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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)
Four locked up for killing Malaciah Thomas
The 20-year-old was killed by a gang of men, including his ex-girlfriend's new partner.
Sala's body flown back to Argentina for funeral
The footballer's body has arrived back in Argentina ahead of a funeral on Saturday.
School crossing patrols in Blaenau Gwent saved after outcry
Lollipop men and ladies win a reprieve as a council reconsiders one of its budget-saving ideas.
Climate strikes: Hundreds of children miss school to protest
Hundreds of primary and secondary school pupils descended on the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
David Gaut: Defendant told 'cunning lies to shift blame for murder'
David Gaut was killed when his neighbours found out that he had murdered a baby, prosecutors claim.
Cardiff gig to discuss Welsh independence post-Brexit
Performer Charlotte Church says Yes Is More! is about "being part of a wider conversation".
Ex-Tory assembly leader Andrew RT Davies wins council seat
Andrew RT Davies is fighting a plan by fellow Conservatives to close a village school.
Barry social worker banned for 'inappropriate relationship'
Lucy Bagnall sent photographs of herself in lingerie to a foster father she was supervising.
Pancreatitis: Fern Cockrell left school due to pain
Fern Cockrell left school at 16 with no GCSEs due to her chronic hereditary pancreatitis.
FA Cup: Man City will suffer against League Two Newport County, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City will "suffer" against Newport County in Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie, says boss Pep Guardiola.
Leigh Halfpenny: Concussion setback for Wales and Scarlets full-back
Leigh Halfpenny suffers a setback in his return from concussion, which could affect his hopes of playing for Wales against England.
Pro14: Ospreys 0-8 Ulster
Ulster boost their Pro14 play-off hopes while denting Ospreys' ambitions in a defence-dominated game in Bridgend.
Pro14: Edinburgh 34-17 Dragons - Hosts secure crucial bonus-point win
Edinburgh fight off a spirited Dragons side to secure a bonus-point win at Murrayfield and stay in the hunt for a Pro14 play-off place.
FA Cup: Man City tie not giving Newport's Joe Day sleepless nights... his twins are
Newport County's FA Cup tie with Manchester City is not giving Joe Day sleepless nights, but his new-born twins are.
Wayne Hennessey: Crystal Palace goalkeeper to contest FA charge over alleged Nazi salute
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is to contest an FA charge for making an alleged Nazi salute.
Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)
'They're taller & stronger': Man City will 'suffer' against Newport, warns Guardiola
Manchester City will "suffer" against Newport County in Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie, says boss Pep Guardiola.
Leigh Halfpenny: Concussion setback for Wales and Scarlets full-back
Leigh Halfpenny suffers a setback in his return from concussion, which could affect his hopes of playing for Wales against England.
Ulster deliver blow to Ospreys' Pro14 hopes
Ulster boost their Pro14 play-off hopes while denting Ospreys' ambitions in a defence-dominated game in Bridgend.
Pro14: Edinburgh 34-17 Dragons - Hosts secure crucial bonus-point win
Edinburgh fight off a spirited Dragons side to secure a bonus-point win at Murrayfield and stay in the hunt for a Pro14 play-off place.
FA Cup: Man City tie not giving Newport's Joe Day sleepless nights... his twins are
Newport County's FA Cup tie with Manchester City is not giving Joe Day sleepless nights, but his new-born twins are.
Wayne Hennessey: Crystal Palace goalkeeper to contest FA charge over alleged Nazi salute
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey is to contest an FA charge for making an alleged Nazi salute.
FA Cup: Newport hoping to pull off biggest FA Cup shock of all time
Newport County manager Mike Flynn tells Football Focus reporter Mark Clemmit that his side hope to pull off the "biggest FA Cup shock" of all time when they take on Man City.
Rodney Parade: What can Man City expect in Newport?
Are Manchester City ready for Rodney Parade? BBC Sport Wales looks at British sport's busiest ground.
Welsh Open: Joe O'Connor stuns holder John Higgins
Defending champion John Higgins is out of the Welsh Open after a shock 5-3 quarter-final defeat by world ranked 103 Joe O'Connor.
Young scores as Wasps beat Bristol
Billy Searle is stretchered off with a suspected dislocated ankle against his old club as Wasps win at Bristol.
Sala's body flown back to Argentina for funeral
The footballer's body has arrived back in Argentina ahead of a funeral on Saturday.
Pontypridd RFC launch appeal to fund £100k shortfall
Welsh Premiership club Pontypridd RFC hope to raise £100,000 to solve a funding shortfall for the 2018-19 season.
Ellis Genge: England prop responds well and returns to train after ankle scare
England prop Ellis Genge responds "unbelievably well" to treatment and returns to full training on Friday.
Six Nations: Wales cannot rely on Scotland or Italy in title bid if they lose to England - Jenkins
Neil Jenkins says Wales cannot rely on Scotland or Italy to help them win the 2019 Six Nations if they lose to England in Cardiff.
Gareth Bale: La Liga asks for Real Madrid forward to be sanctioned for gesture
La Liga asks the Spanish Football Federation to sanction Gareth Bale for a "provocative gesture" made in Real Madrid's 3-1 win against Atletico Madrid.
Halfpenny out for Scarlets' trip to Italy
Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny is ruled for Scarlets' Pro14 trip to Benetton on Saturday.
Swansea focus on promotion ahead of FA Cup clash with Brentford
Graham Potter has suggested Swansea City should always be thinking about a return to the Premier League ahead of Sunday's FA Cup clash with Brentford.
Wales squad trio back for Blues
Wales squad members Jarrod Evans, Josh Turnbull and Seb Davies all start for Cardiff Blues against Glasgow.
Biggar to start for Northampton
Team news as Northampton Saints host Sale Sharks in Saturday's Premiership fixture at Franklin's Gardens (14:00 GMT).
Glamorgan Cricket: Spinner Andrew Salter signs deal extension
Glamorgan have handed spin-bowling all-rounder Andrew Salter a contract extension until 2021
FA Cup: Five fifth-round ties to look out for this weekend
There are eight FA Cup fifth-round ties taking place between Friday and Monday. Here, BBC Sport takes a look at five of them.
Scottish Challenge Cup: Connah's Quay Nomads 'hungry' to reach final
Scotsman Andy Morrison hopes to lead Welsh cup winners Connah's Quay into the final of the Scottish Challenge Cup.
FA Cup: Can Day's twins be Newport's lucky charm against Manchester City?
Joe Day's newborn twins and son Harrison will be at Newport County's FA Cup game against Manchester City on Saturday.
Welsh Rugby Union nutritionist Jon Williams reveals all about international players' diet
Welsh Rugby Union nutritionist Jon Williams tells BBC Sport Wales about how he keeps Warren Gatland's men fed, nourished and happy.
Brewery Field game against Ospreys means Ulster breaking new ground in Wales
For only the second time, Bridgend's Brewery Field will host a Pro14 game when Ospreys host Ulster on Friday night.
Six Nations: ?Greatest ever Welsh team? I?m biased!? - Gareth Edwards
Wales legend Sir Gareth Edwards says he hopes the current side can break a century-old national record by beating England on 23 February.
Non Stanford ?in best shape? after leaving UK triathlon training base
Ex-world champion Non Stanford reveals why she left one of the UK's leading triathlon centres to join an international training group.
Highlights as Cardiff Devils win an 11-goal thriller against Coventry Blaze
Cardiff Devils seal a dramatic win against Coventry Blaze with captain Jake Morissette scoring the crucial late goal.
Scrum V ?Biggar didn?t do enough to keep Wales 10 shirt?
Former Wales fly-halves and Scrum V pundits Nicky Robinson and Jonathan Davies discuss who should wear the number 10 shirt against England.
Six Nations: Italy 15-26 Wales highlights
Watch highlights as Wales win a record-equalling 11th straight match beating Italy 15-26 in the Six Nations at the Stadio Olimpico.
Hadleigh Parkes column: George North commentary, the Sistine Chapel and mind games
In the third of his Six Nations columns, Wales centre Hadleigh Parkes talks about George North's commentary skills, sightseeing in Rome and facing England.
FA Cup quiz: Who do these celebrities support?
Can you link these celebrities with the clubs they will be supporting in the fifth round of the FA Cup this weekend?
Giggs tribute as Wales assistant Harrison dies aged 81
Eric Harrison, Manchester United's 'Class of '92' youth team coach who helped to develop players such as David Beckham and Ryan Giggs, dies aged 81.
Aaron Ramsey: Was Arsenal midfielder undervalued & why Juventus?
Arsenal are allowing Aaron Ramsey to leave for free in the summer, so why was the Wales midfielder wanted by Europe's top clubs?
Six Nations 2019: Is this the 'greatest Wales side' as Eddie Jones claims?
England coach Eddie Jones claims his side will face the 'greatest Wales side ever' in the Six Nations - but how does Warren Gatland's team rank?
Gareth Bale: Does Real Madrid forward top British exports?
As Gareth Bale reaches 100 goals for Real Madrid, BBC Sport looks at the finest British footballers to play for foreign clubs.
Huw Jenkins: Ex-Swans chairman hopes they unite and thrive
Huw Jenkins hopes his resignation as Swansea chairman will bring club owners and critical fans unite to spark a revival.
Jess Fishlock: Wales' most capped player says 'school was hell on earth'
Wales' most decorated footballer, Jessica Fishlock MBE says her experience at school was "hell on earth," due to abuse over her sexuality.
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Synod Inn assault: On-the-run man arrested after search
A 24-year-old man is arrested in Sussex, six days after a police officer was attacked in Ceredigion.
Four locked up for killing Malaciah Thomas
The 20-year-old was killed by a gang of men, including his ex-girlfriend's new partner.
Disabled man attacked on Pen y Fan after dog fight
Frasier Murphy, who is partially sighted, was left "shaken" after being punched during a mountain walk.
Missing Tapiwa Matuwi: Parents' plea over Swansea search
The family of 21-year-old Tapiwa Matuwi say someone has the information to "bring him home".
Gower rock fall: Warning to avoid Oxwich Bay beach boulders
An engineering firm says "nothing can be done" to stabilise the area and people must stay away.
Port Talbot man remanded over 36 bomb-making charges
The 33-year-old is remanded in custody accused of offences under the Explosive Substances Act.
Sala's body flown back to Argentina for funeral
The footballer's body has arrived back in Argentina ahead of a funeral on Saturday.
Morgan Miller-Smith death: Student 'died taking ecstasy'
The 16-year-old collapsed at a Halloween rave in North Wales after taking the drug, the inquest heard.
FA Cup: Man City will suffer against League Two Newport County, says Pep Guardiola
Manchester City will "suffer" against Newport County in Saturday's FA Cup fifth-round tie, says boss Pep Guardiola.
Swansea father and son 'gutted' about vintage motorbike theft
An 80-year old man and his son are heartbroken after two vintage bikes they restored were stolen.
Private probation firms in Wales and south west in administration
Unions say they had warned about the "disastrous privatisation programme" four years ago.
Climate strikes: Hundreds of children miss school to protest
Hundreds of primary and secondary school pupils descended on the Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
Source: BBC News
