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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Carmarthenshire Christmas Toybox Appeal sees 40% rise in demand
Organisers of the appeal for children in poverty say the introduction of Universal Credit is partly to blame.
Wales weather: Power cuts follow rain, wind and snow
Several roads are forced to close due to flooding, with fallen trees also blocking some routes.
Swansea City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Bersant Celina sparks Swansea comeback over Owls
Substitute Bersant Celina scores an equaliser and then sets up Wayne Routledge's winner as Swansea City fight back to beat Sheffield Wednesday.
Fire services count costs of Wales' summer wildfires
In two months, one fire service saw costs at least triple compared to each of the last four years.
'Money was a gift', says Cardiff son accused of defrauding mum
Simon Haydock, 49, denies defrauding his mother out of £137k to fund his gambling.
Swansea Uni suspensions linked to £200m Llanelli village
The first details of the suspensions emerge after the university refused to disclose them.
Boy, 4, uses Siri to call 999 after mum collapses
Four-year-old Beau is given a bravery award from the Welsh Ambulance Service for his quick thinking.
Sports Personality of the Year winner: Geraint Thomas triumphs after Tour de France success
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas beats Lewis Hamilton and Harry Kane to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018.
Matt Grimes: Swansea City will stick to playing style despite risks, says midfielder
Matt Grimes says Swansea City will keep faith with their brand of possession football even if they concede the occasional goal.
Sports Personality of the Year 2018: Geraint Thomas wins Sports Personality of the Year 2018
Watch as Geraint Thomas is announced as the winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham.
Neil Warnock: Cardiff boss disappointed with referee Andy Madley
Neil Warnock calls referee Andy Madley "a trainee" following his Cardiff side's 3-2 defeat at Watford on Saturday.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
Thomas named BBC Sports Personality 2018
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas beats Lewis Hamilton and Harry Kane to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018.
Matt Grimes: Swansea City will stick to playing style despite risks, says midfielder
Matt Grimes says Swansea City will keep faith with their brand of possession football even if they concede the occasional goal.
Sports Personality of the Year 2018: Geraint Thomas wins Sports Personality of the Year 2018
Watch as Geraint Thomas is announced as the winner of BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018 at the Genting Arena in Birmingham.
Neil Warnock: Cardiff boss disappointed with referee Andy Madley
Neil Warnock calls referee Andy Madley "a trainee" following his Cardiff side's 3-2 defeat at Watford on Saturday.
Judo: Natalie Powell wins bronze at Guangzhou Masters
Natalie Powell finishes 2018 on a high, defeating European champion Madeleine Malonga to finish third at the Guangzhou Masters.
Cardiff Blues: Head coach John Mulvihill unhappy with referee Jerome Garces
Cardiff Blues head coach John Mulvihill criticises the performance of referee Jerome Garces in the 26-14 Champions Cup loss to Saracens.
Williams & Walkden win World Taekwondo gold
Bianca Walkden and Lauren Williams both win gold for Great Britain at the World Taekwondo Grand Slam finals in China.
Geraint Thomas's stolen Tour de France trophy replaced
Geraint Thomas's original Tour de France trophy is replaced following its theft two months after he won the famous cycling race.
Blues' hopes end as Farrell guides Saracens to win
Owen Farrell's 16 points in a 26-14 win help Saracens keep their unbeaten Champions Cup record and end Cardiff Blues' hopes of reaching the last eight.
Swansea City 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Bersant Celina sparks Swansea comeback over Owls
Substitute Bersant Celina scores an equaliser and then sets up Wayne Routledge's winner as Swansea City fight back to beat Sheffield Wednesday.
Watford survive late Cardiff comeback
Watford hold off a late Cardiff comeback at Vicarage Road to seal their first win since October.
Graham Barrow not expecting Dennis Lawrence appointment
Wrexham's interim manager Graham Barrow does not expect Dennis Lawrence to be appointed as the new manager.
Elite League: Manchester Storm 2-5 Cardiff Devils
Cardiff Devils climb to second in the Elite League after a dominant third period away to Manchester Storm.
European Challenge Cup: Clermont Auvergne 49-24 Dragons
Clermont Auvergne run in seven tries on their way to a 49-24 victory over visiting Dragons in the European Challenge Cup.
Wells loses Scottish Open semi-final to Allen
Mark Allen says he has reached the Scottish Open final despite "disrespecting the event" with a week of too much drinking.
FA Trophy: Wrexham 3-0 Boston United
Wrexham ease their way into the second round of the FA Trophy with a comfortable 3-0 win over Boston.
Newport v Milton Keynes Dons falls to rain
Saturday's League Two game between Newport County and Milton Keynes Dons is postponed because of heavy rain.
Welsh Premier & non-league round-up
Preview of the weekend's fixtures in the Welsh Premier League and details of games involving Merthyr Town and Colwyn Bay.
WRU National League results
Results from the Welsh Rugby Union National Leagues.
Watford 3-2 Cardiff: Warnock describes referee as 'Sunday trainee'
Cardiff manager Neil Warnock describes referee Andy Madley as a "Sunday trainee" after his side's 3-2 defeat against Watford at Vicarage Road.
Vernon helps GB men win team pursuit bronze
Will Tidball, Ethan Vernon, Matt Walls and Fred Wright win bronze by three hundredths of a second in the men's team pursuit at the World Track Cycling World Cup in London.
Dale McIntosh: WRU must 'feed' Welsh Premiership
Merthyr coach Dale McIntosh praises the quality of the Welsh Premiership but wants the WRU to provide better financial support.
Team Sky: Chris Froome, Sir Dave Brailsford and Geraint Thomas react to sponsorship withdrawal
Chris Froome, Sir Dave Brailsford and Geraint Thomas react to Sky's decision to withdraw backing of Team Sky at the end of 2019.
FA Cup highlights: Newport 4-0 Wrexham
Newport will host Premier League Leicester City in the FA Cup third round after an emphatic 4-0 replay win over 10-man Wrexham in an all-Welsh affair.
BBC Young Reporter: Behind the scenes at the 2018 Wales Sport Awards
Pupils from Cardiff High School had exclusive behind the scenes access at the Wales Sport Awards on behalf of BBC Young Reporter
Sports Personality of the Year: How the night unfolded on social media
The BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018 has been crowned, but how did the night unfold on social media? Here are the highlights from a star-studded night.
Dani Rowe: Olympic cyclist fractures foot a week after retiring
For Olympic gold medallist Dani Rowe retirement is off to a painful start - walking on crutches with one foot in a surgical boot.
Euro 2020 qualifiers: Who are Wales' opponents?
BBC Sport Wales takes a closer look at Wales' Euro 2020 qualifying opponents.
Neil Warnock at 70: Cardiff City boss on his colourful career
As he nears his 70th birthday, Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock reflects on a colourful career spanning more than 50 years.
BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2018: Geraint Thomas wins award
Cyclist Geraint Thomas is voted BBC Cymru Wales Sports Personality of the Year 2018.
Ryan Giggs: Wales manager's first year - a work in progress?
It started with a win but ended in defeat - a look back at Ryan Giggs' first year in charge of Wales
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Severn bridges: M4 Severn crossing to shut for toll booth removal
Today is the first time travellers can cross the Severn Estuary into Wales for free.
Radio stations 'should be forced to carry more Welsh news'
The BBC and commercial stations should have a greater focus on Wales, a report says.
Sports Personality of the Year winner: Geraint Thomas triumphs after Tour de France success
Tour de France winner Geraint Thomas beats Lewis Hamilton and Harry Kane to be named BBC Sports Personality of the Year 2018.
On-screen sign language pilot launched by Conwy council
Deaf people can now talk to council workers via sign language, using an on-screen interpreter.
Two airlifted to hospital after crash near Dolgellau
Four people are taken to hospital - two via air ambulance - after a two-car crash in Gwynedd.
Anti-radicalisation co-ordinator: Wales 'far right hunting ground'
Young, poor, vulnerable people are being recruited by the far right, says an anti-radicalisation expert.
Missing Barry mother and daughter, 8, found safe
Sian Duili and her daughter Aisha were the subject of a police appeal earlier in the week.
Labour MP discusses second Brexit vote with minister
Chris Bryant says he discussed the chance of another referendum with a senior cabinet minister.
Geraint Thomas's stolen Tour de France trophy replaced
Geraint Thomas's original Tour de France trophy is replaced following its theft two months after he won the famous cycling race.
Carmarthenshire Christmas Toybox Appeal sees 40% rise in demand
Organisers of the appeal for children in poverty say the introduction of Universal Credit is partly to blame.
Mitochondrial disease: Chepstow woman inspires charity
Tirion Ray, who had mitochondrial disease, apologised to her dad he wouldn't walk her down the aisle.
Llandudno street's broken pavements 'need repairing'
The state of the pavement prompts concern a council could be at risk of injured people making claims.
Source: BBC News
