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Sign call after sand tunnel death

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:04:27 GMT

A coroner asks for beach warning signs, recording an accidental death verdict on a boy who died sand tunnelling.

Bosch jobs threat 'devastating'

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:01:07 GMT

A decision that could see a further 250 manufacturing jobs cut is described as a devastating blow.

'Historic' use of Welsh in EU

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:57:58 GMT

Welsh is used officially in a European Union meeting for the first time after years of campaigning.

Wales A&E figures miss key target

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:41:03 GMT

Opposition parties say health strategy in Wales is failing as new statistics show A&E waiting times are missing targets.

Money for castle repairs rejected

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 20:38:14 GMT

A councillor says his campaign to find funding for repairs to a castle will be found, despite losing a vote at a council meeting.

War vet finally gets his eye op

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:53:04 GMT

An 84-year-old who fought in WWII has had an eye operation after it was cancelled three times.

Troubled house-building firm sold

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:31:34 GMT

The sale is announced of part of a construction firm which went into administration with debts of up to £100m.

Back of the net for Sir Bobby after advert complaint

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:25:59 GMT

A council makes an official complaint about an advert showing football legend Sir Bobby Charlton walking a dog on playing fields.

Chirping up - missing cockatiel identifies itself during phone call

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:05:51 GMT

A missing cockatiel is found after chirping its name down a phone to its owner.

How many deaf children are there in Welsh schools?

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 13:24:11 GMT

Political editor Betsan Powys with her insider's view

Hook takes part in Wales training

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:53:00 GMT

Wales fly-half could make it on the bench for Saturday's clash with New Zealand in Cardiff.

Smith to consider job at Ospreys

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:31:27 GMT

All Blacks assistant coach Wayne Smith says he will wait until their tour is over before pondering the possibility of taking over at the Welsh region.

What a tonic

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:09:11 GMT

Rejuvenation of juniper is a boon for gin lovers

Room with a view

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:00:02 GMT

Planners want girl's tree house to have the chop

Market rules

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 12:54:53 GMT

Tudor charter bans street traders' stalls from town

In pictures

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 08:52:52 GMT

Amateur artist's work marks museum centenary

That caps it

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:24:13 GMT

Ex-Wales keeper auctions mementoes

News in Welsh

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 12:16:38 GMT

BBC Wales' Welsh-language online news service

Tests after boy's canoe death

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:53:15 GMT

The results of more tests are awaited on a promising young goalkeeper who died while on a canoeing trip.

Focus on 'well-being' of children

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 07:07:01 GMT

A report paints a new picture of children's health, wealth and education in Wales.

'Pledge' invite to binge drinkers

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:51:27 GMT

Police and church leaders call on drinkers to sign a pledge to cut consumption and the binge culture.

Canoe death boy 'did not drown'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:52:06 GMT

A teenager who died during a canoeing trip did not drown, tests have show, and his death is still unexplained.

Cash offer for street lights bill

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:02 GMT

A man offers to pay for the street lamps in his village to be switched on after they were turned off in a money saving bid.

Inquiry follows fatal fire delay

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:49:07 GMT

An inquiry is launched after a fire crew was delayed reaching a blaze in which a pensioner died.

MP loses cash over 'rude' blog

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:20:52 GMT

Labour MP Paul Flynn has been stripped of a Parliamentary allowance for making fun of other MPs on his blog.

Unions hold crisis Hoover talks

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:40:29 GMT

Unions hold crisis talks with Hoover managers in south Wales and the assembly government after 337 jobs are threatened.

Three arrested over hotel death

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 09:58:16 GMT

Three people are arrested in connection with the carbon monoxide poisoning of a Welshman in a hotel in Newquay, Cornwall.

'One planet' pledge for Wales

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:02:23 GMT

A plan to cut the amount of resources used in Wales by two thirds is unveiled.

Kayakers' dam drop attacked

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:37:33 GMT

A group of kayakers are filmed as they slide 300ft down a dam spillway in Wales but have been condemned by a water company.

Pc convicted of girlfriend attack

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:15:59 GMT

A police constable who denied punching his girlfriend is convicted of her assault despite her giving evidence to back his story.

Man arrested after cannabis raid

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:46:16 GMT

A man is arrested after police find cannabis plants in a house ... plus more news in brief from around Wales.

AM anger at special needs 'block'

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:19:15 GMT

A row breaks out over a proposal Welsh law for more data on children with special education needs.

Bosch confirms 250 jobs at risk

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 21:36:12 GMT

The company says 250 posts could be lost, bringing the total number of jobs under threat in Wales to 750 in two days.

Troublemakers 'stay away' warning

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:21:18 GMT

Fans, police and club management are warning troublemakers to stay away from a football derby match

Elderly man killed in fire named

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:11:35 GMT

An elderly man who died when his electric fire lit his bedroom furniture has been named.

Foot training to avoid slip-ups

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:23:29 GMT

Care home staff are to be trained to understand the risks that poorly fitting footwear can present.

Failed abattoir owed nearly £2m

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:48:42 GMT

Administrators reveal an abattoir owes at least £1.9m to creditors, including local farmers.

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