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• Residents' anger at U-turn on waste recycling plant

  19-12-2017 23:45 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  RESIDENTS have vowed at a public meeting to "fight against" a waste recycling plant in Caerphilly "every step of the way".
  
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• Cardiff to get 250 cycles in public bike hire scheme

  19-12-2017 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Cardiff council said there would be 250 bikes in May 2018, doubling to 500 in 2019.
  
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• Waterloo Gardens residents divided over park tree felling

  19-12-2017 22:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Plans to fell trees as part of flood prevention work in a Cardiff suburb are temporarily halted after a protest.
  
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• Arthur Collins, ex-boyfriend of Towie star Ferne McCann, is jailed for 20 years for nightclub acid attack

  19-12-2017 22:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He threw the acid over a crowd on the dancefloor
  
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• ALDI plans in Pontypool refused by Torfaen's planning committee

  19-12-2017 22:29 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  PLANS to build an ALDI store on the outskirts of Pontypool have been rejected by Torfaen council’s planning committee over concerns it could affect nearby traders and traffic.
  
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• Briton Ferry mum's despair after girl took her own life

  19-12-2017 22:17 via bbc.co.uk
  More children and young people are calling helplines about suicidal feelings, charities say.
  
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• Rise in children calling helplines about suicide

  19-12-2017 22:02 via bbc.co.uk
  The mother of Gabrielle Joseph, who took her own life, says she is not surprised by the figures.
  
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• Elusennau'n cael mwy o alwadau am hunanladdiad gan blant

  19-12-2017 22:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Elusennau'n dweud eu bod wedi gweld cynnydd sylweddol yn nifer y plant a phobl ifanc sy'n cysylltu â nhw ynglŷn â hunanladdiad.
  
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• Toy collection to benefit city's disadvantaged youngsters

  19-12-2017 22:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  STAFF from Wales' qualifications body have played Santa to disadvantaged children in Newport this Christmas after taking part in a toy collection.
  
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• Inquest opened into death of 72-year-old who was reported missing

  19-12-2017 22:00 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  AN INQUEST into the death of a pensioner with dementia who was missing for around four days been opened and adjourned.
  
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• Unmarked Anglesey grave body is missing Pauline Finlay

  19-12-2017 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Coroner Dewi Pritchard Jones says Ms Finlay more than likely "died as a result of an accident".
  
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• Coed Eva Primary School's new build is almost ready after the fire

  19-12-2017 21:30 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE replacement building at a fire-damaged Cwmbran school is on track to be ready for the end of January next year.
  
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• Police called to primary school after parents claim kids were told Christmas concert was 'rubbish'

  19-12-2017 21:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The school refutes the claims but 30 parents turned up to complain and a second showing of the concert was cancelled
  
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• Elderly woman's 16-hour wait for ambulance is 'unacceptable', says MP

  19-12-2017 21:07 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  AN MP has slammed the treatment of an elderly woman said to have waited more than 16 hours for an ambulance, calling it “unacceptable”.
  
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• 'Living' wall to signify strength for patients at Newport cancer centre

  19-12-2017 21:03 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A ‘”LIVING” wall has been unveiled at the UK’s first high energy proton beam therapy centre in Newport.
  
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• A man hired a 'ghost' employee and defrauded companies before moving to Spain to be a professional singer

  19-12-2017 20:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He charged companies thousands but did no work for them, a court heard
  
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• Woman airlifted to hospital and two others hurt in crash involving council highways maintenance van

  19-12-2017 20:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A road was shut for more than six hours to allow investigations
  
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• Olly Robinson: Bristol open-side flanker rejoins Cardiff Blues

  19-12-2017 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Bristol open-side flanker Olly Robinson rejoins Cardiff Blues immediately after a successful loan spell with the Welsh team.
  
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• Chloe Farrell crushed by tractor during reversing error

  19-12-2017 20:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Chloe Farrell was crushed when the tractor overturned as she tried to reverse it.
  
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• Olly Robinson joins Cardiff Blues with immediate effect after the region secure early release for impressive loan star

  19-12-2017 20:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Bristol flanker was due to join next season but his arrival has been brought forward
  
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• A young woman who had 'a lot to live for' killed herself

  19-12-2017 20:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Charlene Main, 23, from Merthyr Tydfil, had taken amphetamines and ecstasy shortly before her death, an inquest heard
  
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• A craft brewery is launching its first city centre pub - and punters can get a 10% lifetime discount

  19-12-2017 19:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A crowd funding campaign to help finance Crafty Devil's independent bar is offering some tempting perks
  
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• SCHOOL AWARDS: Head nominated for award for her "huge passion"

  19-12-2017 19:16 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE head of primary and secondary autism bases in Torfaen has been nominated in the South Wales Argus Schools & Education Awards 2018 for her “huge passion” for her work.
  
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• Celtic Manor Hotel was 'worst Christmas experience ever'

  19-12-2017 19:05 via bbc.co.uk
  One mother labelled the five-star hotel's Christmas Kingdom "one of the worst Christmas experiences".
  
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• Ferndale Community School's delight at 'excellent' Estyn report

  19-12-2017 18:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ferndale Community School received the good news on Monday
  
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• Wales to be promoted as 'principality' by Lord Elis-Thomas

  19-12-2017 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Tourism minister Lord Elis-Thomas says Prince Charles is as enthusiastic as him about the plan.
  
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• Dafydd Elis-Thomas: 'Marchnata Cymru fel tywysogaeth'

  19-12-2017 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Y Gweinidog Twristiaeth, Dafydd Elis-Thomas yn dweud ei fod yn bwriadu hyrwyddo Cymru i ymwelwyr fel "tywysogaeth o fewn y Deyrnas Unedig".
  
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• Armed police have been deployed to the streets of Swansea to try to deter terrorists

  19-12-2017 18:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  But police have said there is no specific threat to the city
  
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• Boris Bike-style hire scheme will be launched in Cardiff next year

  19-12-2017 18:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  There will be 500 bikes and 50 docking stations across the city by the end of 2019
  
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• Winter Games boost for Welsh para-skier Menna Fitzpatrick

  19-12-2017 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  Welsh para-skier Menna Fitzpatrick and her guide Jennifer Kehoe take silver in the first World Cup race of the season.
  
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• This genius 'trick' will fool anyone into thinking you like their naff Christmas present

  19-12-2017 18:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's high-risk but could get you out of a hole if you receive something terrible
  
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• Residents see rejected hotel and spa a 'missed opportunity', says AM

  19-12-2017 18:04 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE decision to turn down plans to build a hotel and spa in Monmouth has proved to be an unpopular one among residents, according to an AM.
  
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• Ryan Elias: Scarlets hooker signs contract extension

  19-12-2017 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales hooker Ryan Elias commits to remaining at Scarlets with new deal.
  
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• Funding freeze for all four Welsh police services

  19-12-2017 17:58 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  ALL four of Wales' police forces will see no funding cuts in the next financial year, it has been announced.
  
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• Three hurt in Pembrokeshire council lorry crash with car

  19-12-2017 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The Pembrokeshire Council highways maintenance lorry was in collision with a car at Rhoshill.
  
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• The moment a woman lets her dog foul a pavement before casually walking away is captured on camera

  19-12-2017 17:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The council has issued CCTV in the hope of finding out who she is
  
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• Inside the most viewed home for sale in Wales

  19-12-2017 17:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Within the grounds are an open-air swimming pool and tennis court serviced by a Greek style taverna with kitchen
  
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• Aled Brew: Bath extend Wales wing's contract

  19-12-2017 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Wales wing Aled Brew signs a new undisclosed-length extended contract with Premiership club Bath.
  
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• Extra cash for the NHS, councils and electric car charging points in Welsh budget

  19-12-2017 17:35 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  EXTRA cash for the NHS, councils and electric car charging points are included in the Welsh Government's budget for the next financial year.
  
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• One of Welsh rugby's in-form stars just effectively ended any hopes of a Six Nations recall

  19-12-2017 17:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Aled Brew's new deal at Bath means he is unable to play for Wales after June next year
  
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• Nationwide chain to open in historic listed building creating 25 jobs

  19-12-2017 17:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A deal has now been agreed for a restaurant and cafe bar to open inside Carmarthen's Guildhall next year
  
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• Non-biodegradable teabag petition led by gardener

  19-12-2017 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Gardener calls for a stop on plastic from being used to seal teabags which can end up in compost.
  
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• Carl Sargeant's son on Labour's by-election shortlist

  19-12-2017 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  The seat fell vacant when sacked minister facing allegations about conduct to women was found dead.
  
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• Who are the talented former Leeds United twins currently on trial with Cardiff City?

  19-12-2017 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They have severed their contracts with the Elland Road club to join the Bluebirds' Under-23s
  
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• Dr. Oetker recalls Regal-Ice Ready Rolled Icing White because of an undeclared ingredients

  19-12-2017 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The icing is sold in Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco stores
  
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• Everything you need to know about the winter solstice

  19-12-2017 17:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The shortest day of the year is almost upon us
  
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• People forced from their homes by a landslide are fighting to return home

  19-12-2017 17:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The most recent landslip happened over the summer
  
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• How this one gut-wrenching passage of play summed up Swansea City's self-inflicted problems

  19-12-2017 17:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Swansea City No.10 was a thorn in his former club's side on Merseyside
  
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• Caldicot primary school's Christmas present appeal receives 'amazing' support

  19-12-2017 17:02 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A CALDICOT primary school has received an “amazing” response to their Christmas present appeal in aid of the Salvation Army.
  
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• Swansea tidal lagoon must be value for money, Alun Cairns says

  19-12-2017 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Welsh Secretary Alun Cairns insists the proposed Swansea tidal lagoon project must be value for money, as Welsh MPs ask why it is still awaiting a decision.
  
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