Wales news

• AD FEATURE: Why more students are using clearing to access higher education

  10-08-2026 08:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The University of South Wales is still accepting students for September, with bursaries, scholarships and financial support available for eligible students
  
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• Fire crews battle raging wildfires across Wales as people evacuated - live updates

  14-08-2026 07:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fire crews are tackling a number of wildfires across Wales as the country experiences the fifth heatwave of the summer
  
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• Engine part shattered Ryanair window and saw man sucked from plane

  14-08-2026 07:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An investigation says an engine fan blade broke off and sent parts flying
  
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• Rubbish 'will not be taken away' if binmen spot common item in recycling bin

  14-08-2026 07:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A binman has shared advice on what you should and shouldn't put in your recycling bin. It's reported placing a common item inside can prevent rubbish from being taken away
  
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• Baked beans taste so much better if 1 ingredient is added when cooking

  14-08-2026 07:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Many Brits love baked beans on toast, but food lovers say adding a simple ingredient during cooking could make them richer, creamier and even more delicious. It's probably already in your fridge too
  
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• UK shoppers say 'yes' and 'I'll have 10 please' as much-loved item returns to shelves

  14-08-2026 07:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fans are celebrating its return to supermarket shelves after four years - and it's back at a discount too
  
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• 'Most incredible' hike in South Wales that goes by 10 different waterfalls

  14-08-2026 06:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An avid hiker has been raving on about a walk in Brecon Beacon which goes by 10 different waterfalls while also allowing you to take in some gorgeous surroundings
  
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• Unspoilt Welsh town 'frozen in time' full of independent cafes and pubs

  14-08-2026 06:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A charming seaside town in Wales has been named the best for its independent scene, with the high street flanked by treasures, including the 'UK's best fish and chip shop'
  
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• Tuna sandwiches taste better if you ditch mayonnaise for 1 'game changer' ingredient

  14-08-2026 05:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A chef shared her recipe for a no-mayo tuna salad that is 'incredibly flavourful and unique' - and it's all thanks to one key ingredient
  
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• Bananas will be firm and ripe for longer when stored in 1 place — not fruit bowl

  14-08-2026 05:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Bananas are one of the UK's most-wasted foods, but a food hygiene expert says the right storage method can keep them ripe and fresh for up to two weeks
  
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• Ice cream man hit with noise complaint over van's music

  14-08-2026 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Edwards says he will now beep his horn in the evenings, as he cannot play his music.
  
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• Denise Welch announces Loose Women exit after 25 years on the show in bombshell statement

  13-08-2026 22:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  She joined the show as a panellist in 2005 and has been "on and off" ever since
  
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• Police issue arrest update after fire destroys five homes in Newbridge

  13-08-2026 22:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Five homes have been completely destroyed in Pantside, Newbridge
  
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• Neighbours angered over Cardiff football club’s extension

  13-08-2026 22:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Local residents in Gabalfa are upset they can no longer use a path that had been used for years
  
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• Damning report shows a Cardiff care service is in need of 'significant improvement' in key areas

  13-08-2026 22:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A number of people reported challenges such as late calls, incomplete tasks, and concerns that have not always been fully resolved
  
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• Petrified neighbours grabbed hosepipes and planks of wood to try to fight fire which destroyed five homes

  13-08-2026 22:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Local residents in Pantside, near Newbridge, have described how it took just 15 minutes for the fire to spread
  
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• Tribute to father killed in suspected rival biker gang violence

  13-08-2026 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of a man who died after violent disorder say he was a much-loved husband and devoted dad.
  
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• Boat sounds urgent alert off Welsh coast

  13-08-2026 21:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The incident happened on Wednesday morning when the vessel began taking on water
  
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• Entire WRU board told to resign as influential figure launches extraordinary attack

  13-08-2026 21:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales' most successful female entrepreneur has launched a scathing attack on the WRU board
  
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• Excluded from two schools and sent to a pupil referral unit, now Dylan's off to Oxford with four A*s at A Level

  13-08-2026 21:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  College teachers saw Dylan's potential and offered him a place. Now he's getting ready to take up his offer at Oxford University.
  
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• Strictly's Vito Coppola shares exciting new move away from BBC show

  13-08-2026 21:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing star Vito Coppola has revealed an exciting new venture away from the BBC show
  
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• Two earthquakes strike Wales on same day

  13-08-2026 21:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The British Geological Survey has published details of two which hit Wales on Wednesday, August 12
  
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• Dynes wedi ei harestio ar ôl i gartrefi gael eu 'dinistrio' mewn tân

  13-08-2026 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mae dynes 29 oed wedi cael ei harestio ar ôl i nifer o gartrefi gael eu "dinistrio'n llwyr" gan dân yn Sir Caerffili.
  
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• Fire crews battle raging wildfires across Wales on hottest day of the year - live updates

  13-08-2026 20:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fire crews are tackling a number of wildfires across Wales as the country experiences the fifth heatwave of the summer
  
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• Cardiff University defers firm offers to students after too many got the A level grades they needed

  13-08-2026 20:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A tutor has criticised 'disruptive and disappointing' deferrals for students who should have been celebrating today
  
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• Son of 102-year-old says father died after being 'pushed off stage'

  13-08-2026 20:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Phillip Ormerod was taken to hospital in critical condition and later died, police have confirmed.
  
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• Son of 102-year-old says father 'pushed off stage' after complaining about noise

  13-08-2026 20:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A 56-year-old man from Llanelli has been arrested on suspicion of section 20 assault following the death of Phillip Ormerod
  
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• Anger as beloved community swimming pool to shut abruptly

  13-08-2026 20:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The pool has been in Carmarthen for more than 50 years, but now the people who own it say 'it is no longer financially viable to sustain the facility'
  
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• Next WRU chair faces poisoned chalice as Welsh rugby's future hangs in balance

  13-08-2026 20:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The WRU's search for a new chair to replace Richard Collier-Keywood will ramp up over the next couple of weeks
  
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• I tried Gymshark's new Lift Seamless range and it made my workouts 10 times better

  13-08-2026 20:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Gymshark has launched its Lift Seamless 2.0 collection – I put the new activewear range to the test, including the sports bra, leggings, shorts and tank top, to see if it lives up to the hype
  
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