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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Six Swansea carers deny ill-treatment charges
Four men and two women plead not guilty to 11 offences at Swansea Magistrates' Court.
Welsh Water fined after chemical spillage kills fish
Lime slurry spilled into a surface water drain, causing the death of more than 500 fish in a river.
No-deal Brexit would make Valero oil investment 'harder'
A no-deal Brexit would "increase the challenges" for the Pembrokeshire oil refinery, an MP says.
Cut in antibiotic prescriptions sees fall in superbug cases
One health board says a cut in antibiotics prescribed has led to a fall in cases of C. difficile
Great British Bake Off 2019 contestants revealed
A new batch of contestants get ready to battle it out in front of the cameras for the Bake Off crown.
Climate emergency: What are Welsh businesses doing?
Wondering what changes you could make to be more eco-friendly? The answer could be on your doorstep.
Gun amnesty: Second Boer War era rifle surrendered in Wales
At least 120 weapons and ammunition rounds are handed into police during an amnesty.
Did delayed wig fitting save Swansea parishioners in 1739?
A historian tries to get to the bottom of Swansea folklore dating back 280 years.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Robert Page joins Ryan Giggs' Wales staff as Paul Bodin named U21 boss
Wales Under-21s manager Robert Page leaves his role to join Ryan Giggs' coaching staff with the senior side.
How Wales became world's top ranked side
BBC Sport Wales charts how Wales have reached number one in World Rugby's rankings for the first time in their history.
Angel Rangel: QPR full-back vows to show Swansea fans respect
Angel Rangel is pledging to show his respect for Swansea City's fans when they play Queens Park Rangers in the Championship.
Euro 2021: Wales boss Jayne Ludlow recalls Angharad James and Rachel Rowe
Wales manager Jayne Ludlow calls on Angharad James and Rachel Rowe for Euro 2021 squad missing record cap Jess Fishlock
'We've got to be on the money' - Wales cannot let standards drop says Owens
Hooker Ken Owens warns new world number one side Wales must maintain the standard of their win against England.
Joe Rodon: Swansea defender a fit for Wales, says manager Steve Cooper
Swansea's Joe Rodon could perform well for Wales if selected by Ryan Giggs, says his club manager Steve Cooper.
County Championship: Lancashire seamers complete innings win over Glamorgan
Division Two leaders Lancashire thrash Glamorgan by an innings and 150 runs with a fine performance from their seam quartet.
Downhill mountain bike World Championship: Britain's Rachel Atherton unable to defend title
British Cycling names its squad for the downhill mountain bike World Championship - but defending champion Rachel Atherton misses out through injury.
Cardiff City v Huddersfield Town
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Cardiff City and Huddersfield Town.
Queens Park Rangers v Swansea City
Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Swansea City.
Walsall v Newport County
Live coverage of Tuesday's League Two game between Walsall and Newport County.
Cardiff succumb to Puscas double
George Puscas scores two goals as Reading crush Cardiff City 3-0 to claim their first Championship win of the season.
Ashley Williams: Wales captain nears Bristol City deal
Wales captain Ashley Williams is set to sign for Bristol City, having been without a club since leaving Everton this summer.
Glamorgan?s Labuschagne helps Australia to draw
England fall four wickets short of a remarkable victory in the second Ashes Test as Australia survive a tense final hour at Lord's.
Striker calls out racism after Cardiff miss
Reading striker Yakou Meite has called out racist abuse sent to him on social media after Sunday's 3-0 win over Cardiff City.
Dan Biggar: Wales man of the match 'motivated' by JJ Williams criticism
Fly-half Dan Biggar hits back at criticism from ex-Wales wing JJ Williams following his man-of-the-match display in the 13-6 win against England.
Corinthians women equal TNS world record
Brazilian women's football team Corinthians equal the world record for the number of wins in a row.
Wales 13-6 England: Wales top world with England revenge win
George North's try helps Wales to a 13-6 win over England in their World Cup warm-up in Cardiff and will see them top the world ranking for the first time.
Bale will stay at Madrid - Zidane
Zinedine Zidane says Gareth Bale 'will stay' at Real Madrid after he helped them to a 3-1 win over Celta Vigo in their La Liga opener.
Wales 13-6 England: Eddie Jones says Wales are World Cup favourites
England head coach Eddie Jones says Wales are "favourites to win the World Cup" after they beat his side 13-6 to secure a rise to the top of the world ranking.
Women's Regional Championship: Ospreys beat Scarlets in derby
Ospreys women remain on course to defend their regional title after a 14-0 win over rivals Scarlets in Llanelli.
Aaron Ramsey: Former Arsenal midfielder makes Juventus debut
Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey describes his Juventus debut in a pre-season friendly on Saturday as" a very proud moment".
Borja: Confident Spanish striker 'staying' at Swansea City
Spanish striker Borja expects to stay at Swansea City after starting the new Championship season impressively.
'World ranking is just a number!' - Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he will "not make a fuss" despite his side being set to move top of the world ranking.
Scott McTominay: Manchester United midfielder meets freestyler Liv Cooke
Manchester United's Scott McTominay tells freestyler Liv Cooke why he is so close to team-mate Daniel James, and how it feels to be the cover star of an upcoming video game.
Wales manager Jayne Ludlow hopes to have Jess Fishlock back for selection by April 2020
Wales manager Jayne Ludlow tells BBC Sport Wales, that she hopes to have injured Seattle Reign midfielder available for their Euro 2021 qualifiers in the new year.
Wales proud to be world number one - Ross Moriarty
Wales number eight Ross Moriarty says being ranked world number one after beating England is "not a bad statement".
EuroHockey Championship: England 2-2 Wales highlights
Watch highlights as England scored late to draw 2-2 against Wales in their opening game of the EuroHockey Nations Championship.
Rhys Griffiths: Fireman, Golden Boot, manager
Fireman and former Golden Boot winner Rhys Griffiths is now manager of Penybont as they prepare for their first season in the Cymru Premier.
Gatland assesses Wales fly-half options after Anscombe injury
Wales head coach Warren Gatland assesses his fly-half options and says he expects an improved performance against England on Saturday.
Tony Pulis: Relaxed for now, but eyeing football return
Experienced Welshman Tony Pulis is relaxing away from management, but is eyeing a return to football in the future.
Wales men's hockey team takes on the Paddling Pool Challenge
BBC Sport Wales invites the Welsh men's hockey team to take on the Paddling Pool Challenge ahead of the 2019 EuroHockey Championships.
Gary Kirsten expects The Hundred to win over fans after Cardiff appointment
Gary Kirsten, coach of the Cardiff-based men's franchise, believes The Hundred format will win over fans.
Rugby World Cup 2019: Wales follow ranking delight with Turkish trip
After beating England, new world number one team Wales continue their World Cup preparations with a training camp in Turkey.
Hadleigh Parkes column: Consoling Anscombe and bouncing back against England
Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes explains how he consoled team-mate and old friend Gareth Anscombe after his World Cup-ending injury.
Homophobic attack drove Thomas to seek law change
The ex-Wales rugby star wants homophobic abuse on the pitch to be subject to the same laws as racism.
Tony Pulis ready for management return after Napoleon's birthday
Tony Pulis explains why his fascination with Napoleon takes him to Corsica this summer whilst he awaits a fresh footballing challenge.
Real Madrid treatment of Gareth Bale 'strange', says Harry Redknapp
Real Madrid's treatment of Gareth Bale has been "strange", his former Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp says.
Cymru Premier: Owain Tudur Jones and Malcolm Allen preview the season
Ex-Wales internationals Owain Tudur Jones and Malcolm Allen preview the Cymru Premier season - and disagree on who will be champions.
'I felt I was ready for the main job' - Roberts
Osian Roberts, who is leaving his role as Wales assistant, feels he "was ready" to become national team boss before Ryan Giggs was appointed.
Ken Owens and Jonathan Davies honoured by Gorsedd at Eisteddfod
Wales rugby players Ken Owens and Jonathan Davies are awarded the blue robe of the Gorsedd of Bards.
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Driver charged after vehicle hit campers in tents near Caernarfon
A woman remains in a critical condition in hospital, while three other people were also hurt.
Gwent Police officer suspended after sexual assault complaint
The officer is the third from Gwent Police to be suspended in less than a month.
Woman hit boy, 8, with water bottle on Miami to London flight
Louise Dixon admits assault and being drunk on a plane and is given a suspended prison sentence.
Richard Booth: Bookshop owner and 'king of Hay-on-Wye' dies
Richard Booth, who turned the town into a magnet for second-hand book lovers, is called "a legend".
Synod Inn: Man shot policeman with Taser, jury finds
Darryl Dempsey took the PC's Taser and shot him before fleeing the scene in a stolen tractor.
Six Swansea carers deny ill-treatment charges
Four men and two women plead not guilty to 11 offences at Swansea Magistrates' Court.
'Hard work' starts to restore Wrexham Village Bakery site after blaze
The bakery's managing director said the "hard work" to restore the site will start on Tuesday.
Dinas Dinlle dig uncovers Iron Age roundhouse and Roman coins
It was uncovered close to the cliff edge buried underneath 3ft (1m) of sand during a two-week dig.
Ambulance 999 target times 'should be reinstated for stroke victims'
Mair Gore was told she would have to wait two-and-a-half hours for an ambulance after having a stroke.
Wrexham's Glyndwr University accused of spite over field ban
The main gate has been padlocked after councillors refused permission to build houses on the land.
Welsh Water fined after chemical spillage kills fish
Lime slurry spilled into a surface water drain, causing the death of more than 500 fish in a river.
Show older lesbian women on screen, says Cardiff director
Dame Sian Phillips stars in the film, partly inspired by elderly gay people facing prejudice in care homes.
Source: BBC News
