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)

Cancer patient misses checkups in ?cut off? village
People in Llangwm near Usk, Monmouthshire, say the issue is causing them a number of difficulties.
'We got married on Friday 13th - in a cemetery'
Mathew and Hannah Parfitt tied the knot on Friday 13th in a room once used to lower coffins.
Wales' papers: Child critically injured in hit-and-run
A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.
Viking hoard thief jailed for five more years
Layton Davies failed to pay back more than £600,000 he made by selling the stolen items.
Newport to host first Urdd Eisteddfod
The Urdd Eisteddfod will visit Newport for the very first time in it's near 100 year history.

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

Scarlets flanker Plumtree eyes six role for Wales
Scarlets flanker Taine Plumtree is looking to nail down the Wales number six jersey for the autumn internationals.
Wales and Leeds winger James out for a month
Wales and Leeds United winger Daniel James is ruled out for four weeks with a hamstring problem.
Wales number eight Wainwright unsure on return date
Wales and Dragons number eight Aaron Wainwright remains an injury concern for the autumn internationals as he recovers from a serious hamstring injury.
Jones aims for Champions League with Swansea City
Nia Jones hopes to help Swansea City return to the Women's Champions League after joining them following her exit from Netball Super League side Cardiff Dragons.
Cardiff without injured Ramsey against Derby
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is ruled out of Cardiff City?s Championship game away to Derby County on Saturday with a hamstring problem.
Injured Stevenson cancels October bout with Cordina
WBC lightweight champion Shakur Stevenson pulls out of his fight against Wales' Joe Cordina on 12 October because of hand surgery.
Faletau targets late October return after injury lay-off
Wales number eight Taulupe Faletau hopes to return before the autumn internationals following a six-month injury lay-off with a broken shoulder.
Llandovery win at Pontypool in Super Rygbi Cymru opener
Double-winning Llandovery began Welsh rugby's revamped second tier with a 21-18 victory at Pontypool to launch Super Rygbi Cymru.
Scarlets' £2.6m loan extension wins council backing
Scarlets are granted are a further 15-year extension by Carmarthenshire County Council to repay a £2.6m loan initially given by the local authority in 2007.
Adran Premier League rivalries to be renewed for 2024-25
BBC Sport Wales previews the 2024-25 Adran Premier League season, which is set to kick off on Sunday.
Lake vows to send Booth off with historic season
Wales captain Dewi Lake says he was shocked at the news head coach Toby Booth will leave Ospreys at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Wales lock Carter chosen as new Dragons captain
Wales lock Ben Carter will be Dragons' new captain for the 2024-2025 season.
Wales' Darlow eyes World Cup after 'special moment'
Goalkeeper Karl Darlow believes he can emulate his grandfather by going to a World Cup having followed his lead by representing Wales.
Australia chief dismisses fears over Lions series
Australia will be competitive against the British and Irish Lions in 2025 despite poor recent results, says Rugby Australia chief Phil Waugh.
Wales to begin 2025 Six Nations with Scotland trip
England will begin their Women's Six Nations title defence against Italy at York Community Stadium on 23 March 2025.
Wales Under-21s can 'create history' - Jones
Head coach Matty Jones says his Wales Under-21 side believe they can ?create history? by reaching the 2025 Uefa European Under-21 Championship finals.
Wales players finally agree new contract terms with WRU
Wales captain Hannah Jones says players have finally reached an agreement with the Welsh Rugby Union over contracts.
Changing roles for Ospreys duo Morgan and Tipuric
There was some major Ospreys news last week - aside from news that Toby Booth is to depart - but you might have missed it.
Cotterill serves three-month ban after positive drugs test
Ex-Barry Town United midfielder Jordan Cotterill serves a three-month ban after he returned a positive test result for benzoylecgonine, a Metabolite of cocaine.
Sanford back at Devils after brief Germany stay
Forward Cole Sanford returns to Cardiff Devils for the 2024-25 season following a brief stint in Germany.
Sugar targeting third Paralympic gold in a row
Laura Sugar is already setting her sights on Los Angeles 2028 after winning the KL3 canoeing event in Paris.
Wrexham sign ex-Manchester City midfielder Adam
Wrexham have signed former Manchester City and Celtic midfielder Josh Adam after a trial at the League One club.
Davies sees 'exciting times' ahead for Wales
Veteran defender Ben Davies believes there are "exciting times" ahead for Wales under new head coach Craig Bellamy.
Bellamy proud of Wales win in 'toughest conditions'
Craig Bellamy is proud of his first Wales win with a match in Montenegro played in what he describes as the ?toughest conditions" he has ever faced.
Saracens sign Wales international John
Saracens sign Wales international second row Natalia John.
Wrexham start shows nothing to fear - Horne
Wrexham are enjoying their best-ever start to a third-tier season and former Wales captain Barry Horne already believes they are fully good enough for the play-offs.
Lockyer targeting 'one more' Wales cap
Wales defender Tom Lockyer says he would love to earn "one more" international cap after stepping up his recovery following his cardiac arrest.
Cardiff City begin work on long-awaited training ground
Cardiff City move a step closer to a new multi-million pound training base, more than 10 years after it was first proposed.
Ospreys parties agreed on Booth exit date - Bradley
Ospreys chief executive Lance Bradley says all parties agreed the decision that head coach Toby Booth would not continue in the role after the 2024-25 season.
Adran Premier players launch new season with 'target' on Cardiff
Players from the eight teams of the Adran Premier 2024-25 campaign launch the new season.
'It's all about winning in the professional environment'
Ahead of the new Super Rygbi Cymru season, Llandovery RFC coach Euros Evans says 'it can't all be about development'.
Montenegro conditions 'toughest I?ve been in' - Wales boss Bellamy
Wales head coach Craig Bellamy says the conditions during Wales? 2-1 win against Montenegro were the toughest he has experienced.
'You live and you learn' - Sanford thrilled to be back at Devils
Cole Sanford says he is delighted to be back in Cardiff, just three months after leaving the Devils to play in Germany.
Paris gold 'going to take a little while to sink in' - Sugar
Laura Sugar says her gold medal in the singles kayak at the Paris 2024 Paralympics is "going to take a little while to sink in".
Emotional Bellamy pays tribute to Wales great Speed
Craig Bellamy gets emotional discussing his former Wales team-mate and manager Gary Speed on what would have been his 55th birthday.
Paralympic silver medallist Davies 'chuffed to be back'
Rob Davies says he is 'chuffed to be back on the stage' after winning a silver medal in table tennis at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
Feast Of Football
Carl, Iwan and Sam reflect on Craig Bellamy's immediate impact as Wales manager.
Feast Of Football
Ashley Williams, Nathan Blake and Katie Owen take stock after Craig Bellamy's first game.
Rugby on Trial
Hundreds of former rugby players say head injuries have left them suffering brain damage.
Sol Bamba: Neil Warnock's emotional tribute to Bluebirds icon
The former Cardiff manager remembers the defender who has died aged 39 (Pic: Getty)
Lynn the Leap: Wales' last winner of a track and field gold
Lynn Davies remembers his 1964 long jump win and discusses this year's games.
Bellamy, The Bear and the 'non-negotiables' of Wales
How Wales boss Craig Bellamy and The Bear's main character Carmy Berzatto use "non-negotiables" in their pursuit of perfection.
What will be the legacy of an 'amazing' Paralympics?
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson assesses how Paris did as hosts of the Paralympics, the GB performance and what we can expect at Los Angeles in 2028.
Welsh Para-athletes enjoy best medal haul in 20 years
As the curtain falls on Paris 2024, Welsh Paralympians are celebrating their best medal haul in 20 years.
'This feels like home' - Cardiff's Sheedy
Callum Sheedy details his return to home-city club Cardiff and hopes for the future.
From the Cymru Premier to Cristiano Ronaldo - Young on shock Saudi move
Brad Young's life is about to undergo a dramatic change - after leaving The New Saints he could soon be facing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Welsh rugby's ins and outs for 2024-25 season
Which players are joining or leaving the Welsh regions for the 2024-25 season?
Your guide to Welsh rugby's pre-season fixtures
BBC Sport Wales gives you a guide to pre-season for Wales' four professional rugby sides.
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.