A freshwater extension of the River Taff and Ely in Cardiff, transformed from a tidal estuary into a 500-acre water and leisure area.
The Welsh election ends Labour’s 26-year hold on the Senedd, with Plaid Cymru forming a minority government alongside Reform UK. The new coalition faces internal clashes over policy, from refugees to devolved powers, as it sets out its first days in power.
Rugby league legend Sir Billy Boston has died at 92. The Cardiff-born winger, a trailblazer who helped break racial barriers in the sport, is remembered for a 15-year career with Wigan, 571 career tries, a knighthood in 2025 and multiple statue tributes. Tributes pour in from clubs and fans alike.
Reform UK's Welsh leadership has faced fresh upheaval as Dan Thomas has stood down after a police arrest; Helen Jenner is interim leader, with a deputy; Sarah Cooper-Lesadd defects to Plaid Cymru, dramatically reshaping the Senedd opposition balance.