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• Sam Clucas: Swansea set to complete signing, says boss Clement

  22-08-2017 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Swansea City manager Paul Clement expects to sign Hull midfielder Sam Clucas on Wednesday, saying the deal is "very close".
  
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• Paul Clement reveals Sam Clucas should become a Swansea City player in the next 24 hours, after harsh words inspire Carabao Cup win over MK Dons

  22-08-2017 23:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans eased into the third round and there was good news on the transfer front too
  
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• Neil Warnock rails against referee but not 'heartbroken' after Cardiff City Carabao Cup defeat to Burton Albion

  22-08-2017 23:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Bluebirds slumped to a 2-1 defeat to Burton at Cardiff City Stadium
  
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• Leeds United 5 Newport County 1: Roofe caves in on Exiles' cup dream

  22-08-2017 23:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A hat-trick from Kemar Roofe helped ease Leeds United past Newport and into the third round of the Carabao Cup
  
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• Cardiff City ratings from Burton Albion Carabao Cup loss: Matty Kennedy and Brian Murphy impress but others are flat

  22-08-2017 23:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Football writer Dominic Booth rates the players from Cardiff City's 2-1 defeat to Burton Albion
  
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• Cardiff City 1-2 Burton Albion: Bluebirds' winning streak ends with Carabao Cup defeat

  22-08-2017 22:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City hosted Burton Albion in the second round Carabao Cup tie
  
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• The Swansea City player ratings as Leroy Fer and Jordan Ayew stand out in emphatic victory over MK Dons in Carabaro Cup

  22-08-2017 22:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tom Carroll also impressed at Stadium MK
  
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• MK Dons 1 Swansea City 4: Leroy Fer at the double and Tammy Abraham opens his account as Swans cruise through in Carabao Cup

  22-08-2017 22:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  The Swans are into the third round thanks to three second-half goals
  
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• Leeds United 5 Newport County 1 - South Wales Argus

  22-08-2017 22:48 via southwalesargus.co.uk
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  Leeds United 5 Newport County 1
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  STAR MAN: Lamar Reynolds in action for Newport County against Leeds United. Pictures: Huw Evans Agency. 0 comments. NEWPORT County AFC dared to dream of a famous cup upset after captain Joss Labadie gave them a first-half lead at Elland Road ...and more »
  
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• Brecon Beacons named one of the best spots for stargazing in the world

  22-08-2017 22:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It fought off competition from places including New Zealand, Chile and Hawaii
  
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• Sales rep 'betrayed' friend by pocketing thousands from small family business - WalesOnline

  22-08-2017 22:26 via walesonline.co.uk
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  Sales rep 'betrayed' friend by pocketing thousands from small family business
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  A dishonest sales representative “betrayed” his friend by pocketing thousands of pounds after he gave him a trusted job with his small family-run business. Martin Perks, 54, admitted taking nearly £4,000 from Tanner Electrics during the six months he ...
  
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• Sales rep 'betrayed' friend by pocketing thousands from small family business

  22-08-2017 22:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Martin Perks admitted taking nearly £4,000 from Tanner Electrics in Cardiff
  
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• Taxpayers will have to stump up £66m for a school which cost £20m to build

  22-08-2017 22:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The extra cost was incurred under a controversial PFI scheme
  
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• South Wales companies 'linked to IS terror plots' abroad - BBC News

  22-08-2017 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
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  South Wales companies 'linked to IS terror plots' abroad
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  A group of companies based in south Wales are alleged to have had links to terror plots by so-called Islamic State. FBI documents claim firms set up by Pontypridd businessman Siful Sujan financed IS plots in the United States and sent equipment to ...and more »
  
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• Staff facing redundancy at a Tesco call centre claim they weren't told about hundreds of jobs

  22-08-2017 22:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tesco has apologised and said it will extend its application deadlines
  
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• Cancer patient given drug now available in Wales 'grateful' for Irfon Williams' campaign - Daily Post North Wales

  22-08-2017 22:05 via dailypost.co.uk
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  Cancer patient given drug now available in Wales 'grateful' for Irfon Williams' campaign
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• When is the Floyd Mayweather v Conor McGregor bout, and where can I watch it?

  22-08-2017 21:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The build-up to the fight is nearly over, with Mayweather and McGregor set to battle it out in a historic bout
  
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• Community rallies round to help pensioner who was burgled while she slept

  22-08-2017 21:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 92-year-old lost the £10,000 she had been saving to pay for her own funeral
  
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• Another huge block of student flats is being planned for Cardiff

  22-08-2017 21:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A former car showroom would be replaced with 711 student rooms
  
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• Scotland, Wales to join forces against Brexit plans - POLITICO.eu

  22-08-2017 21:19 via politico.eu
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  Scotland, Wales to join forces against Brexit plans
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  First ministers say EU Repeal Bill 'must not be allowed to progress in its current form.' By Cynthia Kroet. 8/22/17, 8:50 PM CET. The leaders of the governments of Scotland and Wales on Tuesday agreed to work together on amendments to the EU withdrawal ...
  First Ministers of Scotland and Wales unite against Tory Brexit power grabScottish Daily Recordall 67 news articles »
  
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• First Ministers of Scotland and Wales unite against Tory Brexit power grab - Scottish Daily Record

  22-08-2017 21:14 via dailyrecord.co.uk
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  First Ministers of Scotland and Wales unite against Tory Brexit power grab
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  Nicola Sturgeon has joined forces with Carwyn Jones in a bid to halt Theresa May's attack on the principles of devolution. Share; Comments. ByNicola SturgeonCarwyn Jones. 20:13, 22 AUG 2017; Updated 20:35, 22 AUG 2017. News. Video Loading.
  Welsh and Scottish First Ministers hold Brexit talksITV News
  First Minister Carwyn Jones to meet Nicola Sturgeon for Brexit talksWalesOnline
  
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• This man built a swimming pool in his garden to cover the hole he dug when he was drunk

  22-08-2017 21:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Granfather-of-five Andrew Ellery woke up the next morning to find his back garden covered in earth
  
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• World champion boxer to dedicate huge title defence fight to man who died

  22-08-2017 21:03 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  WORLD champion boxer Nathan Cleverly has pledged to dedicate his huge Las Vegas title defence this weekend to a man who died in Gwent last week.
  
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• Plans for two telecom masts near Pontypool rejected

  22-08-2017 21:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  PLANS to construct two telecom towers at separate sites near to Pontypool have been refused, while a third tower in Blaenavon has received approval.
  
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• Wales Women 0 Canada Women 52 - Campaign Series

  22-08-2017 20:58 via campaignseries.co.uk
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  Wales Women 0 Canada Women 52
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  Canada's Olivia DeMerchant and Amanda Thorborough tackle Wales' Caryl Thomas during the 2017 Women's World Cup, 5th Place Semi Final match at the Queen's University, Belfast. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday August 22, 2017.
  Canada downs Wales 52-0, moves on to 5th-place final at Women's Rugby World CupBarrieTodayall 5 news articles »
  
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• TARGET 5,000: Enter our players mascot competition ahead of the return of County to Rodney Parade on Saturday

  22-08-2017 20:48 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  AS PART of our campaign to help Newport County AFC attract 5,000 fans to Rodney Parade this weekend, we are looking for a mascot.
  
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• Brothers caught with thousands of pounds of stolen goods wouldn't tell cops where they got it

  22-08-2017 20:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police managed to return most of it to its rightful owners
  
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• Welsh MPs band together to call for more cash for rail

  22-08-2017 20:30 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE UK government has "neglected" south Wales' rail system, a group of Welsh MPs have claimed.
  
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• Scheme centred on healthy food and activity described as a success by the children's commissioner for Wales

  22-08-2017 20:30 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  ALMOST 400 children in Newport have participated in an inaugural health campaign designed to tackle hunger and inactivity during the school summer holidays.
  
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• Wales stung by Canada backlash - Welsh Rugby Union

  22-08-2017 20:27 via wru.co.uk
  Wales stung by Canada backlash
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  Wales were unable to build on their performance against Canada in the pool stage of the competition. Wales were unable to counter a rejuvenated Canada this afternoon, the North Americans galloping into the fifth-place final with a 52-0 win in Belfast ...
  
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• A hospital ward hit by a severe nurse shortage has closed

  22-08-2017 20:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  At this time last week only 10 beds remained in use
  
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• Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada 52-0 Wales - BBC Sport - BBC Sport

  22-08-2017 20:01 via bbc.co.uk
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  Women's Rugby World Cup: Canada 52-0 Wales - BBC Sport
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  Wales will meet hosts Ireland with seventh place on the line after they are hammered by Canada at the women's Rugby World Cup.and more »
  
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• Westminster has 'rejected devolution' in Brexit process, claim first ministers

  22-08-2017 19:55 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE UK government's approach to Brexit has been "a rejection of the principle of devolution", the first ministers of Wales and Scotland have said.
  
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• Angel Rangel captains strong Swansea City line-up for Carabao Cup clash at MK Dons, with Courtney Baker-Richardson a surprise inclusion on the bench

  22-08-2017 19:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Paul Clement has made four changes from the weekend defeat to Manchester United
  
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• Cardiff City vs Burton Albion Carabao Cup team news: Omar Bogle makes debut as Lee Tomlin returns

  22-08-2017 19:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City host the Brewers in the second round clash in South Wales
  
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• Where are your favourite beer gardens in Gwent?

  22-08-2017 19:16 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE sun is due to shine this August Bank Holiday and what better way to spend your time than to enjoy a pint or two in a beer garden.
  
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• This lovely furniture has all been made out of items pulled out of Cardiff Bay

  22-08-2017 19:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The man behind them only makes furniture from reclaimed goods
  
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• 'Benefits Street' in Swansea is no more after graffiti is removed

  22-08-2017 19:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The words had been sprayed on a wall backing onto the road
  
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• Two lanes closed on the M4 after lorry carrying a tractor strikes a bridge

  22-08-2017 19:02 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  TWO lanes are closed on the M4 after a lorry carrying a tractor has struck a bridge.
  
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• The scandalous Swansea City player who went rogue to play football in Colombia - telling his wife he was in Blackpool

  22-08-2017 18:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The uncle of Swans legend Alan Curtis went in search of footballing riches in South America - but it didn't work out, at all...
  
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• Car salesman stole £16k from pensioner with blank cheque con

  22-08-2017 18:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The pensioner ended up paying for the car twice
  
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• A dog was put down after its owner couldn't get through to an animal shelter because the phone line was faulty

  22-08-2017 18:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The owners of the animal shelter have said they are 'heartbroken'
  
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• Artist releases short documentary on bullying ahead of Pride Cymru

  22-08-2017 18:38 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  AN ARTIST from Ebbw Vale has released a short documentary about his bullying ordeal ahead of this weekend’s Pride Cymru celebrations.
  
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• Pervert with 275,676 images of abuse caught by new unit dedicated to finding child sex offenders

  22-08-2017 18:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The new police team is focused on finding people who share images of child abuse
  
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• 125 APPEAL: Pub's family fun day will include a tea bag throwing competition

  22-08-2017 18:28 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A FAMILY fun day - which will include a teabag throwing competition - is taking place this Saturday, August 26, for our 125 Appeal.
  
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• Jones says Edinburgh talks 'not about blocking Brexit'

  22-08-2017 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Carwyn Jones says talks with Nicola Sturgeon in Edinburgh are about ensuring people in Wales and Scotland "have the powers they should".
  
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• FMs to propose Brexit bill changes

  22-08-2017 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  The Scottish and Welsh governments will work together to propose amendments to UK Brexit legislation.
  
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• Up to 16 'doggers' seen pleasuring themselves while watching couple having sex in Swansea Bay car park

  22-08-2017 18:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Complaints were made over the incident at the Jersey Marine site
  
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• Women's football: North Wales Women's League full round-up - Daily Post North Wales

  22-08-2017 18:05 via dailypost.co.uk
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  Women's football: North Wales Women's League full round-up
  Daily Post North Wales
  Bethel made a flying start to the 2017/18 North Wales Women's League season with a 7-0 home hammering of new members Llanidloes. The Powys outfit were last involved in football in 2013/14 when they finished mid-table in the Welsh Premier Women's ...
  
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• Welsh and Scottish First Ministers hold Brexit talks - ITV News

  22-08-2017 18:04 via itv.com
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  Welsh and Scottish First Ministers hold Brexit talks
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  The First Minister has agreed to work together with Scotland's First Minister on amendments to the UK Government's EU Withdrawal Bill. Carwyn Jones (L) and Nicola Sturgeon (R) say their governments are working together to ensure devolution is protected ...
  First Minister Carwyn Jones to meet Nicola Sturgeon for Brexit talksWalesOnline
  Welsh and Scottish leaders to hold Brexit talksSouth Wales Argusall 27 news articles&n
  
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