Cardiff and South East Wales News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Warning over printing equipment linked to explosion
Danielle Evans, from Swansea, died as a result of the explosion linked to printing machines.
More than 50 report feeling unwell after hotel carvery
People became unwell after a carvery dinner at the Cwrt Henllys Hotel.
Ely riot accused tells jurors he is not a bad person
Eight people have denied rioting in the aftermath of a fatal e-bike crash in Ely in May 2023.
Two in court accused of killing jailed singer Watkins
The disgraced Lostprophets frontman was fatally injured at HMP Wakefield on Saturday.
By-election set to test Labour's century-long dominance in historic Caerphilly
Why the Caerphilly by-election is about more than just sending one representative to Cardiff Bay.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

Bellamy urges Wales to embrace Belgium challenge
Wales manager Craig Bellamy urges his players to "embrace" the game against Belgium as they target automatic qualification for next year?s World Cup.
Watch: Wales v Belgium qualifying classics
Wales and Belgium's 2026 World Cup qualifier in just the latest episode of a modern-day rivalry.
Wales sense 'special moment' before Belgium showdown
Wales boss Craig Bellamy wants his players to "embrace" the occasion of Monday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
Bellamy's tribute as Davies set for 100th Wales cap
The defender's 100th cap will come when he leads Wales against Belgium in Monday's crucial World Cup qualifier against Belgium on Monday.
Harsh lessons and 'hurt egos' for Bellamy's Wales
Craig Bellamy and Wales learn harsh lessons in their 3-0 defeat at England, in preparation for their big World Cup qualifier against Belgium.
Williams seals spot as all-time Welsh sporting great
Welshman Mark Williams further cements his status as a Welsh sporting icon after becoming the oldest winner of a ranking event.
Ben Davies: Wales' reluctant star set to join 100-cap club
As Ben Davies inches closer to becoming Welsh football's latest centurion, BBC Sport Wales profiles Wales and Spurs? "reluctant star".
Cardiff go to Posh and Newport host Gills in FA Cup
Cardiff City are drawn away to Peterborough United in the first round of the FA Cup, while Newport County will host Gillingham.
Scarlets sign Crusaders back-row Anderson
The 22-year-old will join the west Wales side in November having won the Super Rugby Pacific title.
'Another celebrity boss? No, I've earned my chance'
Forest Green boss Robbie Savage insists he's no "celebrity manager" as his side prepare to visit Worthing in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.
Cardiff teen Bowen stays grounded amid Wales talk
Teenage wing Tom Bowen is only thinking of Cardiff despite form that has sparked comparisons with Shane Williams and talk of a Wales call-up.
Williams, 50, becomes oldest ranking event winner
Mark Williams, 50, beats Shaun Murphy 10-3 in the Xi'an Grand Prix final to become the oldest winner of a ranking event.
Former Wales women head coach Abrahams dies aged 43
Former Wales women head coach Warren Abrahams dies aged 43 while working with Belgium at a sevens tournament in Kenya.
Devils add imposing defenceman MacLean to roster
Cardiff Devils have signed 6'7" Canadian defenceman Steven MacLean to bolster their roster following injury to Cedric Lacroix.
How Wrexham's 13 summer signings have fared so far
BBC Sport Wales assesses how Wrexham's 13 summer signings have fared since joining the Championship club.
Five things we learned as Welsh pair nilled in URC
The talking points after wins for Cardiff and Ospreys but hammerings for Scarlets and Dragons in the United Rugby Championship.
Roberts hopes Welsh rugby reaches right decision
Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board member Jamie Roberts says he is hoping the right decisions will be made about the future of the game.
Pontypridd ponder shock Super Rygbi Cymru bid
The south Wales valleys club turned down the chance to bid for a place in the Welsh second tier when launched in 2024.
Cardiff and Wales lock Williams set for long lay-off
Wales lock Teddy Williams suffers a serious ankle injury playing for Cardiff against Connacht in the United Rugby Championship.
Muir appointed new Crusaders head coach
North Wales Crusaders head coach Carl Forster leaves the club to take up a full-North Wales Crusaders appoint Dean Muir as head coach following the departure of Carl Forster.
Belief in me may have deviated - Hughes
David Hughes suggests some may have "deviated in their belief" in his ability to manage Newport County after winless run.
Ospreys seal first win of the season against Zebre
Ospreys enjoy a first victory of the United Rugby Championship season by beating Zebre convincingly in Bridgend.
No crisis at Scarlets despite poor start - Peel
Scarlets' sluggish start to the new United Rugby Championship season is by no means a crisis, says head coach Dwayne Peel.
Cardiff edge out Connacht after Williams injury
Wing Tom Bowen scores a double as Cardiff beat Connacht 14-8 at the Arms Park in the United Rugby Championship.
How Swansea's new recruits have fared so far
With almost a quarter of the 2025-26 Championship campaign gone, BBC Sport Wales looks at how Swansea City's summer signings have fared.
Trott on top - how Cardiff's three summer signings have fared
BBC Sport examines the statistical data behind the performances of Cardiff City's three summer recruits Nathan Trott, Gabriel Osho and Omari Kellyman.
Adran Premier round-up: Cardiff and Wrexham draw
Cardiff and Wrexham remain level on points at the top of the Adran Premier thanks to the Bluebirds' late penalty at The Globe.
Cymru Premier: Leaders TNS hammer Penybont 6-2
A round-up of the latest Cymru Premier action.
Lockyer returns to training after cardiac arrest
Former Luton Town captain and Wales defender Tom Lockyer is back in training as he bids to return to football following his cardiac arrest.
Wales and Wrexham keeper Ward eyes January return
Wales and Wrexham goalkeeper Danny Ward says he is aiming to return to action "around January time" after undergoing surgery on an elbow injury.
Highlights: Cardiff Devils 3-0 Coventry Blaze
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils overcome Coventry Blaze in their 2025-26 Elite League opener.
Wales confidence 'not damaged' after England defeat - Brooks
Wales midfielder David Brooks says the players' confidence hasn't been damaged after a 3-0 defeat to England in a friendly international at Wembley.
The day Wales beat England at Wembley
Wales face England on Thursday hoping to repeat the heroics of their 1977 predecessors.
'A great man, unbelievable player and a real warrior'
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel says his thoughts are with former England captain Lewis Moody following news of his motor neurone disease (MND) diagnosis.
Watch: Bowen's Cardiff hat-trick at Munster in the URC
Cardiff may have lost in the United Rugby Championship at Munster, but 19-year-old wing Tom Bowen provided a highlight for Welsh rugby with a try hat-trick in the 23-20 defeat.
WRU 'committed' to URC despite team cut plan
Welsh rugby sides will not be joining the English Prem, according to Welsh Rugby Union director of rugby Dave Reddin.
'I want to be a world champion dad' - Johns
Welsh MMA fighter Brett Johns wants to be "a world champion dad" as well as a world champion inside the cage.
Scrum V
Gareth Rhys Owen, James Hook and Elinor Snowsill review the weekend?s URC results.
Feast of Football
Catrin Heledd is inside the Wales camp with Ethan Ampadu and Joe Rodon ahead of Belgium.
Football Daily
John Murray talks football, travel & language with home nations commentators.
Scrum V
Scrum V visit the Principality Stadium for a chat with WRU Director of Rugby Dave Reddin
Rugby League Top 10s
Mark, Jon, Brian and Jamie debate the best to have played both league and union.
What Wales need to do to reach the World Cup
The state of play and the permutations as Wales aim for qualification to next summer's finals.
Moore aims to graduate from pitch to boardroom
Kieffer Moore has done his homework and spells out his ambitions for Wales, Wrexham and life after scoring goals.
Who will decide the fate of Welsh rugby?
The fate of the professional game in Wales will ultimately be decided by the 12 people on the Welsh Rugby Union board.
Records tumble as Donczew becomes Cardiff's youngest player
Records tumble in the EFL Trophy as Axel Donczew becomes Cardiff City's youngest player of all time.
How Bellamy helped my mental health struggle - Roberts
The 32-year-old goalkeeper is encouraging young men to talk openly about mental health issues.
'Sewage, spilled pasta and fight for change'
World bronze medallist Hector Pardoe explains how he is using open water swimming challenges to push the message of sustainability.
'Gobby troublemaker to meticulous coach' - Bellamy's evolution
Craig Bellamy has evolved from a spiky, controversial player to a deep-thinking coach of Wales, as those who know him best tell BBC Sport.
Scrum V Top 5
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions star Jamie Roberts reveals his top five centres.
Scrum V Top 5
Will Carling selects his all-time top five Welsh rugby players.
Scrum V Top 5
Colin heads to Mike?s bar to discuss his all-time Top 5 coaches.
Scrum V Top 5
Adam Jones heads to Mike's bar to reveal his Top 5 forwards.