Wales news

• Nathan Blake subject of alleged racist abuse as youth player at Chelsea

  19-01-2018 23:47 via bbc.co.uk
  The former Welsh international was a youth player at Chelsea until he was released in 1990.
  
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• Teenager who suffered extensive burns in gas explosion needed 13 operations

  19-01-2018 23:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Kyle Roe has made astounding progress  
  
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• The complaints against Neil McEvoy and why they have not been investigated for 11 months

  19-01-2018 23:23 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Plaid is facing fierce criticism from the people who have complained and the South Wales Central AM himself over its handling of the complaints
  
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• When were Helen Mirren and Liam Neeson in a relationship?

  19-01-2018 23:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The stars met on the set of the film Excalibur
  
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• Newport County 2-1 Crawley Town

  19-01-2018 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Newport County are up to fifth after the Exiles held on to beat Crawley Town at Rodney Parade.
  
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• 'Arrogant' woman with 'genuine affection for weapons' caught with stash of guns in her home

  19-01-2018 22:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Self-professed 'weapons expert' Nigelle Von De Bar Baskerville had a live revolver in a book and another stored under a step
  
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• Ansicrwydd stondinwyr am leoliadau Eisteddfod Caerdydd

  19-01-2018 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Swyddogion yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol dal heb gadarnhau union leoliadau'r Brifwyl yng Nghaerdydd eleni, wrth i stondinwyr fynegi pryder.
  
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• Ballet company up for 9 awards as Wales Theatre Awards finalists are revealed

  19-01-2018 21:50 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  The shortlist for prestigious theatre awards has been released and includes nominations for Gwent companies.
  
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• Wheelchair-bound paedophile caught when carer spotted him deleting pictures from his iPad

  19-01-2018 21:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Christopher Wyn Jones was described as a 'determined person... with a clear predilection for watching and contacting young girls'
  
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• Burglar swung pole at man who caught him red-handed during break-in

  19-01-2018 21:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Luke Wall stole thousands of pounds of cash and jewellery in a string of burglaries
  
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• Partner's email helps to spare Newport father-of-two from immediate jail term

  19-01-2018 21:30 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A FATHER-OF-TWO from Newport, who pinned his ex-partner against a fridge by the neck causing her to pass out, has avoided an immediate jail term.
  
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• 'Fake websites' are selling tickets for the Anthony Joshua fight in Cardiff before they even go on sale

  19-01-2018 21:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tickets for the much-anticipated bout don't go on sale to the general public until January 23
  
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• Roadworks on Gwent road delayed due to bad weather in Scotland

  19-01-2018 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  ROADWORKS have been delayed on a major project due to bad weather in Scotland.
  
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• Scarlets fans should be confident of reaching the European Champions Cup quarter-finals... and here's why

  19-01-2018 21:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The reasons why the Scarlets can see off Toulon and end their long wait for a place on Europe's top table
  
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• People are being urged not to give money to beggars in this Welsh city

  19-01-2018 20:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They are being asked to give the money to charities instead
  
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• Organised crime gang who 'openly and brazenly' dealt drugs jailed for more than 44 years

  19-01-2018 20:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Gang members were caught in a coordinated police bust by 54 officers
  
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• Swansea prison probe after inmate Robert Evans' death

  19-01-2018 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Robert Lee Evans was found dead in HMP Swansea on Sunday, the Prison Service says.
  
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• Former imam tells court he did not sexually assault young children

  19-01-2018 19:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Noor Alam tells court “nothing can be worse” than being attracted to young boys in his religion
  
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• A milkman has seen such a big demand for glass bottles he's refurbished a 45-year-old milk float

  19-01-2018 19:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mark Woodman said people were turning to glass after concerns about plastic waste
  
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• Chepstow Racecourse success gives top jockey Tom Scudamore his 50th success of the season

  19-01-2018 19:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  Trainer David Pipe delighted with Ramses De Teillee as favourites rule the roost at Monmouthshire course
  
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• Mixture of welcome and scepticism for city centre masterplan

  19-01-2018 19:34 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  PLANS to revamp the centre of Newport have been met with a mixture of applause and scepticism.
  
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• Addict used Shell fuel card to commit 191 bogus diesel purchases worth more than £13k

  19-01-2018 19:32 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  AN ADDICT, who used a fuel card to buy diesel from garages which he would sell on at half price to feed his heroin habit, has been jailed.
  
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• Drugs gang jailed for more than 40 years after undercover sting

  19-01-2018 19:27 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  Eight people involved in the supply of a “vast” amount of class A drugs in Newport have been jailed for more than 40 years.
  
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• A Swansea Prison inmate has died and an investigation has been launched

  19-01-2018 19:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The cause of the 32-year-old's death has not been revealed
  
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• Plaid Cymru denies Neil McEvoy complaints co-ordinated

  19-01-2018 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  Plaid Cymru disputes claims by Neil McEvoy that complaints against him have been "orchestrated".
  
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• Inspiring the next crop of storytellers

  19-01-2018 19:05 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A LITERARY event for schoolchildren linked to the Hay Festival will return to the University of South Wales’ city campus in Newport following its first stint last week.
  
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• The ultimate 50 things to do on the Welsh coast

  19-01-2018 19:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lonely Planet once described Wales' shores as "the best region on Earth" - and you'll find out why on one of these trips
  
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• Son was a 'mere sexual object' to mum and her partner who subjected boy to months of abuse

  19-01-2018 19:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The couple were said to have sought 'increasing sexual highs' together
  
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• The Rhys Webb interview: 'I just want to move on now and enjoy what's left of my time in Wales'

  19-01-2018 19:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Scrum-half has his sights set on marking his final Six Nations by winning the title
  
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• Anglesey rescue turtle Menai dies in Gran Canaria

  19-01-2018 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Menai, who washed up in Wales 8,000 miles from home, dies before she can be released into the wild.
  
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• Three city leisure centres could be privatised, trade union warns

  19-01-2018 18:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  But council says it is considering a range of options, including working with not-for-profit companies
  
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• Wrexham National Trust volunteer Joan Capel turns 100

  19-01-2018 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  Joan Capel admits she gets "easily bored" but her work for the National Trust helps stave it off.
  
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• Cardiff City transfer digest: Neil Warnock still in the hunt for a striker, but could miss out on another target as Adam Forshaw completes Leeds move

  19-01-2018 18:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Bluebirds are keen for more attacking reinforcements after receiving devastating news over striker Danny Ward
  
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• Murder charge after alleged Swansea attack

  19-01-2018 18:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Kyle Dunbar, of Fforestfach, is to appear at Swansea Crown Court on January 22.
  
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• Government must plan for future of Severn bridges: Newport MP

  19-01-2018 18:33 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  IT IS "vitally important" the UK Government puts plans in place for the future operation of the two Severn bridges, Newport East MP Jessica Morden has said.
  
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• Betty Guy murder trial: Grandson 'lied about killing for attention'

  19-01-2018 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Barry Rogers denies killing his grandmother and tells a court he has a habit of lying.
  
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• What is Japanese flu and what are the symptoms?

  19-01-2018 18:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Find out how to protect yourself
  
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• The Cardiff nightspot where Sir Tom Jones surprised punters reopens after £250k revamp

  19-01-2018 18:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Voice of the Valleys led the locals in a riotous lock-in at Gassy Jacks in '92
  
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• Swansea City's US owners hand Carlos Carvalhal extra transfer funds as Andre Ayew and Nicolas Gaitan deals edge closer

  19-01-2018 18:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans are thought to be close to securing the services of both Ayew and Gaitan
  
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• Rhyl road rage driver Christopher Jones 'used car as weapon'

  19-01-2018 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Christopher Jones is jailed for 20 months after "putting lives at risk" with his dangerous driving.
  
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• George Clarke's Old House, New Home is looking to feature Welsh properties

  19-01-2018 18:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  George is looking for homes to appear on the show's second series
  
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• Gaz Oakley's incredible vegan dishes look just like steak, KFC and fish and chips

  19-01-2018 17:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welsh chef has a massive YouTube and Instagram following and his debut book, Vegan 100, is out this month
  
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• Expert hired to explain Wales' new qualifications to universities

  19-01-2018 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Some universities don't view our two new maths GCSEs equally or Welsh Baccalaureate as A level equivalent
  
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• Knife-wielding man 'forced his way into house when unsuspecting woman answered the door'

  19-01-2018 17:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The incident was just hours after a woman knocked on the door asking for sponsorship for her ill daughter
  
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• Trevethin ward by-election called following councillor's resignation

  19-01-2018 17:22 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE resignation of a Torfaen councillor has prompted a by-election in a Pontypool ward.
  
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• Couple spent 11 years restoring historic sunken garden and finally have permission to live above it

  19-01-2018 17:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Paul and Linda Griffiths have transformed the garden into a beautiful Cadw-listed area
  
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• Education secretary's cancelled Vietnam trip cost taxpayers £5,000

  19-01-2018 17:06 via bbc.co.uk
  A ministerial visit that coincided with an important Senedd vote and was cancelled cost more than £5,000.
  
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• Carlos Carvalhal: Swansea face biblical challenge against Liverpool

  19-01-2018 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  Swansea are rooted to the foot of the Premier League table whilst Liverpool are unbeaten since late October.
  
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• Swansea fans record their own version of the infectious football chant sweeping the country

  19-01-2018 16:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  A trio of fed-up Swans supporters have penned a song about them being relegated
  
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• Swansea City fans poke fun at the club's Premier League relegation plight in this funny video

  19-01-2018 16:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The trio of fed-up Swans supporters have done their own version of a football chant that went viral
  
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