Newspaper
Western Mail
Family who ran huge cannabis operation ordered to pay £1m
A FAMILY from the south of England who moved to an isolated house in west Wales to set up a huge £3.5m cannabis factory have been ordered to pay back more than £1m in ill-gotten gains.
4 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Artefacts stolen from museum 'cannot be replaced'
MORE THAN 600 items stolen from a city museum are irreplaceable, an academic has said.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
New hospital face mask rules
A WELSH health board reintroduced mandatory face masks for staff and visitors in all clinical and patient-facing areas yesterday, in response to rising levels of respiratory viruses across the region.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Heavy rain warning for Sunday
THE Met Office has issued a 24-hour yellow weather warning for severe rainfall for five parts of Wales on Sunday, with flooding and transport disruptions likely.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
High streets 'hollowed out' by business rates
A CONSERVATIVE call to abolish rates for all small businesses in Wales has been voted down by the Senedd amid warnings the tax burden is “hollowing out” high streets.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Western Mail Wales shunted aside over rail investment
THE second reading of the Railways Bill, which will create a new state-owned body responsible for both rail infrastructure and rail services, took place at Westminster earlier this week.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Regime ‘significantly weaker’ after action by US
VENEZUELAN opposition leader Maria Corina Machado said yesterday that “decisive” actions by the United States, including the seizure of an oil tanker, have left the repressive government of President Nicolas Maduro at its weakest point, and she vowed to return to the country to keep fighting for democracy.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Award honour for Nathan's wall of wonder
A REMARKABLE Oasis-themed mural has scooped an award after being crafted entirely from bucket hats.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Warning after vehicle break-ins
POLICE have launched an investigation after four separate van break-ins were reported in Neath Port Talbot on Tuesday moming.
1 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
Search is on for new operator to run riding school
CARDIFF council is seeking a new operator to ensure the future of a much-loved facility in the city.
2 min |
December 12, 2025
Western Mail
'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
4 min |
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.
3 min |
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
3 min |
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 |