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Major fire sends thick black smoke across Swansea city centre

RESIDENTS were urged to keep doors and windows closed after a major fire broke...

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Fire breaks out at former Aberthaw Power Station

A LARGE fire has broken out at the former Aberthaw Power Station site in the...

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Prince of Wales praises Wales Air Ambulance as charity marks 25 years

THE PRINCE OF WALES has praised the lifesaving work of Wales Air Ambulance as...

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Senedd unites behind calls for better childhood trauma support

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Commission quizzed on home working, GB News, and Senedd costs

7 Min Read

Education secretary vows to tackle ‘root causes’ of antisocial behaviour in schools

6 Min Read

First Minister pressed on biological sex, additional learning needs, and NHS jobs

7 Min Read

Welsh victims ‘must not be overlooked’ in grooming gangs inquiry

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New website launched to help Welsh parents keep children safe

3 Min Read

Welsh defence firms eye share of £5bn drone boom as UK unveils investment plan

10 Min Read

World-first study reveals techniques to boost young tree growth

5 Min Read

Man charged with murder after Welshpool town centre death

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Biker dies and woman seriously injured in Black Mountain crash

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Beyond the social media ban: preparing young people for a digital future

4 Min Read

Barcud encourages tenants with green fingers to enter summer gardening competition

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Burnham sets out vision for Britain as he pitches for No 10

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MS calls for dates and action to protect women and girls.

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Welsh cattle herds take next step to eradicate BVD

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Politics

Health

Natasha’s Foundation launches urgent new campaign for adoption of Benedict’s Law

4 Min Read

Politics

MPs back calls to end ‘blind approval’ animal testing as pressure mounts on government

3 Min Read

Sam Rowlands MS concerned over bad behaviour in classrooms

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Politics

Senedd unites behind calls for better childhood trauma support

9 Min Read

Politics

Commission quizzed on home working, GB News, and Senedd costs

7 Min Read

Politics

Education secretary vows to tackle ‘root causes’ of antisocial behaviour in schools

6 Min Read

Politics

First Minister pressed on biological sex, additional learning needs, and NHS jobs

7 Min Read

Welsh victims ‘must not be overlooked’ in grooming gangs inquiry

5 Min Read

Welsh defence firms eye share of £5bn drone boom as UK unveils investment plan

10 Min Read

Beyond the social media ban: preparing young people for a digital future

4 Min Read

Crime

Sam Rowlands MS concerned over bad behaviour in classrooms

2 Min Read

Man charged with murder after Welshpool town centre death

1 Min Read

Politics

Sam Rowlands MS expresses concern over safeguarding measures in Wales

2 Min Read

Paedophile jailed for five years after targeting who he believed was a 12-year-old schoolgirl on Snapchat

3 Min Read

Ely riot sentencing continues amid emotional scenes at Cardiff Crown Court

3 Min Read

Community

New animations highlight older people’s experiences of domestic abuse

3 Min Read

New true crime podcast with Nic Parry launching on BBC Sounds

3 Min Read

Police increase patrols following stabbing on Barry Island

2 Min Read

Crime

Private investigator warns to check cars, handbags and children’s coats after 896% rise in AirTag stalking reports

4 Min Read

Crime

“On our radar” – People smugglers to face further restrictions after serving their sentences

3 Min Read

Health

Health

Natasha’s Foundation launches urgent new campaign for adoption of Benedict’s Law

4 Min Read

Politics

First Minister pressed on biological sex, additional learning needs, and NHS jobs

7 Min Read

Health

Expert group to plan new surgery hubs to cut NHS waiting times

2 Min Read

Health

Menopause symptoms affecting thousands of women are missing from NHS guidance

5 Min Read

Politics

Welsh Government pledges extra £294m for NHS and childcare in first supplementary budget

7 Min Read

Money

Drivers warned over heatwave mistakes as temperatures set to hit 38°C

6 Min Read

Health

NHS leaders welcome the focus on prevention in the Supplementary Budget

2 Min Read

Swansea

Free online deaf awareness course launched for health and care workers

3 Min Read

Health

Pilot aims to make parkrun more accessible in Wales

4 Min Read

Health

Cross-border healthcare: MPs to question NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee

1 Min Read

Business

Swansea

Griffiths Waste Management secures £2m to deliver state-of-the-art recycling facility

4 Min Read

Cardiff

SIP Building Systems completes multi-million pound acquisition of SBUK Group

3 Min Read

Community

Wales must not become England’s energy corridor, warns CPRW

3 Min Read

Powys

Visit Wales launches second round of free AI workshops for tourism businesses

4 Min Read

Money

Taxpayers urged to get ahead of July Self Assessment payment deadline

3 Min Read

Swansea

100 new jobs and major carbon reduction boost in plastics firm expansion

3 Min Read

Business

Award-winning employers rewarded for their commitment to apprenticeships

5 Min Read

Education

New apprenticeship funding proposals concern Wales training providers

3 Min Read

Cardiff

Major acquisition creates new force in UK recruitment

2 Min Read

Education

Landmark report finds access to work experience remains heavily dependent on family connections

4 Min Read

Community

North Wales

Sam Buttler looks ahead to Llangollen World Premiere

4 Min Read

Health

Natasha’s Foundation launches urgent new campaign for adoption of Benedict’s Law

4 Min Read

Politics

MPs back calls to end ‘blind approval’ animal testing as pressure mounts on government

3 Min Read

Sport

Wales’ training providers welcome Tour de France employability programme

3 Min Read

Politics

Senedd unites behind calls for better childhood trauma support

9 Min Read

Community

Wales must not become England’s energy corridor, warns CPRW

3 Min Read

Climate

Welsh public underestimate their daily water use by more than 100 litres

5 Min Read

Farming

Agricultural show stalwarts to be recognised at this year’s Royal Welsh Show

3 Min Read

Torfaen

Cwmbran mum’s 150km fundraising run for charity Kinship in memory of beloved mum

3 Min Read

New website launched to help Welsh parents keep children safe

3 Min Read

Education

Health

Natasha’s Foundation launches urgent new campaign for adoption of Benedict’s Law

4 Min Read

Sam Rowlands MS concerned over bad behaviour in classrooms

2 Min Read

Politics

Education secretary vows to tackle ‘root causes’ of antisocial behaviour in schools

6 Min Read

Politics

First Minister pressed on biological sex, additional learning needs, and NHS jobs

7 Min Read

Business

Award-winning employers rewarded for their commitment to apprenticeships

5 Min Read

Education

New apprenticeship funding proposals concern Wales training providers

3 Min Read

Education

Landmark report finds access to work experience remains heavily dependent on family connections

4 Min Read

Swansea

Swansea children’s work shares spotlight with ancient Egyptian object on loan from British Museum

3 Min Read

Welsh Government confirms additional £15m investment in free school meals

2 Min Read

Powys

Father and son double at Cambrian Training Company awards

4 Min Read

Farming

Farming

Agricultural show stalwarts to be recognised at this year’s Royal Welsh Show

3 Min Read

Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth University academic appointed Germinal Chair

3 Min Read

Farming

Welsh cattle herds take next step to eradicate BVD

4 Min Read

Powys

Major Andrew Butcher MBE to officially open the 2026 Royal Welsh Show

2 Min Read

Business

Young people invited to gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access at Royal Welsh Show

3 Min Read

Kepak backs sustainable grassland systems at Royal Welsh Grassland Event

4 Min Read

Farming

NSA congratulates Chief Executive Phil Stocker for receiving MBE in King’s Birthday Honours

3 Min Read

2026 Bird Count highlights success of farm conservation measures for wildlife

6 Min Read

Powys

Royal Welsh Agricultural Society unveils refurbished Glamorgan Hall

2 Min Read

Swansea

Gavin Griffiths Group’s soil remediation services awarded with Gold International CSR Excellence accolade

2 Min Read

Sport

Sport

Wales’ training providers welcome Tour de France employability programme

3 Min Read

Powys

Veteran entrepreneur recalls the day England last won the World Cup in 1966

2 Min Read

Sport

Lifesaving service backs Team Wales ahead of Commonwealth Games

4 Min Read

Sport

Wales to host two stages of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women

5 Min Read

Ceredigion

National champions join riders for 2025 Lloyds National Road Championships in Ceredigion

5 Min Read

Cymru’s World Cup dream stays alive as play-off route confirmed

2 Min Read

Grand Départ GB launches nationwide call for Tour de France volunteers

3 Min Read

Local martial arts club celebrates 50-medal championship success

2 Min Read

S4C secures exclusive Barbarians v Wales double-header

3 Min Read

Sport

Golfer Andrew Haswell goes from car crash to Welsh title

3 Min Read

Entertainment

South Wales

Filming underway with Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs for brand new Welsh BBC comedy, Better Later

2 Min Read

From Tafwyl to tennis: a summer of sports, culture and community

2 Min Read

Cardiff

Hijinx’ Unity Festival gets underway from June 25 with the full schedule of events released

4 Min Read

Community

Great British Summer Savings: Major businesses pass on VAT cut to families on days out

5 Min Read

New true crime podcast with Nic Parry launching on BBC Sounds

3 Min Read

Education

Children share hilariously honest descriptions of favourite books as TGJones’ competition continues

5 Min Read

Anglesey

Eisteddfod yr Urdd 2026 bows out by thanking Ynys Môn for welcoming thousands of competitors and visitors

4 Min Read

Cinema Season shares the very best of The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet with audiences around the world

8 Min Read

Construction underway on £49m Swansea cable car and luge attraction

2 Min Read

Monster Jam set to roar back into Cardiff with huge stadium spectacular

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