43 minutes ago Council officials warn of "tough choices" over efforts to close £13million budget gap

Among the cost-cutting measures mooted in the survey are the removal of school counselling funds, reducing ASN staff and reducing library opening times.

Economics

54 minutes ago Tom Hanks sparks health concerns after shaky Saturday Night Live appearance

‘Forrest Gump’ star made a surprise ‘SNL’ appearance to induct host Martin Short into the show’s five-timers club

Society

66 minutes ago From constant scandals to its best shows ending – how 2024 turned into the BBC’s annus horribilis

With star names such as Gary Lineker, Kirsty Wark and Mishal Husain leaving, a slew of others embroiled in legal troubles and a sharp drop in income, this has been a dreadful 12 months for the broadcaster. But could it get worse?The BBC’s three top earners this year will never be repeated. They are: Gary Lineker (who will step down from Match of the Day at the end of the 2024-25 season), Zoe Ball (resigned from Radio 2 breakfast show), Huw Edwards (convicted of accessing indecent images of children). It is a striking degree of churn for their biggest names.But four more of their highest-paid employees will also be absent next year: Mishal Husain (resigned to go to Bloomberg TV), Kirsty Wark and Martha Kearney (semi-retired) and Steve Wright (who died in February). There is also significant doubt about whether three of the likely recipients of the biggest pay cheques from BBC Studios (which, by claiming independent commercial status, does not have to make public pay disclosures) will...

Politics

72 minutes ago Live updates as traffic bedlam in Wales' towns and cities as last minute shoppers flood the streets

One of the worst-hit areas is the A4232 near Cardiff, where a crash has taken place

Events

73 minutes ago Tonight's Cardiff City news as appointment imminent and teenage prospect praised after debut

The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium

Politics

79 minutes ago ‘Ship stabilised’ after turbulent year for Labour in Wales, says First Minister

Eluned Morgan said the Labour group was now ‘really united’.

Politics

89 minutes ago I thought I was just bad at recognizing faces but these tests revealed an incurable condition

Sadie Dingfelder was in the grocery store when she first realized her occasional difficulty recognizing people was more a problem than a quirk.

Politics

94 minutes ago ‘Our little Welsh town was a masterpiece loved around the world, but so much has changed’

'When we got world heritage status in 2000 there was a lot of excitement, but it didn’t bring the prosperity people thought it would. We thought it would bring lots of people into the town but it never really has.'

Politics

95 minutes ago James Bond enthusiasts call for franchise reset as they suggest going 'back to beginning'

The future of the James Bond franchise is uncertain, with no actor confirmed to take on the iconic role after Daniel Craig's final appearance on No Time To Die

Politics

98 minutes ago Rising Welsh talent makes triumphant return to site of his worst moment and looks like 'man against boys'

The powerhouse centre has been tipped as a future international star

Politics