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Drama teacher ‘always knew Jones would be star’

RUTH Jones’ school drama teacher has said he always knew she would make it as an actress.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Council's finances improve after deal but challenges remain

THE budget position of a Welsh council is more positive than previously expected but challenges remain, councillors have said.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Rob Reiner's son arrested after death of star couple

ROB Reiner’s son Nick Reiner has been arrested following the death of the Hollywood director and his wife Michele.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

'Ill-judged' prison expansion sparks warning over numbers

WALES' unwanted title as the nation with the highest “in-country” imprisonment rate in western Europe is set to be solidified due to the expansion of HMP Parc.

3 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Child rapist died after series of prison failings

A RAPIST died after a series of failings by a prison.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Western Mail Changing weather a challenge for all

WALES has once again been battered by heavy rain and flooding.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Leviathan left to rot

THE world’s second biggest animal is being left to rot on a beach in Carmarthenshire.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

New cap lifts spirits by signing fresh deal

THE Ospreys have secured the services of Wales back-rower Morgan Morse on a new contract.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Phone revealed extent of pair's drug operation

A COUPLE were found to be cocaine dealers with messages on their phone revealing they were directing drug runners to supply customers.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

'Loving and kind' teen dies after brave cancer fight

THE family of a 16-year-old Swansea boy who has died after a brave 21-month battle with brain cancer have paid tribute to him and said his funeral will be held tomorrow.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Lorry driver denies causing death of cyclist after being 'blinded by sun'

HUSBAND saw his wife cycling on the road shortly before she was knocked down and killed by a HGV lorry, a court has heard.

3 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

'An inspiration to us all' – Shân Legge-Bourke dies at 82

TRIBUTES have been paid to one of the leading figures in Welsh public life.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Show no fear in tie, warns Bluebirds boss

BRIAN Barry-Murphy has told Cardiff City young guns to be respectful of - but not intimidated by - Chelsea as the Premier League giants head to town for the Carabao Cup quarterfinal.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Mortgage rules in line for overhaul

FIRST-TIME buyers, self-employed people and older borrowers could find it easier to access mortgage finance under plans from the City regulator to modernise rules to reflect changes in how people live now and in the future.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

SEISMIC SHOCK AS DUO MAKE EXIT

AC Morgan and Dewi Lake will both leave the professional game in Wales at the end of the season.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Drug dealer who gave himself up to festival security jailed

A MAN who planned to sell drugs at a music festival owned up to security before he got through the gates.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Parents hail 'hero of Australia' after beach terrorist tackled

THE parents of a fruit shop owner who tackled one of the Bondi Beach terrorists have described him as a “hero of Australia”.

3 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Three arrested in drugs probe

NEIGHBOURHOOD officers investigating the supply of class A drugs in Blaenau Gwent have arrested three men.

1 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Maresca switches his focus towards Cardiff test after frustration

ENZO Maresca was forced to repeatedly steer the conversation back towards Cardiff City after his own words dominated a spiky pre-match press conference ahead of Chelsea's Carabao Cup quarterfinal.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

No deferral on schools consultation

A BID for a pause before deciding on the potential closure of schools in Pembrokeshire, part of a broader series of proposed educational changes in the county, has been rejected at a full council meeting.

2 min  |

December 16, 2025

Western Mail

Like being hit by the old one-two: Wales dealt a seismic blow by twin exits

THE news might have been expected, but it was a shocking blow all the same.

4 min  |

December 16, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

BAY CAUSE MAJOR SURPRISE IN CUP

TREARDDUR

3 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

How to fight off a hangover and keep festive spirit alive

NEVER AGAIN...UNTIL NEXT TIME! But there are ways to ease the pain

2 min  |

December 15, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Collaboration key to boosting confidence

AS DIRECTOR of ICAEW in Wales, I spend much of my time listening to business leaders, policymakers, communities, and our members across our nation.

3 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

OWNERS LIFT SPIRITS, SAYS PARKINSON

RYAN Reynolds and Rob Mac's presence at Wrexham “lifts the whole place,” according to manager Phil Parkinson.

2 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

Couple's criminal life exposed after police stopped car

A DRUG-DEALING couple were caught after police pulled over their Range Rover, a court has heard.

3 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

Town finding its feet with help of 'heartwarming' support from far and wide after flooding devastation

A MONTH on from what has been described as one of the UK's worst ever floods, a small town is refusing to be defined by disaster.

10+ min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

KEDDIE TRY ENDS TORRID WAIT FOR WIN

THE Dragons have finally ended their long wait for a win in 2025 after stunning Lyon with a remarkable 23-21 comeback victory in the second round of the European Challenge Cup.

2 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

'People think my daughter is a daydreamer – they couldn't be more wrong'

ELIANA is a bubbly 10-year-old, sharp-witted with a quirky sense of humour.

4 min  |

December 15, 2025

Western Mail

Energy park pros and cons set out

A PROPOSAL to construct an energy park in Powys has more drawbacks than benefits according to a report by planners.

2 min  |

December 15, 2025