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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in Haverfordwest
Police say the pedestrian died at the scene after being struck by a car on Wednesday night.
'Incurable optimist' Amy-Claire Davies could die any day
Amy-Claire Davies endures agonizing spasms several times a day and any one of them could kill her.
How art helped lift Swansea man out of homelessness
Steven Roberts lived on the streets before studying art at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
University of Cambridge reveals 'changing face of UK' in aerial photos
A collection of images spanning 64 years has been described as the "historical Google Earth".
Swansea driver fined for nudging baby's pram off crossing
Joyce Jenkins nudged the pram containing a baby to move it off a pedestrian crossing.
Man found seriously injured in Carmarthen dies
A 28-year-old woman has been arrested and is in police custody.
Pembrokeshire council tax to go up by nearly 10%
The increase is backed despite calls from opposition councillors to make more savings.
Stonehenge: Preseli stone 'transported over land'
Stones taken from the Preseli hills to build Stonehenge may have been taken over land rather than sea.
Shamed ex-AM Simon Thomas claimed thousands in expenses
Simon Thomas made claims after quitting as an AM following his arrest for making indecent child images.
Did Banksy paint Llanelli rat on charity shop wall?
Graffiti covered in protective plastic sheeting as questions asked about who painted rodent.
Derek Brundrett death: Suicide was deliberate act
Derek Brundrett's body was found in the grounds of Pembroke School in December 2013.
Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full-back to make return from concussion
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is to make his long-awaited return from concussion when Scarlets host Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Sunday.
Six Nations: Wales will not target Kyle Sinckler - Warren Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side "will not try to antagonise" England prop Kyle Sinckler in the Six Nations showdown on Saturday.
Swansea: Graham Potter says rising stars add new resilience
Manager Graham Potter believes Swansea City's rising stars have given the club a new resilience following relegation from the Premier League.
Emiliano Sala's Cardiff transfer could have been done better - Neil Warnock
Neil Warnock admits Cardiff's £15m transfer of Emiliano Sala could have been better conducted, but insists they "will do things in the right way".
Wales v England: Injured Emily Scarratt misses Womens Six Nations match
England centre Emily Scarratt misses the Women's Six Nations clash with Wales through injury as Abbie Scott captains the side.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Leigh Halfpenny: Wales full-back to make return from concussion
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is to make his long-awaited return from concussion when Scarlets host Cheetahs in the Pro14 on Sunday.
Wales 'won't target time bomb Sinckler' - Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland says his side "will not try to antagonise" England prop Kyle Sinckler in the Six Nations showdown on Saturday.
'Young Swans don't know when they're beaten' - Potter
Manager Graham Potter believes Swansea City's rising stars have given the club a new resilience following relegation from the Premier League.
'Sala deal could have been done better' - Warnock
Neil Warnock admits Cardiff's £15m transfer of Emiliano Sala could have been better conducted, but insists they "will do things in the right way".
Wales v England: Injured Emily Scarratt misses Womens Six Nations match
England centre Emily Scarratt misses the Women's Six Nations clash with Wales through injury as Abbie Scott captains the side.
Jayne Ludlow: Wales 'excited' by Euro 2021 draw
Wales manager Jayne Ludlow says her squad are "excited" by their draw for Euro 2021 and relishing the chance to progress to a first major finals.
Warren Gatland: Wales coach laughs off Eddie Jones' 'best team' assessment
Wales head coach Warren Gatland has laughed off the suggestion from his England counterpart Eddie Jones that this is the "greatest Wales side ever".
Six Nations 2019: Anscombe edges out Biggar to face England
Gareth Anscombe edges Dan Biggar to be Wales fly-half against England in their crunch Six Nations encounter in Cardiff on Saturday.
Wales v England: Eddie Jones tells his Six Nations visitors to relish Cardiff hostility
Coach Eddie Jones says England have to relish taking on an entire nation when they play Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff.
Elite League: Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils ready for crucial double-header
The Belfast Giants and Cardiff Devils face each other twice this weekend as the Elite League's heavyweights battle for first place.
Daniel James: Swansea City 'making progress' in contract talks
Swansea City are "making progress" in negotiations with Daniel James as they look to tie the in-demand winger to a vastly improved contract.
Wales v England: Ben Moon & Jack Nowell start Six Nations match in Cardiff
Prop Ben Moon and wing Jack Nowell start for England in Saturday's Six Nations showdown with Wales in Cardiff.
Cardiff City v Watford
Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Premier League game between Cardiff City and Watford.
Pro14: Ospreys v Munster (Fri)
Team news as Ospreys host Munster in Friday's Pro14 encounter at Liberty Stadium (19:35 GMT).
Brian Flynn: Former boss returns to Wrexham as assistant
Former Wrexham manager Brian Flynn has returned to the Racecourse as assistant to current boss Bryan Hughes.
Price draws with Wade as van Gerwen wins in Dublin
Defending champion Michael van Gerwen makes it three Premier League Darts wins from three by beating Rob Cross 7-2 in Dublin.
Wales and Northern Ireland drawn together
Scotland are drawn in the same group as former coach Anna Signeul's Finland in the Women's European Championship qualifiers, while Northern Ireland are in the same group as Wales.
Hadleigh Parkes column: 'There's a bit more of an edge' to this Wales v England game
In the fourth of his Six Nations columns, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about rivalries, the prospect of facing England and pre-match rituals.
Six Nations: 100 Wales v England tickets cancelled
The Wales v England tickets were sold by a hospitality company run by former prop Victor Ubogu.
Emiliano Sala: Nantes fined after fans set off flares in striker's tribute
Nantes are fined after fans set off flares as part of their tribute to Emiliano Sala last month.
Wayne Pivac: Scarlets coach queries role of independent medics after Italy defeat
Coach Wayne Pivac queries role of independent medical advisors after Scarlets' Pro14 defeat by Benetton.
Glamorgan Cricket: Bowler Ruaidhri Smith relishing Scotland experience
Glamorgan seam bowler Ruaidhri Smith says reviving his Scotland career is a great opportunity to help him develop as a player.
Six Nations 2019: Inspirational play reduced Wales duo to tears, says George North
Wales wing George North says Robin McBryde and Ken Owens were emotional after the squad watched a play about former Wales and Lions centre Ray Gravell.
Under-20s Six Nations: Wales make three changes to face England
Wales Under-20s make three changes as they host England in the age-grade Six Nations at Colwyn Bay on Friday.
Women's Six Nations: Wales make five changes for visit of England
Flanker Alex Callender makes her first start in a Wales team showing five changes against England in the Women's Six Nations.
Andrew Selby: Welsh boxer to face Julio Cesar Martinez Aguila in WBC eliminator
Andrew Selby will fight Mexico's Julio Cesar Martinez Aguilar in a final eliminator for the WBC flyweight title on 23 March.
Wales v England: Six Nations preview - team news, line-ups, quotes & stats
Team news, match preview and statistics for Saturday's match between Wales and England at the Principality Stadium.
When a Wales fan headbutted the England team bus
England scrum-half Danny Care recalls an eventful pre-match journey when a Wales fan headbutted the team bus on its way to the stadium in Cardiff
Adam Jones and Joe Marler's combined Wales and England XV
In the run-up to next weekend's potential Six Nations decider, Adam Jones and Joe Marler pick their combined Wales & England XV for BBC Scrum V.
Lee Selby: Welsh boxer hopes to make instant impression at lightweight
Lee Selby hopes to impress instantly on his lightweight debut when he takes on Omar Douglas in London on Saturday.
Six Nations: Wales invoke spirit of Ray Gravell ahead of England clash
Wales management and players have been stirred by a performance of a one-man show based on the life of Ray Gravell ahead of their clash with England
Scrum V re-enacts Scott Gibbs' famous 1999 try against England
Tom Shanklin and Steve Speirs attempt to recreate Scott Gibbs' famous try for Wales against England at Wembley in 1999.
FA Cup: Daniel James gives Swansea lead against Brentford
Swansea City's Daniel James scores "a wonderful solo goal" to give them the lead against fellow Championship side Brentford in the FA Cup fifth round.
Jonathan Davies examines the key areas of Wales v England
Former Wales international Jonathan Davies looks at what Wales must do if they are to beat England in the Six Nations on Saturday.
FA Cup: Newport County 1-4 Manchester City highlights
Watch highlights as two goals from Phil Foden help Manchester City overcome a brave Newport County side in their FA Cup fifth-round tie at Rodney Parade.
FA Cup: Swansea City 4-1 Brentford highlights
Watch highlights as Swansea come from behind to beat fellow Championship side Brentford and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Wales v England: Six Nations higher or lower quiz - which player weighs more?
Wales v England promises to be a physical encounter, but which forwards are the heaviest? Play our higher or lower quiz to find out.
'I would chew my food then spit it out' - Selby on the dangers of making weight
Lee Selby says it was so difficult to make the weight at featherweight he would chew but not swallow food.
Six Nations: Hostile atmosphere awaits England in Cardiff
England will face a hostile atmosphere in Cardiff on Saturday - and it starts with the journey from the hotel to the stadium.
Daniel James: Another young wing ready to answer Wales' prayers
Swansea's Daniel James joins a long list of talented young Wales wingers ready to follow in the considerable footsteps of Gareth Bale.
Newport County: Boss Mike Flynn hopes FA Cup cash boosts Exiles
Boss Mike Flynn hopes the money raised from Newport County's FA Cup exploits can help secure the future of players and staff.
Giggs tribute as Wales assistant Harrison dies aged 81
Eric Harrison, Manchester United's 'Class of '92' youth team coach who helped to develop players such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs, dies aged 81.
Aaron Ramsey: Was Arsenal midfielder undervalued & why Juventus?
Arsenal are allowing Aaron Ramsey to leave for free in the summer, so why was the Wales midfielder wanted by Europe's top clubs?
Six Nations 2019: Is this the 'greatest Wales side' as Eddie Jones claims?
England coach Eddie Jones claims his side will face the 'greatest Wales side ever' in the Six Nations - but how does Warren Gatland's team rank?
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Mobile mast size rules relaxed for better coverage across Wales
Wales now joins England and Scotland to have 25m mobile masts without full planning permission.
Boy, 17, arrested after Cardiff stabbing
A 17-year-old boy is arrested after a 33-year-old man was attacked, police say.
'Incurable optimist' Amy-Claire Davies could die any day
Amy-Claire Davies endures agonizing spasms several times a day and any one of them could kill her.
Woman dies after Wrexham horse and two car crash
The woman had been airlifted to hospital after the collision which involved two cars and a horse.
Man walks from Cardiff to Anglesey on stilts
David Griffiths is raising money after his sister-in-law was diagnosed with lung cancer.
OK to delay Brexit to implement deal, says Tory MP Glyn Davies
Glyn Davies says if a deal with the EU is agreed postponing the Brexit date would be acceptable.
Gwynedd couple battle for parking space on A470
Meirion Williams has Alzheimer's but is struggling to get a disabled parking space because he lives on the A470.
How art helped lift Swansea man out of homelessness
Steven Roberts lived on the streets before studying art at Cardiff Metropolitan University.
Brexit: Carwyn Jones calls for second EU referendum
Carwyn Jones had initially argued that Labour should seek a general election first.
Powys councillors reject 'broken' budget and 9.5% tax hike
Cuts to libraries, blue badge parking and leisure services are attacked during a seven-hour meeting.
Wales v England: Eddie Jones tells his Six Nations visitors to relish Cardiff hostility
Coach Eddie Jones says England have to relish taking on an entire nation when they play Wales in the Six Nations in Cardiff.
Swansea driver fined for nudging baby's pram off crossing
Joyce Jenkins nudged the pram containing a baby to move it off a pedestrian crossing.
Source: BBC News
