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'Christmas is not an easy time for some – we're here to listen'
A former nurse who takes calls to Marie Curie's support line on Christmas Day says 'the need has never been greater.' Rachael Davis reports
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December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Pie’s the limit for entrepreneur after start-up loan boost
CARDIFF-BASED startup Donald’s Pies is set to increase its production capacity tenfold following investment in a new production kitchen as it eyes store expansion.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Lionesses become rivals in SPOTY vote
SPOTY England teammates Chloe Kelly and Hannah Hampton are up against one another for BBC Sports Personality of the Year on a shortlist that also includes Lando Norris, Rory Mcllroy, Luke Littler and Ellie Kildunne.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
'We deserve the truth' – bereaved families call for Welsh Covid inquiry
BEREAVED families have issued a powerful plea for a Wales Covid-19 inquiry, claiming that the UK-wide process is fundamentally incapable of properly scrutinising devolved decisions.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Connor Steeled for more with Rhinos
RUGBY LEAGUE Reigning Man of Steel Jake Connor has signed anew three-year contract to stay at Leeds.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
WRU set sights on Crusaders star
THE Welsh Rugby Union are attempting to persuade Crusaders lock Tahlor Cahill to throw his lot in with Wales.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Tanner closing in on first-team comeback
CARDIFF CITY winger Ollie Tanner has returned to full training and is closing in on a first-team comeback after four months out with an ankle injury.
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December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Sala's mum says negligence 'cost my son his lfe'
EMILIANO Sala’s mother has accused FC Nantes of “pretending not to be responsible” for the circumstances that led to her son’s death, as Cardiff City continue their £100m legal battle against the French club.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Call for action at 'hot spots' to prevent flooding
A VILLAGE pub that had been closed for months had to push back its long-awaited reopening because of floods.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Pack of dogs attack mum and bite newborn baby
THREE
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December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Gloucester 'considering move for No.9 Hardy'
GLOUCESTER are considering a move for Wales scrumhalf Kieran Hardy, pictured, as they prepare for the likely departure of compatriot Tomos Williams, according to fresh reports.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Tributes to ‘sweet and caring’ motorcyclist, 21
A “GENTLE and kindhearted” 21-year-old man died of traumatic chest injuries after losing control of his motorcycle, an inquest has found.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
WRU hire new chief commercial officer
CHIEF commercial officer of the Welsh Rugby Union Leighton Davies is standing down, with his successor confirmed as former Google and YouTube executive Tomos Grace.
3 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
'Accused believed he was driving to pick up a present'
A MAN accused of murdering a mother initially thought he was driving from Leicester to Cardiff to pick up a birthday present, a court has heard.
3 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Tierney set to return in January to lead WRU
THE Welsh Rugby Union has confirmed CEO Abi Tierney will make a permanent return to work in the New Year having undergone treatment for cancer.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Ryanair jet driven into fence by tug instructor
A RYANAIR plane smashed into a Stansted airport fence while being moved by a tug driving instructor focused on advising a trainee, an investigation has found.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Rapist attacked woman after meeting her in pub
A MAN raped a woman he encountered during a family trip to Tenby, a court has heard.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Teen suspect arrested after school lockdown
A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill after police placed a school in lockdown on Wednesday.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Smith set to swap Tigers for Sharks
WALES prop Nicky Smith is set to leave Leicester Tigers and join their Gallagher PREM rivals Sale Sharks, according to reports.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
The long goodbye
A FAMILY FACE UP TO THE LOSS OF THEIR TERMINALLY ILL MUM AS CHRISTMAS NEARS IN KATE WINSLET'S WEEPY DIRECTORIAL DEBUT
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Reminder from PO not to miss deadlines
THE clock is ticking for those planning to send Christmas parcels and cards, with the Post Office warning that most international posting deadlines have already passed.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Carol bounces back from illness to receive honour
TV LEGEND Carol Vorderman, has bounced back from a chronic health battle to be awarded an honorary doctorate.
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December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Teaching assistant asked pupil to send him intimate photos
A SCHOOL teaching assistant messaged two children on social media, asking one to share photos of her body and telling the other he found her attractive.
3 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Smith on target in Archer Ashes battle
FORMER Australia captain Tim Paine has piled more pressure on Jofra Archer after claiming Steve Smith is winning their personal rivalry “hands down”.
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December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Travellers to expect waits at airports
UK HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned to brace themselves for queues of up to four hours at European airports, particularly during the Christmas period, following the implementation of the new Entry-Exit system (EES) on October 12.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Couple chased daughter's ex with hammer and knife
A COUPLE chased their daughter's ex-partner out of their house in Mountain Ash with a hammer and six-inch kitchen knife before smashing his car window with the hammer.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Seasonal flu mutation set to put extra strain on health services
The NHS has reported a significant wave of flu infections. Here, Ignacio Lopez-Goni, professor of microbiology and member of the Spanish Society for Microbiology (SEM) at the University of Navarra, outlines how a new flu strain is coming into play this year
4 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
'Invisible' ME crisis in Senedd spotlight
THOUSANDS of people in Wales are \"invisible\" to society and living behind blackout blinds - unable to bear light, sound or touch - the Welsh Parliament has heard, writes
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Nene back with Rowley at Saints
St Helens have signed Papua New Guinea international Nene Macdonald on a two-year contract.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
CHOCS AWAY
MARK JEFFERIES jets off to Saint Lucia for fun mix of live music, beautiful beaches... and chocolate making
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