Wales

Charlene Hobbs staring expressionlessly forward, wearing a blue coat and with her light hair pulled back, against a light-coloured wall

Police launch murder probe into missing woman

Crimestoppers offers a £20,000 reward for information about Charlene Hobbs, 36, missing since July.

WRU should have 'fronted up' after England loss - Davies

Former Welsh Rugby Union chair Gareth Davies feels WRU bosses should have "fronted up" after Wales' humiliating defeat by England in the Six Nations.

Stevie Wonder and Will Smith to headline Cardiff gigs

The artists will both headline outdoor gigs in Cardiff over the summer.

Benefits reform may be devastating, recipients say

People in Wales react to UK government plans to tighten eligibility criteria for welfare benefits.

10 hrs ago

Five men pictured exiting Cardiff Crown Court via the steps. Sardam Ebrahimi can be seen second from left wearing a dark grey two piece suit and he smiles at the camera. He has brown hair and a brown beard. Two others cover their faces with black jackets. The other two defendants, Bave Hamed and Bryar Muradi walk with their hands in their pockets, they both have brown short hair.

Eight men deny violence over barber shop 'turf war'

Police were called after an alleged disagreement about a new barber shop potentially opening.

The Vivienne pictured at an event in New York in 2022. She is in full drag, wearing a pink frilly top, and looking straight at the camera with her hand above her head

Drag star The Vivienne died after taking ketamine, family says

The RuPaul's Drag Race winner's family wants to raise awareness and bring something positive from the "complete tragedy".

Culture

Police launch murder probe into missing woman

Crimestoppers offers a £20,000 reward for information about Charlene Hobbs, 36, missing since July.

Wales fan faces 54-mile run after record England win

Rhodri Williams vowed to run a mile per point Wales lost by during the Six Nations tournament.

12 hrs ago

A selfie of Joanne Penney in her car. She is holding up her hand in the peace sign, has long blonde hair, and is wearing a light blue cardigan.

Man appears in court after woman shot dead

A man has appeared in court charged with murder, with the total charged now at six.

Crackdown on high street notorious for cannabis farms

A high street notorious for empty shops and cannabis farms is the focus of a new police operation.

22 hrs ago

Google maps image of the A4501 road between B&Q and Aldi in Cwmbran Drive, Cwmbran. Roundabout signage can be seen on the left hand side of the road. Green grass and trees line either side of a single carriageway. A silver car is driving away on the left hand side of the road, while a line of cars travels towards the camera on the right.

Motorcyclist, 25, killed in crash

The rider of a motorbike, a man aged 25, died at the scene of a crash on Cwmbran Drive.

14 hrs ago

A woman looks in fear toward the camera in a scene from the play. Her clothing and the setting confirm it is set centuries in the past. On the table, there is fruit as well as two candles on display. She is bordered by flames hinting at the tone of the play. On the wall, there is a framed portrait of a man

Wales' slavery legacy explored in new play

The Women of Llanrumney is set on a sugar plantation in 18th Century Jamaica.

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Features & analysis

Osian is standing in the middle of a gravel path with grass either side of him. Behind him are tables with umbrellas folded up. Osian is wearing a beige baseball cap and a navy polo shirt, with a black bag across his chest with a Louis Vuitton symbol pattern over it. He has a brown goatee with a short beard.

'I skipped college to make games - now I'm Roblox's top developer'

Osian started making games under his staircase at home when his parents thought he was at college.

2 days ago

Jean Paul, Nelson and David all wearing white shirts, black ties and black waistcoats with their arms folded standing in a bar.

End of era for waiters after 42 years of working together

For decades they have waited tables together but now they are about to be separated by retirement.

3 days ago

A girl with brown hair and glasses, wearing a blue top, smiles at the camera

'Sometimes my stammer gets so bad, I don't want to talk at all'

Teenager Kitty says sometimes her stammer makes her feel it would be easier if she didn't speak.

4 days ago

Jayne sat in her house surrounded by the items she collects, including ornamental cats and framed pictures. She has glasses, short grey hair and is wearing a light brown cardigan over a green patterned top.

'Grief made me start hoarding - I slept in bed stacked with boxes'

Jayne started to hoard to cope with the grief after her husband died, now she's getting help.

7 days ago

A landfill site having more waste dumped on it by a yellow truck. There are green hills in the background and electricity pylons can be seen dotting the horizon.

Thousands of high-risk toxic sites unchecked due to lack of cash

BBC investigation finds nine out of ten high-risk contaminated areas have not been tested.

5 days ago

Watch/Listen

Erin, who has long dark blonde hair and glasses, sits on a grey sofa with a bookcase in the background, speaking to the camera

What will happen to PIP as major changes are announced?

Ministers are expected to announce major changes to benefits on Tuesday.

10 hrs ago

'WRU must cut a region to solve Welsh rugby crisis' - Warburton

Former Wales captain Sam Warburton says the Welsh Rugby Union must cut one of the four Welsh regions in a bid to solve a crisis that has seen the national side suffer 17 Test defeats in a row.

1 day ago

Rhodri running, with a gate and field in the background. He is wearing a long sleeved blue top, black shorts and a red baseball cap and wearing a backpack

Running a mile for every point Wales lost in the Six Nations

Wales rugby: Running a mile for every point Wales lost in the Six Nations

12 hrs ago

Newborn baby wearing white cardigan, orange pumpkin hat and clutching white blanket with orange pumpkins on it. He is laid down asleep on a white sheet and has his eyes scrunched shut.

Mum has 'nothing to lose' by saving baby's stem cells

Natalie Harrop was inspired to research leukaemia treatments after her friend Jacqueline died.

1 day ago

Girl dressed in orange with coloured powder on her hands and face

'I love the colours' - Holi celebrations take place in Wales

The Hindu festival of colours celebrates love, friendship and spring.

2 days ago

Sport

'That'll hurt forever' - World Cup pain drives Bellamy

Craig Bellamy is determined to lead Wales to the 2026 World Cup - but says missing out as a player will "hurt forever".

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Wales Men

WRU should have 'fronted up' after England loss - Davies

Former Welsh Rugby Union chair Gareth Davies feels WRU bosses should have "fronted up" after Wales' humiliating defeat by England in the Six Nations.

The little-known teen exciting Wales boss Bellamy

A look at the 18-year-old midfielder who was a shock call-up to Wales' 2026 World Cup qualifying squad

9 hrs ago

Football

Six Wales players to watch in Women's Six Nations

With the 2025 Women's Six Nations fast approaching, BBC Sport picks out six Wales players to watch.

9 hrs ago