Wales news

• Why do schools close when it snows?

  27-01-2020 19:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Councils do not make a blanket decision to close all schools in an area
  
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• ITV confirm return of Unforgotten as star-studded cast announced

  26-01-2026 16:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  ITV has announced filming has started on Unforgotten series 7, with Sanjeev Bhaskar and Sinéad Keenan returning alongside a new star-studded cast
  
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• Huge scale of sinkhole that keeps flooding part of city revealed as diggers move in

  26-01-2026 16:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The work to demolish Cwmfelin Social Club is now complete allowing contractors to move onto the site to carry out an excavation
  
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• Call the Midwife fans fear beloved Sister's fate after worrying scene

  26-01-2026 15:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fans of the BBC period drama were left worried about the beloved nun's future after a scene in Sunday's episode sparked concern
  
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• BBC Celebrity Traitors star bags major role in period drama with Doctor Who icon

  26-01-2026 15:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A beloved Celebrity Traitors star has landed an exciting new role with a Doctor Who legend
  
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• Gabby Logan's daughter leaves people in tears after Terry Yorath made request before death

  26-01-2026 15:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales and Leeds United legend Yorath was laid to rest on Monday after passing away earlier this month
  
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• Americans spending a year travelling UK name two Welsh spots among their favourites

  26-01-2026 15:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  American content creators who have travelled to different parts of the UK explained why two areas in Wales made their top ten list of places people should travel to this year
  
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• Josh Windass Wrexham celebration explained after fans spot worrying reaction

  26-01-2026 15:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wrexham fans have been left worried by one of their star players' reactions after their win over QPR
  
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• Novak Djokovic's next opponent without coach and physio as team fly home mid-tournament

  26-01-2026 15:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic returns to the quarter-finals of the Australian Open and his opponent is operating with a major disadvantage
  
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• Drivers warned of 'highly dangerous' risk of flooding as Storm Chandra to hit Wales

  26-01-2026 15:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The RAC says the spell of adverse weather will 'heap misery on motorists'
  
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• Teen prison officer had sex in her uniform and filmed it on Snapchat

  26-01-2026 15:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Alicia Novas was jailed for three years after admitting sexual relationship with inmate Declan Winkless and smuggling cannabis and two mobile phones into the prison
  
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• It claimed to be a sweet shop but what it was actually doing was illegal

  26-01-2026 15:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A vape shop which advertised itself as selling pick 'n' mix sweets was also caught selling vapes to children
  
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• Rubble and fencing leaves city centre virtually unrecognisable

  26-01-2026 15:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It has worn many faces over the years, but now work to make Castle Square the heart of Swansea is well underway
  
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• No trains to run on key Welsh route for 11 days - full list of services affected

  26-01-2026 15:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Both Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales services will be affected
  
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• Two Welsh restaurants added to Michelin Guide and both chefs have incredible reputations

  26-01-2026 15:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  January 2026's list of 24 new restaurants added to the guide are the final new entries ahead of the Michelin Guide ceremony where the prestigious stars are awarded
  
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• Tom Jones announces huge summer gig with fellow music legend

  26-01-2026 15:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Welsh legend Tom Jones will team up with disco icon Nile Rodgers for a huge show just over the Welsh border
  
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• Most romantic hotel in Wales sits at the foot of a mountain with sweeping views according to the Michelin Guide

  26-01-2026 15:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  While Valentine's day is imminent, it doesn't have to be a designated date to celebrate romance with a loved one. Lucky for all you lovers out there the well-regarded Michelin Guide has give its verdict on the country's top romantic hotels and one of them is right here in Wales.
  
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• Save £12.50 on passport applications and get them faster

  26-01-2026 15:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Online passport applications cost £94.50 compared to £107 by post, with most applicants receiving their document within three weeks through the standard government service
  
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• Parents' heartbreak as father handed wrong baby after stillbirth

  26-01-2026 15:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A midwife gave John the wrong baby while his partner Lindsay was in surgery after delivering their stillborn son Charlie
  
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• DWP sets 'target' as they check claimants bank accounts

  26-01-2026 15:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Peter Schofield tells MPs that new bank account checks and fraud measures aim to cut wrongful payments by 2028/2029
  
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• Doctor says five changes slash the risk of developing bowel cancer

  26-01-2026 14:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It comes as new rules are being rolled out in a bid to catch thousands of cases of the disease earlier
  
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• Man's leg amputated after being mown down by speeding motorcyclist

  26-01-2026 14:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Isaac Morris was travelling at 25mph over the speed limit on a busy city centre road when he struck a pedestrian who was walking home from work
  
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• Costco shoppers baffled by new SPAM gift set - but there's a reason behind it

  26-01-2026 14:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Costco shoppers were confused after spotting a new SPAM gift set on the shelves, but there is actually a reason for it being there
  
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• Nigella Lawson 'lost for words' as she's confirmed as Great British Bake Off judge

  26-01-2026 14:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Channel 4 has signed up Nigella Lawson as a new Great British Bake Off and she will make her debut alongside Paul Hollywood replacing Prue Leith
  
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• BBC The Traitors star Amanda floors fans as she drops huge connection bombshell

  26-01-2026 14:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Traitors fans have been left floored as Amanda Collier has shared an "insane" connection to fellow Faithful Jade Scott
  
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• 'Brilliant' Shark vacuum cleaner with 'great suction' reduced to £70 on deal site

  26-01-2026 14:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'The attachments are very versatile for cleaning down the back of the sofa or along skirting boards'
  
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• Bradley Walsh's secret health battle that can change his appearance

  26-01-2026 14:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The TV star faces a condition that could leave his eyelids ‘sealed shut’ in the morning
  
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• British Airways urges all plane passengers to stop putting 1 item in hand luggage

  26-01-2026 14:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  British Airways has urged plane passengers to avoid putting a common item in their hand luggage. It could cause you a problem when travelling through airport security
  
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• What happened to Kion Etete? Furious fans, attitude issues and worrying training ground reports

  26-01-2026 13:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Cardiff City striker has sealed a loan move to St Mirren and it feels like he is in last-chance saloon
  
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• Gabby Logan's rugby star son carries Terry Yorath's coffin as Welsh anthem plays

  26-01-2026 13:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales and Leeds United icon Yorath died earlier this month at the age of 75
  
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