On the 60th anniversary of the tragedy, true stories from those who were there in Aberfan as disaster struck the mining town and 144 people lost their lives.

True stories from those who experienced the tragedy first-hand

Royal visit to Aberfan honouring the casualties of the disaster

'I saw things that day I never want to see again'

Andy Burnham visited the Aberfan memorial garden and spoke to the families of victims ahead of the disaster's 60th anniversary on Wednesday (October 19).

Prime minister meets Aberfan survivors ahead of disaster's anniversary

Aberfan at 60

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After the chancellor confirmed extra funding to end rough sleeping in England, there are calls for more money for homelessness prevention services in Wales.

Homelessness services risk 'shutting down' without more funding, says charity

The UK Government says the Welsh Government will have an additional £450 million over a three-year period.

Burnham's first budget: What does it mean for Wales? 

Jane Dodds spoke exclusively to ITV Cymru Wales about her decision not to stand again as leader, after nine years in the role.

Welsh Liberal Democrats leader steps down from role after nine years

The deal between the Plaid Cymru government and Welsh Labour will see an extra £60 million for Additional Learning Needs (ALN) support.

Welsh Government and Labour reach budget deal on ALN spending

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Two men, aged 24 and 42, have been arrested and are currently in police custody.   

Further arrests in 'firearms incident' 

Emergency services took between 17 and 24 hours from the original 999 calls to arrive at the properties in separate incidents.

Call for ambulance delay action after deaths of women who waited hours for help

Thomas Patrick Gilheaney, 29, appeared before Swansea Magistrates' Court charged with possessing an offensive weapon and using or threatening unlawful violence

Man denies possessing 'machete' after police respond to 'family feud' incident

Emergency services were called to the fatal incident on Monday 2 November.

Investigation launched after man dies at Cardiff docks

Three people have been arrested after a 'critical incident' was declared in the Morriston area of Swansea on Friday 6 November.

Three arrests after 'firearms' incident in Swansea

Newport Council warns reconstructing the world famous ship won't be possible without significant funding.

What's the future for Newport's Medieval Ship?

Stefan Dale from Aberfan, is charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.

38-year-old Stefan Dale is charged with making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life or injure property.

Man in court accused of placing explosive device near Aberfan Memorial Garden

The Welsh Government has confirmed funded childcare for all two-year-olds will rise from three local authorities to 19 by the end of this month. 

Funded childcare for two-year-olds confirmed for more local authorities

From an England football icon to a British supermodel, see who will be entering the jungle as the popular reality show returns for its 26th series.

I'm a Celebrity 2026: Find out the full lineup

Harry Marchant, 19, of York, is said to be in a stable condition after being injured in the shooting in Poland at the weekend.

British teenager recovering in hospital after being shot in Krakow

Darren Beckford made his first team debut for Manchester City at the age of 16

'Truly one of our own' City player who came through the ranks, dies at 59

The 82-year-old estranged father of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has been ordered to jail after cutting an electronic monitoring device off his ankle. Thomas…

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, is jailed after cutting off his ankle monitor

A mother has launched a campaign to deter parents from buying "death machine" e-scooters and e-bikes for Christmas after losing her son.

Grieving mum launches campaign to ban 'death machines' this Christmas

The Secretary of State, Baroness Curran, has today ( Tuesday 10 November) refused development consent for the Botley West solar farm.

Planned solar farm in Oxfordshire scrapped 

Pam Smith, who has stage 4 cancer, spent two days in a hospital storage room sleeping on chairs when she visited Royal Gwent Hospital in September.

'I felt abandoned': Grandmother with terminal cancer left in hospital cupboard

Two incidents are being treated as theft motivated by sectarian hate.

Poppy wreaths stolen from cenotaph

The government says it is "concerned" about the use of injunctions after Walliams' attempts to prevent allegations being published by ITV News and The Guardian.

David Walliams allegations 'deeply troubling', Downing Street says

Marshall Leese pleaded guilty to false imprisonment after he drove off in the ambulance with a paramedic and patient in the back.

Man jailed after taking ambulance with patient inside 

A three-year investigation by ITV News and the Guardian was published after Walliams' High Court injunction bid was dimissed.

The months-long legal process to name David Walliams 

The Tory plans to slash £36 billion from welfare costs would take the biggest slice from reforms to disability and sickness benefits.

Tories warn young people that 'if they don’t show up, they won’t get welfare'

The government's 'Be Ready' campaign encourages Britons to ensure they have three days' worth of key supplies at home to prepare for unforeseen emergencies.

What have Britons been stocking up on since government’s ‘Be Ready’ campaign?

A collection of Viking Age treasure has been discovered on the Isle of Man.

1,100-year-old viking burial discovered by metal detectorist on the Isle of Man

Russell Brand outside Southwark Crown Court, London, where he faces three charges of rape, indecent assault, and three counts of sexual assault, relating to six women. Picture date: Wednesday November 4, 2026.

Hours after his sentencing, Jemima Goldsmith – who reportedly dated Brand for around a year in 2014 – shared details of alleged violence and abuse.

Russell Brand accused of further abuse as he begins 10-and-a-half-year sentence

The road was closed in both directions at Mary Street in Longtown, near Carlisle, as investigations were carried out. 

Bus crashes into house in Longtown

People leaving HMP Durham in north east England. Prisoners are walking free from jail as the latest wave of releases takes place under the policy of the controversially expanded programme to free up spaces in prisons came into force on October 1. Ministers say the expanded early release scheme is needed to prevent the justice system from collapsing, after a summer when the issue dominated news headlines. Picture date: Tuesday November 10, 2026.

Ministers are releasing groups of offenders on increasingly longer sentences as the scheme goes on.

Hundreds more prisoners to walk free in latest phase of early release scheme

The future of Poundland hangs in the balance, but its boss Barry Williams has insisted the business is still viable in an email to staff.

Poundland blocked from buying new stock despite £86m turnaround

It follows Jade’s Law in England and Wales, named for Jade Ward, 27, who was murdered in 2021 by her estranged partner Russell Marsh.

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Aberfan at 60

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Royal visit to Aberfan honouring the casualties of the disaster

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Prime minister meets Aberfan survivors ahead of disaster's anniversary

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Further arrests in 'firearms incident'

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British teenager recovering in hospital after being shot in Krakow

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Call for ambulance delay action after deaths of women who waited hours for help

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