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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Tata's Orb steel plant in Newport is to be mothballed
Tata previously said it was shutting the steelworks, putting up to 380 jobs at risk.
Three people in hospital after Carmarthenshire four-car crash
The crash happened on the A476 near Llanelli at about 18:20 GMT.
Christmas: Swansea gran creates grotto with £30k of decorations
Betty-Ann Jones, 77, breaks her vow to stop turning her house into a real-life Christmas grotto.
Swansea City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers: Andrew Ayew rescues Swans
Andre Ayew's header earns a point for Swansea City against Blackburn Rovers in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Norovirus-hit Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli reopens
Infection control measures had been put in place at the Carmarthenshire hospital.
Air pollution: Cars, wood-burning stoves and industry targeted
Public Health Wales estimates air pollution contributes to up to 1,400 deaths a year in Wales.
General election 2019: Fighting the elements, fighting for votes
BBC Wales presenter Nick Servini looks back on his election tour, following the campaign in Wales.
General Election 2019: Swansea children get their questions answered
Carl Roberts visits a Swansea primary school to find out what pupils think about the election.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Swansea City 1-1 Blackburn Rovers: Andrew Ayew rescues Swans
Andre Ayew's header earns a point for Swansea City against Blackburn Rovers in a game that saw both sides reduced to 10 men.
Brentford 2-1 Cardiff City: Watkins helps Brentford overcome Cardiff
Brentford edge ahead of Cardiff in the Championship thanks to goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Ollie Watkins.
Jonathan Ford: Euro 2020 costs 'astronomical' for Wales
Wales face "astronomical" costs at Euro 2020, according to Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford.
Alun Wyn Jones: Wales lock thinking of fourth Lions tour
Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones admits a fourth British and Irish Lions tour in 2021 is in his thoughts.
Joe Calzaghe: Former world champion wants to see Anthony Joshua fight Tyson Fury
Joe Calzaghe believes Anthony Joshua needs to fight fellow heavyweights Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder in order to secure his legacy.
Devils edge Giants in quarter-final first leg
Belfast Giants suffer a 1-0 defeat by Cardiff Devils in the first leg of their Challenge Cup quarter-final in Belfast.
Dan Evans: Ospreys full-back banned four weeks for red card after 37 seconds
Ospreys full-back Dan Evans is given a four-week ban after being sent off just 37 seconds into the Champions Cup match against Racing 92.
Gerwyn Price: 'Iceman' keen to ditch bad boy image and reach world number one
Gerwyn Price says he is determined to leave his image as the bad boy of darts behind and hopes to become the sport's world number one.
Matt Sherratt: Ospreys backs coach to rejoin Worcester Warriors backroom team
Ospreys backs coach Matt Sherratt is to rejoin Worcester Warriors for the 2020-21 season as successor to Neil Doak.
Gareth Cooper: Ex-Lions rugby player's wife admits £1m fraud
Former Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper said his wife Debra Leyshon "deceived" him.
Taine Basham: Dragons player gets one-week ban for red card at Worcester
Dragons back-rower Taine Basham is available for the Christmas derbies after a one-week ban for his red card at Worcester.
BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2019: Alun Wyn Jones wins award
Wales rugby union captain Alun Wyn Jones is voted BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2019.
David Brooks: Bournemouth's Wales winger undergoes second ankle operation
Wales international David Brooks has further ankle surgery, with Bournemouth "quietly optimistic" he will play again this season.
Cardiff Blues: Josh Navidi and Ellis Jenkins set for returns from injury
Wales back-rowers Josh Navidi and Ellis Jenkins could return from injuries for Cardiff Blues by the middle of January.
Challenge Cup: Scarlets set to welcome back World Cup trio for Bayonne game
Scarlets are set to give Wales trio Gareth Davies, Wyn Jones and Jake Ball their first games of the season at home to Bayonne on Saturday in Europe.
Matt Grimes: Swansea City midfielder says captaincy is not affecting his game
Swansea City midfielder Matt Grimes insists the responsibility of being club captain is not having an impact on his form.
Ross Moriarty: Dragons hopes for Wales forward's festive return
Dragons director of rugby Dean Ryan expects Ross Moriarty will be back from illness during their festive derbies.
Owen Watkin: Wales centre to miss Ospreys' Paris match
Wales centre Owen Watkin will miss Ospreys' European Champions Cup match against Racing 92 with a knee injury.
Amy Evans: Wales prop calls time on international career
After winning 35 caps since her debut in 2015, Wales prop Amy Evans calls time on her international career.
Hal Robson-Kanu: Baggies boss Bilic backs striker for Wales return
West Bromwich Albion manager Slaven Bilic says 'brilliant' striker Hal Robson-Kanu should be in Wales squad at Euro 2020.
BBC Wales Sports Personality 2019: Alun Wyn Jones honoured by 'massive' award
Wales men's rugby union captain Alun Wyn Jones is delighted to have been voted the BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year for 2019.
BBC Wales Sports Personality 2019: Joe Calzaghe dedicates Lifetime award to late father
Boxer Joe Calzaghe is honoured to receive the Lifetime Achievement award as part of BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality 2019.
Football coach Delwyn Derrick named Wales' 2019 Unsung Hero
Delwyn Derrick is the 2019 BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality Unsung Hero for his work bringing people together through football.
BBC Sport advent calendar: Alex Cuthbert extends Wales lead as they win 2013 Six Nations
Day nine of BBC Sport's advent calendar looking back at the sporting decade features Wales' Six Nations winning team of 2013 and an emphatic win over England.
Georgia Davies thrilled with European short course bronze
Georgia Davies is surprised but thrilled with a bronze medal in the 100m backstroke at the European Short Course Championships.
Anthony Joshua v Andy Ruiz II: The Welsh artist selling paintings to boxers
A former boxer from Newport now sells his paintings to the likes of Tyson Fury and Andy Ruiz.
'That fire of ambition is burning again' - Olympic medallist Deas
Olympic skeleton medallist Laura Deas says 'the fire is burning again' as she targets the Beijing Games in 2022.
Elite League: Cardiff Devils 7-3 Glasgow Clan
Watch Elite League highlights as Cardiff Devils beat Glasgow Clan 7-3 in the Welsh capital
Refreshed North eyes 100 Wales caps and try-scoring record
Wales wing George North says he has his "bounce back" as he targets 100 caps and Shane Williams' national try-scoring record.
The Welsh artist at Joshua v Ruiz II
Former boxer Patrick Killian is travelling the world painting his favourite fighters including Anthony Joshua, Mike Tyson, and Deontay Wilder.
'How did you get pregnant? That's disgusting', Grey-Thompson
Ex-Paralympian Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson speaks to the BBC about the attitudes and issues she encountered during her pregnancy.
Euro 2020 TV picks: Wales' two opening pool games live on BBC
Wales' opening two Euro 2020 group games against Switzerland and Turkey will be shown live on the BBC.
Ryland Morgans: The Ivory Coast's Welsh assistant manager
He has worked with the likes of Gareth Bale, Luis Suarez and Steven Gerrard, and now Ryland Morgans' sights are set on the World Cup.
Elfyn Evans: 'Only one stat I want - WRC crown' says Welsh rally driver
Welshman Elfyn Evans eyes a World Rally Championship title challenge as he looks forward to his first year with new team Toyota.
Euro 2020: Everything you need to know about next summer's tournament
The Euro 2020 draw has been completed. Who's playing? Where? Why? Can you still go?
Sports Personality 2019: Shortlist of six contenders announced for BBC award
A shortlist of six contenders has been announced for the 2019 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
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Gareth Cooper: Ex-Lions rugby player's wife admits £1m fraud
Former Wales scrum-half Gareth Cooper said his wife Debra Leyshon "deceived" him.
Hundreds of dead birds found in mystery mass death
Tests are being carried out to find out why about 225 starlings died and if they had been poisoned.
M4: Driver taken to hospital after metal post hits car
A driver was taken to hospital after the post went through their windscreen on a motorway.
New slurry rules in Wales delayed after outcry
The delay comes after farmers said there was a "staggering lack of detail" over the new rules.
False expenses MP Chris Davies rejects office manager claims
Chris Davies tells a tribunal claims made by Sarah Lewis are "completely without foundation".
Nurse Cerys Price 'had tramadol-triggered seizure' before crash
Cerys Price, 28, denies causing the death of another driver by dangerous driving.
General election 2019: Final focus on key issues for voters
BBC Wales' correspondents share their views on the policies that could make a difference.
'Victory against Post Office one of the best days of my life'
The Post Office is to pay almost £58m to settle a long-running dispute with sub-postmasters and postmistresses.
Tata's Orb steel plant in Newport is to be mothballed
Tata previously said it was shutting the steelworks, putting up to 380 jobs at risk.
General election 2019: Last day of campaigning before poll
Political parties in Wales make their last push for votes ahead of Thursday's election.
Christmas: Swansea gran creates grotto with £30k of decorations
Betty-Ann Jones, 77, breaks her vow to stop turning her house into a real-life Christmas grotto.
Three people in hospital after Carmarthenshire four-car crash
The crash happened on the A476 near Llanelli at about 18:20 GMT.
Source: BBC News
