthenshire school says his wife fears lessons on staff safety \"haven't been learned\" a year on.
2 mins
'Take safety seriously' as lifeboat out three times in four hours
COASTGUARDS at a Welsh beauty spot have issued a warning to anyone going in the water across the region this summer after a busy weekend of incidents.
2 mins
Senedd to debate future of canal at risk of running dry
SENEDD members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
3 mins
Statement opposing tourism tax a 'publicity stunt'
THE announcement that Pembrokeshire will not adopt the contentious “tourism tax” for overnight visitor accommodation during its current administration has been labelled a “publicity stunt”.
1 min
Low ranking for UK in global study of teenage happiness
THE UK ranks near the bottom of a league table for child wellbeing and teenage happiness, according to a global report.
2 mins
'Driver was showing off' when he hit and killed dog walker, court hears
A DRIVER who caused the death of a pedestrian who was out walking his dogs was speeding and \"showing off\", a court has heard.
3 mins
School in lockdown over 'pupil's weapon' fears
A SCHOOL was placed into lockdown over fears a pupil had brought a weapon onto the premises in their bag.
1 min
'Predatory' care-home paedophile dies behind bars aged 83
A NOTORIOUS child sex offender has died in prison.
1 min
Value of farm mired in controversy 'uncertain' after return of ospreys
THE VALUE of a farm bought by the Welsh Government for £4.25m is now “uncertain” after a pair of ospreys returned for their second spell there - and laid an egg.
2 mins
Four arrested as police carry out drug raids at homes in city
POLICE arrested four people on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and cannabis after a series of drug raids across Newport.
1 min
Hospital worker admits planning horrific sex attacks on children
A HOSPITAL worker has admitted planning horrific sex attacks on children.
1 min
Welsh rugby league 'hit by funding disparity'
THE CHAIRMAN of Wales Rugby League called for a level-playing field, warning the sport has been systematically underfunded for years.
2 mins
Foragers in poison-plant rescue drama
TWO experienced foragers had to be rescued from a small Welsh island after eating suspected poisonous hemlock.
1 min
Haul of fame as big bull is stuck in bog
A BULL named Bruce weighing around 800kg found himself at the centre of a rescue drama after getting stuck in a bog.
1 min
'It can't happen again' – call for ban on strip-searching children
A HUMAN rights expert has called for a ban on the strip-searching of children in Wales, with black children disproportionately subject to the \"traumatising and degrading\" practice.
3 mins
First Minister leads tributes to 'champion of women's health'
FIRST Minister Eluned Morgan led cross-party tributes in the Senedd to a passionate campaigner who fought to improve services for fellow cancer patients.
2 mins
Teen girls kicked victims in head and made them kiss feet – court
TWO 14-YEAR-OLDS who violently assaulted victims at a school and college in Bridgend and were also found guilty of blackmail and assault have narrowly avoided custody.
3 mins
Starmer ‘completely rejects’ claims he echoed Powell in speech
SIR Keir Starmer “completely rejects” suggestions that he echoed Enoch Powell in a major speech on immigration, and stands by his words, Downing Street has said.
3 mins
Kardashian tells court of rape and murder fears
KIM Kardashian has told a French court she feared she would be raped and killed during a 2016 armed robbery in Paris.
1 min
Man arrested over ‘arson attacks’ linked to PM
POLICE investigating suspected arson attacks on properties and a car linked to Sir Keir Starmer have arrested a 21-year-old man.
1 min
Man cleared of murder after 38 years in prison
PETER Sullivan has said he is \"not angry\" and \"not bitter\" after the Court of Appeal quashed his murder conviction, making him the longest-serving victim of a miscarriage of justice in the UK.
2 mins
Film star Depardieu guilty of sex assaults
A PARIS court yesterday found actor Gérard Depardieu guilty of having sexually assaulted two women on a 2021 film set, sentencing him to an 18-month suspended prison sentence.
1 min
Patch of sand on Welsh beach has six-figure price tag
A PATCH of sand on a Welsh beach is up for sale with a six-figure price tag.
1 min
Farm delivery driver, 56, hit power cables, inquest told
A MAN delivering hardcore to a farm was killed when his vehicle hit high-powered electricity cables, it was revealed at the opening of an inquest.
1 min
Major plans to replace University Hospital appear to have stalled
PLANS to replace Cardiff's dilapidated University Hospital of Wales (UHW) appear to hang in the balance as neither the health board in charge nor the Welsh Government can explain what progress has been made.
2 mins
Drug trio to repay fraction of profit
A FAMILY caught running a business selling \"cannabis edibles\" on social media have been ordered to pay back just a fraction of their ill-gotten gains.
1 min
Couple deny £5m fraud at top school
A HUSBAND and wife have denied defrauding Britain's top school for A-level results out of more than £5m from its charity fund.
1 min
Ethical and security worries over Trump's plan to accept plane gift
Donald Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip yesterday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on US efforts to dismantle Iran’s nuclear programme, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more. But it’s the US President's plan to accept a $400m gift from Qatar which is so far making the headlines, as the Associated Press reports
5 mins
This man launched a new 'unapologetically Welsh' news website – but he isn't who he says he is
AT FIRST glance the National Wales 2.0 looked like a typical news website.
7 mins
Questions remain on value for money
THE Welsh Government han-dles a budget of some £26bn, and part of that re-sponsibility is investing in schemes or places that it believes will return a benefit to the people of Wales.
1 min
Cardiff to benefit as civil service jobs relocate from Whitehall
THE UK Government has identified Cardiff as a location to benefit from a drive to move thousands of civil service jobs out of Whitehall.
1 min
Bank hits £4bn milestone
CHETWOOD Bank has seen customer savings surpassing the £4bn mark.
1 min
New tenants lined up for city's former Debenhams
SWANSEA council has signed heads of terms agreements with two high street retailers and a leisure operator for the former Debenhams store.
2 mins
Nissan to close seven factories
NISSAN has confirmed it will shut seven factories and cut 20,000 jobs globally in a bid to slash costs.
1 min
Evans confirmed as chairwoman of broadcaster S4C
FORMER Labour politician and journalist Delyth Evans has been confirmed by the UK Government as the new chair of Welsh language channel S4C.
2 mins
Businesses in Wales backed for expansion
Here we feature the latest equity investments news in Wales
6 mins
Barclays share price surges to near-decade high after upgrade
BARCLAYS has experienced a significant uplift after the FTSE banking giant reported an impressive first quarter, fuelled by a robust performance in its investment division.
1 min
Overwork 'may impact on brain'
WORKING 52 hours or more per week may alter the structure of the brain, research suggests.
1 min
Pensions commit to UK projects
A COMMITMENT by pension funds to invest tens of billions in British infrastructure projects and businesses has been welcomed by Rachel Reeves.
1 min
£25k loan a kickstart for Kiddiecross
HUSBAND and wife team Ross and Emily Pottenger have added a new retail arm to their business, Kiddiecross, which provides balance and e-bike tuition to young cyclists.
2 mins
Discover the warm family feel and unique opportunities of this prep school in the Brecon Beacons
Christ College Brecon was founded by Henry VIII in 1541
2 mins
SOUTH WALES PREMIER LEAGUE CRICKET
REIGNING champions St Fagans are back on song in the South Wales Premier Cricket League.
3 mins
Red-hot Hursey is crowned European Under-21 champion
WELSH table tennis star Anna Hursey confirmed she is one of the hottest properties in the sport by becoming European Under-21 champion at the age of 18 - her fifth international tournament win in a row.
2 mins
Tan's new appointment at KVK may point to the way ahead for Cardiff next term
VINCENT Tan has made a swift and drastic decision at KV Kortrijk after their relegation, with the Belgian club set to appoint a new CEO sports after firing their one who oversaw a disastrous campaign.
2 mins
Scarlets look set to sign the Welsh-qualified England U20 star Ioan
England Under-20s star loan Jones
2 mins
Pugh predicting a bright future for the teenage talent now emerging in Wales
WALES U18s head coach Richie Pugh has identified a handful of players within the pathway he believes are potentially stars of the future.
4 mins
Lydiate may be robbed of a farewell
THERE are fears that Wales great Dan Lydiate may have played his final match in professional rugby after he was forced off with a neck injury against the Stormers on Saturday.
2 mins
MOVE TO GLOUCESTER WAS KEY TO A LIONS CALL-UP FOR TOMOS
WALES star Tomos Williams has credited his move to Gloucester with helping to take him to the next level after he was selected in this year's British & Irish Lions squad.
1 min
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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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