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Chancellor's tax changes likely to hit people in Wales harder than other parts of UK, say experts

ACHEL Reeves’ budget will, for Wales, have a “disproportionate impact relative to the UK as a whole” expert analysis has found.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Compelling case for Treasury to fund Cardiff station revamp

WALES IN MOTION PROFESSOR STUART COLE

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Star referee Owens offers club his support

RUGBY referee Nigel Owens has offered his support to the Welsh rugby team whose clubhouse was ravaged by a fire, as a fundraiser was launched to help it get back on its feet.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Semi-pro side 'could be entered into URC'

WELSH Rugby Union chair Richard Collier-Keywood says they are considering entering a Super Rygbi Cymru club into the United Rugby Championship next season as a contingency plan.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

After seven years, historic bridge set to span Tawe once again

A HISTORIC bridge will be put back across Swansea's River Tawe, seven years after its span was removed for restoration.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Attacks on council staff rising

PHYSICAL violence accounted for more than half of health and safety incidents involving council employees in one Welsh county last year.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Relief for Wales as they end 12-game winless streak

WALES ended a yearlong, 12-match winless run with a 3-2 friendly victory over Switzerland in Jerez.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Electrical fault sparked blaze at rugby clubhouse

THE cause of a fire which burned a historic rugby club to the ground has been revealed.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

'Prowling' pair robbed drunk man

TWO men were \"prowling the streets\" late at night looking for vulnerable people to rob, a court has heard.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

'Critical failure' to answer basic sex crime questions

HERE is a “critical failure” to answer basic questions about sex crimes against women including how many are raped by strangers each year, a report has found.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Bank helps Reacta with global push

PHARMACEUTICAL manufacturer has launched two new products and unveiled plans to extend its global reach.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Rise in expenditure on R&D, but Welsh share is a mere 1.6%

THERE has been a rise in UK company expenditure on research and development, although Wales makes up less than 2% of the overall figure.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Doorstep murder accused claims he was 'set up' - court

A MAN accused of murdering a woman who was shot in the heart on her doorstep claims he felt \"set up\" after a fellow drug dealer produced a gun and fired it at her.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Teenager died from multiple stab wounds, inquest hears

A 17-YEAR-OLD girl died from multiple stab wounds after she was attacked at her home, an inquest heard.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Reeves ‘confident’ she will still be in post at next election

RACHEL REEVES has said she is confident she will be Chancellor at the next election despite accusations that she misled voters.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Leadership made all the difference for Scarlets

SCARLETS head coach Dwayne Peel says leadership was a key factor in his side’s 23-0 win over Edinburgh at Parc y Scarlets on Saturday night, which was their first of the season.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

WRU chief 'embarrassed' by Boks battering but insists: 'I'm still right man for the job'

WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood says he was “embarrassed” by Wales’ 73-0 hammering at home to South Africa - the heaviest in their history - but maintains he is still the right man to lead the sport's future in Wales.

4 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Black Friday boosts retailers

BLACK Friday was the busiest day of the year so far for retailers, figures suggest.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Clubs help to lift the gloom on darkest of days for Welsh rugby

SATURDAY afternoon at the Principality Stadium was arguably the lowest point in the history of Welsh rugby.

4 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Lisa decks home for a happy Kitschmas

A SONG, a scent, or a special meal can often whisk you back to a cherished memory from your past. Sometimes, an object such as a Christmas decoration or toy can have the same effect.

4 min  |

December 02, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Rugby club devastated by blaze

A WELSH rugby club has been left in a “state of shock” after a devastating fire destroyed its clubhouse.

2 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Finances in place to start battery store

ENERGY giant RWE has confirmed financial closure on a £200m battery storage investment in Pembrokeshire.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

The hospital that is infested by pigeons and leaving some patients 'traumatised'

'The tunnels were wet, flooded in places and there was bird faeces everywhere' - how one patient described conditions inside Wales' biggest hospital. Investigations editor Conor Gogarty reports

6 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Scots running out of time to achieve potential - Barclay

FORMER Scotland captain John Barclay has delivered a stark warning to Gregor Townsend's squad, insisting the nation’s top players are “running out of time” to fulfil their potential after a disappointing Autumn Series.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Drug-driver screamed at mum and kids

A DRUG DRIVER crashed into a car containing a mother and her three children during a police chase.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Angry stall holders left sick as a dog by pet show's low crowd

A BUSINESS specialising in pet cleaning products has spoken about their experience at the London Pet Show Live which left them thousands of pounds out of pocket because of a lack of attendees.

3 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Louis loves life at Bears - but future uncertain

LOUIS Rees-Zammit says he's loving life back in the Premiership with Bristol Bears as speculation over his long-term future continues to rumble on.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Revamp of quayside key to town

A WELSH town that needs to address its “dereliction and town centre blight” has announced plans to rejuvenate part of its waterfront.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Siddiq jailed in absence

LABOUR MP Tulip Siddiq has been sentenced by a court in Bangladesh to two years in prison for corruption involving a government land project.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025

Western Mail

Afghans call on soldiers to talk at inquiry

AFGHAN families who claim the SAS conducted a murder campaign against innocent civilians have expressed concerns that soldiers are “refusing to give evidence” as part of the inquiry.

1 min  |

December 02, 2025