A compilation of the most notable stories from Wales this week includes a mother thanking the strangers who rescued her baby from a burning car, a 93-year-old grandmother flying for the first time in 30 years to attend a US folk parade, and a 12-year-old boy who calmly guided his mother's car to safety after she fainted. In other news, a man who sold chemicals to assist suicide was jailed, a doctor describes her rare 'brain sag' condition, and a family shares how they invited a man into their home for Christmas—and he stayed for 45 years.
Heroic Rescues Alex McClean expressed gratitude to Wesley Beynon and Marc Willding after they pulled her nine-month-old baby from a burning car. In another incident, 12-year-old Zac called 999 after steering his unconscious mother's car into a central reservation, bringing the vehicle to a safe stop.
Weather and Travel Snow and ice warnings remain in place across Wales, causing widespread travel disruption. Footage shows a firefighter skiing on a hillside, while a doorbell camera captured thundersnow during Storm Goretti.
Health and Awareness Dr. Alex George, known from Love Island, spoke about how an ADHD diagnosis changed his life and called for better assessment waiting times. A mother highlighted the late diagnosis of her baby son's rare spinal condition, SMA. A former sunbed user shared her guilt over developing skin cancer while pregnant.
Unusual Stories Avril Made Davidge, 93, flew for the first time in 30 years after becoming obsessed with a US folk parade through YouTube. A man used AI to walk again after being paralyzed during a New Year's Eve swim. And Rob and Dianne Parsons welcomed a man into their home for Christmas—45 years ago—and he never left.