Newport and South East Wales News
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Teen barred from skydive 'due to Down's syndrome'
Lloyd Martin, 19, had raised £2,500 for the charity jump at GoSkydive near Salisbury.
Town's cash machines 'running out of money'
More than 20 bank branches have closed in Wales in 2024, leaving demand high for those that remain.
Reform's Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney candidate quits
Stewart Sutherland says he had "tried to conduct as clean a campaign as possible but to no avail".
'Loving' dad, 53, died after motorbike crash
Dean Williams died after his black Suzuki motorcycle crashed in Ton Pentre on Friday morning.
Women join historic freemen ceremony for first time
A town ceremony dating back to 14th Century sees women playing a major role for the first time.
Kolisi among South Africa stars to miss Wales Test
Siya Kolisi is among a contingent of South Africa stars who will miss the Springboks' summer Test against Wales.
Wales will have 'honest conversations' - Page
Rob Page says Wales will have ?open and honest conversations? in the wake of their goalless draw with Gibraltar.
Dominant Price beats Cross to win in Copenhagen
Gerwyn Price beats Rob Cross to win the Nordic Darts Masters in Copenhagen on Saturday.
Ampadu to captain Wales in Slovakia friendly
Ethan Ampadu will captain Wales for the first time when they face Slovakia in a friendly in Trnava on Sunday.
Booth's 'sense of pride' as Ospreys lose in play-offs
Ospreys gave it their best says head coach Toby Booth as they were beaten 23-7 by defending champions Munster in the United Rugby Championship play-offs.
Evans helps GB to half marathon team gold
Calli Hauger-Thackery wins individual half-marathon bronze and leads Great Britain to team gold at the European Athletics Championships.
Dasilva savours debut despite Wales' drab draw
Jay Dasilva disappointed with Wales? 0-0 friendly draw with Gibraltar but ?buzzing? having won his first senior international cap.
Cardiff lock Davies banned for three games
Cardiff?s Seb Davies receives a three-game suspension following his red card against Ospreys in the United Rugby Championship.
Makin run ends in British Open semis
Joel Makin is beaten by world number one Ali Farag in the semi-finals of the British Open in Birmingham.
Bradley wins Cymru Premier player accolade
Midfielder Sion Bradley is named the Cymru Premier player of the season after helping Caernarfon Town reach Europe for the first time.
Glamorgan beaten by Essex in T20 Blast
Luke Wells stars with bat and ball as Lancashire Lightning inflicted a first T20 Blast loss on Birmingham Bears to stay top of the North Group.
Wales' draw with Gibraltar - the pundits' verdict
TV and radio pundits react after Wales are held to an embarrassing goalless draw by a Gibraltar side ranked 203rd in the world by Fifa.
Barker hopes Tour can bolster Olympic aim
Elinor Barker hopes the Tour of Britain will help her reach peak fitness as she bids to earn Team GB selection for the Paris Olympics.
Munster beat Ospreys to book URC semi-final spot
Munster grind their way to a United Rugby Championship semi-final against either Glasgow or Stormers.
Wales players back Page after 'unjustified' boos
Wales? players offer their support to Rob Page after the manager was booed by fans following Thursday?s woeful draw with minnows Gibraltar.
'I get it' - Page accepts boos after Gibraltar draw
Wales manager Rob Page says he understands why fans booed him after Thursday?s embarrassing draw against Gibraltar.
Sawyers and Ojo among players released by Cardiff
Midfielder Romaine Sawyers and winger Sheyi Ojo are among the players released by Cardiff City.
Wales call up Scarlets' James to summer squad
Wales call up Scarlets centre Eddie James to the squad preparing for summer games against South Africa and Australia.
Team GB announce Olympic boxing squad
Team GB announce their Olympic boxing squad which includes super-heavyweight Delicious Orie.
Birmingham name Spurs' Welshman Davies as head coach
Birmingham City appoint Tottenham assistant boss Chris Davies as their new manager.
Ospreys to back players after Wales omissions
Ospreys coach Toby Booth says he will continue to promote his players after in-form Morgan Morris and Nicky Smith are again overlooked by Wales.
Six Welsh rowers selected for Paris 2024 Olympics
Two-time gold medallist Helen Glover is set to compete in her fourth Olympics after being selected for Paris 2024.
Ex-Swansea and Leeds keeper Letheren dies aged 68
Former Swansea City and Leeds United goalkeeper Glan Letheren dies at the age of 68.
Wales 'have got to be better', says captain Ladd
Wales captain Hayley Ladd says they "have got to be better" having been held to a draw by Ukraine for the second time in four days.
Scarlets wing Lewis faces long spell out
Scarlets wing Tomi Lewis is facing around nine months out after suffering a ruptured Achilles during last Saturday?s win over Dragons.
Bulut signs two-year deal to stay at Cardiff
Erol Bulut sign a new deal to remain as Cardiff City manager, a month after their 2023-24 Championship season ended.
Baldwin quits Newcastle to become Bridgend head coach
Ex-Wales hooker Scott Baldwin leaves for "personal reasons" following a season from hell for the Premiership's basement club.
Some players need a kick up the backside - Gatland
Wales head coach Warren Gatland says some players will be given a kick up the backside when they meet up for the summer.
'We are built on togetherness' - captain Ampadu
Ethan Ampadu says Wales? ?togetherness? is key as Rob Page?s side prepare for Sunday?s friendly in Slovakia.
URC highlights: Munster 23-7 Ospreys
Watch the highlights as defending champions Munster secure a URC semi-final spot with a 23-7 win over Ospreys at Thomond Park
Ronaldo, Robson-Kanu, Griezmann - the goals that defined Euro 2016
BBC Sport looks back at the goals that tell the story of Euro 2016, featuring memorable strikes from Cristiano Ronaldo, Hal Robson-Kanu and Antoine Griezmann.
'Covid complications almost cost me Olympic dream' - boxer Eccles
Boxer Rosie Eccles tells BBC Sport Wales she thought her Olympic dreams were over after suffering a rare complication where Covid-19 would repeatedly attack her nervous system.
Wales fans ?entitled to their opinions? says Page
Manager Robert Page understands the disappointment of Wales fans after the goalless draw against Gibraltar in a friendly in Portugal.
How can Wales qualify for Euro 2025?
Wales are in League B4 against Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo in qualifying for Euro 2025.
'Not the performances to help us make history'
Manager Rhian Wilkinson says Wales' back-to-back draws with Ukraine are not the performances that will help her side create history.
Elis James' Feast Of Football
Elis, Iwan and Helen dissect Wales' goalless draw with Gibraltar.
Scrum V Rugby
Gareth, Lauren and Tom Shanklin look at Wales' squad for the summer Tests.
Scrum V Rugby
Ken Owens talks to Lauren Jenkins and Alex Cuthbert about retirement and his documentary.
5 Live Boxing with Steve Bunce
Stacey Copeland sits in for Buncey as Lauren Price becomes a world champion.
Meet Rhian Wilkinson
BBC Radio Wales Sport get to know Wales Women manager Rhian Wilkinson.
'Hockey has been inclusive for me - it needs to be for everyone'
As part of a series for Pride Month, Great Britain and Wales hockey player Sarah Jones discusses why it is important that the sport is inclusive for everyone.
Fathers and sons who have played for Wales
BBC Sport Wales looks at the rich history of sons to follow in their father's footsteps.
Gatland seeks more power at fly-half for Wales
Wales coach Warren Gatland says he wants more physical fly-half options after naming Sam Costelow as the only specialist number 10 in his summer squad.
The three Welsh regions more than ready for a break
Ospreys' season goes on for at least one more game, but it has been a difficult season for their Welsh rivals.
Agents, scouts and still playing at 39 - Swansea's play-off stars 13 years on
Find out what happened to Swansea City's Wembley play-off heroes after securing promotion to the Premier League in 2011
Owens recalls pain and politics of rugby before retirement
Ken Owens has played such an important role in Welsh rugby for more than a decade. On and off the field.
Welsh rugby's ins and outs for 2024-25 season
Which players are joining or leaving the Welsh regions for the 2024-25 season?
Legends of Welsh Sport
A community team became the best in British basketball before vanishing at their height.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Wales?s most successful diver.
Legends of Welsh Sport
The story of Jim Roberts who inspired Team GB wheelchair rugby to Paralympic gold in 2021.
Welsh government focused on UK election - minister
Ken Skates says the Welsh government is focused on helping UK Labour, despite facing trouble in the Senedd.
Town's cash machines 'running out of money'
More than 20 bank branches have closed in Wales in 2024, leaving demand high for those that remain.
UK should aim for nuclear disarmament - Plaid Cymru leader
Plaid Cymru's Rhun ap Iorwerth says nuclear deterrent not "the kind of defence that we need and should be building".
Teen barred from skydive 'due to Down's syndrome'
Lloyd Martin, 19, had raised £2,500 for the charity jump at GoSkydive near Salisbury.
'Lost Boys and Fairies TV drama had us in tears'
A same-sex couple who adopted explain why the BBC's drama Lost Boys and Fairies had them in tears.
Statue to honour woman who fought for voting rights
The statue of suffragette Lady Rhondda will become the fourth honouring inspirational women in Wales.
Women join historic freemen ceremony for first time
A town ceremony dating back to 14th Century sees women playing a major role for the first time.
Russell T Davies on why Doctor Who has always been LGBT-friendly
The mastermind of modern Doctor Who on the importance of camp, diversity and representation on the show
Gething wants new start after Senedd vote loss
The first minister says he will not resign, accusing opposition parties of "political opportunism".
Reform's Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney candidate quits
Stewart Sutherland says he had "tried to conduct as clean a campaign as possible but to no avail".
How do we feel when leaders cry?
Are leaders who cry openly seen as authentic, or is it interpreted as a sign of weakness?
Ampadu to captain Wales in Slovakia friendly
Ethan Ampadu will captain Wales for the first time when they face Slovakia in a friendly in Trnava on Sunday.