WalesOnline: News, sport, weather and events from across Wales (original) (raw)

The Welsh capital is home to one of the biggest underground cave systems in the UK

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BBC Strictly star Montell Douglas thought she might die after being rushed to hospital in agony

The former Olympic sprinter and bobsledder has impressed on the Strictly dancefloor

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Welsh sides 'step up' bid to sign giant star who Warren Gatland and England both want

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The 6ft 6in, 112kg youngster has emerged as a target for more than one Welsh team

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'One in a million' teen fatally hit by a car days after turning 18

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Ceirion Galliers died from injuries he sustained during a crash in which he was a pedestrian

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BBC Strictly star Montell Douglas thought she might die after being rushed to hospital in agony

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The former Olympic sprinter and bobsledder has impressed on the Strictly dancefloor

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Stuart Hogg's wife breaks silence after rugby player admits abusing her

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Scotland Rugby Union Team

The Montpellier full-back has admitted abusing his estranged wife over a five-year period

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Michael Schumacher's son makes heartbreaking admission 11 years after skiing accident

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Formula 1

Mick Schumacher opened up on how his father Michael's influence shaped him, before the legendary Formula 1 driver's devastating skiing accident forced him to find his own way in life

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Mum and teenage son forced to live in tiny hostel room for months

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People

They now have a proper home to settle into

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Remember these Pride of Britain heroes? Discover their incredible journeys and what they're up to now!

Pride of Britain Awards

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Fun Stuff 11 loveable cats waiting for their forever homes in Wales right now The furry felines are all looking for a happy home

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Stuart Hogg's former lover reveals abusive rugby player's secret life

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Scotland Rugby Union Team

The former Scotland international pleaded guilty this week to one charge of abusing his estranged wife between 2019 and 2024

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Chris Hoy issues update on terminal cancer diagnosis and says 'there is hope'

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Sir Chris Hoy

The cyclist has been given between two and four years to live after being diagnosed with stage four cancer

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Fashion fans say 'cosy and flattering' M&S hooded fleece jacket is 'incredible value'

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The fleece jacket is made from a soft borg fabric and comes in two lovely autumnal colours

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The stories behind some of Wales’ poppy sellers

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Charities

Here are the stories of three Welsh poppy sellers who give up their time to support the Royal British Legion in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday

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You can eat in a glass igloo overlooking a Welsh woodland this Christmas

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What's On News

The glass domes can fit up to six people, are heated, and you can play your favourite Christmas tunes

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'They wake on Christmas morning with nothing, they don't get Christmas dinner, just a pack of crisps'

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Christmas

Our Christmas appeal is back for 2024

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The steps you can take if you're stopped from seeing your grandchild

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People

It can be incredibly stressful and upsetting if you're stopped from seeing your grandchild following a family split

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Christmas in Wales 2024: All the pantos, shows and events happening near you this festive season

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Christmas

There are some brilliant pantomimes and shows to enjoy in Wales in 2024 including The Holiday in Swansea, Jack and the Beanstalk in Milford Haven and Cinderella in Port Talbot

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The viral projector light 'kids are obsessed' with now less than £15 on Amazon

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Amazon

Children love this viral projector light which is now reduced on Amazon

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Roman reduces all knitwear in flash sale as shoppers rush to nab 'perfect winter dress' under £40

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Fashion

Roman's Nordic Print Jumper Dress might just be your new favourite winter wardrobe outfit and it's now cheaper than £40

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Very adds ultimate Nintendo Switch bundle to pre Black Friday sale in time for Christmas

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Technology

The Nintendo Switch bundle comes with a console, a 12-month membership, and some top games to play.

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People living in eight streets in Wales get huge cash payout

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They've pocketed £1,000 each

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Thousands of sweets seized in drugs raid

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Kyle Gadsby, 19, Chay Miles, 28, and John Miles, 51, were arrested at a house in Haverfordwest where thousands of sweets laced with cannabis were discovered

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Carmarthenshire The beautiful valley, the ugly pylons and the huge battle unfolding in the Welsh countryside

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A company wants to build a 97km power line with most of it carried by pylons, but landowners, local politicians and residents want it underground - a way forward is far from clear

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I'm a deal stacker and there's a way to get £50 beauty advent calendar for under £10 at Argos

Argos

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BBC Strictly star splits from partner during stint on show

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Olympic swimmer Tom Dean reportedly split from his girlfriend Charlotte Phillips two weeks into his stint on the latest series of Strictly Come Dancing

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I permanently feel like ants are burrowing under my skin – there's no cure

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Tracy Morgan has lived with the condition for 20 years but is no longer finding relief in any treatments. She is desperate for help and is often left housebound during the cold winter months

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Buckingham Palace issues update on Queen's health as she misses Remembrance day events

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Royal Family

The palace confirmed that The Queen, Camilla, had been suffering with a chest infection earlier in the week

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I lay down in a dark tank for an hour and it felt as if I was in space looking at the stars

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Fun Stuff This £35 experience provides the one stop for all your relaxation needs

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He was known as The Hump and one of the most feared mobsters in history

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Murray Humphreys, also known as The Camel, was one of the most powerful gangsters in America's underworld having been born to Welsh parents seeking a better life across the Atlantic

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The proud Wales captain and his giant son Warren Gatland is very excited about

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Gareth Llewellyn was a huge Wales player in the 1990s and now his son is in the limelight

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Amazon launches early Black Friday deals with huge discounts on Samsung, Shark and more

Black Friday

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Lidl to stop serving customers on these days for important reason

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The supermarket chain has more than 900 stores across the UK

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Hooded burglars caught on CCTV stealing from Post Office

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Police have shared CCTV footage of the incident in Llanelli

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Fire at caravan park as people told to close windows and doors

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Flintshire

At the height of the blaze there were reports of up to 10 engines at the scene

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Luxury Champagne that will 'impress your friends' now less than £40 on Amazon

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Amazon

This luxury champagne is on offer at Amazon and is perfect to squirrel away for Christmas or just give yourself a weekend treat!

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Swansea City council confirm when former Debenhams building will reopen

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Swansea

'We are very close to getting some ink on paper'

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All the Welsh cafes, restaurants and takeaways named in the Good Food Awards for 2024/25

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Food and drink

From gastro-pubs to tea rooms these are the places that serve 'delicious dishes and culinary gems'

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Debenhams launches 'biggest ever' 85% off Black Friday sale

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Debenhams

The online retailer is offering its massive savings over three weeks early, meaning shoppers can stock up on essentials, tick presents off their loved ones' Christmas lists or treat themselves to something special ahead of the festive season

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One of Wales' oldest PR and marketing firms Petersens ceases trading

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Its founder Rob Petersen will continue to serve clients as a sole trader under the Petersens PR brand

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BBC Strictly's Wynne Evans shares 'strange' behind-the-scenes detail after dance divided fans

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Strictly Come Dancing star Wynne Evans has shared a surprising detail about his most recent dance on the BBC One show after dividing fans at the weekend

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Builder conned woman out of £26,000 after lying about roof replacement

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Stephen Davies was described as a "cruel man" after falsely telling his victim the roof was damp and infested with woodworm

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Inmate attacked prison officers and threw kettle of boiling water at one

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Charlie Yeo, 27, caused a prison officer to suffer burns to his face and an abrasion to his eye

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The Ninja dual airfryer that ‘pays for itself through energy savings’ now less than £160 on Amazon

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Amazon

You can snap up this dual Ninja airfryer in a great deal on Amazon

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Renovation The £1m renovation project waiting to be your escape to the country On the market for the first time in over 60 years this country estate is a rare find and comes with 14 acres of beautiful grounds, along with stables

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Pro-Palestine protestors to 'swarm' five UK cities in 'coordinated' Remembrance Day protests

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Armed Forces

An undercover investigation has revealed the Youth Demand group are planning to unleash 'highly coordinated' chaos in the name of Palestine across five major UK cities

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£5,000 award is a lifeline for young carers

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Bake Off's Noel Fielding warns 'it's a family show' as Alison Hammond makes cheeky quip

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The Great British Bake Off

The Great British Bake Off descended into chaos on Tuesday's episode as the contestants had to make a spotted dick as part of the technical challenge as part of Dessert Week

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Sir Chris Hoy's net worth, wife's illness and what's next after terminal cancer diagnosis

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Sir Chris Hoy

Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy has opened up about his terminal cancer diagnosis, his wife Sarra's incurable illness and his determination to make the most of his remaining time

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Welsh B&B's breakfast options leave guests divided on Channel 4's Four in a Bed

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Channel 4

Tuesday's episode of Four in a Bed saw Catherine and Gareth Morgan showcasing their B&B named Little London in the Abercraf area of Powys

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Tesco shoppers face hour-long wait trying to book Christmas delivery slots

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Thousands of early delivery slots for people who signed up to a special scheme opened on Tuesday morning but there are delays for all

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Man's shock when simple 'floater' in eye led to two urgent surgeries

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Ian Beatty from Penarth's advice for anyone who 'detects changes in their eyes is to call their local opticians immediately'

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Major update on future of former community centre in heart of Pontardawe

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Pontardawe

There has been speculation over the future of the building since the independent operator running it decided to hand back the lease to Neath Port Talbot Council

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Donald Trump's net worth, huge court liabilities, and how he makes his money

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US Elections

Donald Trump has long been a controversial figure, but he is also one of the richest people in the world. Here's everything you need to know about the 45th president's net worth

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Abusive man's chilling words when he turned up at ex's flat

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Samuel McIlveen, 32, breached a restraining order after turning up at his ex-partner's home

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DWP sends letters to millions about £150 energy support

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The government is sending out letters to millions of state pensioners to inform them of the Warm Home Discount scheme

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Woman reverses pre-diabetic status with seven-stone weight loss and swears by one thing

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Claire McRea, her husband, and mother-in-law have lost a combined 20st since they embarked on their weight-loss journeys

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Young dad 'hit with machete' by stranger who knocked on his door

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The victim was confronted by a 'man with a machete' after going out to check his garage when he heard a sound

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People Inside Wales’ gaming culture that is worth a fortune and inspires a devotional following Dedicated followers flock to stores and events to meet like-minded people, play, and trade expensive memorabilia

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Teacher charged with sexually abusing boy

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He has been suspended by Pencoedtre High school in Barry ahead of his trial

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First Welsh council reveals which roads may change back from 20mph

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20mph speed limit

People had been asked to contact their council with details of the roads they wanted to see changed

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Police issue update after dad's body found in river

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Bridgend

Footage shows Kyle Vernon on the night before his body was found in a nearby river

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The evocative 1990s pictures of life in Wales that bring it all straight back

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Welsh history

Because it really wasn't that long ago (honest)

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'My child has a rare life-limiting disease - but people just don't get it'

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Real Life Archie Williams, nine, struggles to breathe and can't walk very far - but you wouldn't know anything was wrong by looking at him, and that can lead to problems and confrontations

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Italian chef Mateusz Sikorski had been driving on the wrong side of the road "for at least half a mile" when he crashed head-on into Christopher Boyle's cab

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'I had a tumour removed from my throat - now my gag reflex is in my ear'

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Bella Johnston, 30, had a tumour removed from her throat which meant medics had to cut everything out from her right hand side

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Thieves are walking into unlocked Cardiff homes at night to steal car keys

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South Wales Police say areas that have been targeted include Cardiff Bay, Penarth, Penylan, Whitchurch, Rhiwbina and Llanedeyrn

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The moment two men casually strolled from a restaurant's opening night allegedly without paying their £155 bill

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Carmarthen

The Welsh house in Carmarthen was left out of pocket when one table racked up a substantial bill which they claimed was unpaid. CCTV has now been released of the moment they left the venue after ordering steaks and wine

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Strictly Come Dancing pros 'face axe' as bosses want 'fresh start' after series of scandals

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Strictly Come Dancing bosses are reportedly planning a major shake-up of the professional line-up, with up to five long-standing dancers facing the axe

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Stunning waterside Grade II listed mansion linked to royalty on auction with guide price of £1.3m

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Property Auctions

Mesmerising view over a stunning estuary and a garden that is super special are just two of this property's unique selling points

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Westlife star fires warning at Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds after buying into part-time club

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Wrexham FC

Brian McFadden has bought into Chorley FC and is hoping to replicate Wrexham's Hollywood success story.

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Escape to the Country buyer ‘lost for words’ as price tag of dream home revealed

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Escape to the Country

Escape to the Country star Jules was on a mission to help a newly-engaged couple make a big move

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Welsh singer to star opposite Dawn French in Marks and Spencer's huge Christmas campaign

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Christmas TV

One famous Welsh singer is going to star in the Marks and Spencer Christmas advert

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16 affordable homes set to be built on former reservoir near Bridgend

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Bridgend

The approval came despite concerns from residents about privacy, possible ground contamination at the site, the density in the number of dwellings on the small plot, and a potential lack of parking.

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The new theatre Wales Millennium Centre wants to build in Cardiff Bay

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Wales Millennium Centre

Planners are hoping to make Cardiff Bay a 'cultural destination' for the city. The new venue would have a 550-capacity space as well as facilities for production, rehearsal and training

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Bristol Airport reveal new major expansion plans

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Bristol Airport

The airport is already in the middle of a major £60m overhaul of facilities including a car park for 2,000 vehicles and there are plans to increase the size of the departure lounge by 70%

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Welsh museum given a reprieve but it could cost millions of pounds to bring it up to scratch

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The first steps have been taken to revive a sprawling site near Kidwelly

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Eight things the new Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has said about Wales and devolution

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She has described herself as a 'devolution sceptic'

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Online grooming crimes more than double in Wales as Snapchat impact revealed

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The number of online grooming crimes have increased more than two-fold over six years

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Carmarthen Inside new The Welsh House restaurant in Carmarthen as Strictly's Wynne Evans says 'it is so great'The building in the heart of a multi-million pound shopping centre has been empty since Frankie and Benny's closed last year, but now The Welsh House is opening in its place and Wynne Evans for one is pleased

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You can buy a long strip of land beside a Welsh river with a guide price of £1

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Newport

The long strip of land is going to auction later this month

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Gwyn Jones: Warren Gatland is now fighting for his job but I expect Wales to win

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S4C pundit Dr Gwyn Jones looks ahead to a big autumn series for Wales and head coach Warren Gatland

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Port Talbot's first film festival shows there's a lot more to town than steel

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Port Talbot

It will celebrate the town's rich acting history and deliver a message of 'resilience and creativity'

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Major port operator in frame to take over Welsh harbour

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The news follows a discussion behind closed doors by Carmarthneshire Council's cabinet last month

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Opponents of plan for Rhondda pub and restaurant say its closure would be 'devastating'

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Rhondda

There's an application to turn The Glenrhedyn in Ferndale into a dental practice

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This drink could reduce diabetes and heart attack risk, study finds

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A key ingredient in a popular hot drink could help lower your risk of heart disease and diabetes, according to a recent study

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Dawson's Creek star James Van Der Beek reveals bowel cancer battle

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In The News

Father-of-six James Van Der Beek has said there are 'reasons for optimism' and he is 'feeling good'

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Boots shoppers can get £150 beauty advent calendar for £44 with 'better than half price' deal

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Christmas shopping

The No7 Macmillan 24 Doors of Joy Advent Calendar has been reintroduced as a Star Gift, meaning you can save 51% on the usual price - but it won't be around for long

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University tuition fees expected to rise

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Keir Starmer

The rise in tuition fees will come in from next September

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Supakart Newport visitor had 'dizziness and memory loss' after trip to go-kart track

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Newport

Several people were taken ill with an unknown illness after visiting the track last weekend. A health and safety investigation was launched by Newport City Council into the cause.

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Escape to the Country couple 'lost for words' after surprise admission

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Escape to the Country

Escape to the Country host Jules Hudson helped one couple search for their dream home in Somerset, where they were left 'lost for words' over one property

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A steak restaurant where you cook the steak yourself is opening in Cardiff

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Restaurants

Mugshot is bringing their unique dining experience to Cardiff

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'I was so scared, I didn't think they were going to stop' feared woman brutally attacked by three

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Lesley Knott was left bleeding and begging for the attack to end after Tia Griffiths, Anna Hicks and Geraint Evans broke in

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Bonfire Night The best pictures as thousands attend fireworks display at St Helen's in Swansea

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The event featured live performances and tunes from popular musicals

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Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's ambitious Wrexham stadium expansion plans made clear

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Wrexham FC

The Red Dragons have grown significantly in recent years and extra capacity is required at the Racecourse Ground

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Nigel Owens joins Wales coaching team in big announcement before autumn series

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Nigel Owens will lend Warren Gatland a helping hand this autumn

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Woman guilty of fraud after pretending to be charity boss to buy defibrillators

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Kimberly Lloyd, 35, made an order for a total of £10,000 worth of equipment, with five defibrillators delivered to her grandparents' house.

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Rider and his passenger died after losing control of motorbike on A40 bend

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Rhodie Thackwray, 56, and Jack Agius, 29, both died after a crash near Llandovery during an evening ride

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The best costumes as Film & Comic Con took over Cardiff

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Cardiff People donned their finest cosplay and celebrated all things pop culture

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Plans submitted for Tata's new electric arc furnace

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Neath Port Talbot

It could see the creation of a 3.2 million tonne capacity electric arc furnace in the town

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Convicted paedophile sent sexual messages to who he thought was 12-year-old girl

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Christopher Strong, 38, made sexual comments to who he thought was a 12-year-old after he had been made subject to a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

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Businessman’s plans refused after spending ‘hundreds of thousands’ on church

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Newport

Planners rejected the proposals after neighbours complained about the plans

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Teenage girls left with catastrophic injuries after car rolled and struck tree

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Ieuan Johnson, 21, left the carriageway while driving near Caerphilly Mountain and caused serious injury to his passengers Acacia Williams and Sophie Davies

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This Morning star dies 'with family and dog' at his side after saying 'I might not make Christmas'

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This Morning

Trevor Sorbie the 'hairdresser to the stars', said last month he 'might not make Christmas' as he revealed his terminal cancer diagnosis

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Motorcyclist with 'zest for life' killed in crash during Sunday morning ride

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An inquest into the death of Nicola Jayne Webb, 50, was opened on Friday

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Doorbell camera captures trick-or-treater attacking Halloween decorations with 'axe'

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Latest Wales News

It was one of several anti-social incidents reported in a Welsh town on Halloween

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Ken Owens made surprise appearance on Strictly Come Dancing and people are loving it

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Ken Owens

The former Wales captain was in the studio to cheer on a fellow Welshman

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In It Together Festival 2025 headline acts announced

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Margam

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Strictly Come Dancing's Wynne Evans opens up on dark times as he thanks partner Katya Jones

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Wynne Evans

The pair impressed with the rumba on Strictly Come Dancing's first ever Icons Week

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Solar farm in Welsh countryside 'should benefit us first'

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Llanwern

The Llanwern solar farm near Newport is the largest in Wales and has been hailed as a significant step in the country's drive to meet its clean energy targets

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BBC Strictly's Amy Dowden fights back tears as JB Gill gets first 10 of series

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Lauren Oakley, who currently does not have a celebrity pairing on this year's Strictly, stepped in to dance with JB Gill after his partner Amy Dowden fell ill

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Conservative councillor calls on his party to support the abolition of the Senedd

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Senedd

Calum Davies is a Cardiff councillor and is third on the Conservatives’ South Wales Central regional list for the Senedd. In this opinion piece, he sets out why he believes his party should support the abolition of the Senedd

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Kylie Minogue on grandmother's life-changing journey from Wales

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Kylie Minogue

The global superstar opened up about her Welsh roots on Rylan's Radio 2 show and how she calls her grandparents 'nain and taid'

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Welsh farmers attack 'misguided and ill-thought-out' inheritance tax Budget reforms

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Farming

A leading farming union says it will lead to the break-up of family farms across Wales

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Cardiff The postcode system in Cardiff is just plain weird and this is why The system appears to be all over the place - but there is in fact a reason for why postcodes seem so scattered about the city with no clear rhyme or reason to them

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Commission looking at a Severn barrage project gets funding boost

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Severn Barrage

The Crown Estate is providing £150,000 to an independent commission set up by the Western Gateway Partnership assessing the potential for renewable projects in the Severn Estuary

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James announce huge Welsh gigs for summer 2025

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Strictly's Lauren Oakley breaks silence as she's confirmed to replace Amy Dowden

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Amy Dowden

Amy Dowden has been forced to pull out of this week's Strictly Come Dancing show, but is "doing much better"

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she'll reverse huge cuts in public investment in budget

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Rachel Reeves confirmed ahead of her budget that that rules limiting her spending power will be changed to enable the government to release as much as £50bn.

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Brits heading for Spain on holiday warned of rare and disruptive event

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In The News

A special advisory notice has been issued by the country's national weather agency Aemet, with the rare weather alert set to last until October 31

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Energy supplier announces £92 million support package to help vulnerable customers

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Partner Stories

E.ON Next's new Winter Support Scheme will help customers across the UK

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I was always tired until I cut out one thing from my diet - it changed everything

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Lauren Harber, 34, was always tired and no amount of sleep seemed to help. She was eventually diagnosed with coeliac disease and her life was changed forever

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Your sleigh awaits to discover holiday magic with Transport for Wales

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Partner Stories

Hop on board and let the train take you on a festive adventure

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I didn't need the heating on while wearing cosy oversized blanket hoodie cheaper than Oodie

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The hoodie is made from a super soft borg teddy fleece and has a zipped neck for extra warmth

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Welsh council owed whopping £640,000 by trust that ran its leisure services

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Merthyr Tydfil

The council's cabinet heard the trust owes the council £641,000 which is fully provided for

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Full list of 59 car models facing £2,000 rise in car tax from April

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Drivers hit hardest by the tax increase will be buyers of new luxury and performance models that produce more than 255g/km of CO2, with the rate rising by £2,745 to £5,490 per year

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Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden shares update after 'heartbreaking' exit from show

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Amy Dowden

The Strictly Come Dancing professional took to social media after injury forced her out of the remainder of this season's show

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Child taken to hospital after dog attack

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North Wales Police

The dog has been seized by police 'for destruction' following the incident

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Architecture and design The Incredible Welsh property with 'personality' shortlisted for RIBA's UK House of the Year 2024

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Six homes are up for the UK award and the Welsh contender is an absolute stunner - 'a great example of reuse with personality, with its details informed by research as well as experiment'

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Teenager in hospital after alleged Newport assault

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Local residents are being warned that they will see an increased police presence in certain areas of the city

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Man knocked out ex wife's mother with single punch after turning up at her home

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Brandon Wood turned up at the home of his ex wife at her mother's home and demanded to see his daughter

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Nurse stole blank prescription forms and used them to get strong sleeping tablets

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The nurse fraudulently filled in the prescription forms and took them to pharmacies which handed over the powerful pills

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Welsh village revealed as UK hotspot for Japanese Knotweed

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Bridgend

Non-native species are said to cost around £1.7 billion across the United Kingdom each year

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Wales News

Your Money DWP sends letters to millions about £150 energy support The government is sending out letters to millions of state pensioners to inform them of the Warm Home Discount scheme

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'Our son disappeared on a golf trip 20 years ago - we are still no closer to getting answers'

Missing people

Catherine and Jeff Nutley visit Tenby every year since their son James Nutley disappeared there in October 2004 - but their search for answers is getting harder

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The stories behind some of Wales’ poppy sellers

Charities

Here are the stories of three Welsh poppy sellers who give up their time to support the Royal British Legion in the lead-up to Remembrance Sunday

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Buckingham Palace issues update on Queen's health as she misses Remembrance day events

Royal Family

The palace confirmed that The Queen, Camilla, had been suffering with a chest infection earlier in the week

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People living in eight streets in Wales get huge cash payout

They've pocketed £1,000 each

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What's On

Tesco Tesco shoppers not happy over car park rule change The new restrictions will apply during a certain time of the day

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Lidl to stop serving customers on these days for important reason

The supermarket chain has more than 900 stores across the UK

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Roman reduces all knitwear in flash sale as shoppers rush to nab 'perfect winter dress' under £40

Fashion

Roman's Nordic Print Jumper Dress might just be your new favourite winter wardrobe outfit and it's now cheaper than £40

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Critically-acclaimed war drama voted one of the best films of 2011 to air on TV this weekend

Steven Spielberg

Blockbuster director Steven Spielberg directed and produced the film back in 2011 and it's based on a 1982 novel of the same name

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I tried out the Woojer 3 haptic vest and gaming may never be the same for me again

My wife says I looked daft, but I don't care - Woojer's haptic vest has shown me a glimpse of the future of gaming

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Rugby

England Rugby Union Team Australia stun England in final seconds as hosts collapse again

England lost 42-37 to Australia in their international at Allianz Stadium.

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Immanuel Feyi-Waboso pulls off 'ridiculous' feat during match as fans can't believe their eyes

England Rugby Union Team

The England wing helped to set up a try but stole the spotlight with a stunning piece of athleticism

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Tonight's rugby news as Welsh side 'very keen' to bring player home and Ireland star accused

Scarlets

The latest headlines from Wales and around the world

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England star knocked out cold as pundit says 'stop the game' amid huge concern

England Rugby Union Team

The match was brought to a halt midway through the first half

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Alan Shearer's relationship with daughter's new rugby star fiancé clear after two comments

Alan Shearer

Alan Shearer's daughter Hollie has announced her engagement to England rugby international Joe Marchant, who seemingly has a good relationship with his future father-in-law

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Football

Liverpool FC Liverpool v Aston Villa TV channel, kick-off time and live stream details Liverpool are back in Premier League action on Saturday night as they host Unai Emery's Aston Villa side at Anfield as they look to continue their unbeaten start to the campaign

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Omer Riza laments 'unacceptable' Cardiff City performance as he faces uneasy wait over news

Cardiff City FC

The Bluebirds fell to defeat against Blackburn Rovers before heading into the international break

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Uninspiring Cardiff City player ratings as attack disjointed in Blackburn Rovers defeat

Cardiff City FC

Here is how the Bluebirds rated in the 3-1 defeat by Rovers

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Ex-Swansea City and Leeds United coach grabs own player in extraordinary bust-up

Swansea City FC

Pep Clotet was appointed head coach of Italian side Triestina last month but his tenure has already been marred by an extraordinary incident during Friday's defeat

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Cardiff City 1-3 Blackburn Rovers: Weimann double consigns Bluebirds to first back-to-back defeats under Riza

Cardiff City FC

The Bluebirds took on Rovers in the final game before the international break and lost 3-1

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Business

Courts Boss laid off member of staff because she came back from maternity leave pregnant again A judge has ordered a £28k payout for the mum

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The latest people and businesses caught dodging tax in Wales

A takeaway and a second-hand computer retailer are among the names on the list

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The 'Welsh' chocolate company that isn't quite what it seems

Employment

Bantu Chocolate has received lots of glowing coverage in the Welsh media. There's just one issue

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Inspectors couldn't quite believe what they found inside this zero food hygiene corner shop

'Out of his depth' Springfield Stores owner Anwar Murad committed more than 20 food hygiene crimes at the Wenvoe store

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Baby scan boss suspended after saying: 'You have to be careful, these Africans tell lies'

Jeanette Clewes made the 'astonishing' comments after a black worker had been racially harassed, threatened and bullied by colleagues

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Politics

Reform UK Welsh political poll shows bombshell result for Nigel Farage's Reform UK

The party is holding its 'biggest ever' conference in Wales today

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Andrew RT Davies 'showing contempt' for Senedd over 20mph row

Senedd

Labour politician Lee Waters criticised the Tory group leader in Cardiff

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Official complaint made against Mark Drakeford

It relates to language the finance minister used in a statement about the Budget

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Boris Johnson 'fired' from election coverage after repeatedly trying to plug his book

Boris Johnson

The former Prime Minister refused to 'stop banging on about his book'

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Brexit reality for Welsh artists as one says 'I was scared I would get sent to prison' for a customs error

'A multi-country tour would be a nightmare…we are no longer considering touring in Europe at all – this aspiration is cut off,' one artist told a Senedd committee's inquiry

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UK News

UK News National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results for Saturday, November 9, 2024

Life-changing money could be won by someone tonight if they successfully match all six numbers

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Couple describes terrifying wake-up from bus crash which left 17 injured

Traffic and Travel

Harry Yearsley and his partner had been fast asleep when they were startled awake by the sound of two buses colliding on Rochdale Road in Manchester

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'Fridge or cupboard' ketchup debate settled once and for all

Food and drink

Ketchup is a staple in many households, but there is often debate about where it belongs once the bottle has been opened.

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Serious bus crash sees at least 13 people rushed to hospital

In The News

The incident has sparked a huge emergency response

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Pro-Palestine protestors to 'swarm' five UK cities in 'coordinated' Remembrance Day protests

Armed Forces

An undercover investigation has revealed the Youth Demand group are planning to unleash 'highly coordinated' chaos in the name of Palestine across five major UK cities

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Health 'I had a tumour removed from my throat - now my gag reflex is in my ear'Bella Johnston, 30, had a tumour removed from her throat which meant medics had to cut everything out from her right hand side

'Our son disappeared on a golf trip 20 years ago - we are still no closer to getting answers'

Missing people

Catherine and Jeff Nutley visit Tenby every year since their son James Nutley disappeared there in October 2004 - but their search for answers is getting harder

National Lottery Lotto and Thunderball results for Saturday, November 9, 2024

UK News

Life-changing money could be won by someone tonight if they successfully match all six numbers

Couple describes terrifying wake-up from bus crash which left 17 injured

Traffic and Travel

Harry Yearsley and his partner had been fast asleep when they were startled awake by the sound of two buses colliding on Rochdale Road in Manchester

Tesco shoppers not happy over car park rule change

Tesco

The new restrictions will apply during a certain time of the day

Traffic and Travel Full list of 59 car models facing £2,000 rise in car tax from April Drivers hit hardest by the tax increase will be buyers of new luxury and performance models that produce more than 255g/km of CO2, with the rate rising by £2,745 to £5,490 per year

Man savagely attacks friend, dog, friend's dad, and police officer

'He was like a whirlwind'

The first two 20mph roads to start the process of reverting to 30mph in Wales have been named

20mph speed limit

The first step to increasing the speed on a 20mph road is to publish a Transport Regulation Order

People living in eight streets in Wales get huge cash payout

They've pocketed £1,000 each

Welsh sides 'step up' bid to sign giant star who Warren Gatland and England both want

The 6ft 6in, 112kg youngster has emerged as a target for more than one Welsh team

Tom Jones Tom Jones apologises for 'stupidly' snubbing pop star he wanted to 'punch in the mouth'Sir Tom Jones "snubbed" a pop music icon in one of his final performances, years after the legendary singer-songwriter mocked his breakout single, It's Not Unusual.

'I had a tumour removed from my throat - now my gag reflex is in my ear'

Bella Johnston, 30, had a tumour removed from her throat which meant medics had to cut everything out from her right hand side

Strictly Come Dancing exit 'sealed' for Chris McCausland as expert says 'time to go'

Strictly Come Dancing star Chris McCausland could be in trouble this weekend as an expert has shared their thoughts on his position in the competition following his time on the leaderboard

'Our son disappeared on a golf trip 20 years ago - we are still no closer to getting answers'

Missing people

Catherine and Jeff Nutley visit Tenby every year since their son James Nutley disappeared there in October 2004 - but their search for answers is getting harder

BBC Strictly star Montell Douglas thought she might die after being rushed to hospital in agony