Maria Cassidy

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Teacher denies sexual relationship with teen Wales News ServiceJonathan Coombs, 54, denies sexual activity with a teenager between November 2022 and April 2023A 54-year-old teacher has denied having a sexual relationship with a teenage boy. Giving evidence at a trial at Cardiff Crown Court, Mr Coombs, from Barry, admitted buying alcohol for the boy but said he did not send him inappropriate messages. Mr Coombs denies seven counts of sexual activity with a child by a person in a position of trust.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | Maria Cassidy

Media caption, BBC weather presenter Sabrina Lee says we won't quite meet the threshold for a heatwaveThe record has been broken for the hottest start to May in Wales. Temperatures reached over 27C in Cardiff's Bute Park while 23.8C was recorded in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. Welsh Water has urged customers to consider their water usage, with rainfall currently 30% lower than levels in 2022 when parts of Wales last faced a hosepipe ban.

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Maria Cassidy

Man charged with the murder of Bridgend woman Family photoTracey Davies' body was found in a property in Bryn Terrace, Cefn CribwrA man has been charged with the murder of 48-year-old woman. Police were called to reports of concern for the welfare of two people in a property on Bryn Terrace, Cefn Cribwr in Bridgend, at 21:15 BST on 18 April. Michael Davies, 56, from Cefn Cribwr, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of Tracey's murder and has been charged with the offence.

2 weeks ago | sports.yahoo.com | Maria Cassidy

Wrexham's Hollywood star co-owners celebrated alongside lifelong fans as the team sealed a historic promotion. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, along with Reynolds' wife Blake Lively, supported Wrexham as they confirmed their third successive promotion, sealing a place in the Championship. AdvertisementFans ran out onto the pitch after the Dragons beat Charlton Athletic 3-0. Speaking after the match, captain James McClean said the success was "one big group effort".

2 weeks ago | bbc.com | Maria Cassidy

Hollywood stars and fans celebrate Wrexham promotionPA MediaCo-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney celebrated as the team scored twice during the first half of the gameWrexham's Hollywood star co-owners celebrated alongside lifelong fans as the team sealed a historic promotion. Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, along with Reynolds' wife Blake Lively, supported Wrexham as they confirmed their third successive promotion, sealing a place in the Championship.