Marcus Smith has defied expectations by winning a place on the bench for the British and Irish Lions’ first Test against Australia, but Owen Farrell and Henry Pollock miss out on selection.

The 53-year-old, who won back-to-back Claret Jugs in 2007 and 2008, was given the honour of hitting the opening shot.

Weight loss jabs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro may offer a protective effect against dementia and stroke, according to a new study.

A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to ...

Jude Bellingham has gone under the knife to repair a long-standing shoulder injury. The Lionesses are preparing for their Euro 2025 quarter-final with Sweden, while Crystal Palace are hopeful for a ...

Residents living in a Welsh town are furious about plans to turn an old cottage on a small lane into expensive new homes, claiming it could put lives at risk. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s planning ...

Here are the latest people to appear at Cardiff Magistrates Court who are charged with offences in Penarth and Sully. They are residents of areas outside of Penarth and Sully. Joseph Wall, 31, of ...

More than half of UK airports raised or introduced drop-off fees for drivers in the past year, while most of the busiest EU airports still have no charge, according to new research.

Care home workers and their families are almost twice as likely to live in poverty as the average UK employee, according to research published as those in the adult social care sector await details on ...

Around one million UK homes have risen by at least 50% in value since the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates by Zoopla. The property website said house values have increased by a fifth (20%) ...

Tory ex-ministers have sought to defend their record amid mounting pressure over the Afghan data leak that resulted in an unprecedented superinjunction and an £850 million secret relocation scheme.

The Health Secretary has insisted the Government will not budge on pay, but said discussions could focus on improving working lives of medics.