Award-winning playwright Chris Harris brings 'Gwen yr Arth Wen', a climate-themed puppet show for families, to 10 South Wales venues from February to March 2026. Explore the story of an anxious polar bear's journey home.
More than 200 shoes and soles discovered on Ogmore Beach in Wales fuel local theories, from a tragic 1831 shipwreck to 1960s cobblers. Read the full story.
Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water formally objects to a major expansion of Leominster, citing insufficient sewage and water capacity. Read the full details and implications for the Midlands town.
Cardiff-born tech billionaire Sir Michael Moritz plans to leave the US and UK, citing a hostile climate for British Jews. He's applying for German citizenship for family safety.
With a £27bn budget, the next Welsh Government could free up over £1bn annually through smarter spending on procurement and tech to directly help families with energy and childcare bills.
Heavy snow from Storm Goretti causes severe rail disruption. West Midlands Railway suspended, others run reduced services. Passengers urged not to travel. Full details.
Nominations are open for Wales' Inspire! Adult Learning Awards 2026. Celebrate learners & projects transforming lives. Submit by 17 April 2026.
Leading figures from Welsh business, education, and innovation sectors have been recognised in the King's New Year Honours List. Discover the inspiring stories behind the awards.
BBC Breakfast provided a sad update on the sea tragedy in East Yorkshire that claimed two lives. A mother and a heroic passer-by died trying to save a teenage girl, who remains missing.
Ahead of the May 2026 Senedd election, Professor Stuart Cole outlines three crucial rail policies for Wales, calling for funding fairness and devolved infrastructure control. Discover the priorities.
West Mercia Police are investigating after a walking stick, trolley and clothing were found 'covered in frost' near Pershore Leisure Centre. Officers urge anyone with information to come forward.
Family-run builder Llanmoor Homes reports a surge in enquiries post-Budget, predicting a strong 2026 for Welsh housing. Lower interest rates and Help to Buy scheme fuel optimism.
Green Sefton launches a 'Petalwort Safari' to help the rare, non-vascular plant recover after a damaging dry year. Join a guided walk on January 24 or explore the trail yourself.
The Welsh Government is contributing £22m to upgrade Cardiff Central station, a non-devolved asset, to unlock £117.8m in UK funding. The project aims to handle 20 million passengers by 2035.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption in early 2026 as a 60-year-old railway bridge is replaced. Full closures planned for two weekends. Plan your journey now.
A headstone in a Birmingham cemetery bearing only the word 'Mother' sparks an online mystery. Discover the theories about the young mum's unmarked grave.
Matthew Upham, 63, is missing after a stormy Christmas Day swim in Budleigh Salterton. Emergency services launched a major rescue operation. Read the latest.
A rare Smew duck delights visitors at Southport Marine Lake, while unseasonal blooms on the Sefton Coast highlight climate concerns. Discover winter wildlife wonders this festive season.
Health officials warn of rising adenovirus cases across the UK. Learn the key symptoms, from respiratory issues to conjunctivitis, and how to protect yourself.
Dafydd Pett from Bridgend has won the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025 award for his beekeeping, youth work, and pollinator advocacy. Discover his inspiring story.
Fast-growing Newport tech consultancy de Novo Solutions announces plans to create 50 new roles by 2030, expanding its graduate apprenticeship scheme and boosting the Welsh economy.
Aston Villa forward Evann Guessand is on the bench to face Manchester United despite an Ivory Coast call-up for AFCON. Discover the details behind his delayed international departure.
Aston Villa winger Evann Guessand has received a late call-up to the Ivory Coast squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, forcing him to miss key Premier League fixtures. Discover the full impact on Unai Emery's side.
For the third consecutive year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water staff have donated hundreds of toys and gifts to charities supporting families across Wales, ensuring children have a special Christmas.
The Senedd has unanimously approved a £116m transitional relief scheme to phase in tax increases for 25,000 Welsh businesses after the 2026 revaluation. Learn how this support will work.
A 75-year-old man feared for his life after a cow attack left him with a severed artery. The farmer has been fined over £12,000 for health and safety breaches. Read the full story.
Blue Wilson, hiking the UK coastline, returns to Cornwall's coast path over Christmas to complete a missed section. She's raised £7k for marine charities. Follow her journey.
Drivers on the M6 face major disruption as the motorway shuts between junctions 39 and 40 for two consecutive weekends in January for essential bridge work. Plan your journey now.
Green Sefton's festive campaign uses a 'Naughty Elf' to deliver a serious message: the protected Sefton Coast is under pressure. Learn the rules to help conserve this vital landscape.
A life-size Santa figure has mysteriously appeared at Banksy's 2019 Jewellery Quarter artwork. Is it the artist's return or a brilliant tribute? Discover the clues.