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He replaces the Cardiff East MP Jo Stevens, who previously said on X she was "proud" of her role in government.

Stephen Kinnock replaces Jo Stevens as Welsh Secretary

Plaid Cymru needs the support of another party to pass their supplementary budget, but a dispute over funding for ALN education could see them lose that vote.

ALN funding row throws Welsh Government's budget plans into jeopardy

Welsh Labour leader and UK Prime Minister are the two roles currently up for grabs. In contention for the jobs- Andy Burnham and Ken Skates. 

The two men now expected to lead Labour both ends of the M4

The First Minister has confirmed that the Welsh Government is holding “ongoing dialogue” with Labour Senedd members over spending on Additional Learning Needs. 

Welsh Government in talks over ALN funding ahead of budget vote

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A new resource to support people diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes has been launched in Wales, offering practical advice for those managing a new diagnosis.

New support pack for Type 2 diabetes launches in Wales 

Hundreds of people gathered outside Swansea Minster to pay tribute to legendary singer Bonnie Tyler. 

Funeral held for singer Bonnie Tyler who died aged 75 

The Swansea based spirit brand has agreed a £500m takeover by US drinks giant

Welsh spirit brand AU Vodka agrees £500m takeover

Three teenagers have been arrested following a fire near Treherbert railway station

Teenagers arrested after deliberate fire set near Treherbert railway station

Dyfed-Powys Police said they were called to a property in Cross Hands following the death of a 60-year-old woman 

Murder arrest after woman's sudden death 

The ministry of defence have said around 200 military personnel were deployed to south Wales to assist in tackling several large wildfires 

Crews tackling 20 wildfires across Wales as 'major incident' continues 

Hundreds of people lined Newton Road in Mumbles as Bonnie Tyler's coffin made its way through the village to her home ahead of a funeral on Monday 

Hundreds of fans line the streets to pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler 

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews are making progress tackling a wildfire near Llandovery but a major incident alert remains in place 

Residents evacuated as wildfire continues to burn near Llandovery 

File photo shows Mont Blanc, western Europe's highest mountain. 

Jean-Marc Peillex accused 32 mountaineers of being "opportunists and dangerous people" after they ignored warnings about climbing Mont Blanc.

Mont Blanc mayor tells stranded climbers to pay for their own helicopter rescue

Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert were on their honeymoon when their private helicopter crashed on the popular Greek tourist island of Sifnos on Monday.

British newlyweds killed in Greek helicopter crash named 

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said the salmonella outbreak “may be linked to eggs imported from outside of the UK”.

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak 'linked to imported eggs'

A new ban on a certain type of nail polish has officially come into force in all nail salons across England, Scotland, and Wales. 

'Gel nail ban': What are the new rules?

Moscow issued a warning to the UK after reports that British drones were used to strike targets on Russia's mainland for the first time.

Burnham says he backs Ukraine '100%' after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones

People who have a disabled bus pass will be able to travel at all hours for free from April next year, the government has announced.

Disabled bus pass holders to get free travel at all times, government announces

The collision occurred on on the M9 Northbound at Junction 3 at about 3AM on Sunday.

Five killed and four seriously injured after head-on collision in Co Kildare

After four consecutive months of heat, fresher conditions are expected this week, with rain and even thunderstorms possible in some parts of the UK.

Is this the end of our heatwave summer?

Mohammed Khan, 25, from Bradford pleaded guilty to to causing serious injury by dangerous driving and perverting the course of justice.

Man jailed after 100 mph speeding incident leaves teenager missing a leg

Some areas will have the ‘first meaningful rain for a long time’ this week, the Met Office said, after weeks of heatwaves and dry weather.

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Hayden Panettiere, who was the mother of their daughter Kaya, died on Sunday aged 36 after a reported cardiac arrest. 

Wladimir Klitschko in 'profound shock' over death of ex Hayden Panettiere

Two business units at Locking Farm industrial Estate have been damaged by the fire, according to fire services.

Businesses destroyed by large grass fire in Weston-super-Mare

West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will keep buses running by approving the acquisition of National Express’s West Midlands bus operations.

West Midlands buses set to be nationalised

The Vintens had only lived in their new home for five months before last week's wildfire in Stourbridge.  

Man who lost home in Stourbridge wildfire demands tougher action from government

A representative for the actress said her family would remember her "incredible light" and that she brought "immeasurable love and joy to all who knew her".

'So gifted': Tributes to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere after she dies aged 36

Suitcases by one of the vehicles at the scene on the M9 northbound at Junction 3 in Co Kildare, where a number of people have died and others have been seriously injured after a head-on collision between two cars. A Gardai spokesperson said the incident on Sunday morning at 3am occurred when one of the cars was travelling in the wrong direction. Picture date: Sunday August 16, 2026.

Gardaí were told not to engage with a vehicle travelling the wrong way before a horror fatal crash with another car, a representative organisation has said.

Gardaí ‘told not to pursue wrong-way driver’ before fatal crash

Lee Ellis has been charged with manslaughter after the victim was fatally injured in a dog attack on a disused rail line at the weekend

Man due in court after fatal dog attack which killed 55-year-old man

Picture of amputee Kim Smith as she spoke to ITV News about her experience of online claims saying she refused a hand from a black person and a man.
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Kim Smith says fake stories about her hand transplant have made her feel scared to leave the house.

Amputee rejects 'upsetting' claims she refused hand transplant from black donor

A crime scene remains in place on St Bartholomew’s Road and no arrests have yet been made.

Murder investigation after man shot inside vehicle in Newham

Former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has been handed a six-month road ban after he racked up two driving convictions in the space of two days.

Paul Scholes handed driving ban after two speeding prosecutions in two days

A total of 1,132 wildfires have been recorded across England and Wales this year, but how can you prevent them in your garden?

Wildfires: Five fire hazards in your garden and how you can prevent them 

President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Morristown Airport on Sunday.

Fox News says US President made the comment using an expletive for emphasis during a phone call on Monday.

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war

Tributes to the prominent French actor poured in from shocked fans and the corridors of power. 

Marvel actor Gaspard Ulliel dies aged 37 after ski accident

Your roundup of this morning's headlines in Wales on Tuesday 18th August

Experts warn landscapes will take 'many years to recover' after the UK experienced its worst year for wildfires on record.

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Your roundup of this morning's headlines in Wales on Tuesday 18th August

The cost of the UK's wildfire summer and how it could take years to recover

Funeral held for singer Bonnie Tyler who died aged 75

Teenagers arrested after deliberate fire set near Treherbert railway station

Thousands line the streets for Welsh legend Bonnie Tyler's funeral

Wildfires cause lasting damage to Welsh peatlands

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Catch up with Wales at Six on Monday 17th August

Sharp End, 23rd June

Wales This Week: The Week That Changed Wales

Vanished Wales S5 E6

Welsh politics

Stephen Kinnock replaces Jo Stevens as Welsh Secretary

ALN funding row throws Welsh Government's budget plans into jeopardy

The two men now expected to lead Labour both ends of the M4

Welsh Government in talks over ALN funding ahead of budget vote

Latest updates

New support pack for Type 2 diabetes launches in Wales

Funeral held for singer Bonnie Tyler who died aged 75

Welsh spirit brand AU Vodka agrees £500m takeover

Teenagers arrested after deliberate fire set near Treherbert railway station

Murder arrest after woman's sudden death

Crews tackling 20 wildfires across Wales as 'major incident' continues

Hundreds of fans line the streets to pay tribute to Bonnie Tyler

Residents evacuated as wildfire continues to burn near Llandovery

Mont Blanc mayor tells stranded climbers to pay for their own helicopter rescue

British newlyweds killed in Greek helicopter crash named

One dead and hundreds ill in UK salmonella outbreak 'linked to imported eggs'

'Gel nail ban': What are the new rules?

Burnham says he backs Ukraine '100%' after Moscow’s threat over use of UK drones

Disabled bus pass holders to get free travel at all times, government announces

Five killed and four seriously injured after head-on collision in Co Kildare

Is this the end of our heatwave summer?

Man jailed after 100 mph speeding incident leaves teenager missing a leg

Latest hosepipe ban comes into force as forecasters warn of flooding

Wladimir Klitschko in 'profound shock' over death of ex Hayden Panettiere

Businesses destroyed by large grass fire in Weston-super-Mare

West Midlands buses set to be nationalised

Man who lost home in Stourbridge wildfire demands tougher action from government

'So gifted': Tributes to Heroes actress Hayden Panettiere after she dies aged 36

Gardaí ‘told not to pursue wrong-way driver’ before fatal crash

Man due in court after fatal dog attack which killed 55-year-old man

Amputee rejects 'upsetting' claims she refused hand transplant from black donor

Murder investigation after man shot inside vehicle in Newham

Paul Scholes handed driving ban after two speeding prosecutions in two days

Wildfires: Five fire hazards in your garden and how you can prevent them

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it ‘gets in the way’ of ending Iran war

Marvel actor Gaspard Ulliel dies aged 37 after ski accident