Lauren Crosby Medlicott speaks to midwives across Africa about the trying to deliver babies in conflict zones, and the burnout and low pay that are pushing people out of the profession

Campaigners welcome a breakthrough week as Caerphilly Council and the Senedd back measures to investigate and tackle contaminated land

I grew up believing some crimes deserved the death penalty. Sixteen years in Britain have forced me to question what I once accepted as justice.

After spending his childhood with foster carers Jane and Dave, Daniel faced an uncertain future at 18 — until Shared Lives gave the family a way to stay together.

The little-known warehouse is home to hundreds of productions, thousands of costumes and some seriously unusual props.

A south Wales valleys farmer describes losing livestock and grazing land, as residents in Merthyr Tydfil recall the devastation caused by fires over the summer.

Wales’ latest PISA scores are the lowest recorded in almost every area since 2006. We look at what the results mean for education, poverty and the future of young people across the south Wales valleys

After 25 years in education, a principal quit without another job or partner to support her. She trusted herself to figure out what came next.

Mesha Griffith isn't sad that her son left daycare. After five years of paying about $1,500 a month, she's relieved to have the money back.

Dan Thomas steps down after arrest as Sarah Cooper-Lesadd leaves Reform for Plaid Cymru — while former and newly recruited party figures give contrasting views on the party’s future in the valleys.

Charlotte Mandrier woke at 3:30 a.m. to get Starbucks' new Snoopy cup for her daughter's birthday and spent about $200 on Peanuts merchandise.

Heigi Jeong quit a $173,000 tech job with good work-life balance to write a book and create content. She's giving self-employment one year.

Murat Bedir says his local library helped him find a job, connect with his community and support his family — and he fears its planned closure will hit vulnerable residents hardest.

Esther and Ryan Steele turned an idea born over a coffee in Swansea into La Bocata, a thriving Spanish-inspired sandwich shop attracting customers from across south Wales.

Lisa Eder left a luxury hotel director role she loved and took a part-time waitressing job. The career change gave her something she wanted more: freedom.

Esther and Ryan Steele turned an idea born over a coffee in Swansea into La Bocata, a thriving Spanish-inspired sandwich shop attracting customers from across south Wales.

Mother of two, Kadie Phillips proposes a specialist school for children struggling in mainstream education but unable to access existing provision.

I had stopped asking myself what I wanted outside of being a mum and keeping our family going

Mother of two, Kadie Phillips proposes a specialist school for children struggling in mainstream education but unable to access existing provision.

Mother of two, Kadie Phillips proposes a specialist school for children struggling in mainstream education but unable to access existing provision.

Teenage girl and boy among at least 33 Britons missing after devastating flash flood, with rescue efforts 'at critical stage'

Communities across the valleys have faced smoke, damaged landscapes, threatened homes and disruption — but what is driving the fires, and how can another summer like this be prevented?

Sophie Brimble was 20 when she died in a 2017 crash in Brynmawr. Nine years later, her sister Aimee Coombes is campaigning to change the law after the driver of the car was allowed back on the roads.

After being told as a teenager that there was no career in art for him, Matt Dey has gone on to transform communities across south Wales with colourful murals.

Kristi Hemric began decorating her stoop for fun. Now strangers take photos there, neighbors help with displays, and one couple even got engaged on it.

From speciality coffee and wood-fired pizza to handcrafted matcha, a new generation of mobile traders is bringing quality food, drinks, community spirit and local pride to the valleys.

Pediatric ENT Dr. Leandro Brandão Guimarães says letting children wear superhero costumes into surgery helps ease fear and makes the experience less traumatic.

Residents living beside Craig Yr Hesg quarry say Friday's flooding in Taff's Well has reinforced long-standing concerns about blasting, flooding, and public safety.

Residents say the development would bring few local benefits while threatening wildlife, public amenity and the surrounding landscape.

A £340 million investment aims to tackle rough sleeping in England, while Welsh homelessness charities say Wales also needs greater funding as thousands remain in temporary accommodation.

After 18 months of hard work, the Cyfarthfa Ward Community Group transformed a neglected, litter-strewn patch of land in Castle Park into an award-winning biodiversity haven.

Unison is preparing for a formal dispute with the University of South Wales, arguing compulsory job cuts should target management rather than student-facing staff.

Why I say sorry far more than I need to—and what constantly apologising has been quietly doing to my confidence.

I'm a composer and producer, and I wrote the theme song for the FIFA World Cup 2026. People tell me all the time how it's affected them.

Mother of three boys Lauren Crosby Medlicott realised she kept apologising when she'd done nothing wrong. Then her 10-year-old son asked her this question...

After weeks of researching deforestation around the world, Year 6 pupils at Waunfawr Primary School helped influence a landmark sustainability decision.

The daunting financial reality of providing for a baby is causing many new parents to struggle. Charities say more support is needed.