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Updated: 4 hours 57 min ago

'Wikileaks source' to face trial

4 hours 58 min ago
Alleged Wikileaks source Bradley Manning, charged with leaking thousands of classified documents, will face a court martial, says the US Army.

Simon Thomas out of Plaid contest

5 hours 50 sec ago
Simon Thomas pulls out of the Plaid Cymru leadership election and throws his support behind Ceredigion Assembly Member Elin Jones.

Call to employ more apprentices

5 hours 18 min ago
Employers across Wales are being urged to offer more apprenticeships despite the tough economic conditions.

Plaid: Simon Thomas yn tynnu'n ôl

5 hours 40 min ago
Simon Thomas yn penderfynnu tynnu allan o'r ras i fod yn arweinydd nesaf Plaid Cymru, gan roi ei gefnogaeth i Elin Jones.

Missing woman, 71, is found safe

5 hours 40 min ago
A 71-year-old woman with dementia who was reported missing is found safe and well, say Dyfed-Powys Police.

Council showing meetings on web

6 hours 6 min ago
Pembrokeshire council is to broadcast its meetings on the internet, claiming to be only the second authority in Wales to do so.

South Wales main line delays over

7 hours 47 min ago
Normal service resumes on the south Wales main line between Cardiff and Bridgend after passengers faced delays due to over-running engineering works.

MP's call to fight web extremists

8 hours 16 min ago
More should be done to engage young people and combat radicalisation through the internet, says Cardiff South and Penarth MP Alun Michael.

Prop Jones signs Ospreys contract

8 hours 56 min ago
Wales prop Adam Jones signs new two-year deal with the Ospreys to keep him at the region until summer 2014.

Gold mine manager job up for grabs

9 hours 23 min ago
The National Trust has an unusual job vacancy it is looking to fill - a manager for a gold mine dating back to Roman times.

Cold snap forecast later in week

9 hours 41 min ago
Milder weather across Wales will be followed by another cold snap later in the week, say forecasters, as warnings of ice remain.

Tramway restoration decision due

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:36
Railway enthusiasts hope for green light for restoration

Anogaeth i gyflogi prentisiaid

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:36
Mae cyflogwyr ledled Cymru yn cael eu hannog i gyflogi a hyfforddi prentisiaid ifanc er mwyn cael y sgiliau hanfodol sydd eu hangen ar eu busnesau.

Jones warning to triumphant Wales

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:22
Ryan Jones warns Wales "not to rest on their laurels" after their opening 23-21 Six Nations win over Ireland.

VIDEO: Deadline for Peacocks bidders

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:18
Final bids have to be in on Monday for buyers who want to take over troubled clothes retailer Peacocks.

Man arrested after cyclist killed

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:12
A 44-year-old man is arrested and released on police bail after a road collision in which a cyclist died.

Cynllun i atal ysmygu mewn ceir â phlant

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 08:07
Mae Llywodraeth Cymru wedi lansio ymgyrch i atal pobl rhag ysmygu mewn ceir sy'n cludo plant.

Final bids for retailer Peacocks

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 07:47
Six serious bidders remain in contention to take over Cardiff-based clothing retailer Peacocks, struggling with £750m debts, BBC Wales understands.

Campaign to cut smoking in cars

Mon, 02/06/2012 - 03:17
A campaign to stop people smoking in cars when carrying children - and which could pave the way for a ban - is launched by the Welsh government.

Warburton injury worry for Wales

Sun, 02/05/2012 - 22:12
Captain faces race against time to be fit against Scotland