Cowbridge School, in Vale of Glamorgan, topped the list for secondary schools in Wales for the second year in a row, ranking at 143, followed by Ysgol Bro Preseli in Crymych, Pembrokeshire, at 263. Impressive A-level results saw Cardiff Sixth Form College placed 40th among UK independent schools, where it was joined by four other schools in Wales.

The Princess of Wales hosted her annual ‘Together at Christmas’ carol service at Westminster Abbey on Friday. Other members of the royal family including Prince William and the pair’s children attended the event along with special guests such as Kate Winslet,

Prince William addresses business leaders during visit to South Wales as he steps up leadership role, kicking off a busy week that includes a state visit from Germany's president and Kate Middleton's Christmas concert.

A TikTok influencer sparked a furious backlash online when she said Wales should not be a separate country to England at the World Cup. Tennessee Thresher, from Surrey, went viral after telling her podcast that Wales was "only two-and-a-half hours away from London" and shouldn't be its own country at next year's tournament.

Every fear for Wales came to pass as South Africa bossed their rugby mismatch to an inevitable 73-0 victory in a half-filled Principality Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks handed Wales its worst loss at home,

The M4 has been hit by severe delays, with the Prince of Wales Bridge closed over fears it is at immediate risk of collapse. Drivers crossing the border are experiencing huge two-hour traffic delays.

Wales centre Owen Watkin is in line for his Ospreys return this weekend after 11 months out because of a knee injury. The 29-year-old is in contention for a place in the matchday squad for Saturday's European Challenge Cup fixture at Montauban.

Against royal rules and in a surprising gesture, Jessie J expressed a heartfelt connection with Kate Middleton at a recent event.

South Africa flyhalf Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu scored two tries and 28 points in all as the rampant Springboks inflicted the heaviest ever home defeat on a depleted Wales with a 73-0 victory in Cardiff on Saturday.