Cardiff and South East Wales News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Far-right group exposed in undercover BBC investigation
Undercover reporter infiltrated far-right group and exposed group's extreme views in secret filming.
Remembering 'Merthyr Matchstick' Johnny Owen
Boxing legend Johnny Owen's career was tragically cut short when he died after a fight in 1980.
'Normalised' corridor treatment blasted by coroner
The "unsafe" practice compromises patients' hygiene, nutrition and ability to sleep, David Regan says.
'We don't know if he's alive' - hostage's family
Eli Sharabi is due to be released by Hamas but that offers no certainty for his family back in Wales.
Dog walker spots rare 'hair ice' in woods
Melanie Warburton says the phenomenon could be mistaken for an old wet wipe.

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

Lynn named new Wales women head coach
Sean Lynn will initially remain Gloucester-Hartpury boss as he becomes Wales women's new head coach.
EFL preview: League One goes Hollywood... again
Here is what to look forward to this week in the EFL with Wrexham hosting Birmingham City on Thursday.
Striker Kanga leaves Cardiff to join Dinamo Zagreb
Wilfried Kanga leaves after a loan spell at Cardiff City in which he made 16 appearances without scoring.
'Riza is always being battered - give him his chance'
Callum Robinson backs Omer Riza to succeed in the long term at Cardiff City in the wake of the Bluebirds' thumping win over Swansea City.
Glamorgan appoint Dawson as head coach for season
Glamorgan have appointed ex-England spinner Richard Dawson as interim head coach until the end of the season.
Wrexham investors given new board role
Wrexham's newest investors have stepped up their involvement in the League One club with Kaleen Allyn named as a new director.
Azu 'looking forward' after 'bittersweet' Olympics
Wales' fastest man of all time, Jeremiah Azu, says he is excited about returning to his old coach in Cardiff after a 'bittersweet' experience at the Paris Olympics.
Ospreys to face Scarlets in Challenge Cup last 16
Ospreys will host Scarlets in an all-Welsh last 16 tie of the European Challenge Cup, while Cardiff travel to Connacht.
Devils create club history with Continental Cup win
Cardiff Devils defeat Bruleurs de Loups 6-1 to win the Continental Cup and claim a first European title.
Swansea to face TNS in Adran Trophy final
Swansea City and The New Saints will meet in the Adran Trophy final after beating Wrexham and Briton Ferry respectively in the semi-finals.
EFL investigating Shrewsbury v Wrexham crowd incidents
The English Football League is investigating crowd incidents during Shrewsbury Town's League One fixture with Wrexham.
'For the gaffer' - Cardiff beat Swans for grieving Riza
Cardiff's resounding 3-0 derby win over Swansea was for manager Omer Riza after the death of his father, says assistant coach Tom Ramasut.
Swans should have fought before full-time - Williams
Luke Williams says Swansea City's players should have shown fight during the south Wales derby rather than after the final whistle on a "dreadful day" for his side at Cardiff City.
Scarlets in Challenge Cup knockouts with victory over Vannes
Scarlets book their place in the European Challenge Cup knockout rounds with a bonus-point victory over French visitors Vannes.
Ospreys snatch home tie with comeback win at Pau
Ospreys secure second place in Pool 2 of the European Challenge Cup with a four-try second-half comeback.
Dragons suffer record Euro loss in Lions mauling
Dragons concede nine tries in their largest losing margin in the European Challenge Cup at Johannesburg.
Doyle scores four as Wolfhounds thump Thunder
The Wolfhounds continue their resounding defence of the Celtic Challenge title with a nine-try victory over Brython Thunder in Dublin.
FAW and clubs braced for opposition to Europe plan
The FAW and Wales' four EFL clubs are bracing themselves for opposition to their plans for European qualification via a revamped Welsh League Cup.
Bunting beats Price to win Bahrain Masters title
Stephen Bunting secures his maiden World Series title with an 8-4 victory over Gerwyn Price in the final of the Bahrain Masters.
Bala turn tables at Nomads to reach top six
Bala Town secure their place in the Cymru Premier Championship Conference as they turn the tables in this replayed encounter at Connah's Quay Nomads.
Newport eye midfield boost in search for signings
Newport County will look to strengthen their midfield as they step up their January recruitment work.
Cardiff complete signing of striker Salech
Cardiff City make Sirius striker Yousef Salech their first signing of the January transfer window.
Newport sign Cardiff left-back Davies
Newport County sign Cardiff City's Wales Under-21 international Tom Davies.
Dyer backed to show 'superpowers' after Wales omission
Dragons head coach Filo Tiatia backs Wales wing Rio Dyer to show his superpowers after his Six Nations omission.
Gatland questioning feedback was 'poor' - Jenkins
Former Wales duo Ellis Jenkins and Jonathan Davies question Warren Gatland's decision to raise concerns over the validity of some feedback given during a recent independent review into Welsh rugby.
Williams to watch players in Europe amid Low doubts
Luke Williams will go on a scouting trip to the Netherlands as Swansea City consider moving on from Joe Low in their search for a new centre-back.
Winnett to 'reflect' on Six Nations omission
Wales full-back Cameron Winnett will use his Six Nations omission to reflect on his "stratospheric" start to his career, says Cardiff head coach Matt Sherratt.
Wins for top two Gloucester-Hartpury and Harlequins
Leaders Gloucester-Hartpury, second-placed Harlequins and Bristol Bears all register Premiership Women's Rugby wins on Saturday.
'I'm Welsh and I'm coming home' - new Wales coach Lynn
New Wales women head coach Sean Lynn introduces himself: "I'm Welsh and I'm coming home".
'Cardiff should be known as a hockey town'
Watch the on-ice celebrations as Cardiff Devils win the IIHF Continental Cup for the first time in their history.
'I see joy and pain' - Azu reflects on Olympic debut
Jeremiah Azu says he "can only look forward" as he reflects on his first Olympic appearance.
Highlights: Devils win Continental Cup Final
Watch highlights as Cardiff Devils beat Bruleurs de Loups 6-1 to win the 2025 IIHF Continental Cup Final.
Anscombe omission from Wales Six Nations squad 'bit odd'
The Scrum V: Warm Up team discuss Gareth Anscombe's omission from Warren Gatland's Wales Six Nations squad.
From Wales second row to Fury security
Former Wales second row Lou Reed tells the Scrum V: The Warm Up team of his work as security for Tyson Fury.
Wales can win the 2025 Six Nations - Gatland
Despite losing a record 12 successive internationals and finishing bottom in 2024, head coach Warren Gatland says Wales can defy the odds and win the 2025 Six Nations.
Scrum V
Scrum V speaks with new Wales women head coach Sean Lynn.
Scrum V
Former Wales lock Lou Reed - now Tyson Fury minder - joins Lauren, Jonathan and Ellis.
Scrum V
Warren Gatland joins Lauren, Gareth and James Hook to talk through his Wales squad.
Rugby Union Weekly
Warren Gatland names his Six Nations squad and we review round three of the Champions Cup
Feast Of Football
Carl, Iwan and Sam preview Saturday's south Wales derby between Cardiff and Swansea.
What next for Rees-Zammit, a year after NFL move?
A year since Louis Rees-Zammit swapped rugby union for American football, BBC Sport Wales assesses what comes next for the former Wales wing.
'I'll never get sick of Cool Runnings references' - GB Olympian Moore on Jamaica switch
Mica Moore is relishing her future in the Jamaica bobsleigh after switching from Great Britain.
Preparing for history - Wales gear up for Euro 2025
The Welsh celebrations after qualifying for Euro 2025 may have settled down, for now, but what are the chances of Wales upsetting the odds in Switzerland this summer?
From 'skinny wimp' to world's best - the Colin Jackson story
BBC Sport Wales' Legends of Welsh Sport documentary 'Colin Jackson: Resilience' hears from the man himself, as well as his family, friends, former coach and fellow athletes.
Lockyer wants return without 'talk of what happened'
Wales and Luton defender Tom Lockyer wants to get to the same stage as Christian Eriksen's return to football where "people don't talk about what happened to him".
Welsh EFL clubs seek FA approval for Europe plan
The FAW seeks approval from the FA for plans for Wales' EFL clubs to enter the Welsh League Cup and compete for a place in Europe.
Ryan Giggs - what happened?
BBC sports editor Dan Roan asks what happened to the coaching career of former Manchester United player and Wales manager Ryan Giggs.
Scrum V Top 5
Sir Gareth Edwards drops by the bar.
Scrum V Top 5
Mike Bubbins meets a legend of Welsh sport ? Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson.
Scrum V Top 5
Dan Biggar picks his top five opponents.
Scrum V Top 5
Sam Warburton reveals his all-time top five team-mates.