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Cardiff'They had such a passion for life but all the joy had gone' Daughter of man who killed his elderly wife says he did it in a 'fog of fatigue'

"They had such a passion for life, but all the joy had gone. He thought ‘What is the point of life without Margaret? We’d better both go’. I just wish they hadn’t suffered so"

CardiffA woman's body has been found in a flat after neighbours say they reported a smell eight weeks ago

A woman's body was found in the flat in the Adamsdown area of Cardiff

CardiffAmbulance was vandalised in city centre attack after Wales' Six Nations win over Ireland

'This was a malicious act - such reckless action can put lives at risk'

TwitterPeople are sharing a picture of a Welsh dog maul victim and claiming it's a Swedish child attacked by Muslims

The tweet has been shared hundreds of times

Newport CouncilSocial worker accused of possessing indecent images of children could be struck off

Michael Robert Paton was formally employed by Newport council but was dismissed for gross misconduct in relation to the allegations

Local GovernmentRight to Buy was 'the only good thing Thatcher did for Wales', according to the people it helped

More than 139,000 housing units in Wales have been bought by tenants since 1980

Menai BridgeA car was left balancing on two wheels after crashing into a bollard

The blue car was displaying P plates

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Swansea City U23's v Wolves U23's - McBurnie and Byers see the young Swans lift the title

Swansea City just needed to avoid defeat to Wolves tonight to secure the Premier League 2 Division 2 title and gain promotion to the top tier

George Byers o(C) celebrates his goal with co-scorer Oliver McBurnie (L) and Jordan Garrick — George Byers o(C) celebrates his goal with co-scorer Oliver McBurnie (L) and Jordan Garrick (Photo: Athena Picture Agency Ltd)

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MPs demand public are protected from sex offenders in April Jones debate

The family of April Jones won cross-party praise for their efforts to protect children during a Westminster debate of a petition launched by her sister.

MPs will debate the measures put forward in the April's Law petition

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People are sharing a picture of a Welsh dog maul victim and claiming it's a Swedish child attacked by Muslims

The tweet, which was posted early Sunday morning, has been retweeted more than 500 times and liked by more than 350 users. Read it here.

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Victoria Park's former toilets could be turned into a cafe

The red-brick public convenience block on the edge of Victoria Park in Canton has been shut for several years - but plans could see it become more useful.

Planning permission has been submitted for conversion and change of use of the vacant public toilets to a cafe at Victoria Park, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. — Planning permission has been submitted for conversion and change of use of the vacant public toilets to a cafe at Victoria Park, Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. (Photo: Peter Bolter)

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PoliticsWhat another Scottish independence referendum might mean for Wales

Everyone who cares about Wales' future needs to engage with what is happening

MaestegA 13-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted on a train

The incident allegedly took place on Saturday afternoon as the train passed between Lydney and the Severn Tunnel

Blackwood'It was horrific with blood everywhere' Inquest hears how Matthew Williams was seen attacking Cerys Yemm at a Welsh hostel

Cerys Yemm, 22, died at a hostel in Argoed in November 2014

Rhymney ValleyMan arrested on suspicion of kidnap after allegedly picking up a woman and carrying her to nearby house

An altercation broke out at Hengoed Railway Station

April JonesMPs demand public are protected from sex offenders in April Jones debate

The debate was secured through a petition launched by April's sister

NHSDetails of thousands of NHS staff have been stolen following 'data security attack'

The breach was described as 'deeply concerning'

Leanne WoodLeanne Wood calls for Welsh independence debate if Scotland votes Yes in a second referendum

The Plaid Cyrmu leader says Scottish Independence would change everything

NostalgiaThese pictures capture the everyday beauty of the Valleys

Far removed from the Valleys' gloomy stereotype, these pictures find their beauty in the things we pass every day without realising

Cardiff CouncilTeacher was sacked after forging documents to help a child gain a place at a primary school

Bernadette Hendrickson, who was working as education coordinator for Cardiff council, forged documents to say the girl was a 'looked after child'

BridgendPolice launch investigation after man's body found in river

The body was found on Sunday

M4Two lanes on Second Severn Crossing closed following multi-vehicle crash

The incident is causing delays on the eastbound carriageway

PoliticsNicola Sturgeon plans to trigger another independence referendum which could be held as soon as next year

Scotland's First Minister will next week ask the Scottish Parliament for permission to hold a referendum

Commonwealth GamesHere is where the Queen's Baton will stop in Wales on its way to the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games

The Queen will fire the starting gun on the baton relay at a star-studded ceremony in London

Cheltenham FestivalThis small Welsh pub has a real chance of winning at the Cheltenham Festival - with a horse they got free

Tobefair is the favourite to win a £54,000 hurdles race at Cheltenham

RhonddaDrivers told to avoid the area after two-vehicle crash closes busy road

Nant-Y-Gwyddon Road - known as the 'New Road' - in Gelli, Rhondda , is closed in both directions

Welsh GovernmentOne of Margaret Thatcher's flagship policies is to be abolished in Wales by the end of the year

Tenants' right to buy their council houses to be abolished throughout Wales

M4Motorists warned to expect disruption as £13m roadworks start at M4 traffic hotspot

The 16-month project aims to improve junction 28 of the M4 in Newport

Merthyr TydfilResidents speak of near-constant misery of life next to the UK's largest opencast mine

'You just cannot get away from the noise'

South Wales PoliceSuspected petrol arsonist hunted after attempt to set a house and car ablaze

A man 'poured petrol on a house and car'

UEFA Champions LeagueYour five-a-side team could win you tickets to the Champions League final

Uefa are organising a huge football tournament as part of their Champions League celebrations

Six NationsThe 55,000 reasons for Georgia to be included in the Six Nations - as Italy head for another whitewash

Wales' autumn opponents drew a full house in Tbilisi for the Six Nations B Championship clash with Russia

Cardigan15 glorious cottage getaways set in Wales' hidden beauty spots

These gorgeous places to stay are tucked away in their own secret paradise in the Welsh countryside

Wales under 20Inside the dressing room with the victorious Wales Under-20s as they belt out rendition of Stand By Me

How do you celebrate a Six Nations win against Ireland? With your own version of a classic by Ben E King of course!

Politics16 petitions people have started that could only be Welsh

Welsh Inbetweeners special anyone?

EducationGovernor pleads with parents to stop 'threatening' teachers

He said parents are harassing teachers

Swansea CouncilScooter restorer faces the end of an era as council tries to shut him down

David Payne has restored classic scooters for nearly 20 years

Wales NewsOne man arrested and another hospitalised after incident in Swansea city centre

Police are investigating an incident which took place around the Dragon Hotel

The BudgetKey points for people in Wales from Chancellor Philip Hammond's Budget

Anyone hoping for an announcement on the Swansea city deal was disappointed

Crime'She left me in ruins' Celebrity snapper David Hogan on the 'parasite' assistant who conned him out of a fortune

'There were several times I nearly took my life'

Blaenau GwentThis man has just made his 500th appearance for his rugby club

He made his debut in 1991 aged 18 - and he's never stopped playing

Six NationsA brilliant singer entertained passengers on the train after Wales beat Ireland

People are trying to find out who the mysterious crooner is

Six NationsWales women paid a touching tribute to Elli Norkett

Rowland Phillips' men on verge of tears as a minute's applause is held before kick-off and produce performance powered by raw emotion before gallantly falling in the end

Wales Rugby TeamWales star George North admits his international try-scoring exploits are just 'berserk'

North scored twice against Ireland to reach the 30-try milestone for Wales

Wales NewsA new operator has been found for the Anglesey to Cardiff air service

Eastern Airways has stepped in

CaerphillyThis man cycles around the Valleys with a huge sign on his back

Have you spotted him?

April JonesMPs think punishments for sex offenders should change under 'April's law'

MPs debate a petition started by five-year-old April Jones' family on Monday

BrexitWe asked Welsh expats what Brexit means for them and their families

At the last count 1.2 million British citizens lived in the 27 member states of the EU - with as many as 470,000 of them from Wales

The BudgetPeople who smoke 20 cigarettes a day could have a holiday in Bermuda with the money they'd save if they quit

The Chancellor introduced an excise duty “minimum floor” of £7.35 on a packet of cigarettes in this week’s budget

Network RailThe mountains of rubbish that have been fly-tipped alongside our rail network

Rail electrification work has unearthed years worth of old rubbish

Swansea City FCHull City vs Swansea City RECAP: Oumar Niasse double ensures Tigers' victory despite late Alfie Mawson goal

The Swans failed to take a giant leap towards safety with victory at the KCOM Stadium but slipped up to Marco Silva's side

Cardiff City FCCardiff City vs Birmingham City RECAP: Neil Warnock's men suffer more late agony as they are held to a 1-1 draw

Neil Warnock's side take on Gianfranco Zola's struggling Blues at Cardiff City Stadium

Liberal DemocratsLiberal Democrats will take lead in the fight for tolerance and fairness, says Kirsty Williams

Kirsty Williams addressed the Welsh Lib Dem Spring Conference in Swansea

Employment15 jobs done by ex-Welsh rugby stars that have nothing to do with the sport

After they stopped playing the game these former Wales rugby players have established themselves in the business world

AngleseyThe airline which runs flights between Cardiff and Anglesey has gone into liquidation

Citywing has told passengers not to turn up to the airport as "nobody will be there to assist"

Wales Rugby TeamWayne Barnes got the Wales v Ireland big refereeing calls spot on and these are the reasons why

Jonny Sexton stopped a probable Wales try and deserved to be yellow-carded, while Robbie Henshaw wasn't even close to entering the Rory Best maul from the position he should have

Wales Rugby TeamSensational Wales stun Ireland as George North becomes the hero: What we learned on a special night

Wales have beaten Ireland 22-9 in the Six Nations thanks to two tries from the sensational George North

Wales Rugby TeamThe Wales player ratings v Ireland as Welsh rugby welcomes back the real George North

Here, rugby correspondent Mark Orders rates the players

Shaun EdwardsShaun Edwards just celebrated Wales' brilliant win with a bizarre middle finger gesture at someone

Viewers were quick to take to social media to express their confusion about Edwards' celebration

M4M4 blocked in both directions after vehicles collide with the central reservation

The collision, involving a Ford Fiesta and a Transit van, took place between junctions 30 and 29 near Cardiff

Family & KidsRosie Moriarty-Simmonds has written an open letter to a character in Call The Midwife about living with the effects of Thalidomide

Rosie was the inspiration for the storyline

Wales NewsThe family of Nyah James have called for a change in bullying laws after her tragic death

Nyah James was pronounced dead in hospital on February 6

Essential WalesWhat it's like to fight for an endometriosis diagnosis and treatment as a teenager

This is what it's like to be a young woman living with endometriosis

CrimeThese are the warning signs that your child could be a hacker

Do you think your kid could be involved in cyber crime?

Wales schoolsSchool rugby match players attacked by gang 'carrying knives and bats'

Teachers stepped in to protect the children from the attack in Cardiff's Trelai Park

CardiffA mystery poet - dubbed the 'Banksy of poetry' - has struck again

The illusive artist has sent dittys to salons across Wales - now he's mailed them to England, too

Family & KidsWhat you need to know about changes to child care, income tax and road tax in April 2017

There are big changes coming

PontypriddThis woman gave up her career and relationship to travel the world without money

Rhinal Patel, 34, from Tonteg, Pontypridd, decided to travel across the world to learn about new cultures and ways of living life

Cardiff Crown CourtPhone scammer convinced 'wholly innocent' victim to part with £50,000 of savings

It took police more than two years to track down fraudster Karthik Kakkerela

Cardiff Crown CourtMan filmed women getting changed through windows of homes in Cardiff

Gareth Kitchener was found to have videos, which appeared to have been recorded on a hand-held video camera, showing semi-clothed and naked women

CardiffMother jailed in notorious Iran prison on mystery charges can barely walk and is losing her hair

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, 38, appealed her sentence of five years imprisonment but this was rejected by the Iranian regime

Colwyn BayFire crews called to blaze at storm-damaged pier

An investigation into the cause of the fire at Colwyn Bay will take place on Saturday

Wales News

LlanelliA little girl who tragically died aged two months has finally been laid to rest

The headstone reads 'Precious memories of our baby girl who went to join the angels. Sleep tight, baby lugs'

ElyRobber threatened to kill shop workers if they called police as he grabbed cash from till

Andrew Gauchi was jailed for four years and two months for robbery and burglary

Newport CouncilSocial worker accused of possessing indecent images of children could be struck off

Michael Robert Paton was formally employed by Newport council but was dismissed for gross misconduct in relation to the allegations

Local GovernmentWhy Right to Buy was 'the only good thing Thatcher did for Wales', according to the people it helped

More than 139,000 housing units in Wales have been bought by tenants since 1980

April JonesMPs demand public are protected from sex offenders in April Jones debate

The debate was secured through a petition launched by April's sister

What's On

Cardiff16 lush treats in Cardiff you won't believe are vegan

Burger-lovers, cake addicts and pie people cannot fail to see the yum in these vegan delights

Rugby

Wales Rugby TeamWales stopped Ireland in their tracks now they will have to halt 'The Iceberg' in Paris

Ross Moriarty is ready for the threat of French powerhouse Louis Picamoles when the two clash in Paris on Saturday

Shane WilliamsShane Williams judges the Lions status of every Wales player as some big stars have just 80 minutes to make it

The legendary wing reckons a significant number of Rob Howley's squad will tour New Zealand this summer

Shaun EdwardsShaun Edwards lauds the greatest defensive effort of his Wales career after heroics against Ireland

Wales have had the meanest defence in four of the nine Six Nations Championships Edwards has been involved in and have conceded just five tries this tournament

British and Irish LionsHere's how the Lions starting XV looks right now as Welsh stars finally step forward

Warren Gatland finally got the response he wanted from the Welsh players

Ken OwensThe unlikely Welshman who has come from nowhere to look like a British and Irish Lions starter

Many pundits, including Brian Moore, have the Welshman as one of the nailed on tourists to New Zealand

Football

Swansea City FCChampions! Swansea City Under 23s win the league as McBurnie and Byers score in draw with Wolves

The young Swans can now look forward to taking on the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United next season

Swansea City FCSwansea City U23's v Wolves U23's RECAP: Goals from McBurnie and Byers see the young Swans lift the title

Swansea City just need to avoid defeat to Wolves tonight to secure the Premier League 2 Division 2 title and gain promotion to the top tier

Cardiff City FCThe story of the Cardiff City flop who's now scoring for fun in the Bundesliga

After scoring just once for Cardiff City the Austrian striker has netted 20 times in 30 matches this season

Swansea City FCSwansea City's survival hopes examined: The issues and the games that will decide their fate

The stats, figures and fixtures analysed as Swans' survival fight enters final straight

Fernando LlorenteThis is exactly how important Fernando Llorente is for Swansea City

The Spanish striker is one of the most influential attackers in the league and could be missing for Saturday's trip to Bournemouth

Politics

PoliticsWhat another Scottish independence referendum might mean for Wales

Everyone who cares about Wales' future needs to engage with what is happening

UK News

UK NewsMajority want Parliament to have 'meaningful' vote on Brexit talks - poll

MPs are preparing to debate and vote on an amendment to the Brexit Bill

UK NewsFloyd Mayweather 'out of retirement' and keen to fight Conor McGregor

Bout between five-weight boxing world champion Mayweather and UFC's biggest star has been rumoured for some time

UK NewsScotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon plans second independence referendum

Ms Sturgeon said the vote could be held in autumn 2018 at the earliest

UK NewsThe morning news headlines: Final hurdle for Brexit Bill as Theresa May moves closer to launching Article 50; Strike action by up to 2,000 rail firm workers threatens serious disruption

The latest news from Britain and around the world

Fun StuffLotto results for Saturday, March 11: National Lottery winning numbers from the latest draw

Tonight's estimated jackpot is £15.2 million

Special Features£325m is up for grabs in the biggest jackpot of 2017 so far

There’s a HUGE amount of money to be won on the US Powerball, could it be yours?

MaestegPolice appeal after report of sexual assault on 13-year-old girl on train

The incident allegedly took place on a Saturday afternoon as the train passed between Lydney and the Severn Tunnel

Ken OwensThe unlikely Welshman who has come from nowhere to look like a British and Irish Lions starter

Many pundits, including Brian Moore, have the Welshman as one of the nailed on tourists to New Zealand

TescoThere's going to be a free drive-in movie event at Tesco's car park in Swansea

There'll be free popcorn and drinks too

British and Irish LionsHere's how the Lions starting XV looks right now as Welsh stars finally step forward

Warren Gatland finally got the response he wanted from the Welsh players

LlanelliA little girl who tragically died aged two months has finally been laid to rest

The headstone reads 'Precious memories of our baby girl who went to join the angels. Sleep tight, baby lugs'

UEFA Champions LeagueThe massive changes to buses, trains and planes when the Champions League comes to Cardiff

On the day of the men's final, 170,000 people are expected to come into Cardiff - the largest crowd the city has ever had

ElyRobber threatened to kill shop workers if they called police as he grabbed cash from till

Andrew Gauchi was jailed for four years and two months for robbery and burglary

Newport CouncilSocial worker accused of possessing indecent images of children could be struck off

Michael Robert Paton was formally employed by Newport council but was dismissed for gross misconduct in relation to the allegations

Local GovernmentWhy Right to Buy was 'the only good thing Thatcher did for Wales', according to the people it helped

More than 139,000 housing units in Wales have been bought by tenants since 1980

Special Features£325m is up for grabs in the biggest jackpot of 2017 so far

There’s a HUGE amount of money to be won on the US Powerball, could it be yours?

MaestegPolice appeal after report of sexual assault on 13-year-old girl on train

The incident allegedly took place on a Saturday afternoon as the train passed between Lydney and the Severn Tunnel

Ken OwensThe unlikely Welshman who has come from nowhere to look like a British and Irish Lions starter

Many pundits, including Brian Moore, have the Welshman as one of the nailed on tourists to New Zealand

TescoThere's going to be a free drive-in movie event at Tesco's car park in Swansea

There'll be free popcorn and drinks too

British and Irish LionsHere's how the Lions starting XV looks right now as Welsh stars finally step forward

Warren Gatland finally got the response he wanted from the Welsh players

LlanelliA little girl who tragically died aged two months has finally been laid to rest

The headstone reads 'Precious memories of our baby girl who went to join the angels. Sleep tight, baby lugs'

Wales Rugby TeamWales stopped Ireland in their tracks now they will have to halt 'The Iceberg' in Paris

Ross Moriarty is ready for the threat of French powerhouse Louis Picamoles when the two clash in Paris on Saturday

UEFA Champions LeagueThe massive changes to buses, trains and planes when the Champions League comes to Cardiff

On the day of the men's final, 170,000 people are expected to come into Cardiff - the largest crowd the city has ever had

ElyRobber threatened to kill shop workers if they called police as he grabbed cash from till

Andrew Gauchi was jailed for four years and two months for robbery and burglary

Swansea City FCChampions! Swansea City Under 23s win the league as McBurnie and Byers score in draw with Wolves

The young Swans can now look forward to taking on the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United next season

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