Wales news

• Wetherspoons bans people from using their phones to do two things

  18-08-2026 12:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  JD Wetherspoon has banned customers from doing these two things after complaints that fellow pub-goers were being 'driven nuts'
  
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• Family pays tribute to 'bubbly' mum and make urgent plea for change

  18-08-2026 13:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Emma Ramsden sadly died in April this year
  
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• McDonald's bringing back fan favourite 'by popular demand'

  18-08-2026 13:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The announcement has sparked excitement among McDonald’s fans on social media
  
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• Major sporting event to move off free-to-air TV as BBC give up rights

  18-08-2026 13:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The competition is reportedly set to go behind a paywall with an announcement 'imminent'
  
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• Roman 'cobalt blue' £5 sale cardigan can double as 'little summer jacket'

  18-08-2026 13:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Roman fans love the style and colour of the button-knit cardigan that can be had for a fiver
  
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• M4 blocked by sheep for second time in three days

  18-08-2026 13:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  All traffic was held as the animals were moved from the carriageway near Cardiff
  
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• Ricky Gervais refuses to join Celebrity Traitors despite being ‘top of wish list’

  18-08-2026 13:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The comedian and actor said he had been at the top of the Celebrity Traitors' producers' wish lists.
  
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• Welsh city hit with another blow as store to close its doors

  18-08-2026 13:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An official store closure date has been confirmed for a popular fashion brand
  
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• Another blow for Swansea as high street store to close

  18-08-2026 13:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An official store closure date has been confirmed for a popular fashion brand
  
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• Cardiff City transfer latest as link dismissed, four possible and exits close

  18-08-2026 13:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Cardiff City boss has played down a report linking the Bluebirds with a move for Go Ahead Eagles midfielder Melle Meulensteen as the transfer window enters its final fortnight
  
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• Wales cannot afford to ignore the destruction of tropical forests

  18-08-2026 13:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  "The connection to Wales is very real... global biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse pose risks to national security and prosperity, including our food, water, health, economy and supply chains"
  
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• Get up to £200 from your council for school uniforms - check your area

  18-08-2026 13:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Families should act quickly to grab these 'free' back-to-school grants
  
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• Salmonella case discovered in Wales after UK outbreak leaves one dead and hundreds ill

  18-08-2026 13:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It may be linked to eggs being imported from outside Britain, according to the UK Health Security Agency
  
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• IKEA emails customers with hint of UK launch of new service

  18-08-2026 12:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  IKEA is set to launch its own second-hand marketplace in the UK
  
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• Royal Mail delivery warning as delays hit 13 Welsh postcode areas — full list

  18-08-2026 12:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Royal Mail has shared a list of postcode areas that are most affected
  
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• Former top Welsh judge says change could stop police officer's killers' early release

  18-08-2026 12:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lord Thomas said the rule change could be workable in practice
  
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• RSPCA confirms 5 breeds of dogs are banned in the UK as 'cruelty up'

  18-08-2026 12:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New figures released by the organisation showed a rise in the number of reported cruelty incidents
  
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• Met Office weather maps show exactly when rain will cover Wales today

  18-08-2026 12:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The forecast shows it will mostly be dry during the day before the rain moves in and covers the country later on
  
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• Millions to get £800 DWP benefit early

  18-08-2026 12:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Some families and older people will receive the payment early on Friday, August 28
  
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• Atmospheric Welsh castle to host huge BBQ feast

  18-08-2026 12:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mabon will take place at Caldicot Castle
  
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• All Blacks fly in new 22st monster as Springboks hit back at accusations

  18-08-2026 12:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The world rugby superpowers will meet in Johannesburg this weekend in the first of four Test showdowns
  
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• AD FEATURE: Why college could be the best decision your child ever makes

  18-08-2026 12:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  As students at Gower College Swansea College celebrate another exceptional year of A-level success, Kelly Fountain, CEO, talks about college life
  
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• New European travel permit delayed indefinitely

  18-08-2026 12:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  ETIAS was supposed to become required for British passport holders travelling to 30 European countries in late 2026
  
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• Lesser-known meteor shower starts in days and you just need to look up

  18-08-2026 12:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An expert has explained where and when to spot the display
  
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• Calls for a new lido to be built in Barry

  18-08-2026 12:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A petition in the seaside town has already gathered almost 1,200 signitures
  
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• People warned to stay away from popular swimming spot

  18-08-2026 12:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A Welsh council confirmed that a popular beauty spot is still being utilised by crews dealing with signifcant fires in the area
  
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• Second Craig Bellamy assistant quits within weeks of Wales boss's collapsed Burnley move

  18-08-2026 12:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Bellamy's backroom team has been hit by another departure, just weeks after the manager almost quit himself
  
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• Your rights explained if a parcel goes missing from outside your house

  18-08-2026 11:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It can be incredibly frustrating when a parcel goes missing from your doorstep — but there are important steps to take if this happens
  
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• New delay warning for UK holidaymakers flying to Spain

  18-08-2026 11:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Travel experts say it could be a particular problem if you have booked onward travel or transfers
  
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• Regatta £50 waterproof jacket now £8 in deal stack is 'great in a hard downpour'

  18-08-2026 11:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  "The colour is vibrant and lovely and it proved to be properly waterproof on its first use when I was hiking in extreme weather conditions."
  
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