Wales news

• Woman sets to run 10k after dropping five stones

  20-02-2018 23:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A BLACKWOOD woman has lost more than five stones through healthy eating after she was told she could not be operated on due to her weight.
  
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• Police were called to a fight at a party for redundant Tesco staff

  20-02-2018 22:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  No arrests have been made
  
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• The Brexit 'big gains' to made for Wales outside the EU according to pro-Leave economist

  20-02-2018 21:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Professor Patrick Minford told MPs that the poorest people in Wales could gain the most
  
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• Man whose childhood sweetheart died from cancer eight months ago finds love again

  20-02-2018 21:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jake Coates said he's "very happy" but wants to keep his late wife's "message alive" forever
  
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• Renovation works start on treasured war memorial

  20-02-2018 21:31 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  WORKS to renovate Pontypool’s treasured War Memorial Gates have started this week thanks to Torfaen council, an action group, local traders and the public.
  
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• Porthcawl's infamous Tarmac beach is being removed after more than 30 years

  20-02-2018 21:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The much-maligned feature is being replaced with a new sea defence
  
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• Fraudster conned almost £200,000 from nine people including former British Lion

  20-02-2018 21:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Robert Jenkins, 43, pleaded guilty to nine counts of fraud on the first day of his trial
  
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• Blaenau Gwent council tax to rise by 4.2 per cent after budget approval

  20-02-2018 21:02 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  COUNCIL tax in Blaenau Gwent will rise by 4.2 per cent after the council formally approved its 2018/2019 budget at a full council meeting yesterday [TUE].
  
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• Council votes to scrap burial fees for under 18s

  20-02-2018 21:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  COUNCILLORS in Blaenau Gwent have unanimously supported a proposal to remove burial charges for young people under the age of 18.
  
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• What Wales’ 2023 World Cup team will look like and why the last few months have been so important

  20-02-2018 21:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The last few months have reinvigorated Wales' 2019 chances - but have they laid the foundations for 2023 too?
  
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• Teacher who sent birthday card to student is reprimanded for 'inappropriate' behaviour

  20-02-2018 21:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Luke Stewart, 28, wrote in pink ink to the student and made inappropriate comments to her
  
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• The Welsh Government should apologise to councils, minister says

  20-02-2018 20:09 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  THE Welsh Government should apologise to local councils for “hectoring” them in the past, the local government secretary has said.
  
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• The gorgeous six-year-old Welsh girl with Down's Syndrome who's modelling for River Island

  20-02-2018 20:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cora has been chosen as one of the faces for the chain's new childrenswear campaign
  
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• Newport venue to celebrate second birthday

  20-02-2018 19:40 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A NEWPORT venue will be celebrating its second birthday this weekend.
  
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• Students saddled with £60k tuition fees open up shop to clear their debts

  20-02-2018 19:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'Fight the Fees'
  
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• Beautifully nostalgic pictures capture Swansea in the swinging sixties

  20-02-2018 19:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The photographer still owns the camera he took them on
  
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• Gwent investors among those swindled out of £195,000 by gambling fraudster

  20-02-2018 19:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  NINE people were swindled out of a total of almost £195,000 after being persuaded to put money into an investment scheme by a man who then lost it in feeding his gambling habit.
  
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• Indian restaurant's kebabs found to be mutton dressed as lamb

  20-02-2018 19:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Inspectors found the restaurant's freezer was full of frozen mutton
  
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• Controversial plans for 51 houses in West Wales village refused

  20-02-2018 18:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Planning committee members voted to turn down the application after a site visit earlier today
  
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• Waitrose is selling an avocado Easter egg and shoppers are going crazy for it

  20-02-2018 18:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Made with dark and white chocolate
  
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• When does spring 2018 begin?

  20-02-2018 18:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dust off your sunnies, it's almost time
  
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• Mums can enjoy a free meal at Toby Carvery this Mother's Day

  20-02-2018 18:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dig in to a roast dinner with all the trimmings and lashings of gravy
  
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• Mourners pay their respects to popular former mayor

  20-02-2018 18:31 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  Former mayors, councillors, members of the Lions International and friends joined to remember David Atwell.
  
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• Volunteers wanted for hospice’s half marathon

  20-02-2018 18:25 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  The Admiral City of Newport Half Marathon takes place on March 4 and volunteers and marshals are needed for roles at different points along the course.
  
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• This is what happened when Wales legends Shane Williams and Andy Powell had a sumo wrestling fight

  20-02-2018 18:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The two former Wales stars' efforts were certainly entertaining
  
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• A big sinkhole has opened up near the touchline of a Welsh rugby pitch

  20-02-2018 18:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Coal Authority is looking into it
  
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• Alfie Mawson cleared to return to training after Swansea City undergoes MRI scan over knee issue

  20-02-2018 18:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans will seek to manage Mawson's knee "lock" over the final few weeks of their survival fight
  
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• Railway subway plans set to include CCTV and two-way mirrors

  20-02-2018 18:04 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  NEWPORT City Council (NCC) has said it plans to install CCTV, repair lights and reinstall a two way mirror in a graffitied subway.
  
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• Newport group holds Chinese New Year party

  20-02-2018 18:01 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  MORE than 100 people flocked to a Newport community centre yesterday to take part in celebrations for Chinese New Year.
  
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• Haphazard burglar caught after leaving provisional driving licence at crime scene

  20-02-2018 17:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Stephen Lazenby had four previous convictions for burglary
  
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• Plans for new hotels at Cardiff Airport revealed

  20-02-2018 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A four star and an economy hotel could be built
  
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• Teacher guilty of misconduct but can continue working in education

  20-02-2018 17:55 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A MATHS teacher from Caerphilly who sent a birthday card to a 15-year-old girl at a private Catholic school has been given a black mark on his record for "inappropriate" behaviour.
  
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• Five-hour helicopter mission to transport sick baby to Swansea hospital

  20-02-2018 17:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It saw the helicopter land twice in Swansea, once to pick up a doctor and nurse from Singleton Hospital
  
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• Caerphilly teacher sent pupil birthday cards and wrote inappropriate comments on her exam paper

  20-02-2018 17:55 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  A MATHS teacher from Caerphilly who sent a birthday card to a 15-year-old girl at a private Catholic school has been given a black mark on his record for "inappropriate" behaviour.
  
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• Will it snow in Wales in February? Why you shouldn’t believe UK snow forecast more than three days ahead

  20-02-2018 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  We could see 'significant snow' in the UK next week - but meteorologist and weather presenter Liam Dutton explains why we can't be sure
  
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• Welsh council slammed by Pride Cymru for refusing to fly LGBT flag

  20-02-2018 17:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Carmarthenshire Council says that flying the flag would 'fall outside its current policy'
  
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• These luxurious double beds in the sky are made in a south Wales town

  20-02-2018 17:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They include double beds and private suites with 32 inch HD screens
  
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• Jim Mallinder set to be appointed as Cardiff Blues head coach - and George North could follow

  20-02-2018 17:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Cardiff Blues are close to announcing Danny Wilson's successor
  
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• Former Swansea rugby player dies while training aged just 27

  20-02-2018 17:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He also represented Welsh students
  
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• How to choose the best UK online bookmakers to place Premier League bets

  20-02-2018 17:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  If you've been looking to maximise the profits you make from your Premier League bets, then this guide is for you
  
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• Stunning bedding plant displays are being axed in Swansea because of budget cuts

  20-02-2018 17:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  They are being replaced with flowering shrubs which will require less maintenance
  
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• The surprising Welsh connection in every bowl of Corn Flakes you probably didn't know about

  20-02-2018 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Basically, you've been eating yourself more Welsh every morning
  
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• Woman accused of forcing teenage girl to take part in sex games

  20-02-2018 17:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Deborah Evans denies 11 counts of indecent assault
  
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• Students demand compensation as uni lecturers take strike action

  20-02-2018 17:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood will address a rally at Cardiff University starting 14 days of strikes on February 22.
  
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• Downing Street rejects call for early vote on plan to cut MPs

  20-02-2018 17:12 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  DOWNING Street has rejected a call by a committee of MPs for an early vote on plans which could see the number of Welsh MPs cut from 40 to 29.
  
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• Welsh Labour should honour Rhodri Morgan by introducing 'one member, one vote' leadership elections

  20-02-2018 16:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Chief reporter Martin Shipton sets out how the party could put right an historic wrong
  
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• Fresh appeal for witnesses after serious crash on A48 near Chepstow

  20-02-2018 16:40 via southwalesargus.co.uk
  Gwent Police is continuing to appeal for witnesses following a crash on the A48 at Pwllmeyric, near Chepstow in the early hours of Saturday morning.
  
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• The Warren Gatland Q&A: My talks with Rhys Patchell and why Ireland are NOT the best team in this Six Nations

  20-02-2018 16:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  Here's the transcript of Warren Gatland's press conference
  
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• TV coverage for FA Cup 5th round replays confirmed as Swansea City host Sheffield Wednesday ahead of potential clash with Tottenham or Rochdale

  20-02-2018 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans will play in-front of the TV cameras once again in this season's competition
  
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• A robbery is reported to have taken place at a bank in Neath

  20-02-2018 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Two people have been arrested in connection with the incident
  
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