Newport and South East Wales News

Man nearly died from sepsis after popping spot

A man who nearly died after popping a spot is warning others about the dangers of sepsis.

Ethan case review and 'Teacher shortage crisis'

A review of the front page stories from the daily and weekly newspapers in Wales.

Call for guidelines to be tightened after newborn death

Liliwen Iris Thomas died on 10 October 2022, 20 hours after she was born.

Two more charged after woman's fatal shooting

It brings the total number of people charged in the Joanne Penney murder investigation to 10.

Health board placed just below special measures

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board are placed under heightened oversight by Jeremy Miles.

Wales' most-capped goalkeeper Hennessey retires

Wayne Hennessey, Wales' most-capped goalkeeper with 109 appearances, retires from playing at the age of 38.

Morgan set to miss out on Lions series opener

Tom Curry is set to win the competitive race to be the British and Irish Lions open-side flanker ahead of Jac Morgan, with Sione Tuipulotu featuring in an all-Scotland midfield.

'You'd have to drag me away' - Moore hints WRU stay

The head of women's rugby in Wales says she would need to be "dragged away" from her current role, due to end in September.

Striker Oteh 'in tears after racist abuse' - TNS

The New Saints allege their striker Aramide Oteh was abused by a home fan immediately following their European tie in North Macedonia.

'Decades behind' Wales to invest in post-Euro 2025 pathway

In the aftermath of Wales' Euro 2025 exit, BBC Sport looks at how they are bidding to improve in the future.

Horsman urges WRU to act quickly on potential team cull

Ex-Wales prop says strong leadership is needed by the WRU after it announced it was considering cutting the number of professional teams.

Morgan flies Welsh flag alone in 44-man Lions squad

Graham, Sutherland and Ashman called up as cover for the Lions

Darcy Graham, Rory Sutherland and Ewan Ashman will become the latest Lions as Andy Farrell's squad rises to 44 players.

Fit or not? Unpicking Lions' mixed messages over Hansen

Is British and Irish Lions wing Mack Hansen fit for Saturday's first Test against Australia or not? Tom English tries to make sense of the mixed messages coming out of the Lions camp.

Boy wonder Suaalii carries hopes of a nation on his back

Australia's present and future appears to be built on a wildly talented 21-year-old with incredible star quality.

British and Irish Lions fixtures & results for tour of Australia

Fixtures, kick-off times, results and try-scorers for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia.

Haverfordwest can progress in Europe - Pennock

Tony Pennock says Haverfordwest County have shown they have enough quality to turn around their Uefa Conference League tie against Floriana.

WRU considers cutting up to two regional teams

The Welsh Rugby Union says it could cut as many as two of Wales' four regional teams as it looks to reduce costs and consolidate playing talent.

Kellaway picked by Welsh Fire in Hundred wildcard draft

Glamorgan all rounder Ben Kellaway has been selected by Welsh Fire in the Hundred Wildcard Draft.

Smith reclaims title at European Boccia Championships

Britain's David Smith wins gold at the 2025 European Boccia Championships after beating Portugal's Andre Ramos in the final.

What comes next for Wales after Euro 2025?

After bowing out of their first major tournament at the group stages, for Wales women's football the big question will now be, what comes next?

Wales win in Japan must signal start of new era

The Welsh rugby men's campaign finished with some success when it had experienced frequent failure during the past 12 months.

'We'll be back stronger' - Wales skipper James

After losing all three game at their first major tournament, captain Angharad James says she has no doubts Wales will be back and be stronger.

'No decisions have been made' - Fishlock on Wales future

Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock says she has not made a decision on whether she will retire from international football.

Wales U20s suffer seven-try thumping by 14-man England

England make light of being reduced to 14 men to hand Wales a seven-try humbling in their fifth-place semi-final at the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Yates and Ginnelly left out of Swansea pre-season camp

The Swansea City futures of Jerry Yates and Josh Ginnelly are in doubt after the two forwards are left out of the club's pre-season training camp.

Striker Lloyd 'delighted' with St Johnstone move

Caernarfon Town striker Louis Lloyd joins Scottish Championship club St Johnstone.

Price wins ninth European Tour title with Baltic Sea victory

Gerwyn Price sweeps aside Gary Anderson to win the final of the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel, Germany.

Cardiff sign Bath duo Emanuel and Davies on loan

Cardiff sign Bath youngsters Ioan Emanuel and Ieuan Davies on loan for the 2025-26 season.

Wales' special Euro 2025 journey ends

As Wales exit their first ever major tournament at the group stage, relive their Euro 2025 journey in Switzerland.

Swansea hint at Snoop Dogg link-up after kit reveal

Snoop Dogg unveiled Swansea City's new 2025-26 home shirt on social media, and the Swans have suggested the rapper could have some future involvement at the Championship club.

'It's an intimidating event, kind of terrifying'

Ex-World mountain bike downhill champion Gee Atherton says Red Bull Hardline, which will be held in mid Wales later this month is "not an easy event to win by any means."

Wales 'outplayed and outcoached' by England - Wilkinson

Wales boss Rhian Wilkinson admits her side were "outplayed and outcoached" in their 6-1 group-stage defeat by England, a result that confirmed their exit from Euro 2025.

'I'll forever be proud of that' - Wales goalscorer Cain

Wales' Hannah Cain says scoring against England was 'special' for her and her family

England thrash Wales to seal quarter-final spot

England beat Wales 6-1 with six different players on the scoresheet to set up a Women's Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden.

'Big moment' - Cain scores for Wales

Hannah Cain pulls a goal back for Wales against England at Women's Euro 2025.

Wales debut 'a long time coming' - Giles

Keelan Giles says making his Wales debut in the 31-22 victory over Japan was "a long time coming".

Japan win 'must be the start of something' for Wales

Wales' victory against Japan "must be the start of something" for Welsh rugby, says interim head coach Matt Sherratt.

Scrum V

Gareth Rhys Owen and Matt Lloyd explain the WRU?s latest proposals for structural change.

Rugby Union Weekly

Tom English, Gareth Rhys Owen & Chris talk Test team speculation and series expectations.

Feast of Football

Wales are well beaten by their neighbours.

Scrum V

Gareth Rhys Owen, Gwyn Jones and James Hook react to Wales' 31-22 win against Japan.

Feast of Football

Kayleigh Barton, Sophie Ingle and Esther Morgan join to look ahead to England.

Sylvia Gore - A football pioneer in England and Wales

Before England's Euro 2025 meeting with Wales in Switzerland, BBC Sport looks at the life and career of Sylvia Gore, a pioneer for women's football in both countries.

Relief and delight as Wales taste victory again

Emotions were running high at the Noevir Stadium in Kobe as Wales ended their 18-match losing Test run with a hard-fought 31-22 victory against Japan.

Why Wrexham are down under as Australia tour begins

BBC Sport Wales looks at why Wrexham are touring Australia and New Zealand in preparation for the 2025-26 Championship season.

Wales midfielder Ramsey 'excited' to join Mexican side Pumas

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey completes his move to Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional, known as Pumas UNAM.

Will Bale really buy Cardiff? Wales great's bid explained

As Gareth Bale leads a consortium's bid to buy Cardiff City, BBC Sport Wales investigates why the deal may or may not happen.