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'Devastating' closure plan looms over aluminium factory

MORE than 100 jobs could be lost at an aluminium giant's Welsh manufacturing plant.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Mexicans offer a different version of events to Ramsey

AARON Ramsey's Mexican expedition took a disastrous twist after his dog disappeared before Pumas UNAM terminated his contract.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Mum's 'life sentence of pain' after death of nine-year-old son

Dylan Cope died a week after he was taken to A&E by his parents when he complained of abdominal pain. He was sent home with suspected flu just days before he died after being diagnosed with a ruptured appendix. His mother Corinne tells Lois McCarthy of her continuing torment and campaign for better care

4 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Proud boss Barry-Murphy says his Bluebirds have laid down a marker

BRIAN Barry-Murphy insisted Cardiff City's narrow Carabao Cup exit to Chelsea should be viewed as a marker, not a setback, after watching his side go toe-to-toe with elite opposition under the lights at Cardiff City Stadium.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Mother feels soldier son 'forgotten by army' after suicide

THE mother of a soldier who took his own life has said she feels \"as if he has been forgotten\" by the British Army, following the settlement of a legal claim.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Staff told 'hundreds' of jobs at risk just days before Christmas

STAFF at a major Welsh employer have been told their jobs are at risk just days before Christmas.

3 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Green light for new transport hub

NEW transport hub will be built beside Llanelli railway station serving buses, taxis, motorists and cyclists.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Damning verdict on Starmer from voters in Wales

KEIR Starmer's Labour Party popularity in Wales continues to tumble, a new poll suggests.

3 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Write off Northern Ireland at your peril, warns Bellamy

DON'T write off Northern Ireland is the clear message from Wales head coach Craig Bellamy ahead of the World Cup playoffs.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Christmas miracle for Kola

AN ABANDONED dog has finally been adopted in time for Christmas - after spending more than 600 days at an animal shelter.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

What to do when 'Santa' is short of money

A financial expert and a parenting guru explain how parents can minimise kids’ disappointment if they can’t spend much over the festive period. By LISA SALMON

3 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

A solid start for Price in his bid to regain the PDC World title

GERWYN

2 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Campaigners blast council handling of fire-ravaged school

A CALL for councillors to refrain from acting as “judge, jury and executioner” over the potential closure of a fire-stricken school was voiced at a full council meeting.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

The shocking execution-style shootings of an elderly couple and how their daughter stood by a wrongly convicted killer

O N A quiet Monday morning on July 26, 1993, Megan and Harry Tooze's only daughter, Cheryl, picked up the phone to her parents' neighbour.

8 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Cannabis factory haul was worth up to £87k

A CANNABIS gardener was found tending to a cannabis factory with more than 200 plants which were worth up to £87,000.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

What a tree-mendous way to kick off Christmas time

DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS

2 min  |

December 18, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Liverpool FC parade carnage 'one of my most traumatic episodes' – Ukrainian who fled war

A WOMAN who fled the war in Ukraine for Wales has called the attack on fans during the Liverpool Football Club parade one of her “most traumatic experiences”.

5 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Halfpenny making a big impact at Cardiff, says van Zyl

LEIGH

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Prisoner back in custody

A PRISONER who escaped from HMP Prescoed in Monmouthshire has been arrested, police have said.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Lorry driver not guilty of causing death of cyclist

A LORRY driver who knocked down a cyclist in a collision which claimed the life of the rider has been found not guilty of causing her death.

3 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Teen arrested in connection with alleged rape at nightclub

A MAN has been arrested in connection with an alleged rape at a Welsh nightclub.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Maresca 'happy' with reaction of Chelsea supporters

ENZO Maresca declared himself \"happy\" after being serenaded by Chelsea fans following their Carabao Cup quarterfinal victory at Cardiff.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

'Globalise the intifada' chanters to be arrested

PROTESTERS chanting \"globalise the intifada\" will now be arrested because the \"context has changed\" in the wake of the Bondi Beach terror attack, police have said.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

REQUESTS FOR VICTORY CELEBRATION CRASH DRIVER'S SENTENCE TO BE REVIEWED

THE sentence for former Marine Paul Doyle, the driver who ploughed through crowds at Liverpool FC's victory parade, will be considered by the Attorney General's Office after requests for it be reviewed as being too lenient.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Putin warns over Ukraine if demands not met

RUSSIAN President Vladimir Putin warned yesterday that Moscow will seek to extend its gains in Ukraine if Kyiv and its Western allies reject the Kremlin's demands in peace talks.

1 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

Ospreys always tough for us - Daly

MUNSTER’S Shane Daly is expecting a tough game against the Ospreys this weekend, adding they always seem to struggle against the Swansea-based side.

2 min  |

December 18, 2025

Western Mail

FCA willing to consider adjustments

THE UK’s financial watchdog is prepared to adjust its proposed motor finance compensation scheme after hearing from more than 1,000 businesses and consumers, its boss has told MPs.

2 min  |

December 17, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Menzies issues apology after a bloody exit from Ally Pally

CAMERON Menzies has apologised for angrily punching a drinks table after his five-set defeat by Charlie Manby in the first round of the PDC World Championship.

3 min  |

December 17, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Spartan Scaffolding expands into new site at Newport Docks

ONE of Wales' leading scaffolding businesses has expanded with a new storage and office operation at Newport Docks.

1 min  |

December 17, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Trump sues BBC for up to £7.5bn over Panorama speech edit

THE US president has filed a lawsuit against the BBC, seeking up to $10bn (£7.5bn) in damages in response to the editing of a speech he made before the 2021 attack on the Capitol.

3 min  |

December 17, 2025