Wales news

• Garry Monk backed by bookies to return as Swansea City manager after Middlesbrough sacking

  23-12-2017 23:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former Liberty boss is now second favourite for the role after his dismissal from the Riverside
  
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• The WRU response to calls for Warren Gatland to bring a fresh face into the Wales management team

  23-12-2017 23:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Leading pundit Gwyn Jones suggested the time is right for a new voice to be brought into the coaching set-up
  
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• Welsh students had to find their way home from France in wake of Bristol Airport chaos

  23-12-2017 22:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  What a way to start Christmas!
  
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• Lotto results for Saturday, December 23: National Lottery winning numbers from the latest draw

  23-12-2017 21:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  You could be a millionaire just in time for Christmas
  
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• Manager 'pelted with coins' at Newport

  23-12-2017 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley says he was hit by coins thrown from the crowd during his side's draw at Newport.
  
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• Danny Cowley: Lincoln City manager 'pelted with coins' at Newport County

  23-12-2017 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley says he was hit by coins thrown from the crowd during his side's draw at Newport.
  
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• Rise in home and vehicle break-ins in Newport sparks police warning

  23-12-2017 20:23 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A RISE in the number of homes and vehicles broken into in Newport has sparked a warning from Gwent police to be vigilant over Christmas.
  
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• Measles warning for European travel over festive period

  23-12-2017 20:10 via bbc.co.uk
  Those who are not vaccinated could be at risk if they are visiting countries where there is an outbreak.
  
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• An ex-rugby player who was left paralysed is coming home for Christmas after a year in hospital

  23-12-2017 20:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He'll have Christmas dinner with his family
  
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• Merthyr Town FC 'will survive' despite £90,000 debts

  23-12-2017 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Fans of an under-threat football club say they are confident it will survive, despite having £90,000 debts.
  
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• Swansea City approach Roberto Martinez over shock return as manager

  23-12-2017 19:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans could appoint an interim manager until Martinez becomes available after the World Cup
  
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• Family make fresh appeal for help to find man missing since October

  23-12-2017 19:48 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE FAMILY of a missing Pontypool man have renewed their appeal for help to find him, more than two months after he went missing.
  
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• On-the-run sex offender jailed for 20 years after being found sleeping rough in Cardiff

  23-12-2017 19:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police had been hunting convicted sex offender Matthew Perry for a year
  
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• Gogglebox star Leon Bernicoff has died after a short illness

  23-12-2017 19:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Leon and his Welsh wife June were one of the first couples to join the show's cast
  
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• New book launched at school to warn children about dangers of loan sharks

  23-12-2017 19:17 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A NEW book which aims to warn children about the dangers of loan sharks has been launched at a school in Caerphilly.
  
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• Leon Britton expects to be in charge for Liverpool and reveals his discussions with Swansea City owners

  23-12-2017 19:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The caretaker boss says he will prepare the team for Liverpool until he is told anything different
  
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• Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock explains why he substituted Lee Tomlin 16 minutes after coming off the bench

  23-12-2017 19:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The forward came off the bench midway into the second half, but was quickly brought off again
  
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• These are the Boxing Day swims taking place around Wales if you fancy a festive dip in the sea

  23-12-2017 18:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Prepare to brave the icy water in your best fancy-dress
  
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• The Swansea City player ratings as substitute Jordan Ayew impresses but Tammy Abraham struggles

  23-12-2017 18:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Here's how football correspondent Andrew Gwilym rated the Swansea players
  
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• Dragons v Cardiff Blues Boxing day derby head-to-heads: How the two teams match up

  23-12-2017 18:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It’s one of the most eagerly awaited Welsh derbies in the calendar, but how do the two selected XVs compare when each player is rated out of 10?
  
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• The adorable dogs spending Christmas Day at Dogs Trust Bridgend

  23-12-2017 18:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They'll be given presents like a tasty chew or a new blanket
  
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• Charity's plea to look out for the lonely over Christmas

  23-12-2017 18:10 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  PEOPLE across Gwent and Wales are being urged to support those who are lonely over Christmas.
  
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• Swansea City 1 Crystal Palace 1: Jordan Ayew's screamer rescues a point as Liberty gets right behind Leon Britton

  23-12-2017 18:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Substitute Ayew comes off bench to earn Swansea a share of the spoils in improved showing
  
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• The Cardiff City player ratings as Joe Bennett impresses on a bad day for the forwards at Bolton Wanderers

  23-12-2017 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  This is how the Cardiff City players rated during the defeat at the Macron Stadium
  
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• Bolton Wanderers 2-0 Cardiff City: Gary Madine penalty and Josh Vela strike end Bluebirds' unbeaten streak

  23-12-2017 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Bluebirds have lost at Bolton
  
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• Off-duty police officer spots group of men doing a runner from a taxi without paying - before they drop £120

  23-12-2017 17:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'Proof that as a police officer, you are never off duty'
  
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• Drivers have been fined or prosecuted in their hundreds for using mobile phones at the wheel

  23-12-2017 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Road safety group Brake fear the real number of offenders is far higher
  
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• Bumper entertainment quiz for 2017: Test your entertainment knowledge with our festive teaser

  23-12-2017 17:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Were you paying attention in 2017?
  
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• The genius moment Roy Hodgson met Roy Hodgson at Swansea City v Crystal Palace today

  23-12-2017 16:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The steward had caused a stir on social media earlier in the season due to his uncanny resemblance to the Crystal Palace boss
  
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• 'I'd lost myself'

  23-12-2017 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  Two women's stories of loneliness and the strangers who are helping them overcome it.
  
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• 'Loneliness can make you feel like you're losing identity'

  23-12-2017 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Widower Val, 76, from Newport, says loneliness can make you feel like you are losing your identity.
  
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• Facebook post sees WW2 veteran inundated with Christmas cards

  23-12-2017 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Royal Marine Ted Owens gets dozens of cards after a friend's Facebook plea.
  
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• '3,600 over-65s will be alone in Wales at Christmas'

  23-12-2017 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  One woman who will spend it alone says she "cannot wait for it to be over".
  
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• 'Lonely' WW2 veteran's Christmas card plea answered

  23-12-2017 16:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Royal Marine Ted Owens gets dozens of cards after a friend's Facebook plea.
  
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• Paralympic champion Tanni Grey-Thompson left at train station after being told 'there's no room' for her

  23-12-2017 15:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Tanni Grey-Thompson said she was 'lost for words'
  
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• Cwmbran school films unique version of The Twelve Days of Christmas

  23-12-2017 15:31 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  PUPILS from a Cwmbran school came together to create a unique video of the festive carol The Twelve Days of Christmas.
  
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• 'No room' for Paralympian on train

  23-12-2017 15:25 via bbc.co.uk
  Tanni Grey-Thompson says she could not board a train after a passenger said there was "no room".
  
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• Animal rights activists 'monitoring Boxing Day hunts over fears of illegal activity'

  23-12-2017 14:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hunts across Wales are expected to take place on December 26
  
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• Swansea City: Chairman Huw Jenkins hits back at fans' criticism

  23-12-2017 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins hits back at fans calling for his removal from the club in match programme.
  
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• Four meerkats are missing after a fire at London Zoo

  23-12-2017 14:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The fire broke out at around 6am on Saturday
  
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• This is what Black Friday looked like in Cardiff

  23-12-2017 14:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Let's just say it wasn't the most civilised night of the year in the Welsh capital
  
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• Cardiff could be getting its own version of The Ivy restaurant

  23-12-2017 14:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It looks like the Welsh capital may be getting a taste of luxury with a new restaurant from the team behind The Ivy
  
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• Former Welsh secretary Stephen Crabb cleared of breaching party rules after allegations of inappropriate conduct

  23-12-2017 14:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A panel found his behaviour was inappropriate but said it did not constitute harassment
  
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• Swansea City's Huw Jenkins takes swipe at social media criticism and lifts lid on club's previous financial worries

  23-12-2017 14:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The chairman used his programme notes to address online criticism of the club and himself
  
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• Dragons v Cardiff Blues team news: Gethin Jenkins named on bench as former Blues back-row starts for Dragons

  23-12-2017 13:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The injury-plagued Wales prop is set to make just his third appearance this season
  
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• 'You had the right man!' Gylfi Sigurdsson tells Swansea City they were wrong to sack Paul Clement

  23-12-2017 13:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Liberty Stadium star was full of praise for the way Clement goes about the job
  
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• Welsh rugby's outcast reveals the question he's asked every day and what he actually thinks of Leigh Halfpenny

  23-12-2017 13:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The pair will be in opposition when the Scarlets host the Ospreys on Boxing Day
  
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• Traffic is building up in and around Newport

  23-12-2017 13:28 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  IT is getting busy on the roads in and around Newport as shoppers make the most of the final Saturday before Christmas.
  
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• Here's how to choose the right health service for your needs in Gwent during the festive season

  23-12-2017 12:49 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  GP practices across Gwent are now closed until 8am on Wednesday December 27, and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has issued festive advice and information for those who need it:
  
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• CCTV appeal after bag theft on train

  23-12-2017 12:40 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  CCTV has been released after a bag was reportedly stolen at Chepstow train station.
  
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