When Jamie Moses’ four-year-old son woke his dad at 3am to say he was freezing, all they could do was try and wrap him in more blankets. The family are just one of thousands in Wales who have been without power since 3am on Saturday morning. That was the moment Storm Darragh brought down the … Read more
Healthcare in Wales is to be offered hundreds of millions more pounds next year to tackle record-high waiting times. An extra £1.5 billion is being put into public service, as part of the Welsh Government’s proposed £26 billion budget for 2025-26. The funding includes more than £600 million in extra revenue and capital funding for … Read more
-Credit: (Image: (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)) Eight rugby players will join the NFL’s International Player Pathway as they aim to follow in the footsteps of Louis Rees-Zammit. The players have been brought from both codes of the game – league and union. The class of 2025 will include Australian international Jordan Petaia, whose move … Read more
As the weather settles down in the aftermath of Storm Darragh, thoughts have turned to the forecast for Christmas. High pressure is in charge for the most part, but with just over two weeks until the big day can forecasters answer the snow question? The official Met Office definition of a white Christmas is for … Read more
-Credit: (Image: CameraSport via Getty Images) England star Marcus Smith has been compared to legendary fly-half Barry John by a former team-mate of the Wales great. Former England full-back Bob Hiller – who played alongside John on two tours with the British & Irish Lions – claims that the Harlequins man is the closest player … Read more
We cannot thank you enough – every single person who bought a gift or donated an item through our WalesOnline Rhondda Christmas appeal has helped make Christmas dreams come true for hundreds of children. We asked for your help to ensure children wake up to at least one gift on Christmas Day, and hundreds of … Read more
The Telegraph What now for Asma al-Assad – the former British private schoolgirl turned international pariah What must Asma al-Assad be thinking right now? Bright, beautiful and British-born, she could be living an affluent life in England, with friends, family and a fine career, had she not sold her soul to the devil. As it … Read more
Actor and comedian Rob Brydon has shared the eyebrow-raising reason for almost passing on the iconic role in Gavin & Stacey. For nearly 20 years, the Swansea actor has made us laugh – and at times cry, with his fantastic performance as beloved Uncle Bryn in the BBC comedy series. This Christmas, the actor will … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Jeff Spicer/Getty Images) Snooker fans attending the Scottish Open this week have been left disappointed after Ronnie O’Sullivan withdrew from the tournament on the eve of his opening match. ‘The Rocket’ had been due to face Xing Zihao of China on Tuesday, but will no longer be taking part in the Edinburgh event, … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Premier Sports) Glasgow Warriors scrum-half George Horne bagged himself one of the tries of the season with a fine piece of skill to touch down in the Champions Cup. Try-of-the-season contenders are often sensational passages of play, involving countless offloading and side-stepping, or a length-of- the-field solo effort. Despite the fact this one … Read more