A singing coach who worked with failed 'X Factor' contestant Ceri Rees has accused show bosses of “exploiting” the 54-year-old.

THE X Factor has come under fire after devoting more than seven minutes of Sunday’s show to a “cruel” audition featuring serial contestant Ceri Rees.

'The X Factor' has come under fire after devoting more than seven minutes of Sunday's show to a "cruel" audition featuring contestant Ceri Rees.

MI6 SPY Gareth Williams was training to take on a new identity eight months before he was found dead, it was reported yesterday.

DETECTIVES investigating the killing of a British code breaker were examining last night whether he lived a double life.

The Welsh Rugby Union insists the four regions cannot demand extra compensation for releasing players to the World Cup – because they have already been paid it.

Wales have been forced into a late change at tight-head prop for the second Test against Australia in Brisbane on Saturday after Adam Jones was ruled out by a torn calf muscle.

Wales fly-half Stephen Jones’ chances of being fit for the RBS Six Nations Championship match against Italy on March 11 will be reassessed next week.

Wales coach Mike Ruddock has made one change to his side for Saturday’s Test against Australia with captain Gareth Thomas reverting to full-back and Matthew Watkins coming into the starting line-up at outside-centre.

Wales coach Steve Hansen today confirmed Llanelli fly-half Stephen Jones will be ruled out of selection for the RBS Six Nations for around six weeks, after breaking a thumb during his club's victory over Cardiff at Stradey Park last night.