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• Burry Port teenager's kidney op date after two-year wait

  25-04-2017 23:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ethan Matthews, 14, has been waiting since December 2014 to have a non-functioning kidney removed.
  
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• Newport Thorntons set to stay open after 'public outcry' at closure plans

  25-04-2017 23:03 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A LONG-STANDING city centre shop which was earmarked for closure will be staying open, following a “public outcry.”
  
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• General election 2017: Voters in Porthcawl weigh up options

  25-04-2017 23:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC's political editor Laura Kuenssberg speaks to Labour voters in Porthcawl about whether they might consider switching to the Conservatives.
  
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• 'Shed your nationality and become a Lion' - Legend Brian O'Driscoll's message to Gatland's chosen 41

  25-04-2017 22:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Irish great toured four times with the Lions and was part of the successful 2013 trip
  
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• Theresa May's Bridgend visit to 'telling' of Tory campaign

  25-04-2017 22:31 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Wales political editor Nick Servini says Theresa May's visit to Bridgend told a story of the Tories' strategy.
  
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• Jimmy Wales accused of hypocrisy over Wikitribune - Daily Mail

  25-04-2017 22:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
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  Jimmy Wales accused of hypocrisy over Wikitribune
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  Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales was accused of hypocrisy last night after announcing plans to set up a media service to tackle 'fake news'. Despite claims that his online encyclopaedia is riddled with inaccuracies, the internet entrepreneur said his ...
  Wikipedia co-founder Jimmy Wales exits Guardian board over conflict of interest with Wikitribune news siteTelegraph.co.uk
  Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales to set up global news webs
  
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• Community project handed £1.5m to revamp woodland blighted by burnt out cars and fly-tipping

  25-04-2017 22:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A COMMUNITY project has received a huge funding boost from a Lottery fund, much to the delight of its members.
  
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• Swansea City stalwart won't fully enjoy setting remarkable club record until they avoid relegation

  25-04-2017 21:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  When he took the field against Spurs earlier this month, Routledge set a club record but he won't enjoy it until they're safe
  
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• Astonishing image taken in Wales shows smoke billowing from Exmoor National Park - Somerset Live

  25-04-2017 21:08 via somersetlive.co.uk
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  Astonishing image taken in Wales shows smoke billowing from Exmoor National Park
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  An astonishing image captures smoke billowing up from Exmoor National Park visible from as far as South Wales. Jeff Morea was behind the lens on the Gower Peninsula when he noticed the cloud of smoke rising at 2.42pm on Tuesday (April 25). It is ...
  
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• Newport shop used as base for criminal ring selling illegal cigarettes has licence revoked

  25-04-2017 21:02 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A SHOP which was used as a base for a criminal ring selling illegal cigarettes, netting hundreds of thousands of pounds, has been banned from selling tobacco and alcohol.
  
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• Women's World Cup: Wales relish England and long trips, says Jayne Ludlow - BBC Sport

  25-04-2017 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
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  Women's World Cup: Wales relish England and long trips, says Jayne Ludlow
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  Wales will kick-off their 2019 Women's World Cup qualifying campaign with trips to Kazakhstan and Russia. Four of their opening five Pool A matches are away, and Wales finish at home against England in August 2018. They also play Bosnia & Herzegovina ...
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• Welshman's dog shaved bald in Chinese language mix-up

  25-04-2017 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  What Seren's owner hoped would be a trim ended up with the dog shaved almost completely bald.
  
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• Marathon mum finished race despite breaking her leg with ten miles to go

  25-04-2017 20:16 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A BRAVE marathon runner has revealed how she broke her leg with ten miles to go and carried on regardless.
  
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• Rhondda patients left with no option after GP surgery closes and others turn them away

  25-04-2017 20:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Maerdy Surgery closed last month, and patients were directed to Ferndale, where they were told there are no appointments
  
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• Quarry plans turned down over fears ancient woodland could be lost

  25-04-2017 20:04 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  PLANS for a quarry and access road have been turned down by Torfaen council over fears of the “irreplaceable loss” of ancient woodland.
  
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• Swarm of bees cause a buzz by clinging to the boot of a car in Newport

  25-04-2017 20:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  A MAN has spoken about his shock when he found a swarm of bees clinging to the boot of his car.
  
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• Parents left with no childcare after nursery building closes suddenly

  25-04-2017 19:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mums and dads were given very little notice
  
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• Theresa May warns against complacency as poll shows win in Wales - Financial Times

  25-04-2017 19:45 via ft.com
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  Theresa May warns against complacency as poll shows win in Wales
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  Theresa May swept into a community centre in Bridgend just hours after a poll suggested she would win a victory in Wales for the first time in modern history. Sample the FT's top stories for a week. You select the topic, we deliver the news. Select topic.
  First election poll puts Tories ahead in WalesITV News
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• Wales hopeful still getting headaches four months on from suffering ... - WalesOnline

  25-04-2017 19:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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  Wales wing hopeful Ashton Hewitt is still suffering from headaches after almost four months out with concussion problems. The 22-year-old Dragons speedster ...and more »
  
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• Wales hopeful still getting headaches four months on from suffering concussion - WalesOnline

  25-04-2017 19:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
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  Wales hopeful still getting headaches four months on from suffering concussion
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  Wales wing hopeful Ashton Hewitt is still suffering from headaches after almost four months out with concussion problems. The 22-year-old Dragons speedster hasn't played since facing the Ospreys on New Year's Day and there is no date pencilled in for ...and more »
  
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• Wales hopeful still getting headaches four months on from suffering concussion

  25-04-2017 19:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old last played on New Year's Day and there is no date set for his return
  
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• Sunday school volunteer jailed after using his position of trust to abuse young girls

  25-04-2017 19:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Collin Evans has been jailed for eight years after being convicted of 21 counts of sexual assault
  
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• Family of mother detained in Iran call for government condemnation following appeal rejection

  25-04-2017 19:31 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  
  THE sister-in-law of a British-Iranian woman has called on the UK Government to openly condemn her captors after the Supreme Court of Iran rejected her appeal.
  
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• A police car was hit by another vehicle before Prime Minister Theresa May's visit to Bridgend

  25-04-2017 19:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A man was arrested at the scene, said police
  
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• Denbighshire Lotto winner claims £1m prize after appeal

  25-04-2017 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A search was launched for the person who won the Lotto Millionaire Raffle on 1 April.
  
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• Two women were arrested after an incident at the HSBC bank in Bridgend

  25-04-2017 19:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police were called to the branch on Tuesday afternoon
  
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• Cardiff's Cocorico Patisserie to compete in Bake Off: Creme de la Creme

  25-04-2017 19:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  See Cardiff's renowned French pastry chef show off his skills to the rest of the UK
  
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• Ex-charity boss convicted of £1.3m fraud claims 'other people' were involved

  25-04-2017 19:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Robert Mark Davies, who used to work for homelessness charity Cyrenians Cymru, pleaded guilty last month to fraud by abuse of position
  
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• Tour of Britain: Cardiff to host final stage after race opens in Edinburgh

  25-04-2017 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff will host the final stage of the Tour of Britain on Sunday, 10 September, with the race beginning in Edinburgh.
  
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• The names of the finalists in three business awards have been revealed

  25-04-2017 19:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The IoD Wales Director of the Year Awards, Cardiff Business Awards and BITC Wales Responsible Business Awards have released shortlists
  
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• Plaid Cymru launch election campaign with pledge to protect Wales through Brexit negotiations - ITV News

  25-04-2017 19:08 via itv.com
  
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  Plaid Cymru launch election campaign with pledge to protect Wales through Brexit negotiations
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  Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood was in Bangor to launch her party's election campaign. Credit: ITV Wales. Plaid Cymru kicked off its election campaign today with leader Leanne Wood vowing to defend Wales in Brexit negotiations. The party did not gain ...and more »
  
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• Wales: May woos voters in Labour heartlands with vow to 'stop ducking' social care - The Guardian

  25-04-2017 19:03 via theguardian.com
  
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  Wales: May woos voters in Labour heartlands with vow to 'stop ducking' social care
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  Theresa May speaks to supporters at a community centre in Bridgend, Wales. Photograph: Rebecca Naden/AFP/Getty Images. Conservatives. Wales: May woos voters in Labour heartlands with vow to 'stop ducking' social care. PM also appeals to pro-Brexit ...
  Theresa May warns against complacency as poll shows win in WalesFinancial Times
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• Tour of Britain returns to Wales and finishes in Cardiff - ITV News

  25-04-2017 19:02 via itv.com
  
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  Tour of Britain returns to Wales and finishes in Cardiff
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  Wales has hosted a stage of the Tour of Britain since 2010, but this is the first time it will finish here. Credit: David Davies/PA Archive/PA Images. The Tour of Britain is returning to Wales and it is finishing in Cardiff for the first time ever. The ...and more »
  
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• Cardiff has been announced as the finish line of this year's Tour of Britain

  25-04-2017 19:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The prestigious cycling race will come to Wales, passing through Monmouthshire and Newport, in September
  
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• La Rochelle lock cited for punching Richard Hibbard during Gloucester's European Challenge Cup victory

  25-04-2017 18:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hibbard was accused of play-acting by the referee following the incident
  
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• Cardiff could be feeling the benefit of hosting the Champions League final for years to come

  25-04-2017 18:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The immediate impact is expected to be around £45m in direct additional spending in and around the city
  
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• Olympic sailor Hannah Mills gets MBE at Buckingham Palace

  25-04-2017 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gold medal-winning sailor Hannah Mills is presented with her award by Princess Anne.
  
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• How do Manchester United get on when playing after a Thursday game? The figures assessed ahead of Swansea City's trip to Old Trafford

  25-04-2017 18:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho's men have not let midweek European or Cup commitments derail their Sunday form
  
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• Ten things we've learned about where Labour now stands on Brexit

  25-04-2017 18:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Labour's top Brexit spokesman says the argument for a second referendum 'doesn't hold water'
  
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• General election 2017: Vaughan Roderick's view

  25-04-2017 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  One week in, it’s already a fascinating and strange election campaign, says Vaughan Roderick.
  
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• Bradley Davies should be cut some slack for putting his family first - he's not going to be swigging cider and watching cricket

  25-04-2017 17:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 57-cap lock has told Wales he would prefer not to tour as his wife is expecting their second child
  
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• Check out the new shops which have filled some of the empty units in Llanelli town centre

  25-04-2017 17:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Moti and Rugby Heaven has been open for the past 16 days and is already proving popular
  
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• A strongman has overcome injuries to win Wales's Strongest Man under 90kg

  25-04-2017 17:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Calum Evans had damaged his hand and his back in the lead up to the event
  
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• Former Swansea City coach heroically helps to rescue children from stricken yacht

  25-04-2017 17:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  What a man!
  
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• A grass fire has broken out in Cardiff which can be seen from the A470 and M4

  25-04-2017 17:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The fire service said it received 50 999 calls
  
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• Excited dog goes mad for the snow and his little owner loves it

  25-04-2017 17:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Snow in April is raising many eyebrows, but this dog can't believe it!
  
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• Cut Bradley Davies some slack for putting family first - he won't be swigging cider and watching cricket all summer

  25-04-2017 17:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 57-cap lock has told Wales he would prefer not to tour as his wife is expecting their second child
  
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• Cases of Lyme disease in Wales have DOUBLED over the past year - Daily Post North Wales

  25-04-2017 17:25 via dailypost.co.uk
  
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  Cases of Lyme disease in Wales have DOUBLED over the past year
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  Confirmed cases of the tick borne infection Lyme disease have increased in Wales by 100 per cent over the past year. Figures from Public Health Wales have shown a steady rise in the number of reported incidences of the disease since 2009, with ...and more »
  
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• Swansea City's Angel Rangel could play shock role in relegation run-in

  25-04-2017 17:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Defender has been sidelined by a broken bone in his foot
  
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• Arts Council of Wales to map health benefits of theatre - The Stage

  25-04-2017 17:24 via thestage.co.uk
  
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  Arts Council of Wales to map health benefits of theatre
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  The Arts Council of Wales is to explore whether culture can make a contribution to people's well-being. Photo: Shutterstock. News. by Tim Bano - Apr 25, 2017. Tweet This · Share Now. The Arts Council of Wales is to map out how the arts can contribute ...
  
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