Wales Online

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 10:00:31 +0000
Couple buy abandoned Welsh farmhouse and 'hit jackpot' after ripping up carpet
A couple who bought an abandoned farmhouse in Wales hit the jackpot after ripping up old carpet. Gav and Nicole snapped up the property just under two years ago

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:36:03 +0000
Woman in coma for four days after falling ill on Gran Canaria holiday
Juliet Leith was left in a coma for four days and in intensive care for 12

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:30:00 +0000
Nigel Farage responds to claims he's speaking to sacked Tory Senedd member
The Brecon and Radnorshire MS was thrown out of the party and the Senedd group after refusing to rule out a defection to Reform UK

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:25:48 +0000
Curving £300m cliff-front walkway would transform part of Wales' coast
The trustees say it would become an iconic tourism attraction and generate a huge return on investment

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:19:28 +0000
'I work all week and am left with £30. No wonder people stay at home on benefits'
Chloe Douglas insists she wants to keep working but, once child care is added to the equation, the numbers just do not add up

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:11:20 +0000
Bright orange octopus found on busy Welsh beach
An eyewitness who took the images said the creature changed colour before sinking into the sand

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:51:55 +0000
Girl, two, died after swallowing battery from a remote control
Mum Stacy had tucked Harper-Lee into bed and told her her throat would get better

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:31:24 +0000
Trains from Swansea cancelled and delayed - live updates
A signalling issue at Swansea railway station is affecting a number of lines, causing cancellations and delays

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:27:58 +0000
Cut through tough air fryer grease without the need for scrubbing with 2 simple kitchen items
The air fryer is a much-loved appliance, but it can be tricky to clean - however, there's a simple cleaning hack that can make this task so much easier

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:46 +0000
Incident at M4 junction and heavy traffic in Cardiff
Drivers heading to Cardiff on the M4 and A470 faced significant disruption on Wednesday morning

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000
One type of food 'could reduce dementia risk' in later life
While many people assume that dementia is inevitable in old age, it's not; there is a way to minimise the risk of developing the disease.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:51:53 +0000
CCTV of moment man walks into pub and stabs ex-friend
Luke Smaje, identifiable by his black cap in the recording, assaulted Jack Shaw who was dressed in a blue top, using a blade.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:34:40 +0000
Wetherspoon makes announcement on 15 pubs after profits drop
Six pubs were sold in the last year

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:33:57 +0000
Northern Lights seen over Wales for second night in a row
The Northern Lights were visible in Wales for a second night on Tuesday, wowing some lucky sky-watchers

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:21:15 +0000
Only college student in Welsh village faces three-hour round trip after council decision
He now faces a three-hour round trip every day from the little village to school

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:07:35 +0000
5,000,000 homes to get money to cut energy bills with upgrades
The money can be used for things like solar panels, heat pumps and batteries

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000
Subtle early dementia symptom that isn't memory loss – expert on warning signs
Dementia symptoms can be ever so subtle, but it's important to recognise the progressive disease in the earliest stage.

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:50:48 +0000
One exercise habit lowers early death risk by 19 per cent
The new study found risk of death from heart disease, cancer, respiratory disease, and other causes was lowered by between 13% and 41%

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:45:03 +0000
Footage shows intoxicated man jump into forklift and drive it around Welsh town
The fun was over after a few minutes when the police turned up and the man was arrested for taking a motor vehicle without the owner's consent

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:40:00 +0000
EV drivers warned to prepare for 2028 tax change
The government is promoting electric car savings of £1,400 annually

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:35:56 +0000
Tanning bed ads banned over claims it is safe and healthy
Misleading claims included that sunbed use could boost vitamin D, improve mood and energy levels, and treat seasonal affective disorder

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:15:54 +0000
2p pill wards off virus and prevents hospitalisation with serious illness
People with a serious deficiency are a third more likely to develop infections like bronchitis and pneumonia

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 06:04:30 +0000
Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Wednesday, January 21)
All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 04:00:00 +0000
‘I thought I was just tired, the real diagnosis stole the future I had planned’
Claire McDonald received a life-changing diagnosis in her mid-40s that has completely rewritten her future and finances

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 03:30:00 +0000
'I hailed Mounjaro as 'magical' after losing over 3 stone - then my pancreas began to die'
Alisha Trafford says it was a 'magic' drug when she first started using it in February 2025 to help lose weight and manage her painful PCOS symptoms

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