A seven-year-old from Penpedairheol has won a festive art competition, with her work being displayed in Bargoed.

But for many older people, Christmas can be a particularly lonely time, with the latest research suggesting that around 1.5 million people aged 65+ across the UK are set to spend Christmas Day alone.

Early dominance from Crosskeys was evident, with Rhys Jones kicking a penalty after a disallowed try. The away side then showcased their attacking prowess, culminating in a try as they demolished the ...

Experts in black hole astronomy and artificial intelligence will combine for the project at Heriot-Watt University.

Start-up rates remain stubbornly low in the shadow of a coal mining legacy. According to new research from the University of St Andrews, entrepreneurship levels are significantly lower in former coal ...

Up to 2,000 people have taken part in a series of lantern-lit canal parades. The parades took place along the Brecon Canal in Wales to mark its 225th anniversary and were held in Gilwern, Llangynidr, ...

Aberdeen manager Jimmy Thelin felt his team were too passive as they ended their Conference League campaign with another defeat. The Dons went down 3-0 to Sparta Prague in the Czech capital to finish ...

Under changes being made next year by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), banks and payment providers with strong fraud controls will be able to set their own limits. The rule changes will take ...

Consumer confidence edged up ahead of Christmas but remains subdued in the face of cost-of-living pressures, according to new figures. GfK’s long-running Consumer Confidence Index improved by two ...

Specimens of rare species collected by the celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell have been donated to National Museums Scotland. The donation of more than 550 specimens and samples is now available for ...

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Dogs Trust Cardiff is reminding owners not to be tempted to serve their pets a 'doggy Christmas dinner.' Rich or fatty foods, such as pigs in blankets or roast trimmings, can lead to stomach upsets or ...