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Michael Sheen hopes 'extraordinary' reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action

Dozens of people contacted BBC Wales following coverage of Sheen's investigation into chemical giant Monsanto.

August 27, 2026

Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'

One scientist says there are thousands of sites across the UK that need investigating.

August 25, 2026

The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support

Kyle Tayler-Woolston feared rejection as a gay man in rugby, but is flourishing in Super Rygbi Cymru thanks to the support at Newport.

August 24, 2026

Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated

The review of how rates are calculated in England and Wales could lead to reform of the system.

August 23, 2026

Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve

BBC Sport spends a day in Wales' pre-season camp, watching players put through their paces ahead of the new WXV Global Series.

August 23, 2026

Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires

The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported 30 miles away in Cardiff.

August 22, 2026

Sir Anthony Hopkins often 'returns' to Wales on Google Maps

The Hollywood star who was born in Port Talbot says his thoughts bring him back to Wales every day.

August 21, 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, 2026

My family have fished this river for 300 years - now pollution has killed all the fish

A tradition on a river once fished by US President Jimmy Carter could be coming to an end.

August 20, 2026

Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling

Exchange for Change is running the new recycling programmes across the UK and will also run Wales's.

August 20, 2026

Why are women going to London for abortions?

Kate Morgan explains why some Welsh women are travelling to London for abortions.

August 20, 2026

Brooks 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, 2026

England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool

England underline their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales.

August 19, 2026

Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears

Wales' sports minister Heledd Fychan meets with Welsh Rugby Union to express fears of split with fans over three-team plan.

August 19, 2026

Cardiff have plenty of room for growth - Colwill

Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill says he has done everything to be fit for a new season in which the Bluebirds can continue to improve under Brian Barry-Murphy.

August 18, 2026

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer.

August 18, 2026

'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'

An obstetrician says he treats women from Wales every other week at an abortion clinic in London.

August 17, 2026

Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

Wales centre Eddie James signs a new contract with Scarlets before the start of the 2026-27 season.

August 17, 2026

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans set to gather in singer's hometown for funeral

A service will be held in Swansea before the cortege goes to Skewen, where the singer grew up.

August 17, 2026

Davies calls for WRU board to step down

Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies calls for the Welsh Rugby Union board to step down.

August 14, 2026

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Michael Sheen hopes 'extraordinary' reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action

Sheen said he had hoped the documentary would lead to a strong reaction Michael Sheen has welcomed the reaction to his documentary investigating Wales' toxic waste legacy, saying he hopes it pushes t

bbc.co.ukAugust 27, 2026

Toxic waste sites exposed in Michael Sheen documentary 'tip of the iceberg'

Michael Sheen took up the job of investigating Douglas Gowan's concerns about an international chemical giant dumping carcinogenic waste in Wales A former Monsanto worker who spent three years helpin

bbc.co.ukAugust 26, 2026

The gay rugby player who feared rejection but got total support

Kyle Tayler-Woolston (right) started at open-side flanker in Newport's 2025 Super Rygbi Cymru final win It will be business as usual for Kyle Tayler with Newport in Super Rygbi Cymru (SRC) this seaso

bbc.co.ukAugust 24, 2026

Review launched into how pub and hotel business rates calculated

A review is being launched into the way business rates are calculated for pubs and hotels in England and Wales, and could lead to a reform of the system. The Treasury says business rates expert Jerry

bbc.co.ukAugust 24, 2026

Wales pushing the pain barrier in bid to improve

Wales have slumped to 12th in the world rankings after a poor run of results Sweat is pouring off Alisha Joyce and Georgia Evans as they emerge exhausted from the spin bike chamber at Wales' training

bbc.co.ukAugust 23, 2026

Welsh county becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires

The smell of burning from the Blaenavon wildfire was reported in Cardiff, 30 miles away A county in Wales had one of the world's highest carbon emissions per square kilometre due to wildfires in July

bbc.co.ukAugust 22, 2026

Sir Anthony Hopkins often 'returns' to Wales on Google Maps

Sir Anthony says his identity comes from growing up in Wales Sir Anthony Hopkins may have left Wales to become a Hollywood star decades ago, but he says he returns home in his mind almost every day,

bbc.co.ukAugust 21, 2026

'Borderline Personality Disorder is my superpower'

We don't suffer, we live with disorders - Rose Tighthead prop Donna Rose has had an unforgettable 12 months on the rugby pitch. Last year, she proudly represented Wales at her second World Cup before

bbc.co.ukAugust 21, 2026

My family have fished this river for 300 years - now pollution has killed all the fish

Keith's great-grandfather, William Elias - pictured here with Keith's cousin Malcolm - would make coracles It is a centuries-old tradition in Wales, but coracle fishers on a major river have said pol

bbc.co.ukAugust 21, 2026

Glass deposit operator confirmed after months of wrangling

Wales is the only UK nation to include glass alongside plastic and metals in its planned deposit return scheme An organisation to manage Wales' deposit return scheme (DRS) has been appointed by the W

bbc.co.ukAugust 20, 2026

Brooks on fatherhood, Ronaldo and European nights

David Brooks joined Bournemouth from Sheffield United in 2018 The new season promises to be one of both little steps and giant steps for David Brooks. The 29-year-old midfielder will come up against

bbc.co.ukAugust 20, 2026

Wales sports minister meets WRU after fans' fears

The Wales men's rugby team play at the Principality Stadium Wales' sports minister has met with the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) after concerns of a "disconnect" between the governing body and fans. The

bbc.co.ukAugust 19, 2026

England beat Wales to finish top of World Cup pool

England are ranked third in the world England underlined their credentials as potential Hockey World Cup winners by sealing top spot in Pool D with an 8-2 win over Wales. Sam Ward took just 73 secon

bbc.co.ukAugust 19, 2026

Neumann uncertain over future after Quins exit

Lisa Neumann won her 50th Wales cap at last summer's Rugby World Cup Wales wing Lisa Neumann says she is considering her options after leaving Harlequins this summer. Neumann was limited to just one

bbc.co.ukAugust 18, 2026

Cardiff have plenty of room for growth - Colwill

Cardiff City's Rubin Colwill has won 10 caps for Wales Rubin Colwill believes Cardiff City have plenty of room for growth under Brian Barry-Murphy this season after starting their Championship campai

bbc.co.ukAugust 18, 2026

'Women from Wales come to my London clinic because of inadequate abortion care'

Dr Ed Dorman said one young woman continued her pregnancy because she didn't feel "financially able" to travel for an abortion Some women in Wales could be forced into continuing unwanted pregnancies

bbc.co.ukAugust 18, 2026

Wales centre James signs new Scarlets contract

Eddie James has played 53 games for Scarlets Wales centre Eddie James has signed a new contract with Scarlets. After making his international debut in 2024, James became a Wales regular in the 2025-

bbc.co.ukAugust 17, 2026

Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans set to gather in singer's hometown for funeral

Total Eclipse of the Heart, Tyler's biggest hit, topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic Thousands of Bonnie Tyler fans are set to gather in Swansea on Monday ahead of a church service held a

bbc.co.ukAugust 17, 2026

Davies calls for WRU board to step down

Jonathan Davies is a former dual-code international Former Wales captain Jonathan Davies has called for the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) board to step down. Calls for the governing body's board to resign

bbc.co.ukAugust 14, 2026

Three clubs, six derbies as Welsh rivals collide

Swansea, Wrexham and Cardiff have been in the same division at the same time on only six previous occasions The year was 1981. A pint was 50p, Prince Charles married Lady Diana and Only Fools and Hor

bbc.co.ukAugust 14, 2026