Wales News
Wrexham AFC: Hollywood finale sparks USA tourism boom
Wrexham is gearing up for one of the biggest weekends in its history as the city’s football team – sprinkled with Hollywood glamour – bids for promotion back to the big time. Wrexham AFC’s takeover by star actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney has given the non-league side a huge boost. The popularity of a […]
Delivery driver hit by his own van dies two weeks after incident
A well-known delivery driver who was hit and carried by his own allegedly stolen van has died. Police confirmed that 54-year-old Mark Lang died two weeks after the incident which happened on March 28. The incident happened on Laytonia Avenue, Cardiff, where the driver is said to have been delivering parcels at the time. He […]
Brecon Beacons: Park to use Welsh name Bannau Brycheiniog
Brecon Beacons, Stella Owen, NFU Cymru’s county advisor, said that, while it was important the national park was put “on a pedestal”, local farmers had to have the ability “to run businesses, to be profitable, and to continue in these wonderful, vibrant communities – delivering on the Welsh language, the culture and the social aspect […]
Covid in Wales: New lockdowns loom as more areas are monitored
Covid in Wales, hundreds of thousands of people will have new local lockdowns imposed later, with a warning that more areas are being monitored. Bridgend, Blaenau Gwent, Merthyr Tydfil and Newport will face new restrictions from 18:00 BST as cases rise. Dr Giri Shankar, of Public Health Wales, said Cardiff, the Vale of Glamorgan, Carmarthenshire, […]
Lee Taylor jailed for driving at rival football supporters
Lee Taylor, the footballer who drove his car at 11 supporters of a rival team has been jailed for 10 years. Mr Taylor claimed he was called “fatty” and chased by the rival supporters Lee Taylor, 36, of Port Talbot, was described as using his BMW as a “one-tonne weapon” to “knock down spectators like […]
Boy found dead in Ystrad Mynach named as Carson Price
A 13-year-old boy who died after being found unconscious in a Caerphilly park has been named locally as Carson Price. Police were called to Ystrad Mynach Park at about 19:20 BST on Friday 12 April. The teenager was taken to University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff where he was pronounced dead. Chris Parry, head teacher […]
Search for Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala has been called off
The search for missing Premier League footballer Emiliano Sala has been called off. In a update posted on Twitter by Guernsey Police, harbour master Captain David Barker said the active search for the missing plane had ended. He said: “My team have just met to review the search and rescue operation which has been underway […]
Knife Crime – Dad-of-two plunged hunting knife into man’s chest
A dad-of-two plunged a hunting knife into a man’s chest during an argument about a drugs debt and left him needing emergency heart surgery. Cardiff Crown Court heard James O’Driscoll, 20, lunged at his victim with the “Rambo” knife and inflicted life-threatening injuries and permanent scarring. Judge Eleri Rees said: “He could have easily killed […]
Geraint Thomas: Tour de France hero’s welcome home to Cardiff
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas will be welcomed home to Cardiff later on Thursday, with thousands of people expected on the streets of the capital. The 32-year-old will be congratulated by First Minister Carwyn Jones at the Senedd at 16:25 BST before a celebration outside Cardiff Castle. Thomas became the first Welshman to win […]