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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Playing with Barbie dolls helps develop social skills in children, according to a study

A study from Cardiff University finds that playing with Barbie dolls promotes empathy and social understanding in both boys and girls, especially those struggling with peer relationships.

Mar 18 β€’ 20:04 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

The woman who discovered brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head

A 29-year-old woman named Lauren Macpherson was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head during a train journey from London to Cardiff.

Mar 18 β€’ 14:02 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

The woman who discovered brain cancer after a suitcase fell on her head

Lauren Macpherson discovered she had terminal brain cancer after being struck on the head by a suitcase while traveling by train.

Mar 17 β€’ 20:58 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Major update after Cardiff schools close and police armed with guns scrambled

Two schools in Cardiff were closed due to threats of violence, prompting a police investigation and the presence of armed officers at the schools.

Mar 17 β€’ 07:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
National & Local

Two schools closed after 'online weapons threats'

Two schools in Cardiff closed due to online threats involving weapons, as South Wales Police investigates the situation.

Mar 16 β€’ 15:38 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

What to know about wife killer's twisted bid to make people think she was still alive

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife Paria Veisi and attempting to cover up the crime by impersonating her.

Mar 15 β€’ 16:29 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Wife killer's twisted bid to make people believe she was still alive

Alireza Askari, who brutally murdered his wife Paria Veisi, attempted to stage her disappearance to make it seem as if she was alive after killing her and disposing of her body.

Mar 15 β€’ 13:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Telegraph
Sports

Wales claim first Six Nations win in three years by outclassing Italy in Cardiff

Wales secured their first Six Nations victory in three years by convincingly defeating Italy in Cardiff.

Mar 14 β€’ 19:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Prince William makes Six Nations surprise rugby appearance amid damning book fallout

Prince William unexpectedly attended the Wales vs Italy Six Nations match in Cardiff amid negative publicity from a new book about him and Meghan, emphasizing his role as Patron of the Welsh Rugby Union.

Mar 14 β€’ 17:12 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man who murdered ex-wife and buried her in garden is jailed

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his ex-wife, Paria Veisi, whom he buried in their garden.

Mar 13 β€’ 20:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man jailed for 26 years for ex-wife’s murder and burial in Cardiff garden

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to 26 years for the murder of his ex-wife, Paria Veisi, whose body he buried in their garden in Cardiff.

Mar 13 β€’ 16:24 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Killer buried his wife under flowers bought from B&Q after savage knife murder

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife, Paria Veisi, whom he stabbed and buried beneath flowers in their Cardiff garden.

Mar 13 β€’ 12:45 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

BREAKING: Husband who buried ex-wife in garden with help of aunt after stabbing jailed

Alireza Askari has been sentenced to 26 years in prison for the murder of his ex-wife, Paria Veisi, whose body was found buried in his garden following his admission of guilt.

Mar 13 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man buries ex-wife in garden with help of aunt after stabbing her to death

Alireza Askari admitted to murdering his ex-wife and burying her in their garden with the assistance of his aunt after she had recently separated from him.

Mar 12 β€’ 16:07 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Cardiff City call police and urge fan to come forward after alleged racist abuse

Cardiff City Football Club has called on fans to help identify an individual who allegedly committed racist abuse during a League One match against Lincoln City, prompting police involvement.

Mar 10 β€’ 11:14 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Casualty star admits 'we can't breathe' as they share behind-the-scenes clip

A 'Casualty' star shares insights from a dramatic night shoot, revealing behind-the-scenes challenges while filming intense scenes for the upcoming episode.

Mar 6 β€’ 11:49 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Gareth Bale's colossal net worth as he issues update on football club takeover plans

Gareth Bale explores football club ownership backed by his substantial wealth acquired during his illustrious playing career.

Mar 5 β€’ 13:27 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Sky Sports Darts star's rule change demand after what Luke Humphries did in the Premier League

In the Premier League's return to Cardiff, Luke Humphries is advocating for a rule change following his performance and previous experiences in the tournament.

Mar 5 β€’ 07:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Teenager arrested after reports of 'boy with gun' near Welsh school

A teenager has been arrested following reports of a boy wielding a firearm near Whitchurch High School in Cardiff.

Mar 5 β€’ 05:47 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

60% of Welsh voters unaware of how new system will work in May elections

A report reveals that nearly 60% of Welsh voters are confused about the voting system and devolution powers ahead of the upcoming Senedd elections.

Mar 4 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

I had a 'heart attack' at 16 then doctors got everything wrong

Darcie Warner, who experienced severe health issues at 16, was misdiagnosed with anxiety instead of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS).

Feb 27 β€’ 06:00 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Pensioner shot twice in head 'walks onto bus before passenger noticed blood'

A 74-year-old pensioner in Cardiff was shot twice in the head with pellets from an air rifle, resulting in significant psychological trauma while the suspect remains unidentified.

Feb 20 β€’ 22:36 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Sky News
Crime & Justice

Jealous man jailed for stabbing wife to death

Thisara Weragalage has been sentenced to at least 23 years in prison for murdering his wife, Niwunhella, in Cardiff after she began dating another man.

Feb 20 β€’ 12:50 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

'I Almost Lost My Tongue Due to Cancer and Now I Alert Other Men About the Risk of HPV'

A father from Cardiff reveals his near-fatal experience with HPV-related throat cancer to raise awareness among men about the risks of the virus.

Feb 18 β€’ 10:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Gunman fired through letterbox 'to send message' leaving teen, 15, with 30 injuries

A 15-year-old boy was shot through a letterbox by two men from Bristol, resulting in 30 injuries, during a premeditated attack linked to a drug feud.

Feb 16 β€’ 19:47 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

Six Nations: in video, all the tries of the unleashed Blues against the Welsh in Cardiff

The French rugby team showcased their prowess by scoring multiple tries against Wales in their Six Nations match in Cardiff.

Feb 15 β€’ 15:56 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

LIVE - Wales-France: three tries scored, Dupont already inspired... The Blues start very strongly in Cardiff

The French national rugby team begins its Six Nations match against Wales with a strong performance, scoring three tries early on.

Feb 15 β€’ 15:25 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'Devoted and beautiful' teacher died after cocaine and drink binge on night out

A young teacher, Emily Rose Browning, tragically died after a night of heavy drinking and cocaine use during an outing with friends.

Feb 14 β€’ 15:26 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'We opened a shop that sells only romance books but people can't stay away'

A new romance-themed bookshop, Love Stories Bookshop, in Cardiff has attracted considerable local interest shortly after its opening.

Feb 14 β€’ 07:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

'I bought a car on Facebook Marketplace - I paid Β£13k for nothing'

A man paid Β£13,500 for a cloned car he thought was genuine on Facebook Marketplace and is now facing financial loss.

Feb 12 β€’ 11:44 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Final hours of drag queen after encounter with dog - from meeting stranger to 'allergy'

An inquest reveals the details surrounding the final hours of drag queen Darren Meah-Moore, whose body was discovered after encountering multiple men, including a dog.

Feb 10 β€’ 13:48 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Violent thug jailed for brutally attacking partner on Turkey holiday before assaulting police

A violent man named Jason Watson was sentenced for assaulting his partner during a holiday in Turkey and again after returning to Wales, as well as for attacking police officers during his arrest.

Feb 10 β€’ 05:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man died after sex with dog in car park following fatal complication

A drag queen's body was discovered in Cardiff after he died under concerning circumstances post an incident involving a dog.

Feb 7 β€’ 05:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Drag queen died after encounter with man and dog - but coroner rejects last moments claims

A coroner has dismissed the account of the last person who saw drag queen Darren Meah-Moore alive before his death in Cardiff, where he was found covered by cardboard.

Feb 6 β€’ 22:08 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Catherine Middleton and Prince William's family welcomed a new member

Catherine Middleton confirmed the addition of a new puppy to her family during a visit to a factory in Cardiff, Wales, inspired by a dog of the same breed she met there.

Feb 5 β€’ 20:55 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

M4 traffic LIVE: Major motorway closed as police race to horror Cardiff crash

A serious crash has caused the M4 motorway in Cardiff to close eastbound between Junction 32 and Junction 30, resulting in significant traffic delays.

Feb 3 β€’ 10:02 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Sports

Tour de France 2027: Edinburgh, Liverpool, Cardiff... the first stages unveiled

The organizers of the Tour de France unveiled the starting stages of the 2027 edition, which will traverse Scotland, England, and Wales, with the women's tour also beginning in the UK.

Jan 15 β€’ 18:10 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
Sports

Tour de France reveals the six UK stage plans for historic 2027 Grands DΓ©parts

The 2027 Tour de France will commence in Scotland and visit Wales, featuring six days of racing in the UK with stages in various cities including Edinburgh and Cardiff.

Jan 15 β€’ 18:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Body of woman pulled from Cardiff's Roath Park Lake as police swarm scene

Emergency services responded to the discovery of a woman's body in Roath Park Lake, Cardiff, with police confirming the incident is not being treated as suspicious.

Jan 11 β€’ 12:30 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

I've made my fortune in the USA - Donald Trump is an absurd buffoon

Sir Michael Moritz, a Cardiff-born billionaire, criticizes Donald Trump, calling him an 'absurd buffoon' amidst Trump's controversial actions regarding Venezuela and Greenland.

Jan 10 β€’ 12:08 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Crime & Justice

Cardiff man given nightmare diagnosis after girlfriend 'thought he was drunk'

Adam Watkins, a 42-year-old from Cardiff, mistakenly believed his symptoms were due to a bad night's sleep, only to discover he experienced a mini stroke linked to his smoking habit.

Jan 4 β€’ 23:40 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Sports

Sky Sports Darts star Polly James sent message to trolls who criticised neck tattoo

Polly James, a Sky Sports Darts presenter, addresses online criticism regarding her neck tattoo and emphasizes her indifference towards such mean-spirited comments.

Jan 3 β€’ 18:00 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Index.hr
World

Space Factory: British Send Oven to Space That Reaches 1000 Celsius

A Welsh company, Space Forge, has taken a significant step towards establishing a space factory by successfully launching a mini-oven that can reach temperatures of 1000 Β°C into orbit.

Dec 31 β€’ 15:53 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
Life & Tech

My tragic son's heart saved another boy's life β€” and that's just phenomenal

Anna Bates from Cardiff shared how her late son Fraser's heart has given new life to 10-year-old Roman, who suffered from a serious illness, after a tragic accident claimed both Fraser and his father.

Dec 30 β€’ 00:22 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Telegraph
Sports

Chelsea fans back Enzo Maresca during win as manager dodges questions again

Chelsea fans showed their support for manager Enzo Maresca during a Carabao Cup victory over Cardiff City, despite his previous unhappiness and reluctance to discuss the situation.

Dec 16 β€’ 22:37 UTC

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