Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Thursday, August 21. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas.

Popular with bird watchers, its paths also attract walkers and dog owners. 'I feel violated' - mystery whisky tribute sparks DIY 'graveyard' fears at North Wales beauty spot Motorcyclist fighting for life after crash with lorry near A55 junction Williams ...

WRU director of rugby and elite performance Dave Reddin lays out the reasons behind the proposal to cut half of the Welsh pro teams from four to two.

Transport for Wales is offering customers a limited-time opportunity to travel on Pay As You Go (PAYG) rail services for just £1. Running from 19th August

A family man is unnerved to find himself drawn to a younger drifter Helen Walsh's finely drawn, weather-heavy sophomore feature 'On the Sea.'

Wales has come in at number 11 on a table of exporters, according to new figures. Research by money.co.uk business credit cards looked at the exporting regions which could be hit hardest by President Trumps tariffs as it is reported that British exports to the US fall by almost a sixth (13.5 per cent).

While more GCSE grades were awarded last summer than in 2019 and 2023, 19.2% of grades issued in Wales were grade A/7, down from 21% in 2023, and slightly above 18.4% in 2019.

The best seaside towns in England and Wales have been revealed - see how your favourite getaway spot ranks across using our interactive map.

Thousands of teenagers across Wales will get their GCSE results this morning. The year 11 class of 2025 had their last term of primary in summer 2020 and their all important transition to secondary school severely disrupted by the Covid pandemic.

Wood whites are “one of the rarest butterflies in the (United Kingdom),” the organization said. “The species used to have a permanent colony in south-east Wales but that died out several decades ago and there have only been sporadic sightings since.”