The Latest Breaking News from Wales

British high streets show signs of recovery despite thousands of shop closures

More than 6,000 retail premises have vanished from communities across England and Wales in the last five years

The Independent UK · May 24

Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants issued in England and Wales as court absences surge; up nearly 50% since 2020

Nearly 60,000 arrest warrants were issued in England and Wales last year for defendants skipping court, a 50% surge since 2020. Over 30,000 warrants remain outstanding, some for over six years, including serious offenses like rape. Former justice secretary calls it a 'horror show' due to systemic failures and backlogs.

The Times of India · May 24

Warrants for defendants skipping court in England and Wales up 50% since 2020

Former justice secretary Alex Chalk says figures obtained by Channel 4 reveal that current situation is a ‘horror show’

The Guardian - UK · May 24

New breed of political prisoner arises in Britain as anti-protest sentences rise

More people are being jailed in England and Wales as a result of acting to prevent climate breakdown and the war in Gaza, research reveals

The Guardian - UK · May 23

Prince William Reveals Prince George Is Already Getting a Jumpstart on One Aspect of Boarding School

The Prince of Wales shared a detail about George's school life during an interview with Heart Radio.

Marie Claire · May 22

Spencer Matthews reveals he and Vogue Williams know unborn baby’s gender

The reality TV star’s latest challenge will see him run all six possible routes up Mount Snowdon in North Wales in a 24-hour period.

Evening Standard · May 22

Single-sex toilets must exclude transgender people, says EHRC

Updated code of practice covering England, Wales and Scotland also relates to changing rooms and follows supreme court ruling

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Broadcasters 'failed to challenge' political claims in 2026 elections, study finds

BROADCASTERS are failing to challenge politicians and their claims, instead relying too heavily on interviewing the public for soundbites, a study…

The National (Scotland) · May 21

Referrals to police watchdog hit record high across England and Wales

More than 7,000 referrals were made last year, marking the highest annual total since the body was established

The Independent UK · May 20

‘Bad law’ booze ban is causing fan unrest in Scottish football and should be scrapped

The ban on alcohol inside Scottish football grounds has been responsible for crowd trouble at matches and should be scrapped, it has been claimed.

The National (Scotland) · May 20