Articles from Wales Online (Cardiff, Wales) (June 24, 2024)

Title	Author	Type	Words
'Game-changing' hack to remove stubborn clothing stains that's totally free to do; The trick, which has been hugely popular with parents on Mumsnet, is said to work on all manner of tough stains and marks.	By, Nicola Roy		465
'I don't think it will ever come back properly' The Welsh town that feels it's been forgotten by politics; The discussions came after a reshuffle of voting constituencies right across Wales.	By, Lewis Smith		984
'Really quiet' fan that'll keep you cool during the heatwave reduced by over 20%; Customers are saying 'forget the Dyson' as they rush to buy the fan from Dreo that is sold on Amazon.	By, Sam Cook		403
All Black superstar turns out for local club, eats sausage sandwich and leaves money behind bar; The 81-Test All Black has always been well in touch with his roots.	By, Dylan James		382
Amazon knocks £180 off 'game-changer' electric toothbrush recommended by dentists; The toothbrush is powered by AI, has five cleaning modes and connects to a handy tracking app.	By, Phoebe Barton		602
Amazon paddling pool is 'perfect' for dogs and kids to keep cool this summer; The foldable Pecute Paddling Pool has more than 5,000 five-star ratings on Amazon, with shoppers saying it 'holds up against a battering' from their excitable pups.	By, Jake Hackney		596
Amazon reduces price of 'soothing' eye mask hailed as a must-have for hay fever and migraine relief; People are loving the face covering that provides instant relief and soothing to swollen, puffy, dry and tired eyes or that hot itchy feeling-and it is currently reduced on Amazon.	By, Eve Rowlands & Bethany Gavaghan		556
Amy Dowden says one thing she always does now after cancer fight; The Strictly dancer shared pictures this weekend as she prepares to enter training.	By, Neil Shaw		504
Antiques Roadshow guest discovers valuable statues dumped in a skip; An Antiques Roadshow guest was left stunned when an expert valued her skip find statues at a whopping £2,000 -but she refused to sell them for a very sweet reason.	By, Abbie Bray & Sam Cook		452
Apartment block in Merthyr could be demolished and 40 flats built in its place; The current building is in a poor state and no longer fit for purpose.	By, Anthony Lewis		382
Award-winning Welsh pub where Gordon Ramsey has cooked at is up for sale; Award-winning restaurant and rooms where Gordon Ramsey has cooked in one of Wales' most idyllic locations.	By, Joanne Ridout		1073
BBC EastEnders cancelled as soap announces schedule shake-up; EastEnders will not air on BBC One this evening, with the soap being taken off air for Euro 2024 football coverage, but there is an easy way to watch the episode.	By, Megan Nisbet & Megan Nisbet		457
BBC The One Show removed from usual slot and channel amid shake-up; The BBC One programme, which is usually presented by Alex Jones, Roman Kemp, and Jermaine Jenas, has been moved from its usual slot in the schedule.	By, Megan Nisbet		330
Birmingham City make shock request to play Wrexham League One match in United States; The Blues reportedly asked for permission to take the League One clash to the United States next season.	By, Tom Coleman		323
Cheeky holidaymaker dodges 'stupid' £50 Ryanair baggage fine with hack; Connor Kirk re-enacted an iconic Friends scene.	By, Neil Shaw		573
Death of 'adored' student nurse six weeks after crash leaves family in 'complete devastation'; Helna Marie Siby's family have described the nurses who looked after their daughter as 'angels here on earth'.	By, Cathy Owen		524
Doctor Who's Russell T Davies says 'this is a pause' as character steps back; Millie Gibson, 20, will be replaced as the Doctor's companion in the 2025 series after a two-year stint on the show, making way for a new TARDIS crew member.	By, Nicola Methven & Sam Cook		510
Drivers urged to carry out these vital checks before travelling this summer; If you're planning a getaway this summer, there are some essential things you must check in your car.	By, Nicola Roy		299
Drivers warned over little-known check that could stop engine from damage in summer; If you're heading off on a long car journey this summer, there are a few key checks you should always do before setting off.	By, Nicola Roy		406
Drivers warned over major law change coming in a week; A new EU law means that, from July 7, all new cars made in Europe have to have speed limiters fitted to them.	By, Steven Smith		318
DWP state pension could rise to £234 per week but thousands will be frozen out; While the uprating will be welcomed by millions, others will miss out which campaigners have called 'deeply unfair'.	By, Linda Howard & Ryan O'Neill		687
Escape to the Country buyer details heartbreaking reason for move; BBC Escape to the Country presenter Jules Hudson was on hand to help William and Carol who were looking to move from their 5-bedroom property to a more rural location.	By, Tianna Corbin & Tianna Corbin		478
Expert urges Brits to sleep in the nude for specific health reasons; With temperatures set for a significant rise this week, changing what you wear to bed could have an impact on both your sleep and your overall health.	By, Howard Lloyd		463
Experts call for 'misleading' personality disorder diagnosis for children to be banned; Health experts have called for the immediate ban on diagnosing children in the UK with a personality disorder, claiming that the label is 'misleading' and can lead to 'harm and worse treatment' for patients.	By, Samantha Leathers & Samantha Leathers		412
Flower expert warns of common rose mistake that can make blooms 'wilt and die'; Putting your vase full of flowers in the right place around your home can make them last a lot longer, according to the pros.	By, Nicola Roy		419
Foo Fighters in Cardiff: All the road closures on the day of the gig; Foo Fighters will be supported by Himalayas and Wet Leg during their Cardiff gig. Here are the full list of road closures for the event.	By, Sam Cook		600
Foo Fighters in Cardiff: Can you still buy tickets? Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are heading back to Wales for the first time since 2007 and we can't wait to see them; Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters are heading back to Wales for the first time since 2007 and we can't wait to see them.	By, Cathy Owen		351
Foo Fighters in Cardiff: The list of banned items for the Principality Stadium gig; The band behind hits such as Everlong, Learn to Fly and All My Life rock Cardiff's Principality Stadium later this week. Here's a full list of banned items you can't bring into the venue.	By, Sam Cook		295
Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl admitted he fears the "wrath of Taylor Swift" ahead of Cardiff gig at Principality Stadium; The Foo Fighters star Dave Grohl appeared to make the jibe at the band's concert in London on Saturday night-and despite indicating he wants no bad blood, the Swifties are not impressed.	By, Bethany Gavaghan		498
Former Wales captain signs for amateur Division Two side at 31 in surprise announcement; He is returning to the club where he spent the early days of his career.	By, John Jones		477
Gary Lineker just responded to Harry Kane's jibe with detailed public statement; The Match of the Day duo were scathing in their criticism of England's performance against Denmark, and were not about to back down after Harry Kane's response.	By, Patrick Austen-Hardy		661
Gavin & Stacey star's spa day confession as they are teased about a' sex marathon'; Gavin & Stacey actress Joanna Page shared what her 'perfect spa weekend' would consist of during the latest episode of the Off the Telly podcast on BBC Sounds with EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy.	By, Sam Cook		444
Gregg Wallace's foolproof rice cooking trick for 'perfect' fluffy grains every time; The Masterchef judge says that there's a very simple formula to follow when making rice from scratch that everybody should know.	By, Nicola Roy		441
Heating expert reveals fan trick that can help to keep your home cool during heatwave; If you rely on a fan to keep you from overheating during the summer months, there are certain ways that you can improve its efficiency.	By, Nicola Roy		406
Holly Willoughby: Security guard 'planned to kidnap star and take her to dungeon'; Gavin Plumb, 37, had 'graphic' plans to kidnap, rape and murder Holly Willoughby with an undercover police officer in the US, a court has heard.	By, Sam Russell, PA & Alex Hickey		990
How hot Met Office says it will get in every part of Wales as heatwave set to hit; The Met Office predicts that the UK is expected to see very warm weather for four days, starting from Monday, June 24 until Thursday, June 27.	By, Branwen Jones		802
How much pocket money children in UK get now after 'pay rise'; Parents are giving children more money as they expect them to save it.	By, Neil Shaw		231
How to spot the signs of heatstroke as UK set to sizzle in 30C weather; With the UK set to bake in temperatures of up to 30C this week, it's important to know the signs of heatstroke and what to do if someone is suffering from the condition.	By, Phoebe Tonks		409
Inquest confirms cause of 'loving and caring' off-road biker's death; Joshua James Christopher Stock died in a road traffic collision in Bettws, Newport in 2023.	By, Ben Summer		604
Investigator offers Jay Slater's family answers 'in three days' as he offers to fly out to Tenerife; TV investigator Mark Williams-Thomas says his experience will mean he could 'get answers' for Jay's family.	By, James Holt & James Holt & Ben Summer		546
Jay Slater search: Everything we know as search for 19-year-old enters second week; The search for the British teenager who went missing during a holiday in Tenerife has entered its second week.	By, Cathy Owen		1635
Jay Slater's family share last sighting image as search for missing teen in Tenerife continues; Jay Slater, 19, was reported missing by his friends on the Spanish island last Monday after he reportedly went off alone into a mountainous area and has now been missing for a week.	By, Ashlie Blakey & James Holt & Cathy Owen		774
Labour councillor kicked out of election hustings for fascist salute at Ukip candidate; Cllr Gary Jones was asked to leave the hustings in Llanelli after arguing with supporters of Ukip candidate Stan Robinson and making the Nazi salute at him.	By, Abbie Wightwick		524
Labour criticised for NHS and schools general election promises in Wales; The Labour Party has been accused of misleading the public when it is already responsible for the NHS in Wales.	By, Will Hayward		387
Loose Women's Charlene White sparks exit rumours after warning; Loose Women's Charlene White was left flustered after receiving an on-air warning from Coleen Nolan over her tardiness, as the panel discussed the importance of punctuality.	By, Jess Phillips		318
M&S shoppers have 'perfect night's sleep' during stuffy weather thanks to cool but cosy duvet; People are praising the Marks and Spencer cooling duvet for keeping them comfortable in stuffy weather allowing them to sleep the whole night through.	By, Lucy Addicott		462
Man, 20, dies after single-vehicle Powys accident; The young man's next of kin are being supported by specialist officers.	By, Cathy Owen		173
Manchester Airport gives major Monday update after travel chaos; Flights were cancelled on Sunday after a power outage.	By, Neil Shaw		493
Martin Lewis says British Gas, EDF, Eon and Octopus customers have five days to get £152; The money expert has urged his followers to lock in a cheap deal.	By, Alex Evans & Ben Summer		410
Met Office say temperatures will peak at 31°C this week before a change; Weather forecasters are predicting a short blast of heat before a change by the end of the week with a forecast for the Glastonbury Festival.	By, Cathy Owen		913
Missing Jay Slater's mother issues statement as fundraising total hits £32k; The search for missing 18-year-old Jay Slater is entering its second week.	By, James Holt		455
Multiple buckets being used to collect rainwater on maternity ward and in theatres at Wales' largest hospital; Multiple buckets are being used in corridors and theatre rooms to collect rainwater that is leaking into the hospital's maternity services area.	By, Lydia Royce		726
Multiply your maths skills for life, work and more; Coleg Sir Gâr and Coleg Ceredigion are offering free maths courses for adults.	By, Ginette Davies		585
Mum 'scarred for life' after beautician 'used dirty needle for anti-wrinkle jabs' -leaving her with giant oozing boils; A mum feared she'd contracted HIV when a beautician 'used a dirty needle' for anti-wrinkle jabs -and giant boils erupted across her face.	By, Neil Shaw		576
New Barnabas Varga update emerges as Hungary striker to undergo surgery; Barnabas Varga was hospitalised after a sickening collision with Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn but Hungary defender Milos Kerkez has provided a positive update.	By, Felix Keith		452
Nine-year-old boy left with 'serious' injuries after being struck by an electric bike; South Wales Police is now appealing for anyone who may have information about the incident to get in contact with them.	By, Branwen Jones		319
Once overgrown and vandalised this garden is now one of UK's finest; 25 years ago it was a derelict mansion with gardens full of overgrown plants but it is now restored and opened to the public.	By, Isobel Pankhurst		398
People sitting down for over six hours a day warned drink one thing to cut death risk; Sitting for over four to six hours a day increases your risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, strokes and diabetes.	By, Neil Shaw		332
Peter Andre sets strict house rules as son Junior goes public with girlfriend; Peter Andre has shared his strict household rule that he has when it comes to his children's love life and declares that he won't be changing his mind any time soon.	By, Joseph Wilkes,Kelly Smith & Stephanie Colderick		489
Plans to turn forgotten Neath building into 36 homes; The site has been lying empty for several years.	By, Lewis Smith		281
Police search for missing 15-year-old teen; Kobi was last seen in Carmarthen on Friday, June 21.	By, Branwen Jones		171
Prices of Foo Fighters merchandise as fans in Cardiff start to queue; Dave Grohl and co are set to play the Principality Stadium, Cardiff this week as Foo Fighters arrive in the capital. Merchandise stands have now opened.	By, Sam Cook		243
Princess Anne in hospital after being injured in accident; The Princess Royal was taken to hospital on Sunday and remains under observation.	By, Neil Shaw		346
Radio 4 makes huge change to daily schedule after 40 years; The Today programme has announced a major change that has already come under fire from one expert.	By, Neil Shaw		198
Remington hair straighteners that are 'just as good as GHD' and leave hair 'slick' and 'glossy' have 67% off; Amazon has reduced the price of the Remington Keratin Protect Intelligent Hair Straightener by 67% and shoppers love the results.	By, Eve Rowlands		889
See politicians debate the big issues affecting Wales in WalesOnline's General Election debate tonight; Representatives of Labour, Plaid Cymru and the Conservatives will debate the big issues.	By, Will Hayward		343
Shoppers praise highly effective hayfever tablets that make symptoms 'disappear'; Allevia Allergy Tablets are said to provide effective relief from hay fever, pet allergies, dust mite allergies, and mould spore allergies, with one tablet providing 24-hour relief.	By, Nisha Mal & Sam Cook		339
Sky TV and Netflix prices slashed to a new low as major change confirmed; Sky has launched a weekend flash sale with TV and broadband customers able to save on a host of popular bundles featuring the Netflix service.	By, Dave Snelling & Sam Cook		378
Strict measures to stop people street drinking in Rhondda Cynon Taf could be extended; The council is consulting on potentially extending the public spaces protection order related to street drinking.	By, Anthony Lewis		529
Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick 'millimetres from death' after breaking neck in horror fall; Supervet Noel Fitzpatrick has opened up about a terrifying accident that saw him break his neck after falling down the stairs at his home, leaving him 'millimetres from death'.	By, William Morgan & Stephanie Colderick		562
Swansea City transfer news as defender linked with move and PSV plot fresh move for target; The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium.	By, Tom Coleman		396
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce share the stage for the first time at Wembley Stadium; Taylor Swift brought her American football player boyfriend Travis Kelce on stage with her during her Wembley Stadium gig in London on Sunday night.	By, Stephanie Colderick		487
Taylor Swift donated amazing gift to people in Cardiff who really needed it and didn't tell anyone; Taylor Swift has been continuing to put a smile on people's faces in Cardiff with her most recent act of kindness which she has not told anyone about publicly.	By, Bethany Gavaghan		568
Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons issue 'do not eat' warnings over popular teas, wraps and meat products; The products have been urgently recalled and customers advised not to eat them.	By, Jon Macpherson & Jon Macpherson		1037
The 'best' time of day to water your plants to keep them thriving and it's not the morning; Watering plants is essential but watering plants 'at the wrong time' is one of the 'worst mistakes' a gardener can make.	By, Angela Patrone & Steffan Rhys		389
The 'extraordinary' discovery made by a Hollywood star about a patch of Welsh farmland; Michael Sheen recalls meeting Douglas Gowan, who discovered dangerously high levels of a toxic chemical escaping a landfill near farmland in south Wales.	By, Sam Cook		687
The 'really good quality' rattan garden storage box now less than £90 on Amazon; This rattan garden storage box is popular with shoppers and has seen a great reduction on Amazon.	By, Stephanie Colderick		377
The Cardiff constituency where people on opposite ends face very different issues; Residents on either end of Cardiff East share a constituency -but the issues they want to see fixed are markedly different.	By, Ted Peskett		1630
The heartbreaking reason a giant butterfly was unfurled on the steps of the Senedd; More and more children in Wales are living with life-shortening conditions, and the charities that support them desperately need more funds to reach them all.	By, Lydia Royce		841
The key election issues that people who live, work and spend time in Mumbles are talking about; One of the issues was in the top three of priorites for nine out of ten voters.	By, Richard Youle		1472
The likely Wales team to face Australia now after Gatland makes big calls; Wales kick off their summer tour against the Wallabies on July 6.	By, John Jones		932
The reasons why Swansea City keep issuing new shares and what it really means; We spoke to football finance expert Kieran Maguire to get a grip on the reasons behind the club's decision to continue issuing new shares.	By, Tom Coleman		1063
The special message Taylor Swift sent to Welsh charity when she left an incredible gift; The superstar's 'incredibly genuine' gesture will leave a 'lasting and positive impact' in Cardiff.	By, Bethany Gavaghan		392
The three things you really need to know about the Welsh NHS right now; The pressure on the NHS usually eases during the summer months, but the latest NHS performance statistics suggests things are getting worse.	By, Lydia Royce		907
The upsetting discovery inside shoebox that prompted RSPCA appeal; DISTRESSING IMAGE WARNING: The RSPCA is appealing for anyone with information to come forward.	By, Cathy Owen		269
The Welsh presenter 'very proud' her accent is heard by the whole of UK; Caernarfon-born Sian Eleri hosts Paranormal: The Village That Saw Aliens on BBC Three and BBC iPlayer. She has now described her 'pride' at showcasing her north Wales accent to the rest of the UK.	By, Sam Cook		427
The world's highest aqueduct you can canoe across in Wales and how to reach it; You've probably seen pictures of it floating around -but it might be closer to home than you might think.	By, Bethany Gavaghan		880
Today's rugby news as Gatland tells players news and Wales star 'most gifted athlete since North'; The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world.	By, Glen Williams		769
Tonight's Cardiff City transfer news as striker closes in on move and Tomlin takes next career step; These are the Cardiff City stories making headlines on Monday, June 24.	By, Mathew Davies		604
Tonight's rugby news as Springboks left stranded after Wales game and Gatland gambles on complete rookie; The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond.	By, John Jones		1100
Tragic death of 'beautiful' Abersoch woman who was a 'friend to all'; Tributes have poured in for Caren Williams, 33, who was found dead in the Gwynedd resort last week.	By, Owen Hughes & Owen Hughes	Obituary	262
Two thirds of children wearing swimsuits that could prove fatal; Olympic swimmer Rebecca Adlington is backing a call for a change in the law.	By, Neil Shaw		644
Update issued for Manchester airport passengers as Birmingham travellers warned to 'be prepared'; Manchester Airport was thrown into chaos on Sunday after a major power cut forced all flights to be cancelled from Terminals 1 and 2.	By, William Morgan & Branwen Jones & Ashlie Blakey		642
Warning that car repairs could end up in a £2,500 fine; There are rules about repairing your car on public roads.	By, Steven Smith		309
Watering plants at certain time of day 'burns leaves' -and when to 'avoid damage'; Keep your garden looking glorious with this easy-to-follow advice.	By, Laura Mckenna		413
Weather warning over home mistake that could kill your dog; Two thirds of pet owners are putting their dogs at risk.	By, Neil Shaw		209
Welsh Liberal Democrats won't support Vaughan Gething to pass budget; Jane Dodds made the pledge as she launched the party's Welsh manifesto in Cardiff Bay.	By, Will Hayward		735
What is concussion as Princess Anne hospitalised with head injury; The Princess Royal is currently at hospital and is being treated, missing a number of engagements.	By, Neil Shaw		508
You could end up richer than Harry Styles and Adele on Tuesday; It would allow you to beat Adele's 16-year career in one day.	By, Neil Shaw		394