Wales

One of Wales’ most celebrated actresses, Dame Siân Phillips, is stepping back from full-scale stage acting after experiencing memory issues during rehearsals. The 93-year-old made the decision after struggling to remember her lines while preparing for a recent production, according to The Times. However, Phillips said she would continue performing …

“Mi fydd hi’n faes traddodiadol,” meddai Betsan Moses, “ond mi fydd hi’n faes yn debyg i hon o ran bod yna docynnau a bydd yna furiau.” Dyw union leoliad y Brifwyl ddim wedi ei ddewis eto, ond bydd y gwaith o baratoi yn dechrau gyda chyfarfod cyhoeddus yng Nghanolfan Gelfyddydau …

Gyda siroedd yn cydweithio er mwyn cynnal yr Eisteddfod, dywedodd Rhian Evans, a oedd yn cynrychioli Gwynedd ar eu stondin, fod hynny yn “ffordd dda ymlaen”. “Dwi’n meddwl fod o’n syniad gwych ehangu yr ardal ymgyrchu sy’n mynd lawr i Aberhonddu yn y de ac i fyny at y Bala …

The family of a man who died after being hit by multiple vehicles, including a police car, have described him as a “wonderful and generous person with a good heart”. Gerard Trojanowski, 44, died following the crash on the A40 in Carmarthen on 28 July. As Dyfed-Powys Police officers reached …

Yn sgil y dinistr a achoswyd yng Ngwaelod-y-garth fis diwethaf wedi chwythiad yn chwarel Ffynnon Taf, mae nifer o bentrefwyr Glyn-coch yn galw ar y llywodraeth i ymyrryd a rhoi saib ar chwythu mewn chwarelu. Maen nhw’n gofyn am ohiriad nes bod y Pwyllgor Iechyd a Diogelwch wedi cwblhau eu …

Mae’r bobl leol hefyd wedi dweud fod y gwylanod yn pigo’r sbwriel i fyny ac yn ei ollwng ar hyd strydoedd agos. Dywedodd Sudha Talluru: “Does dim modd cael at yr ardal sbwriel gan fod gymaint o wylanod o’i gwmpas, ac maen nhw’n cyfrannu at ledaenu’r sbwriel ymhob man.” Ychwanegodd …

In 1939, when Val’s father went back into the army, the family’s possessions, including the prized dolls’ house and toys, were put into storage until the Ripleys found a new home. When the family did settle again the toys were put in the attic and not seen again for decades. …

The Health and Safety Executive is investigating what happened at the Taff’s Well quarry, near Cardiff, which resulted in damage to 15 properties. It described what happened at the end of July as an “isolated incident”. Since being granted permission to expand its operations and continue quarrying at at Craig …

Summer signings Tom Mehew and Ryan Hill scored as Penybont came from behind to secure a 2-1 win at Caernarfon Town. Penybont started brightly but against the run of play it was Zack Clarke who gave the hosts the lead inside the opening five minutes. Clarke netted his first goal …

One of the National Eisteddfod’s most prestigious honours has been awarded to poet Emyr Lewis for his work, which has been described as “exhilarating and tender”. Lewis won this year’s Eisteddfod Chair after judges praised his winning poem for its originality in a competition that attracted 16 entries – the …

Written by independent advisors Prof Em Wilksinson-Brice and Dr Pamela Johnston, it focused on the root causes of existing problems – particularly critical were the findings on leadership and culture within the organisation. The next phase of the intervention will consider how to resolve the issues raised. The report stated …

Singer Self Esteem has landed her first major movie role, starring in a film set in 1980s Wales. The coming of age story, Mountain, directed by Celyn Jones, was filmed in his home town of Holyhead, on Anglesey. Peter Mullan, Iwan Rheon and Seth Isaac Thomas will star alongside Rebecca …

A Slims Chicken restaurant in Cardiff has been awarded a zero food hygiene rating. The American chain restaurant in St David’s Shopping Centre shut temporarily after a food hygiene inspection on June 29, two months after it was awarded a five-star rating. Slim Chickens UK is owned and operated by …

Emyr Lewis sydd wedi ennill Cadair Eisteddfod Genedlaethol y Garreg Las – yr eildro iddo ennill y wobr. BBC News

Wales football fans have been left divided over the country’s new home kit, with some comparing the pattern on the red shirt to that seen on bus seats. The new shirt was revealed on Thursday by the Football Association of Wales (FAW), which said it was “inspired by the rich …

Mewn datganiad byr ddydd Gwener, dywedodd ei deulu ei fod “yn ŵr a thad serchus”. Maen nhw hefyd yn ei ddisgrifio fel “person ardderchog a hael â chalon fawr”. Gan ychwanegu “y bydd wastad yn ein hatgofion” mae’r teulu wedi apelio “am breifatrwydd yn ystod y cyfnod anodd yma”. Yn …

Three men are accused of trafficking teenagers to Thailand as part of an international drug ring, a court has heard. Levi Coomansingh, Patrick O’Driscoll and Gareth Press are charged with drug offences and conspiring to arrange the travel of another with a view to exploitation. Cardiff Magistrates’ Court heard on …

It has been a big week in Welsh sport, including historic Commonwealth Games performances, high-profile pre-season football and thrilling cricket. Was your finger on the pulse of Welsh sport over the past seven days? Take our quick quiz and find out! After more quizzes? Go to our dedicated Football Quizzes …

Mae Eleri Twynog yn adnabyddus am sefydlu’r cwmni ‘Mewn Cymeriad’ sydd wedi codi statws rhai o bobl bwysig hanes Cymru. Wrth gael ei hurddo fore Gwener, dywedodd ei fod yn “brofiad hyfryd dros ben”. “Ro’n i’n cerdded gyda Ryland Teifi, y ddau o ni wedi bod yn cydweithio ar sioe …

Clywodd y llys sawl datganiad gan aelodau o deulu Mr Jenkins, gan gynnwys ei weddw, Caroline. Dywedodd bod ei bywyd hi a bywydau ei meibion heb ei gŵr a’u tad “yn anodd iawn”, a bod ei golli wedi gadael “gwacter enfawr yn ein bywydau”. Roedd ei gŵr, meddai, yn Gymro …