7 h. ago Flight 149: Hostage of War review – a tale so staggering you couldn’t write it

This excellent documentary tells the tale of a BA plane’s Kuwait stopover just as Saddam Hussein invaded. It’s a crucial tale of a four-month nightmare that is barely believableIf it were a work of fiction, the story of Flight 149 would probably be deemed too horrifying – or too unbelievable – for television. Indeed, as a documentary interspersed with dramatic reconstructions, at points it is almost unbearable to watch. But it is a crucial piece of work: a one-off film that goes deep into a bizarre and increasingly hideous ordeal to ask how and why it happened.On 2 August 1990, a British Airways plane carrying nearly 400 passengers and crew from London to Kuala Lumpur touched down for a scheduled stopover in Kuwait. Those on board knew nothing of the unfolding Iraqi invasion of the country and the brutality Saddam Hussein was inflicting on his neighbours (this would, of course, soon lead to the Gulf war). British Airways maintains that it, too, was unaware of what was taki...

Events

9 h. ago Liam Gallagher admits one major regret ahead of Oasis' first comeback show

Ahead of Oasis taking to the stage in Cardiff next month, Liam Gallagher has taken to social media and revealed that he has just one regret about the legendary band

Politics

10 h. ago This coastal city break has ancient walls, beaches and flights from Cardiff

This incredible UNESCO World Heritage city has beaches and cobbled streets, and you can fly there from Cardiff

Transport

12 h. ago Cardiff City issue manager search statement amid Brian Barry

The club have issued an update on the managerial search just as a new front-runner has emerged

Politics

15 h. ago Amanda Holden hails high street dress 'a keeper' as 'flattering' frock reduced by £80

Amanda Holden looked stunning in a white pencil maxi dress from Karen Millen on Heart FM's breakfast show. The fitted frock is perfect for summer weddings and races, and is now 40% off

Economics

15 h. ago Renfrewshire Council 'monitors' performance of digital adviser Millie and 'makes regular changes' to boost effectiveness

The local authority introduced artificial intelligence-powered technology to customer contact centre at the end of last year.

Politics

16 h. ago Driver 'deliberately removed black box' from car before crash that killed girl

Christopher West, 42, was speeding in a 30mph zone in Heol Trelai in Caerau, Cardiff when he struck and killed Keely Morgan, 15, who had been enjoying the bank holiday with her family

Events

16 h. ago Full list of road closures and extra trains for huge Principality Stadium gigs

The start of Oasis’s sell-out tour will see GWR operate six extra trains for each of the two nights while there will be road closures and extra train services during the other shows in Cardiff this summer

Politics

17 h. ago BBC Breakfast viewers left 'in tears' by 'hard to watch' interview with bereaved parents of Southport stabbing victims

Wednesday's instalment of the daily morning programme saw co-presenters Jon Kay and Sally Nugent cover the top stories.

Events

17 h. ago How to turn store cupboard grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit into a brilliant nutritious loaf – recipe | Waste not

This overnight no-knead bread casts a vote for biodiversity and is a great way to enrich your family’s dietToday’s rich, nutritious and no-knead bread is a cornerstone of my weekly routine. Every Saturday, I make a simple rye bread dough, and gather whatever grains, nuts and seeds need using up – from forgotten millet to that last handful of brazil nuts – and soak them overnight. By Sunday lunchtime, the house will be filled with the homely aroma of fresh bread emerging from the oven. Continue reading...

Politics

17 h. ago Major emergency at Cardiff Central station as person hit by train

Transport for Wales says delays are to be expected

Events

17 h. ago Serious incident at Cardiff Central station as person hit by train

Transport for Wales says delays are to be expected

Events

18 h. ago BBC Breakfast viewers get emotional over 'hard to watch' segment

Fans were emotional whilst tuning in to the BBC show.

Politics

19 h. ago Clear Cardiff City manager favourite emerges after double setback

The Bluebirds are yet to appoint a new permanent manager after sacking Omer Riza nearly two months ago

Politics

20 h. ago BBC Top of the Pops presenter who was as famous as Zoe Ball on 'what went wrong'

Sarah Cawood was a regular face on our TV screens in the 1990s, but now she's living a very different life away from the cameras

Politics

20 h. ago Awkward moment new Reform UK chair David Bull is shown his tweet calling Nigel Farage an idiot

New Reform UK chairman David Bull was shown a previous tweet he posted calling Nigel Farage an “idiot” during a live breakfast TV interview.

Events

21 h. ago Falkirk investigation: Police Scotland treating death of young man missing for month as unexplained

"We remain in regular contact with the family to ensure they are kept up to date with all aspects of the investigation.”

Events

22 h. ago Good Morning Britain host Richard Madeley's appearance sparks concern minutes into ITV show

Good Morning Britain viewers shared their concern for host Richard Madeley during Wednesday's episode of the ITV breakfast show as he joined co-star Susanna Reid

Culture

23 h. ago Kate Garraway reveals scary moment GMB staff rushed her to hospital fearing heart attack

Kate Garraway has revealed the moment Dr Hilary told Good Morning Britain staff to get her urgent medical care amid fears of a heart attack prior to the breakfast show

Events

27 h. ago Jamie Oliver's easy potato scones recipe can be whipped up in just 30 minutes

Jamie Oliver's recipe for potato scones, or tattie scones as they're known in Scotland, Ireland and Wales, is so simple to follow and makes the perfect breakfast accompaniment

Society