Cardiff and South East Wales News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Cardiff and South East Wales. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Cardiff: Woman describes fears of walking city streets alone
An incident with an unknown man as she walked home at night left Nikita, 22, fearing for her life.
How bartering saved a small Welsh business from collapse
Sondra Butterworth's business was close to bust - but a system of swapping turned things around.
M4 Bristol: Man sentenced after crash kills two women
The families of the women tell the court it is "impossible to express" how this has impacted them.
Cardiff: 32 years jail for North Road van driver murder
Christopher El Gifari hit delivery man Mark Lang with his van and dragged him along a busy road.
Wales weather: Snow forecast as temperatures plummet
Up to 10cm (4in) of snow could fall on higher ground in parts of Wales.
Fertility: Concerns over future of NHS Wales IVF clinics
It is claimed staff at Wales Fertility Institute have been told the service is not sustainable.
Strictly Come Dancing: Amy Dowden's blood clot after chemo
The dancer, 33, says her "nightmare seems to be never ending" after a blood clot on her lung.

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

Wales relegated from Nations League top tier
Wales are relegated from the top tier of the Nations League as they are beaten 2-1 by Iceland in Cardiff.
Grainger sees progress despite Wales relegation
Wales boss Gemma Grainger says her side are disappointed at being relegated from the top tier of the Nations League but insists they are making progress.
Ex-players Henson and Charvis in brain injury case
An application by ex-players to sue as a group will be considered next year, the High Court hears.
O'Sullivan survives Zhou scare to reach UK semis
Ronnie O'Sullivan keeps his hopes of a record-extending eighth UK Championship crown alive with a courageous 6-5 comeback victory against Zhou Yuelong in York.
Ex-Wales striker Walsh being treated for cancer
Former Wales, Swansea City and Cardiff City striker Ian Walsh reveals he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
Morris dreams of Wales cap and Ospreys silverware
Number eight Morgan Morris says he hopes to achieve a Wales cap and win a trophy with Ospreys during his career.
Farrell decision a 'wake-up call' - Gatland
Wales coach Warren Gatland believes Owen Farrell's decision to step away from international rugby should be a "wake-up call for all of us".
Wales wing Adams back for Cardiff against Scarlets
Match preview and team details as Cardiff host Scarlets in an east versus west Welsh United Rugby Championship derby.
Fly-half Edwards to make first Ospreys start
Match preview and team details as Ospreys travel to Italy to face Benetton in the United Rugby Championship.
Oduwaiye eyes Paris after basketball dream fades
Funmi Oduwaiye targets 2024 Paris Paralympics success after the end of her basketball dreams.
Newport grateful for 'light relief' of FA Cup
Manager Graham Coughlan says a return of players, form and the FA Cup are bringing a feel-good factor to Rodney Parade.
Dragons fly-half Reed fit to face Lions after HIA
Match preview and team details as Dragons play the second of back-to-back matches in South Africa, travelling to Johannesburg to take on Lions in the United Rugby Championship.
Welsh Rugby Union completes new-look board
The Welsh Rugby Union confirms it has completed its revamped 12-strong board.
Swansea progressing despite difficult run - Duff
Michael Duff says he will focus on steering Swansea City up the Championship table rather than criticism over his team's results.
WRU to crack down on community player payments
The Welsh Rugby Union has written to all clubs and will step up its crackdown on payments in community rugby in the new year.
Robinson enjoys Cardiff return after 'tough' talks
Cardiff City forward Callum Robinson is relishing his return to the team after "tough" talks with boss Erol Bulut.
Wales hooker Phillips joins Harlequins
Wales hooker Carys Phillips joins Harlequins Women after Worcester Warriors Women's recent collapse.
Ospreys' Williams has point to prove with Wales
Ospreys centre Keiran Williams aims to prove himself on the international stage after winning his first Wales cap in the summer.
Hundreds at ex-Wales rugby president's funeral
Moving tributes are paid to Dennis Gethin, who died last month at the age of 79.
Bolasie must play cameo role for now - Duff
Head coach Michael Duff says Yannick Bolasie can only appear from the bench as the veteran forward builds fitness after joining Swansea.
Cardiff boss Bulut calls for VAR in Championship
Cardiff City manager Erol Bulut says the video assistant referee system should be used in the Championship.
Man guilty of killing 'promising' footballer
"Passionate player" Ashley Day was fatally stabbed three times in the chest and once in the back.
Hursey targets Paris Olympics after rankings boost
Teenager Anna Hursey is targeting the 2024 Paris Olympics after rising from 163rd to 93rd in the women's world able tennis rankings.
Dundee Stars 2-5 Cardiff Devils
Cardiff Devils claimed an 11th successive win over Scottish opposition to move level on points at the top of the Elite League.
Sarmiento goal beats Cardiff as West Brom go third
West Brom move up to third in the Championship as Jeremy Sarmiento's fabulous second-half strike sees off Cardiff City.
Scarlets' Plumtree to miss Six Nations
Wales back row Taine Plumtree confirms he will miss the Six Nations after Scarlets coach Dwayne Peel reveals he will need surgery.
Cymru Premier round-up: Newtown & New Saints win
A round-up of the midweek action in the JD Cymru Premier.
James out to make difference for Birmingham & Wales
Birmingham City matchwinner Jordan James is confident that he can make a difference - both for Wayne Rooney's Blues and Rob Page's Wales.
North in advanced talks to join Provence
George North is in advanced negotiations to join French club Provence next season although no deal has officially been completed.
Highlights: Wales 1-2 Iceland
Highlights from Cardiff as Wales lose 2-1 at home to Iceland in the Women's Nations League, sealing relegation from the top tier.
Is Cooper at risk at Nottingham Forest?
Former Nottingham Forest striker Robert Earnshaw tells The Football News Show why Steve Cooper should be safe as Nottingham Forest manager.
Ingle's WSL mark down to 'hard work and sacrifice'
Sophie Ingle says her WSL appearance record is a result of years of hard work, determination and sacrifice.
Peel understands Scarlets fans' anger
Scarlets head coach Dwayne Peel says he understands fans' anger and frustration with his side bottom of the United Rugby Championship (URC).
Watch Ryan Giggs' top 10 FA Cup goals
Watch the top 10 goals former Manchester United winger Ryan Giggs scored in the FA Cup, a competition he won four times with the Red Devils.
?He?s so exciting? ? Cuthbert on fellow wing Grady
Wales and British and Irish Lions wing Alex Cuthbert says Cardiff wing Mason Grady is a "very exciting prospect".
Elite League highlights: Devils 6-0 Flyers
Watch highlights of Cardiff Devils' performance of the season when they hosted Fife Flyers in the Elite League.
EJFOF: Ian Walsh
Elis and Iwan are joined by former Wales, Crystal Palace and Swansea striker Ian Walsh.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth and Lauren spend the day at Ospreys speaking to players and head coach Toby Booth.
When Romania Broke Our Hearts
A look back at Wales? bid to reach the 1994 World Cup as Romania ended a nation's dream.
5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce
Barry Jones joins Buncey in Monte Carlo as they reflect on Joe Cordina?s win on Saturday.
Robert Earnshaw: My Mum, the Football Hero
Robert Earnshaw chats to his mother, Rita, who herself was a professional footballer
What do you remember from Rugby World Cup pool stage?
With one round of pool games to go, how much do you remember about the Rugby World Cup so far? Test yourself with our quiz.
Name Wales' last Rugby World Cup line-up in 2019
As Wales prepare to kick off the 2023 Rugby World Cup this weekend, can you remember the XV who played in 2019's bronze final?
Quiz: Name Swansea City's last 11 full-time bosses
Michael Duff is Swansea City's 12th full-time boss since the departure of Roberto Martinez, can you name the 11 others in the 14 years between the two?
Quiz: Name all Vincent Tan's Cardiff City bosses
Erol Bulut is Cardiff City's 12th full-time boss during the 13-year reign of owner Vincent Tan, but can you name the previous 11?
Great Britain's team for 2024 Paris Olympics
Who is representing Team GB at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games?
Not enough research into women's rugby concussion
The game's governing body says there is a "definite need" to close the gap in knowledge.
What England need to reach Nations League finals
With one left in the group stage of the Women's Nations League, BBC Sport gives you the lowdown on how qualifying is shaping up.
Welshman Shipperley honoured to be GB vice-captain
Wales co-captain Rupert Shipperley says it is a "great honour" to be handed a vice-captain role for Great Britain.
Olympic champion Price eyes 2024 world title fight
Olympic gold medallist Lauren Price says she wants a world title fight in 2024 and is targeting the winner of Natasha Jonas versus Mikaela Mayer.
Page to 'influence' players to consider club moves
Manager Rob Page will encourage some Wales players to consider moving clubs in January to get more game time, as he prepares for the Euro 2024 play-offs.