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• Market town crowned UK's best place to live - check full list of winners

  05-12-2025 01:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New information has revealed the happiest places to live across the UK - see if your hometown is there
  
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• Hundreds of thousands of Welsh families hoped to be lifted out of poverty

  05-12-2025 01:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'We cannot afford to waste a generation’s potential' says the Welsh Secretary
  
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• Major police presence in Welsh town with one man arrested

  04-12-2025 23:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A 35-year-old man has been arrested following a police incident, with officers confirming there is no ongoing risk to the public
  
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• Heartbreaking moment 'friendly' dog wags tail and 'wants to play' with police officers as he's seized

  04-12-2025 23:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  His owner said 'it felt like my world collapsed when they took him'
  
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• Celebrity MasterChef star says ‘I’m so sorry’ as John Torode forced to step in

  04-12-2025 23:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Celebrity MasterChef judge John Torode was left panicking after one contestant made a major blunder
  
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• All traffic held on busy A470 as police respond to reports of woman on bridge

  04-12-2025 23:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The road was shut for around one hour
  
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• Man hospitalised after large-scale air and ground search at Welsh beauty spot

  04-12-2025 23:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A search involving police, mountain rescue teams, and a police helicopter was launched on Wednesday evening after a man went missing in the Blorenge area of Abergavenny
  
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• Man, 19, had sex with underage girl in car after 'taking advantage' of her

  04-12-2025 22:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rhys Lloyd, now 21, was told by a judge his actions were 'utterly reprehensible' after he engaged in sexual activity with the girl
  
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• BBC forced to make Celebrity Race Across the World change over safety fears

  04-12-2025 22:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  BBC viewers saw the stars tackle the penultimate leg of the race on Thursday'sinstalment of Celebrity Race Across the World
  
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• Alun Wyn says Celebrity MasterChef is 'more stressful than playing for the Lions'

  04-12-2025 22:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He said that everything got 'serious very quickly' when walking into the MasterChef kitchen
  
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• Beauty buffs snag 'perfect' £20 MAC eye pencil for £3 in Christmas gift deal

  04-12-2025 21:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  John Lewis' Party Ready Cracker usually costs £28 but shoppers have spotted a way to get it for considerably less
  
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• Pedestrian killed in crash and driver arrested

  04-12-2025 21:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Eben Etzebeth says ‘I had to defend myself' as full evidence in gouging case published

  04-12-2025 20:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The South African also denied he deliberately made contact with Mann's eye during the incident
  
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• BBC One Show’s Alex Jones makes surprise announcement minutes into show

  04-12-2025 20:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Alex Jones had an important update for viewers of the BBC programme tonight (December 4)
  
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• Why is it called the Ashes? What is inside the urn that England and Australia play for?

  04-12-2025 20:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The second Test of the Ashes series takes place across the weekend as England look to fight back against Australia
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Amy Dowden gives health update after surgery

  04-12-2025 19:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  On Thursday’s instalment of Strictly Come Dancing’s It Takes Two, Amy Dowden spoke to Janette Manrara about her recovery
  
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• Bird flu confirmed in Welsh city as multiple swans found dead

  04-12-2025 19:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Avian flu has been confirmed in one case and more birds from other areas are being tested
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star makes huge announcement ahead of quarter final

  04-12-2025 19:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  This weekend on Strictly Come Dancing, BBC viewers will see the remaining contestants tackle Musicals Week as the competition draws closer to an end.
  
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• First look at Cardiff's newest pizza giant Bosco

  04-12-2025 19:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  We've been inside to see what people can expect when it opens its doors for the first time
  
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• UK Transport Secretary issues update on £445m Welsh rail funding

  04-12-2025 19:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Transport Secretary was speaking at an event to mark the £140m Cardiff Central redevelopment announcement
  
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• BBC Strictly pro says 'news is out' in exciting career update after snub

  04-12-2025 19:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  BBC Strictly Come Dancing professional Neil Jones has shared some big news with fans
  
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• Welsh region receive official apology over incident and Wales star suffers injury blow

  04-12-2025 18:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest rugby stories from around Wales and around the world
  
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• Vitor Matos still in dark over Swansea City backroom team and blames Brexit for delay

  04-12-2025 18:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans boss admits he's still not sure what the outcome will be
  
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• High school taken out of special measures

  04-12-2025 18:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Headteacher, Rob Edwards, said he is 'thrilled' that Brecon High has been taken out of the highest level of Estyn monitoring
  
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• Electricity storage unit next to school refused over potential risks to children

  04-12-2025 18:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The proposed micro energy storage project at Fishguard Leisure Centre has seen local objections including concerns about proximity to nearby schoolchildren
  
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• Paedo teacher facing lifetime ban from classroom after sleeping with students

  04-12-2025 18:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rebecca Joynes became pregnant by another teenage student, initiating a sexual relationship with him when he was also 15.
  
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• Man threatened to cut off handyman's testicles then stabbed pensioner

  04-12-2025 18:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A judge described the facts of the case as "disturbing to say the least"
  
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• I'm A Celeb star Martin Kemp's Back to the 80s tour, age and famous soap role

  04-12-2025 18:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Martin Kemp, who's currently in the I'm A Celeb jungle, rose to fame as the bassist for the 1980s New Romantic band Spandau Ballet, but transitioned into a career in acting
  
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• Hopes amphitheatre will bring huge crowds to Welsh city

  04-12-2025 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It appears there are plans to make more permanent use of the outdoor public event space.
  
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• He stabbed three strangers and got life. Back on the streets he pulled a blade again

  04-12-2025 17:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A judge said 56-year-old Michael Mathews has a 'disturbing history of violence with a knife'
  
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• Eben Etzebeth banned for months for eye-gouging Wales star Alex Mann

  04-12-2025 17:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Springboks lock has learned his fate after the ugly incident at the end of the match last weekend
  
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• Massive rise in demand for inquests causing huge delays

  04-12-2025 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The service has missed a scheduling target for new inquest hearings since April
  
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• Ryan Reynolds' decision to stand by 'overachieving' Wrexham man praised

  04-12-2025 17:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wrexham have achieved huge success in recent years and a key figure has been hailed for his efforts
  
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• Man's ridiculous attempt to evade police resulted in broken back

  04-12-2025 17:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  As the officers shouted 'get back here' Harrison jumped over the police vehicle and legged it - although he broke his back in the process
  
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• How to watch Man Utd v West Ham on TV tonight - channel and kick-off time

  04-12-2025 17:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Everything you need to know about the upcoming clash at Old Trafford
  
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• Homeless man jailed after turning to life of crime

  04-12-2025 17:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Brandon Down, 25, was found in possession of 51g of cocaine after police identified him through messages sent to drug users
  
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• I've always been loyal to Charlotte Tilbury's setting spray and it's now £15

  04-12-2025 17:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A beauty editor shares her favourite setting spray that she repurchases time and time again, and it's currently available for £15 each in a duo gift set
  
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• Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham caught in £18m funding row as expert blasts 'jealous' critics

  04-12-2025 16:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wrexham owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac have attracted criticism over the funding of the club's new Kop stand
  
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• Cardiff City star's unseen influence as January transfer message made clear

  04-12-2025 16:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A round-up of all the Cardiff City news today after Brian Barry-Murphy's press conference
  
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• Andrew 'dragging feet' over Royal Lodge could have silver lining for King Charles

  04-12-2025 16:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been told by the monarch to leave Royal Lodge, but the delay in doing so could well prove to be an advantage for the monarch
  
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• Scammers pretending to be police officers conned elderly man out of thousands

  04-12-2025 16:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Nawaf Abdullahi, 20, was part of an "elaborate fraud" which saw him travel from his home in London to Cardiff to take packages of cash from the victims
  
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• Vogue Williams makes major family admission as she discusses future with Spencer Matthews

  04-12-2025 16:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Vogue Williams has spoken about her and husband Spencer Matthews' plans to have another child, and explained her decision to enter the I'm A Celebrity jungle before being eliminated
  
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• New 24-hour McDonald's opens in Welsh town despite objections

  04-12-2025 16:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The fast food giant has opened its latest restaurant and drive-thru in Ammanford in Carmarthenshire
  
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• Driver asks 'what happened' after not realising he hit and killed cyclist

  04-12-2025 16:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The van driver thought his engine had exploded
  
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• Wales' oldest man aged 106 has been going to same supermarket almost every day for 24 years

  04-12-2025 16:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Owen Filer received a 'wonderful' surprise on his latest trip to buy his regular groceries
  
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• Eben Etzebeth's club make telling move as Springboks make feelings clear on star

  04-12-2025 16:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Eben Etzebeth saga shows no sign of slowing down
  
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• 20mph speed cameras keep being vandalised in Welsh city suburb

  04-12-2025 16:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police have encouraged anyone with information to get in contact with them
  
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• TikTok prankster unlaunched ferocious attack on man in shop like 'wild animal'

  04-12-2025 16:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Gavin Davies, 38, who has 31,000 followers on TikTok, had been drinking after being released from prison and getting engaged before carrying out the unprovoked assault
  
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• TikTok prankster launched ferocious attack on man in shop like 'wild animal'

  04-12-2025 16:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Gavin Davies, 38, who has 31,000 followers on TikTok, had been drinking after being released from prison and getting engaged before carrying out the unprovoked assault
  
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• Earthquake hits UK towns as explosion heard

  04-12-2025 16:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A 3.3-magnitude earthquake struck Lancashire overnight with police receiving reports of a loud explosion sound in the Carnforth area
  
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