Cardiff and South East Wales News
Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Cardiff and South East Wales. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.
Women crossing UK borders for abortions 'shocking'
A woman who had to travel from Wales to England for an abortion says the experience was traumatic.
Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways
Matt turns his barbecuing hobby into a low-risk, low-cost business from home.
Teacher who repeatedly had sex with pupil jailed
The judge said Ieuan Bartlett manipulated and targeted ?a particularly vulnerable child?.
Final Gavin and Stacey episode to air at Christmas
James Corden has revealed that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode with Ruth Jones.
School stabbings prompt safety review across Wales
Head teachers urged to check emergency procedures are up to date after two teachers were stabbed.
Jones and Bingham level in gripping semi-final
Jak Jones and Stuart Bingham remain level at 8-8 after a gripping second session of their World Championship semi-final.
'I can see the end' - veteran Thomas eyes Giro glory
Geraint Thomas aims to right the wrongs of his previous Giro d'Italia races as he nears the end of an illustrious career.
Tozer and Young among eight released by Wrexham
Wrexham's longest serving player, Luke Young, is among eight players released by the club.
Jones 'motivated' by social media criticism
World Championship semi-finalist Jak Jones says criticism on social media only ?motivates? him to perform even better.
Root shines, but Glamorgan slip up at Yorkshire
Glamorgan?s Billy Root hits 51 against his native Yorkshire, but they finish on 109-4 after a tricky last 30 minutes in the evening gloom
'Plausible' that Wood will be sold by Swansea - Williams
Swansea City head coach Luke Williams says Nathan Wood?s contract situation means the centre-back may be sold this summer.
Ex-Wales players' families among brain injury case claimants
The families of late Wales internationals Keith Pontin and Alan Jarvis are among those taking legal action over brain injuries allegedly suffered in their careers.
Wales and Bristol City's King to retire at end of season
Bristol City midfielder Andy King is to retire after the club's final game of the season against Stoke, ending a 17-year playing career.
Harris hopes Oxford form will bring Wales reward
Forward Mark Harris hopes his form for League One promotion hopefuls Oxford United will earn a Wales recall in the summer.
Rowe to retire a year early at end of 2024 season
Eight-time Tour de France rider Luke Rowe confirms this will be his final season as a professional cyclist at the age of 34.
Forward Brandt re-signs with Devils
Cardiff Devils forward Riley Brandt re-signs with the Elite League team for 2024-25.
Australian lock Cummins joins Dragons
Dragons sign former Scarlets lock Steve Cummins from French side Pau.
Halfpenny to make delayed Super Rugby debut
The 35-year-old feared his first season in New Zealand could be wiped out by a torn pectoral muscle in February.
Can Thomas thwart mighty Pogacar at Giro d'Italia?
Can Geraint Thomas stop the mighty Tadej Pogacar at the Giro d'Italia? There is always a chance at cycling's most unpredictable Grand Tour.
Fighting is 'best and worst feeling at same time'
Welsh UFC fighter Jack Shore experiences a life of contrasts as he prepares for this weekend's return fight in Rio de Janeiro.
Club cuts ties with coach after linesman punched
Amlwch Town says it is saddened by events that saw a linesman punched during a football match.
Blumberg becomes new Dragons chief
Rhys Blumberg is named as Dragons' new chief executive officer, replacing Graeme Bradbury in the role.
Bulut hopeful on Cardiff City contract extension
Erol Bulut says he wants to be part of the Cardiff City ?family? after confirming ?positive talks? over his future as manager.
Interim boss Church leaves Swansea City Women
Interim head coach Chris Church leaves Swansea City Women after 11 years at the club.
Dragons came close to closure in 2023 - Buttress
Co-owner David Buttress reveals that Welsh regional rugby side Dragons came close to extinction in the summer of 2023.
Rushworth to leave Swansea with high hopes
Carl Rushworth will return to Brighton & Hove Albion next week believing he is a step closer to becoming a Premier League player after his season at Swansea City.
Dragons sign Waratahs centre Wilson
Dragons sign centre Harry Wilson from Super Rugby side NSW Waratahs for the 2024-25 season.
Lockyer 'at peace' with retirement prospect
Tom Lockyer says he is ?at peace? with the prospect of not playing football again but insists he has not ruled out a return to the pitch.
Wrexham owners aim for 55,000-capacity Racecourse
Owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's long-term ambition is to increase Wrexham?s stadium capacity to as much as 55,000.
Versatile back Millard signs new Cardiff contract
Versatile back Harri Millard, 27, signs a new contract to stay at Cardiff for 2024-25.
UK Athletics chief resigns on brink of Paralympics
UK Athletics' head of Paralympic performance Tom Paulson resigns two weeks before the world championships and with less than four months to go until the Paralympics.
'We want to save the FA Cup' - clubs urge replays rethink
Twenty-seven clubs from the EFL and below write to the Government to intervene in the proposed scrapping of FA Cup replays.
Wales wing Lane to leave Cardiff for France
Wales wing Owen Lane will leave Cardiff at the end of the season to join French second-tier club Valance Romans.
Dragons' Carter banned for three games for red card
Dragons lock Ben Carter has been handed a three-match ban after his red card against Connacht.
Swansea post pre-tax loss of £17.9m
Swansea City made a pre-tax loss of £17.9m for the year ending July 2023, an increase from the £12.5m loss the club posted 12 months earlier.
Hursey seeks to strengthen Olympic selection bid
Anna Hursey will look to strengthen her case for Olympic Games selection this week at the Saudi Smash 2024.
'I?ve been a guest, I want to be part of Cardiff family' - boss Bulut
Erol Bulut says he would like to remain Cardiff City manager as talks continue over a new contract.
'Magnificent' Jones shocks Trump to reach semi-finals
Watch the closing stages of Jak Jones' surprise 13-9 victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the World Snooker Championship at The Crucible, Sheffield.
Watch: Linesman punched during football match
Police are investigating after footage shows a linesmen punched to the ground during a match.
Muamba, Lockyer and Wyke call for more CPR training
Former Bolton Wanderers footballer Fabrice Muamba, Luton Town's Tom Lockyer and Wigan Athletic's Charlie Wyke share how CPR saved their lives following on-pitch cardiac arrests.
?A show of solidarity ? more than celebrating the win?
Former internationals Tom Shanklin, James Hook and Elinor Snowsill discuss Wales? celebrations after they secured victory against Italy in the final game of the Women?s Six Nations.
Late drama earns Wales emotional win over Italy
Wales edged out Italy in a Women's Six Nations thriller at Principality Stadium.
?Daunting but exciting ? it?s the only way forward?
Welsh rugby?s Elite Domestic Competition (EDC) is set to start next season and will replace the existing Welsh Premiership.
Elis James' Feast Of Football
Andrew Crofts, Brighton's first team coach and ex-Wales midfielder, joins Elis and Iwan.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth, Lauren and Philippa discuss what's needed to make Wales Six Nations contenders.
Elis James' incredible knowledge of Welsh football players
Elis James shows incredible knowledge of Welsh football players birthplaces.
Remembering Leighton James
Tributes from ex-Wales winger Leighton James' teammates following his passing.
Welsh boxing special
Chris Wathan presents a Welsh boxing special ahead of Lauren Price's homecoming fight.
How a Welsh team missed English title by a whisker
When Cardiff were agonisingly close to being the first Welsh side crowned First Division champions.
How snooker star Morgan discovered Jones
How a chance holiday encounter with former World Championship semi-finalist Darren Morgan started the snooker career of 2024 surprise package Jak Jones.
Ex-Spurs, Wales and Swansea winger Medwin dies aged 91
Former Swansea, Tottenham Hotspur and Wales winger Terry Medwin dies aged 91.
Celtic Challenge expands to home and away format
The Celtic Challenge is to be played on a home and away basis in an expanded format in 2024-25.
What went wrong for Wales in the Women's Six Nations?
BBC Sport reflects on what has been a disappointing Women's Six Nations campaign for Wales.
'Get all of Wales on board with the Chicago Bears'
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent talks about his heritage - and tattoos - that have won him so many fans in Wales during an impressive rookie season.
Wrexham play the support act in promotion sequel
Wrexham celebrate a second successive - but decidedly lower key - promotion as a support act to League Two champions Stockport.
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.
Women crossing UK borders for abortions 'shocking'
A woman who had to travel from Wales to England for an abortion says the experience was traumatic.
Side hustle foodies turning homes into takeaways
Matt turns his barbecuing hobby into a low-risk, low-cost business from home.
Tata redundancy offer callous, say steel unions
Unions say company disregards the impact of its changes on workers, families and communities.
Teacher who repeatedly had sex with pupil jailed
The judge said Ieuan Bartlett manipulated and targeted ?a particularly vulnerable child?.
What can we expect from the final Gavin and Stacey?
The Christmas special in 2019 left 17.1 million viewers on tenterhooks with a cliffhanger ending.
Club cuts ties with coach after linesman punched
Amlwch Town says it is saddened by events that saw a linesman punched during a football match.
Teen detained for stabbing girl in row over boy
The 14-year-old is sentenced to two years and eight months for the attempted murder of another girl.
Final Gavin and Stacey episode to air at Christmas
James Corden has revealed that he has written the final Gavin and Stacey episode with Ruth Jones.
First black female police commissioner elected
Emma Wools elected in south Wales amid low turnout across country.
Rhod Gilbert high on life after cancer treatment
The comedian says treatment for head and neck cancer has changed the way he lives.
Image of driver killed in miners' strike revealed
A photo of a cabbie killed during the bitter dispute 40 years ago is revealed for the first time.
School stabbings prompt safety review across Wales
Head teachers urged to check emergency procedures are up to date after two teachers were stabbed.