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An injury-riddled Cardiff rugby team defied all odds Friday night, defeating South African powerhouse Stormers 22-16 to clinch their first playoff spot in years. The 10,000-strong crowd witnessed not just a stunning upset, but the emotional farewell of Welsh legend Leigh Halfpenny.
A Nepalese-owned restaurant in Cardiff brought guests on a culinary journey from the Himalayas to the coast, raising over £2,000 for Marie Curie hospice care. The May fundraiser showcased how immigrant-owned businesses are giving back to communities that welcomed them.
After 1,099 days without a victory, Wales finally tasted success in the Six Nations championship with a commanding 31-17 win over Italy in Cardiff. The young team's spirited performance signals a turning point after enduring a painful 15-match losing streak.
A Cardiff girl who learned to play rugby with the boys is now leading England against Wales, and both nations are cheering her on. Meg Jones proves that staying true to your roots while chasing your dreams can inspire everyone.
A 25-year-old from Wales will race the London Marathon dressed as Where's Wally, aiming to break a world record while raising funds for young people experiencing homelessness. The challenge honors his mother's 30 years helping Cardiff's most vulnerable youth.
Rugby star Meg Jones will lead England against Wales on Saturday, but her Cardiff roots run deep. The World Cup winner still speaks fluent Welsh and regularly returns to inspire the next generation at her old school.
One of Europe's largest inclusive arts festivals will bring performers from around the world to Wales this summer. The Unity Festival champions neurodivergent artists through week-long celebrations in Cardiff, Llanelli, and Mold.
Welsh rugby icon Leigh Halfpenny is closing out an 18-year career that saw him score 801 points for Wales and win player of the series honors with the British and Irish Lions. The 37-year-old will retire at season's end, returning full circle to finish with Cardiff, the club where he started.
Wales has more people registered as potential stem cell donors than any other UK nation, with nearly 4% of eligible residents signed up. Now a Cardiff man who beat cancer thanks to a stranger's donation is running marathons to inspire even more people to join the register.
Britain just backed a Cardiff company developing a reusable heat shield that could make manufacturing in space practical and affordable. The £19 million package also supports early-stage space firms working on navigation, satellite tracking, and orbital safety.
A Cardiff man who turned to stone skipping after knee injuries ended his extreme sports career just broke his own distance record with a stunning 157-meter throw. Phillip Bloxham now teaches others the art and is judging Argentina's first stone skipping championship.
New research shows ambitious climate policies could prevent over a million premature deaths annually by 2040, though developing nations need global cooperation to reap the benefits. The Cardiff University study reveals how cross-border air pollution creates health inequalities that only collective action can solve.
Fifth graders at Ada Harris School in Cardiff created 74 inventions to solve real-world problems, and 10 teams are now heading to the California Invention Convention. From ocean safety devices to bike lights that save lives, these young inventors spent months turning their ideas into working prototypes.
Scientists are adapting self-cleaning period pad technology to purify household water in rural Nepal, where up to 70% of sources contain harmful bacteria. The solar-powered solution needs no electricity or chemicals, just sunlight.
Former Wales captain Aaron Ramsey is pursuing his coaching license with dreams of matching his ex-teammate Mikel Arteta's success. Arteta just led Arsenal to their first Premier League title in 20 years and a Champions League final.
Just weeks after hanging up his cleats, Welsh soccer legend Aaron Ramsey is lacing up running shoes for the London Marathon. He's honoring six-year-old Hugh, his son's playmate who died from rare cancer.
Girls diagnosed with ADHD in childhood have better mental health outcomes than those diagnosed later, according to groundbreaking research from Wales. The findings point to a clear solution: earlier screening could prevent years of struggle.
Former Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey is following in Mikel Arteta's footsteps, studying for his coaching license with hopes of managing at the highest level. The Welsh legend says watching his former teammate win the Premier League this season proves the dream is possible.
Aaron Ramsey, Wales' greatest midfielder, announced his retirement this week after a career that saw him overcome devastating setbacks to lead his nation to its finest era. The 35-year-old inspired millions by bouncing back from a career-threatening injury to become a two-time FA Cup hero and Euro 2016 standout.
A 300-pound rugby prop just did something props aren't supposed to do. Wales' Rhys Carre grabbed the ball and rumbled the entire length of the field for one of the most spectacular tries you'll ever see.
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