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Wales captain James has World Cup on her mind
Wales take on Albania over two legs in the semi-finals of the play-offs motivated by reaching a World Cup for the first time.
October 9, 2026More than 800,000 hours of sewage spills in Wales last year, report claims
It is equivalent to a sewage discharge happening every five minutes, according to campaigners.
October 8, 2026Wales target clean sheet in World Cup play-off first leg
Rhian Wilkinson makes a clean sheet the first target for Wales in Friday's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Albania.
October 8, 2026GP 10-minute appointment slots 'making it harder to do cancer checks'
Dr Amara Naseem says appointment times are not long enough to get the information she needs.
October 5, 2026Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return
Cristiano Ronaldo could still return for Portugal, according to boss Jorge Jesus.
October 4, 2026The URC talking points as Wales hopefuls impress
Which players are impressing as Cardiff and Dragons enjoy strong starts in the United Rugby Championship while Scarlets and Ospreys are still hunting a win.
October 4, 2026Why are minimum alcohol prices going up?
The minimum price of alcohol (MUP) in Wales has risen by 30%.
October 2, 2026Highlights: Wales 2-1 Norway
Watch the best of the action as Wales come from behind to beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League.
October 1, 2026O'Sullivan knocked out of Shenzhen Open
Seven-time world champion Ronnie O'Sullivan, world number one Zhao Xintong and defending champion Mark Williams lose on the opening day of the Shenzhen Open.
September 28, 2026Bellamy scores 1998 winner for Wales against Denmark
Watch BBC Sport Wales archive highlights as Craig Bellamy scores Wales' 1998 winner against Denmark.
September 27, 2026Dragons draw URC opener at Benetton after late drama
Dragons draw their United Rugby Championship opener against Wayne Pivac's Benetton after Elliot Dee's late try.
September 25, 2026Martha's Rule rolled out at every A&E department in England
The rule is named after 13-year-old Martha Mills, whose family's concerns about her care were not listened to before her death.
September 21, 2026Michael Sheen's 'constructive' meeting with first minister over toxic dumping claims
Michael Sheen said his meeting with the first minister was "early days but that's really encouraging".
September 18, 2026Ospreylia: How Welsh club turned to a land down under
Ospreys could field a side that is a third Australian after a summer recruitment drive that brought in four players from the southern hemisphere.
September 17, 2026New hope for breast cancer patients as life-extending drug now on NHS in England
Enhertu, which can give patients an extra seven months to live on average, has been prescribed in Scotland for more than two years and is available.
September 16, 2026Bellamy 'committed' to Wales after Burnley talks
Craig Bellamy says he was "comfortable" turning down the chance to return to club football and reiterated his desire to continue with Wales.
September 15, 2026Welsh actor Matthew Rhys makes Emmy Awards history with double win
He becomes the first person to win two lead acting prizes in one night at the prestigious TV ceremony.
September 15, 2026Murphy beats Trump in deciding frame to reach semis
Shaun Murphy snatches a thrilling final-frame victory over Judd Trump to reach the semi-finals of the English Open.
September 11, 2026WRU appoints Lillicrap to new women's role
Former captain Siwan Lillicrap is named head of women's coaching and development by the Welsh Rugby Union.
September 7, 2026Mum says 'no fat left to trim' on household costs amid 42% rise in water bills
Water companies were given the green light to increase bills for customers earlier this month.
September 4, 2026Film about enigmatic aristocrat up for six Bafta Cymru awards
The Bafta Cymru awards nominations include Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, Mr Burton and Cleddau.
September 2, 2026'Change is necessary' - players unite against Fifa
A number of current and former footballers unite against Fifa president Gianni Infantino, stating that "change is necessary" at the global governing body.
August 25, 2026'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'
Wales' Donna Rose tells BBC Sport how rugby union has helped her manage Borderline Personality Disorder.
August 21, 2026Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights
The new football season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for Bournemouth and Wales midfielder David Brooks.
August 20, 2026Women's cycling could be unstoppable - Backstedt
British champion Zoe Backstedt says women's cycling will be "unstoppable" if it gets full television coverage for races such as the recent Tour de France Femmes.
August 19, 2026Fifa sacking 'deeply troubling' - Uefa executive
Fifa's decision to dismiss senior executive Kevin Lamour following his criticism of president Gianni Infantino sends a "deeply troubling message to all of us seeking change", says UEFA vice-president Laura McAllister.
August 18, 2026Davies calls for WRU board to step down
Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.
August 14, 2026Bellamy link puts Wales in hard position - Blake
The collapse of Craig Bellamy's proposed move to Burnley has put Wales in a "hard position", according to former Wales striker Nathan Blake.
August 12, 2026One Day Cup positives for Glamorgan despite results
Glamorgan's One Day Cup coach David Harrison highlights the positives in developing young players despite winning only two from eight.
August 11, 2026Neumann back in Wales' extended WXV training squad
Wing Lisa Neumann returns from injury as head coach Sean Lynn names 14 uncapped players in a 46-strong squad preparing for four autumn Tests.
August 10, 2026Singer Self Esteem to make cinematic debut in film set in 1980s
Pop singer Self Esteem is set to star in upcoming film Mountain from Welsh director Celyn Jones.
August 7, 2026'This year has been the worst for my heat anxiety'
Southampton woman Lauren has health anxiety that gets worse during the hot weather.
August 5, 2026Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election - Reuters
Serbia, Sweden follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election Reuters
August 3, 2026England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election - Reuters
England set to follow Wales in withdrawing support for Infantino re-election Reuters
August 3, 2026Wales first nation to withdraw support for Infantino
Wales become the first nation to publicly withdraw backing for Gianni Infantino's bid to continue his leadership of Fifa.
August 3, 2026How a three-year-old helped Fachie become Scotland record-breaker
Neil Fachie was done with cycling. The Commonwealth Games was a farewell. On Thursday, it turned into so much more than that.
July 30, 2026Drought declared across whole of Wales as conditions 'deteriorate'
Wales is on course for its driest July on record in almost 190 years.
July 30, 2026'Nothing to prove' at Commonwealths for Finucane
Olympic team sprint champion Emma Finucane insists she has nothing to prove in Glasgow as she chases a Commonwealth gold medal.
July 29, 2026England return to winning ways but NI lose to Tonga
England bounce back from a difficult loss to world number one side Australia with a 73-38 victory over Malawi at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
July 27, 2026Wales win fourth Commonwealth Games swimming medal
Wales claim a fourth Commonwealth Games medal in the pool as the 4x200m freestyle relay team won another bronze.
July 26, 2026Wales held pointless again by seven-try South Africa
South Africa ease to a seven-try bonus-point victory over Wales in the third round of the Nations Championship in Durban.
July 18, 2026Tuchel retains FA backing despite England defeat
Thomas Tuchel retains the backing of the Football Association despite England failing to reach the World Cup final.
July 16, 2026Another heatwave hits parts of US and Canada
At least 44 people died in early July from a heatwave that scorched large swathes of the US.
July 14, 2026Beard hopes to repeat Wales success in Argentina
Wales lock Adam Beard is a man who has been to Argentina before and won as Stve Tandy's side aim to tame the Pumas.
July 10, 2026Scientist dubbed The Bogfather is restoring peatland to fight climate change
A childhood fascination with bogs led one Welsh scientist to try and help save the planet.
July 3, 2026Will Andy Burnham's devolution plan raise economic growth?
BBC Verify has looked at what impact further devolution could be expected to have on the UK.
June 29, 2026Watch: Lightning strikes seen across UK
Lightning strikes lit up the sky across the UK during the early hours of Friday as thunderstorms were triggered by the intense heat.
June 26, 2026Wales boss Bellamy in talks over Burnley job
Burnley hope to complete a deal to appoint Wales boss Craig Bellamy following Scott Parker's departure.
June 24, 2026Why Bale wants to go from icon to investor
The Wales legend explains to BBC Sport Wales why he is getting into the business side of sport that could soon see him become a club owner.
June 23, 2026Tandy's Wales prepare for challenging summer of travel
Welsh domestic rugby might have finished at the end of May but there is very little rest for the Wales national men's side this summer.
June 22, 2026Mark Hughes' son Alex dies aged 38
Wales legend Mark Hughes says he is "totally heartbroken" after the death of his son Alex aged 38.
June 20, 2026Team Wales named for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Olympic champions Emma Finucane and Matt Richards, and sprinters Jeremiah Azu and Olivia Breen will compete for Team Wales at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
June 19, 2026Lionesses will face Greece in World Cup play-offs
England will face Greece in round one of the 2027 Women's World Cup play-offs, with Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales also learning their opponents.
June 18, 2026England's Littler & Humphries set up Wales World Cup tie
EEngland's Luke Humphries and Luke Littler defeat the Spanish pairing of Cristo Reyes and Jose Justicia 8-5 to set up a quarter-final against Wales at the World Cup of Darts.
June 13, 2026Wales beat Lithuania in World Cup of Darts opener
Wales begin their quest for a third World Cup of Darts title with a convincing 4-1 win over Lithuania.
June 11, 2026Wales' Hughes leaves promoted Crystal Palace
Wales forward Elise Hughes leaves Crystal Palace, a little more than a month after helping them return to the Women's Super League.
June 8, 2026Muck spreading ban to protect rivers doesn't work, new minister says
The regulations were championed by river campaigners but angered many farmers across Wales.
May 22, 2026Catherine Zeta-Jones joins Sir Anthony Hopkins in Dylan Thomas film
Pictures released on Wednesday show Zeta-Jones who joins Sir Anthony and Aneurin Barnard.
April 30, 2026Newly qualified paramedics told to apply for jobs abroad due to hire freeze
The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to "financial and operational issues".
April 1, 2026Starmer announces £53m support to help with heating oil costs
The money will be for "vulnerable" households who have faced a sharp rise in energy bills since the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
March 16, 2026Does Rome defeat mark beginning of end of Borthwick empire?
England's defeat by Italy has turned the spotlight on England's leadership, both on and off the pitch
March 7, 2026Olympian Jones earns knockout win on boxing debut
Double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones marks her boxing debut with a second round knockout win against Egypt Criss in Derby.
March 7, 2026Cardiff coach Van Zyl holds talks with Benetton
Cardiff coach Corniel van Zyl holds talks with Benetton about taking over as boss of the United Rugby Championship club next season.
February 24, 2026