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Salmonella outbreak: What we know so far
Hundreds have fallen ill with salmonella infections in an outbreak linked to imported eggs.
August 19, 2026Vegetables to get smaller and more expensive due to hot weather, farmers warn
This year's harvest could be the worst on record due to the exceptionally dry spring and summer.
August 5, 2026Huw Edwards criticised for entering festival poetry competition
A sex abuse survivor says Edwards winning would have been "catastrophic" and calls for rules review.
August 3, 2026Drought conditions may worsen before improving as little rain in sight
Conditions in the most parched areas of the United Kingdom could worsen before they improve, according to the latest forecasts.
July 31, 2026Long overdue, life-changing or frivolous? Your thoughts on wedding rule changes
The government wants to relax wedding laws so couples can get married almost anywhere.
July 24, 2026Female veterans support group makes national impact
Chelley Tulloch, a former RAF medic, is one of 48 female veterans to benefit from the groups' help.
July 24, 2026UK heatwave approaches two-week mark
All UK nations have experienced recent heatwave conditions but in southern England, the heatwave has now continued for 13 days. Sarah Keith-Lucas looks at how unusual this spell of heat is, and when we might see it easing.
July 16, 2026Michael Sheen stars in comedy about UFOs after claiming he saw one over hometown
The UFO comedy film is a debut from director Simon Ryninks who was inspired by his west Wales roots.
July 15, 2026UK heatwave delivers exceptional sunshine and persistent 30C temperatures
The current heatwave has been hot, dry and exceptionally sunny with some locations seeing double the number of sunshine hours usually recorded at this point in the month, as Darren Bett explains.
July 15, 2026Sir Anthony Hopkins to release debut album inspired by his childhood
The album is a collection of pieces the Oscar-winning actor has worked on for more than 60 years.
July 10, 2026Farmers 'vindicated' after judge's ruling on pylon firm accessing land
Groups representing landowners claimed they were "frightened" by agents turning up on their farms.
July 6, 2026I needed to use a food bank after graduating - now I want to end the stigma
Steven, who now runs his own therapy business, struggled to make ends meet after graduating.
July 1, 2026Homes harder to sell as high mortgage rates frustrate buyers
Three in five homes listed for sale since January remain on the market, says property portal Zoopla.
June 29, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026Red extreme heat warning extended as record-breaking heatwave continues
Temperatures are predicted to climb to around 37 or 38C in southern England, with a maximum of 39C not out of the question
June 24, 2026Hundreds of schools plan closures ahead of red heat alerts
The temperature topped 34.6 C in Wisley, England, on Tuesday while Scotland and Northern Ireland saw their hottest days of the year.
June 24, 2026The Welsh sisters taking on the Hyrox World Championships
Welsh sisters Aimee and Hannah Watson are competing in the women's doubles at the Hyrox World Championships.
June 17, 2026First few days of new chicks hatched at osprey centre captured on camera
Six of the new chicks are from two pairs who can be seen at a centre in north Wales.
June 12, 2026Driving test booking rules tightened after thousands of no shows
Learner drivers can only swap their test to the three centres nearest to their original booking.
June 8, 2026Singer Duffy to perform first live concert in 15 years after sex assault ordeal
The Welsh singer has announced her first concert after a sexual assault led her to step away from public life.
June 6, 2026This beach hut costs the same as a three-bedroom house
A beach hut has gone on the market for £200,000 - the same price as some houses further along the Welsh coast.
May 25, 2026'My husband might give up work to care for our kids' - nursery bills in Wales highest in Britain
Parents in Wales say the cost of childcare is one of their biggest worries ahead of the election.
April 27, 2026Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
April 1, 2026Oil price profiteering will not be tolerated, says Miliband
Ed Miliband says the competition watchdog is primed to intervene if firms use the oil price shock to "rip off" customers.
March 13, 2026Water company to pay £45m after 'unacceptable' sewage breaches
The water supplier is set to pay a proposed £44.7m after "serious and unacceptable" sewage breaches.
March 12, 2026Reeves to look at how to help households with heating oil bills
The chancellor said a meeting on Wednesday will explore ways to help households.
March 10, 2026Plaid promises Welsh communities share of renewable energy profits
Plaid Cymru says renewable energy projects would have to hand over stakes of up to 25% to local communities.
February 18, 2026