Wales news

• The rare Bog Grass Moth found in nature reserve for first time

  01-10-2026 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts called it a "special surprise" to find an "incredibly sparse moth" in this habitat.
  
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• The five options that consultants have examined for how to ease congestion on the M4

  06-10-2026 17:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Plans including closing M4 junctions and widening the Brynglas Tunnels have been put forward
  
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• Spooky places you can visit in Wales this Halloween for a good scare

  06-10-2026 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There are plenty of ghoulish places you can visit in Wales this Halloween
  
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• Boy, 17, killed as he played Fortnite in two minutes of horrific violence

  06-10-2026 17:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ricardo Elliot, Elexi Manny, Georgie Mears, and Conner Palfrey have all pleaded not guilty to murder
  
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• Tata Steel accused of blast furnace safety failings at Port Talbot works which left two injured

  06-10-2026 17:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tata denies failing its legal duties after two workers needed hospital treatment
  
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• Wales forced to reconsider three axed and forgotten players amid strong evidence

  06-10-2026 17:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  With Wales naming their autumn squad in a matter of weeks, some Welsh-based talent are pushing for an opportunity
  
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• Rise in number of children in Swansea feared to be at risk of significant harm

  06-10-2026 17:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Swansea Council said it reflected concerns around neglect, domestic abuse, substance and alcohol misuse and family breakdown
  
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• English team fight Wales bid to bring star home for World Cup

  06-10-2026 17:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Christ Tshiunza has been linked with a move back to Wales to keep his World Cup dream alive
  
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• Popular Swansea coffee shop that started life in derelict garage opens new site

  06-10-2026 17:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It is the third location that the business has opened since it started out years ago
  
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• The Works says 'stop using it immediately' as toy pulled from shelves - full list of batch codes

  06-10-2026 17:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An urgent recall has been issued by the high street retailer
  
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• New call to remove 3 medical conditions from DWP benefit - key details

  06-10-2026 17:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A senior figure advising reforms to the PIP system has made the recommendations
  
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• Police find body of man in Briton Ferry

  06-10-2026 16:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  South Wales Police confirmed the body of a 35-year-old man was discovered on Tuesday morning
  
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• Welsh Government makes major announcement on M4 and Menai Strait crossing - live updates

  06-10-2026 16:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales' transport minister said there is a £670m plan to build a third bridge, while all options are back on the table to deal with M4 congestion
  
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• M4 congestion plans: The full details of the Welsh Government's proposal

  06-10-2026 16:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welsh Government has said all options are back on the table to ease congestion on the M4
  
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• Third Menai Crossing: Full details of Welsh Government's announcement

  06-10-2026 16:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welsh Government wants to build a third bridge across the Menai Strait
  
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• Closure of two Welsh language schools in Carmarthenshire set to be approved

  06-10-2026 16:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Communities have put up a fight but it seems that two more Welsh-medium schools in Carmarthenshire are set to close
  
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• Former Western Mail Editor John Humphries has died aged 89

  06-10-2026 16:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Humphries also founded the British Bone Marrow Donor Appeal and wrote several books
  
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• Dead Cardiff City star's son breaks silence on tragedy and the claims he's still alive

  06-10-2026 16:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lakyle Samuel has opened up about the devastating loss of his father Jlloyd Samuel and the extraordinary claims surrounding the former Cardiff City star's death
  
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• DWP rule change will affect 325,000 Universal Credit and Housing Benefit claimants

  06-10-2026 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The rule change came into force this week and will allow thousands of people to keep more of what they earn
  
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• Man in hospital after crash near Ceredigion primary school

  06-10-2026 16:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police and paramedics were called to the scene and a section of the A487 was shut for four hours
  
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• State pension age update over move to 69 as Andy Burnham changes DWP rules

  06-10-2026 15:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Major changes to the state pension are taking effect right now
  
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• Gardens will be full of blooms next year if you do free and easy Monty Don step now

  06-10-2026 15:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Expert Monty Dan has a straightforward way to improve gardens
  
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• Primark urgently recalls two products over 'asbestos contamination'

  06-10-2026 15:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Customers have been advised on what to do
  
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• Prince William had 'strip torn off him' during heated telling off from Queen Elizabeth

  06-10-2026 15:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lady Anne Glenconner, a former lady-in-waiting to Princess Margaret, has recalled witnessing Queen Elizabeth II deliver a fierce telling-off to a young Prince William at Balmoral Castle in 1990
  
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• Woman injured after crashing car into garden wall in Swansea

  06-10-2026 15:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The crash also caused a gas leak in the area
  
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• Boy, 17, was killed as he played Fortnite in two minutes of horrific violence - live court updates

  06-10-2026 15:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ricardo Elliot, Elexi Manny, Georgie Mears, and Conner Palfrey have all pleaded not guilty to murder
  
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• Cardiff City's Krystian Bielik banned and fined after Portsmouth fan incident

  06-10-2026 15:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Krystian Bielik has been suspended for two matches and fined £10,000 after admitting an FA misconduct charge relating to Cardiff City's game at Portsmouth
  
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• Pontypool homeowner erects huge shipping containers in garden sparking planning battle

  06-10-2026 14:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The containers, which measure 5.5 metres in height and width with a combined length of 6.25m, have been positioned together on raised timber sleepers in the garden
  
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• Huge rave to take place 1,375 feet underground in abandoned Welsh mine

  06-10-2026 14:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Think it sounds wild? It is. Roni Size is DJ-ing in Cwmorthin slate mine. Attendees have to apply through a ballot to get in and it's a watch product drop - welcome to 2026
  
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• Full list of 18 blood conditions that qualify for £748 monthly payment

  06-10-2026 14:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The DWP has identified 18 blood-related conditions among Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims, with eligible claimants potentially receiving up to £748 every four weeks
  
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