Wales news

• Welsh student had to have all four limbs amputated after cold symptoms

  18-09-2026 12:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lily McGarry, 25, was a Cardiff University student diagnosed with Meningitis-B after mistaking her symptoms for a cold
  
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• Alison Hammond surprises firefighter and holiday superfan with holiday vouchers

  18-09-2026 17:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Alison Hammond surprised some of Britain's most dedicated people with dream holiday vouchers to thank them for their loyalty - after popping out of a giant cup of tea
  
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• Former deputy head bullied and intimidated staff at Barry primary school, hearing told

  18-09-2026 17:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An EWC fitness to practice panel heard on Thursday that a deputy head teacher lied to colleagues and intimidated them
  
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• Former teacher locked woman in hotel room and raped her, court told - live updates

  18-09-2026 17:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Daniel Gravell denies all the allegations agasint him
  
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• Inside Flavia Cacace's life after quitting BBC's Strictly for completely different world

  18-09-2026 17:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former Strictly Come Dancing professional Flavia Cacace has swapped the glitter of the ballroom for a life in the Devon countryside
  
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• Rubbish piles up and flies in people's homes in Treforest with residents unhappy

  18-09-2026 17:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Kirsty Coles has raised concern about the ongoing issue with a communal bin store at Yr Hen Fuarth in Treforest
  
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• Coronation Street and Doc Martin star Stephanie Cole dies aged 84

  18-09-2026 17:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The actress was most fondly known for her part in Coronation Street at Sylvia Goodwin
  
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• Countdown’s Susie Dent backs adding 'meekend' to the dictionary

  18-09-2026 17:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lexicographer Susie Dent has thrown her weight behind the new portmanteau word 'meekend' - and hopes it will eventually make it into the dictionary
  
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• Tesco giving away free fruit and veg at selected UK stores next week

  18-09-2026 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Chain is giving away free food at stores across the UK this week as part of its Free Fruit and Veg for Schools initiative
  
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• M4 traffic problem causes long delays near Newport - live updates

  18-09-2026 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Traffic monitors are showing that westbound carriageway is partially blocked
  
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• South Wales Police under-recorded rapes and too slow in responding to domestic violence calls, report warns

  18-09-2026 17:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The report found officers were attending domestic abuse incidents around 51 minutes slower than it was supposed to
  
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• South Wales Police criticised in major inspection report

  18-09-2026 17:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Inspectors found the force under-recorded rapes and were too slow to respond to domestic abuse allegations
  
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• Long queues for new iPhone 18 as it goes on sale in Cardiff

  18-09-2026 17:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Shoppers across the world were queuing today for the latest tech
  
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• Ten member of advisory panel for creation of WDA mark II named

  18-09-2026 17:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Enterprise Minister Adam Price said the panel will produce an interim report early net year
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Johannes Radebe admits meeting new pro dancers 'was strange'

  18-09-2026 17:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Strictly professional dancer turned presenter Johannes Radebe has opened up about switching roles ahead of the 2026 launch show airing this weekend
  
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• Leeds United star in Wales injury hammer blow as two key men now out

  18-09-2026 16:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales have suffered another injury blow ahead of the Nations League, with Harry Wilson set to join Nathan Broadhead on the sidelines
  
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• New radio mast planned for Cardiff suburb and some people aren't happy

  18-09-2026 16:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One person called it 'an unacceptable, overbearing visual intrusion'
  
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• Expansion of specialist education support to be rolled out in Cardiff schools

  18-09-2026 16:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The council leader said the support is a "really important issue"
  
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• Monty Don's essential September job you must do for beautiful spring flowers

  18-09-2026 16:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  This key task will give you a garden full of beautiful flowers next year
  
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• 3 ‘unkillable’ houseplants perfect for combating damp and mould this autumn

  18-09-2026 16:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They also improve the indoor air quality of your home
  
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• Police investigate break-in at award-winning Cardiff bakery

  18-09-2026 16:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The owners of popular Danish bakery Brød said someone went 'looking for money' in the early-hours incident
  
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• CCTV released of missing teenager as police say 'check your phones'

  18-09-2026 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  13-year-old Lillia went missing on September 11 as her mum has pleaded 'please come home'
  
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• Man ran international people smuggling business while living under adopted name in Barry

  18-09-2026 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Benjamin White, also known as Parham Sarabi, told police he 'didn't give a s***' why his customers wanted to come to the UK
  
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• Former asylum seeker driven by greed arranged for others to be flown to UK illegally

  18-09-2026 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Benjamin White, also known as Parham Sarabi, told police he 'didn't give a s***' why his customers wanted to come to the UK
  
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• Punches thrown as mid-air brawl erupts on flight to UK

  18-09-2026 16:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A fight reportedly broke out on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight travelling from Sylhet, Bangladesh, to London
  
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• Cook the perfect poached egg in just 3 minutes with clever method — no boiling or vinegar

  18-09-2026 16:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Poached eggs are a delicious breakfast staple, but many people are put off making them at home as it is very easy for the egg to fall apart when boiling it in water
  
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• Who is Cach Mercer? Inside BBC Strictly Come Dancing star's rise to fame

  18-09-2026 16:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing is welcoming a fresh batch of celebrities to its dancefloor tonight
  
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• DVLA 'invisible' number plates update over 'serious problem' on UK roads

  18-09-2026 15:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Department for Transport has issued a new statement on the growing crisis
  
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• Expert warning for families facing unexpected retirement costs

  18-09-2026 15:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Sir Andrew Dilnot, whose landmark review has shaped Britain's social care funding debate for over a decade, warns families face a potentially catastrophic financial risk
  
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• Andy Burnham government told DWP PIP 'means tested' change saves a third in update

  18-09-2026 15:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Institute for Fiscal Studies report into massive review looks at the possibilities of replacing cash with vouchers and tightening criteria
  
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