Wales news

• Call for action over attacks on emergency services, taxis and buses

  14-02-2018 23:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  ATTACKS on taxis, buses and emergency service workers in Newport show the need for more Community Support Officers, an AM has said.
  
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• Wales star Elliot Dee: My mother was in my thoughts on the bus to Twickenham... her memory puts fire in my heart

  14-02-2018 23:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The second anniversary of the passing of Lynn Dee took place three days before her son came off the bench against England
  
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• Pensioner 'handed £10,000 life savings' to people who said he had a problem with his roof

  14-02-2018 22:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Friends say he now has no money to buy food
  
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• Staff gave babies and toddlers gloves and blankets to keep warm at 'cold' nursery

  14-02-2018 22:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There was also a leaking toilet with a bucket underneath, but nursery bosses say they are turning things around
  
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• SCHOOL OF THE WEEK: Glanhowy Primary School

  14-02-2018 22:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  NESTLED along the banks of the Sirhowy River, Glanhowy Primary is a school bursting with creativity and energy.
  
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• A popular myth about the lights in your car has just been blown out of the water

  14-02-2018 21:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  You may have thought driving with your interior lights on was illegal - it isn't
  
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• Nominate your mother in our competition to find the region's best mum

  14-02-2018 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  IS YOUR9 mother is the best mum in Gwent? Well here’s your chance to prove it.
  
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• GWENT'S BEST MUM 2018: Nominate in our competition to find the region's best mother

  14-02-2018 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  IS YOUR9 mother is the best mum in Gwent? Well here’s your chance to prove it.
  
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• Agoraphobic mum makes her wedding with a little help from a mystery graffiti artist

  14-02-2018 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A bride who has battled agoraphobia walked down the aisle today.
  
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• Loving partner rode his mountain bike to woods and took his own life

  14-02-2018 20:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Graham Brown, 56, was reported missing and found four days later
  
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• Cardiff to field city-based franchise in brand new T20 competition, with Glamorgan set to host further 'white ball' internationals until 2024

  14-02-2018 20:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The decision was made by the ECB on Wednesday evening and could provide a big cash boost to Welsh cricket
  
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• Man caught with images of child sex abuse claimed he had them 'by accident'

  14-02-2018 20:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Richard Maunder was told: 'Real children have been hurt to satisfy the worldwide desire for content like this'
  
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• Couple sneaked into homes at night and stole valuables as victims slept

  14-02-2018 20:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jonathan Davies and Sadie Hoyle burgled three families in one night
  
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• Hotels are charging up to £400 a night during Radio 1's Biggest Weekend festival in Swansea

  14-02-2018 20:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One man has even offered his garden as a campsite as people look for cheap places to stay
  
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• Drug dealer who boasted of selling 'the biggest and best' ran his own delivery service

  14-02-2018 20:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Marlon Green admitted in his police interview he was involved in 'all kinds of madness'
  
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• Newport council tax increase set at 4.8 per cent

  14-02-2018 20:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  COUNCIL tax in Newport will increase by 4.8 per cent in April under revised plans
  
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• Newport council tax increase cut to 4.8 per cent

  14-02-2018 20:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A PLANNED five per cent council tax increase in Newport has been cut to 4.8 per cent.
  
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• The rise of Cory Hill - the unfashionable and relative unknown who could be Wales' next rugby captain

  14-02-2018 20:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One member of the infamous Lions 'Geography Six' has been a revelation
  
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• Stab victim caught with drugs after being rushed to hospital for treatment

  14-02-2018 20:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Raj Singh was caught with crack cocaine after being taken to the University Hospital of Wales
  
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• Exhibition to explore plans for new housing and community park in Caldicot

  14-02-2018 19:17 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  RESIDENTS in Caldicot are being invited to a public exhibition on a proposed new housing development in the town.
  
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• The full list of 11 players released by Wales back to their regions this week ahead of crunch Six Nations clash with Ireland

  14-02-2018 19:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A couple of big names have been allowed to leave the Wales camp this weekend
  
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• Newport could have its own Pride event next year

  14-02-2018 19:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  NEWPORT could see its own ‘Pride’ event as soon as next year, it was announced today by the chairman of a group that supports the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in the city.
  
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• Shopkeeper hid hundreds of counterfeit cigarettes in the walls of his store

  14-02-2018 18:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Farid Rasheed Majeet has been sentenced after a total of 29,540 fake cigarettes were seized
  
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• 'We were rowing for our lives' - mum recalls facing huge waves on harrowing final day of record-breaking Atlantic row

  14-02-2018 18:51 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A MUM has recalled “rowing for her life” through pain and fatigue after capsizing twice in the final day of her remarkable row across the Atlantic Ocean.
  
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• Family of woman found dead in hotel room learnt about her death on social media

  14-02-2018 18:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Emma Louise Matthews was found dead at Scotts Hotel in Llantwit Fardre
  
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• Opticians collect 2,000 used glasses from customers for charity drive

  14-02-2018 18:14 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  CUSTOMERS of a Monmouth opticians have helped to collect more than 2,000 used glasses for visually impaired people in some of the world’s poorest places.
  
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• Six affected by Melin Homes' online payment glitch

  14-02-2018 18:06 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  MELIN Homes is continuing to advise residents experiencing issues with online billing not to retry making a payment until checking the money has been taken from their account, otherwise they may be charged twice.
  
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• Welsh city to host biggest military parade 'in living history' to mark 100 years of the RAF

  14-02-2018 17:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It will be led by the Royal Air Force College Band and has been described as a 'one off'
  
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• Suspended, shunned and physically broken - life as a whistleblower

  14-02-2018 17:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One whistleblower is hoping to show people what impact it can have on them
  
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• People who let their dogs poo on the street are disgusting - it's time to stop them

  14-02-2018 17:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tepid councils are not doing enough to stop people from letting their dogs poo in public places
  
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• Swansea City coach Cameron Toshack lined up for shock Championship job

  14-02-2018 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The under-23s boss is highly regarded at the Liberty
  
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• The Welshman who went from overweight businessman to top model working with David Beckham

  14-02-2018 17:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The transformation of Gwilym Pugh is incredible - and now he's working with brands across the globe, including Belstaff, Diesel and Bud Light
  
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• A teenager took his own life because he was so scared about leaving foster care

  14-02-2018 17:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Powys council has apologised "unreservedly" for failing to support him
  
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• Irish legend answers the toughest question in Welsh rugby and labels modern-day Wales forward 'the best around'

  14-02-2018 17:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  Wales face Ireland in a Six Nations clash in Dublin a week on Saturday
  
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• Marco Pierre White reveals he was a vegan as he visits his new Cardiff steakhouse for the first time

  14-02-2018 17:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The TV chef has just opened his first restaurant in Wales
  
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• Appeal continues for man last seen in Pontypool in October

  14-02-2018 17:16 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  GWENT Police are continuing their appeal for information to help locate Jaymie James, pictured, who was reported missing last year.
  
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• First Dates Hotel was an 'amazing' experience says Newport dater

  14-02-2018 16:53 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A NEWPORT woman has described appearing on Channel 4’s First Dates Hotel as one of the “best experiences ever”.
  
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• Plans to turn former Avana Bakeries site into a huge new business park revealed

  14-02-2018 16:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The nine acre site in Newport will be known as Avana Business Park
  
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• The Cardiff City talking points from Bolton win: Sean Morrison's stunning aerial numbers, the ending of an unwelcome record, and what next for Sol Bamba?

  14-02-2018 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There were plenty of talking points to emerge from Cardiff's 2-0 win over Bolton
  
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• Refill your water bottle at these Welsh bars and restaurants without spending a penny

  14-02-2018 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  You don't even have to be a customer to take advantage of the refill scheme
  
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• Mothercare, Smyths Toys and Quorn are urgently recalling these products

  14-02-2018 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cribs, toys and chilled foods are being pulled from the shelves
  
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• Andy Powell reveals the full extent of the depression that forced him into 'isolation' for two years

  14-02-2018 16:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Wales and Lions No.8 has opened up on his lowest moments after going public with his mental health issues
  
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• Swansea City's shirt sponsor Letou accused of promoting gambling to children

  14-02-2018 16:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cartoons used in the gambling website's promotions include a character called 'Santa Paws'
  
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• FIRST PERSON: 'Teamwork is key for education', says MBE recipient

  14-02-2018 16:06 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  Katy Burns, of Abergavenny, was awarded an MBE in the New Year Honours for services to post-16 education and skills in Wales. IAN CRAIG spoke to her about her 30 years in the sector and how teamwork has helped her drive change
  
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• Health board creates 100 employment opportunities through 'successful' scheme

  14-02-2018 15:56 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A SCHEME which has created more than 5,000 training and employment opportunities in Wales has been hailed for its “positive impact” by a minister.
  
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• Commissioner questions permit approval for controversial Hazrem waste recycling plant

  14-02-2018 15:27 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A COMMISSIONER has called for an environmental watchdog to show how effectively they used legislation in allowing a waste plant in Caerphilly county borough to go ahead.
  
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• Cardiff wants to buy land for new school, cemetery and possibly a tip in north of city

  14-02-2018 15:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff council's cabinet is to decide whether to buy land off the M4
  
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• A ban on wild animals in circuses in Wales is moving a step closer

  14-02-2018 15:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There have been repeated calls to ban circuses to protect animals
  
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• The inside story of Swansea City boss Carlos Carvalhal's time at Sheffield Wednesday, why it unravelled and the reception he'll get at Hillsborough

  14-02-2018 15:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Portuguese heads back to Yorkshire this weekend for a date in the FA Cup
  
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• Newport man re-arrested following licence breach after burglary sentence

  14-02-2018 15:02 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  GWENT Police have confirmed that Timothy Taylor, who breached his licence conditions after being released from prison in October last year, has been located and re-arrested following a public appeal.
  
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