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Swansea Crown Court

Mentally ill son detained for killing his father after escaping from ward
Daniel Harrison, 37, punched, kicked and stamped on Dr Kim Harrison, 68, during a sustained assault at the family home in Clydach, Swansea.

Firefighters attend the blaze at Waterston, near Milford Haven. Pic: Gary Thomas

Local firefighters attend major incident at recycling centre

Centurions batted first at the Recreation Ground

Wildboar Centurions close in on back-to-back promotions

Booster vaccine invitations to be sent out this week.

Winter Covid-19 booster vaccines being offered in Wales: What you need to know

The new trails help visitors head straight to the ‘source’ of locally made food and drinks, with some authentic experiences to be enjoyed along the way.

Trails to help tourists source local and authentic food

Betws' team lineup on Saturday

Rugby: Betws succumb to Warriors in Lewi Cup charity match

John Nicholl, from Ferryside

County author sees local crime novels repackaged

Speeding drivers in court

Court In the dock: More speeding drivers in court

Tesco strips out traditional feature in major overhaul as angry customers start petition. (PA)

Angry Tesco customers launch petition amid plans for major overhaul in UK stores

These 5 dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

These five dogs are looking for forever homes from Many Tears Animal Rescue

The crash occurred on Friday, July 29

Police investigate crash between car and bicycle

Carmarthenshire County Council says it is looking to change the way it commissions third sector services to make it simpler and easier for residents to access.

Have your say on local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups

Several pharmacies in west Wales are using the scheme

Triage and Treat: Hywel Dda scheme introduces scheme for minor injuries

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Mentally ill son detained for killing his father after escaping from ward

Local firefighters attend major incident at recycling centre

Wildboar Centurions close in on back-to-back promotions

Rugby: Betws succumb to Warriors in Lewi Cup charity match

Trails to help tourists source local and authentic food

County author sees local crime novels repackaged

Ammanford Arcade. Picture: Google Street view

History Ammanford's Victorian Arcade through the decades

Llanelli Magistrates Court banned two men from driving for failing to provide information.

Court Drivers banned from the road for failing to provide information

The new commission will be chaired by Dr Simon Brooks

Plans to safeguard Welsh language amid second homes crisis

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, August 14 (PA)

Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday, August 14

Jonathan Edwards has admitted he will not be re-joining Plaid Cymru in Westminster

Momentous day for Plaid as Adam Price calls for Jonathan Edwards to stand down

Ystradgynlais Sign - by Jaggery - commons media licence.

'Make Ystradgynlais great again' say Powys councillors

Sport

Centurions batted first at the Recreation Ground

Wildboar Centurions close in on back-to-back promotions
Ammanford's Wildboar Centurions took a big step towards back-to-back promotion following an emphatic victory in the Carmarthenshire derby against Llandeilo seconds.

Betws' team lineup on Saturday

Rugby: Betws succumb to Warriors in Lewi Cup charity match

Wales boss Robert Page close to signing ‘exciting’ long-term contract

Wales’ Gordon Llewellyn during the Para Mixed Pairs B2/B3 at Victoria Park on day eight of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Picture: PA Wire / PA Images

Gordon reflects on making Commonwealth Games history for Wales

Matthew on his tour of Welsh castles

Llangadog cyclist is travelling 1,500km across Britain

James in action. Picture: Jakob Ebrey Photography

West Wales' Williams hopeful ahead of next round of rally championship

Ammanford CC First Team

Cricket: Survival all but confirmed for Ammanford

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National Sport

Jamie Vardy is reportedly wanted by Manchester United

Football rumours: Manchester United add Jamie Vardy to transfer options

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez walks past manager Jurgen Klopp

Darwin Nunez has time to learn from red card in Liverpool draw – Jurgen Klopp

Usain Bolt celebrates his 100 metres victory in Beijing

On this day in 2008: Usain Bolt wins first Olympic gold medal

Andy Murray survived a thrilling encounter with long-time rival Stan Wawrinka to progress to the second round of the Western & Southern Open in Cincinnati

Andy Murray edges past Stan Wawrinka to set up clash with Cameron Norrie

Alvaro Morata (right) in action for Atletico Madrid

Alvaro Morata bags brace as Atletico Madrid begin season with Getafe victory

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National News

Commuters on London Bridge during the morning rush hour

Workers face record pay slump against surging inflation

South Korea US Drills

South Korea and the US to begin expanded military drills

Conservative leadership bid

Sunak and Truss both promise more scrutiny of Scottish Government

Ukraine Russia Nuclear Plant Explainer

Zelensky accuses Russia of ‘nuclear blackmail’ after shelling at power plant

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – August 16

Rudy Giuliani speaking

Rudy Giuliani targeted in criminal probe of 2020 Georgia election

Summer weather Aug 15th 2022

Flash floods and thunderstorms will give way to breezy conditions by end of week

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