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Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain’s oldest prehistoric art

Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.

3 hrs agoWalesVenezuela Fury in a wedding dress stood next to Lynsey Austin. She is wearing a black jacket and a pink top underneath it.

Venezuela Fury’s wedding hairdresser says family were ‘absolutely lovely’

Lynsey Austin was asked to step in just two weeks before the ceremony took place on the Isle of Man.

3 hrs agoWales

Athlete forced to travel 800 miles for meeting that boss didn’t show up for wins £149,000

Beth Littlewood says driving from Germany for a meeting with her no-show boss was the “final straw”.

1 day agoWales

‘People don’t like Jews and the world has never been worse’ – Miriam Margolyes

Speaking at Hay Festival, Margolyes reflected on her upbringing, Jewish identity and antisemitism.

15 hrs agoWalesJohn McFall

Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability in orbit

John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

Just nowWalesA composite image of the drivers. On the left, Photograph showing Umar Ben Yusaf, who wears a black two piece suit, a pale grey tie and white shirt. He has a bald head and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and his jacket blows in the wind. Grass can be seen behind him, as well as boulders and bins. On the right, Photograph showing Abubakr Ben Yusaf, who wears a navy two piece suit, a blue tie and white shirt. He has brown long hair and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and holds a blue folder under his left arm.

Brothers were racing before fatal crash, jury told

Two brothers were racing before crash that killed a father and injured his son, a court is told.

12 hrs agoWalesSarah sits between Tim Wu on the left and Carole Cadwalladr on the right on stage at hay. she is looking towards tim. she has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a blue short sleeve dress. Carol is blond and in a suit jacket and Tim is turn towards Carole and Sarah in profile with short dark hair and a dark suit.

Facebook whistle-blower sits in silence in panel discussion about her tell-all book

Sarah Wynn-Williams can’t promote her tell-all memoir about Facebook due to ongoing court action.

18 hrs agoWalesA man handcuffed in the drivers seat of a car

Driver jailed after getaway attempt while handcuffed

John Robinson claimed he was disabled before attempting to drive away from police officers.

Thomas Partey on bench

Ghana boss Queiroz no qualms over Partey selection

Ghana coach Carlos Queiroz says he has no concerns selecting ex-Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey for the World Cup.

People are seen on the side of a mountain clearing away waste

Mountain rescue’s 12-hour operation to clear ‘river of rubbish’ seen 3 miles away

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

Seagull sits on a nest on a roadside surrounded by parking cones with a sheet tied over the top to protect it from direct sun

Nesting seagull in supermarket car park saved from sun by smart-thinking staff

The nest was inches away from the road on one side and parking spaces on the other, a shopper says.

A woman with tied-back fair hair, wearing a yellow t shirt and dark jeans, She is stood in front of an old staircase with red and gold carpet.

Amy Dowden’s family history prompts ‘rollercoaster of emotions’

Strictly star ‘even more grateful’ for NHS after learning of relative’s premature death on BBC show.

Features & analysis

A clean-cut man in his thirties is looking straight at the camera and smiling. We can just see a dark sweater and a black shirt. He's in front of a wall painted a colourful mix of lights pinks and blues

The Port Talbot writer following in the footsteps of Sally Rooney

Communion is included on a list that’s previously celebrated Normal People author Sally Rooney.

The entrance to a mansion. The property is a beige and white colour with perfectly trimmed bushes in front of the house. A circular driveway can be seen looping around the entrance to the property. And there is also a photoshopped image of Danny Dyer on the image.

Danny Dyer’s mansion on TV series Rivals goes on sale

Foxfield, in Cardiff, has gone on sale for £8 million and comes with 24 acres of land.

Lead singer and guitarist of Metallica, James Hetfield performs onstage at Lumen Field. He's surrounded by a crowd of people with their arms up. He's wearing a black t shirt, arm cuff and a denim vest. He's holding a guitar. He's got his arm up in the air and appears to be shouting.

Metallica urge fans to step up and donate blood ahead of UK tour

US heavy metal band join call for more UK blood donors ahead of their concert in Cardiff this June.

Larry Lamb in a blue shirt gesticulating towards the audience while on stage at Hay

Larry Lamb ‘lucky’ to land EastEnders and Gavin and Stacey roles

Actor Larry Lamb describes juggling roles on the sets of two iconic TV series at the same time.

Emma stood outside with a large tree blurred behind her. She wears a white blouse, a light blue medal and has short blonde hair.

I’ll wear it to bed, says Emma Thompson after award win at Hay Festival

The actress and writer speaks about novels she loves and the books that inspired her.

Sport

Antoine Semenyo runs with the ball in a white Ghana strip

Humble, powerful, ready – Semenyo returns to where World Cup rise began

Before heading to the World Cup with Ghana, a friendly against Wales brings Manchester City’s Antoine Semenyo back to Newport where he first caught the eye.

Hannah Cain with hand across forehead

Wales’ Cain leaves Leicester after WSL relegation

Wales forward Hannah Cain is leaving Leicester City following the club’s relegation from the WSL but international team-mate Olivia Clarke will stay.

Craig Bellamy speaks at a news conference

Bellamy rejects club offers to commit to Wales

Craig Bellamy reiterates his commitment to Wales after revealing he has rejected job offers to manage club sides.

John Kear

Ex-Wales rugby league coach Kear dies aged 71

Former England and Wales rugby league coach, and renowned broadcaster, John Kear has died at the age of 71.

Wales' Cadi Griffiths celebrates scoring with two Wales under-17s teammates

‘Unacceptable’ gap costing Wales young talent claim

Campaigners want to see Wales under-21 and 23 women’s squads to improve pathways from age-grade to senior international football.

Stories from Cymru Fyw

Gorsaf trenau Abergwaun

Gwrthwynebiad i wasanaeth trên newydd rhwng gorllewin Cymru a Bryste

Nod Trafnidiaeth Cymru yw i’r gwasanaethau ddechrau o Aberdaugleddau neu Abergwaun cyn diwedd y flwyddyn ond mae yna wrthwynebiad.

Llinos Eames Jones

Gardd goffa’r amlosgfa ‘yn rhywbeth positif wedi i ni golli ein merch’

Agor gardd goffa yn Amlosgfa Bangor i rieni gael “lle tawel i gofio am eu babanod na chawson nhw eu cwmni”.

Bwyd sothach

Pobl ifanc yn fwy tebygol o fwyta tecawê a phrydau parod – arolwg

Mae oedolion ifanc yn fwy tebygol o ddilyn arferion bwyta sy’n gysylltiedig â risg uwch o ordewdra, yn ôl casgliad arolwg newydd.

Bethan a Dan Jones

Gwireddu breuddwyd o agor tafarn cwrw crefft yng Nghaergybi

Mae Dan a Bethan Jones yn paratoi i agor drysau tafarn newydd sbon yng Nghaergybi.

Dysgu Cymraeg

Dysgu Cymraeg / Learning Welsh

Cynnwys ar gyfer pobl sy’n dysgu Cymraeg / Content for people who are learning Welsh

Latest updates

Just nowJohn McFall

Paralympian could become first astronaut with disability in orbit

John McFall takes one step closer to becoming first disabled astronaut.

Just now3 hrs agoVenezuela Fury in a wedding dress stood next to Lynsey Austin. She is wearing a black jacket and a pink top underneath it.

Venezuela Fury’s wedding hairdresser says family were ‘absolutely lovely’

Lynsey Austin was asked to step in just two weeks before the ceremony took place on the Isle of Man.

3 hrs ago3 hrs agoA composite image showing two photographs side by side. One is a black and white image

Cave markings dismissed for years confirmed as Britain’s oldest prehistoric art

Mystery remains around the meaning behind the art more than 17,000 years later.

3 hrs ago12 hrs agoA composite image of the drivers. On the left, Photograph showing Umar Ben Yusaf, who wears a black two piece suit, a pale grey tie and white shirt. He has a bald head and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and his jacket blows in the wind. Grass can be seen behind him, as well as boulders and bins. On the right, Photograph showing Abubakr Ben Yusaf, who wears a navy two piece suit, a blue tie and white shirt. He has brown long hair and a brown long haired beard. He is leaving Mold Crown Court and holds a blue folder under his left arm.

Brothers were racing before fatal crash, jury told

Two brothers were racing before crash that killed a father and injured his son, a court is told.

12 hrs ago15 hrs agoClose up of Margoyles talking on stage at Hay Festival. She wears a floral dress, colourful glasses and has short curly grey hair. She holds a black microphone and looks out at audience.

‘People don’t like Jews and the world has never been worse’ – Miriam Margolyes

Speaking at Hay Festival, Margolyes reflected on her upbringing, Jewish identity and antisemitism.

15 hrs ago16 hrs agoA man handcuffed in the drivers seat of a car

Driver jailed after getaway attempt while handcuffed

John Robinson claimed he was disabled before attempting to drive away from police officers.

16 hrs ago18 hrs agoSarah sits between Tim Wu on the left and Carole Cadwalladr on the right on stage at hay. she is looking towards tim. she has shoulder length blonde hair and is wearing a blue short sleeve dress. Carol is blond and in a suit jacket and Tim is turn towards Carole and Sarah in profile with short dark hair and a dark suit.

Facebook whistle-blower sits in silence in panel discussion about her tell-all book

Sarah Wynn-Williams can’t promote her tell-all memoir about Facebook due to ongoing court action.

18 hrs ago22 hrs agoA woman with tied-back fair hair, wearing a yellow t shirt and dark jeans, She is stood in front of an old staircase with red and gold carpet.

Amy Dowden’s family history prompts ‘rollercoaster of emotions’

Strictly star ‘even more grateful’ for NHS after learning of relative’s premature death on BBC show.

22 hrs ago22 hrs agoPeople are seen on the side of a mountain clearing away waste

Mountain rescue’s 12-hour operation to clear ‘river of rubbish’ seen 3 miles away

Central Beacons Mountain Rescue Team said they removed over a tonne of waste from the beauty spot.

22 hrs ago

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