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• Talks for new Welsh income tax to fund elderly care

  07-03-2018 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Finance Secretary Mark Drakeford is in talks with the UK Treasury about a new tax to fund elderly care.
  
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• Six Nations: Wales changes will motivate Italy, says Martyn Williams - BBC Sport

  07-03-2018 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
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  Six Nations: Wales changes will motivate Italy, says Martyn Williams
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  Italy will be motivated by Wales' changes for Sunday's Six Nations match in Cardiff, says Martyn Williams. The ex-Wales skipper says by making 10 changes coach Warren Gatland has helped Italy coach Connor O'Shea's team talk. And former Italy scrum-half ...
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  Italy desperate to beat 'disrespectful' Wales side after Warren Gatland makes 10 ch
  
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• Six Nations: Wales changes will motivate Italy, says Martyn Williams

  07-03-2018 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Ex-internationals Martyn Williams and Paul Griffen say Italy will use Wales' 10 team changes as motivation for Sunday's match.
  
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• The updated list of places in Wales eligible for a £25 cold weather payment as Government's bill hits £50m

  07-03-2018 22:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Nearly two million people across the UK have become eligible for a cold weather payment
  
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• How the Championship promotion race now looks for Cardiff City after Wolves' win over Leeds United

  07-03-2018 22:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  This is the current state of play following Wolves' win at Elland Road
  
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• More snow expected across parts of mid and north Wales

  07-03-2018 22:23 via bbc.co.uk
  Parts of Wales will see up to 8cm of snow after the Met Office issued a yellow "be aware" warning.
  
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• New train named after Gareth Edwards and John Charles

  07-03-2018 22:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Great Western Railway names two ends of a new train after Sir Gareth Edwards and John Charles.
  
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• Pregnant fiancée of tragic footballer helps launch equipment which could save countless others

  07-03-2018 21:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mitchell Johnson recently found out he was going to be a dad before collapsing on the pitch
  
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• Supermarket shelves are still empty in Swansea five days after the snow

  07-03-2018 20:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The city wasn't even affected by the bad weather and yet the shops continue to be
  
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• Road crash victim was over the limit and not wearing a seatbelt

  07-03-2018 20:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lee Davies died at the scene on the A465, an inquest was told
  
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• The timely second coming of the forgotten Cardiff City star who's suffered in the shadows for eight difficult months

  07-03-2018 20:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The young winger is hoping to make an impact in the final hurdle of Cardiff's promotion push
  
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• Premier League relegation race: Predict Swansea City's route to survival

  07-03-2018 19:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans' fate is in your hands
  
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• Man found dead in flat 'may have been assaulted' and had dozens of injuries

  07-03-2018 19:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Christopher Fish, 42, had 37 injuries but the cause of his death remains a mystery, an inquest heard
  
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• Under-20s Six Nations: Wales 7-18 Italy - BBC Sport - BBC Sport

  07-03-2018 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Under-20s Six Nations: Wales 7-18 Italy - BBC Sport
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  Wales Under-20s suffer a shock 18-7 defeat against Italy in Colwyn Bay as they slip to a second loss in this year's tournament.and more »
  
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• Six Nations: Will Jones returns to captain Wales under-20s - BBC ... - BBC Sport

  07-03-2018 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
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  Six Nations: Will Jones returns to captain Wales under-20s - BBC ...
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  Will Jones returns to captain the Wales under-20s side against Italy in Colwyn Bay on Friday.and more »
  
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• Six Nations: Will Jones returns to captain Wales under-20s

  07-03-2018 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  Will Jones returns to captain the Wales under-20s side against Italy in Colwyn Bay on Friday.
  
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• Banning cheap alcohol 'could push heavy drinkers towards illegal drugs'

  07-03-2018 19:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An Assembly committee claims introducing a minimum unit price on alcohol is 'not a silver bullet'
  
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• Mum-of-three took in homeless stranger during freezing weather

  07-03-2018 19:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Natalie Hawkins learnt Keiran Kilday was homeless and living in an abandoned train carriage and invited him to stay at her home
  
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• Cefnogaeth i alwad Plaid i ddiogelu dinasyddiaeth UE

  07-03-2018 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Galwad Plaid Cymru i Brydeinwyr gael cadw eu dinasyddiaeth Undeb Ewropeaidd wedi Brexit yn cael ei chefnogi yn Nhŷ'r Cyffredin heb bleidlais.
  
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• St Clears murder probe: Boy, 16, arrested as inquiry continues

  07-03-2018 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  The woman who died at a Carmarthenshire farm was a "tireless" worker for rescue dogs, a charity says.
  
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• This humble teenager gave up a right of passage to care for his family

  07-03-2018 18:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Selfless stories like James' sum up the West Wales Community Awards - with the nomination period now open for 2018's event
  
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• Laura Stuart death: Jason Cooper reported before stabbing

  07-03-2018 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Laura Stuart told police about the "controlling" behaviour of Jason Cooper before her death, a court hears.
  
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• 'I am a Welsh European' Leanne Wood's emotive argument for keeping EU citizenship

  07-03-2018 18:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Plaid politicians have made a emotional case for keeping EU citizenship after Brexit     
  
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• Cardiff City's debt stands at £115m despite cost cutting measures

  07-03-2018 18:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Bluebirds have filed their accounts up to the end of the 2016-17 season
  
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• Several people said to have 'dropped like flies' in city centre after taking Spice

  07-03-2018 18:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  New concerns have been raised over the synthetic drug
  
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• Reformed prisoner turned to drug dealing after being left brain damaged when he fell from ladder

  07-03-2018 18:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Christopher Gibbs had turned his life around and become a roofer but returned to crime following a major injury
  
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• Street Food Circus is returning to Cardiff this Easter to host a 'food brawl'

  07-03-2018 18:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The event will to coincide with the Anthony Joshua fight
  
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• Pubs in Cardiff offer cut-price drinks for International Women's Day

  07-03-2018 18:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  To reflect the UK's gender pay gap, one pub is also discounting food for female customers
  
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• Warren Gatland says George North is welcome to 'come home' to Wales early - The Guardian

  07-03-2018 18:17 via theguardian.com
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  Warren Gatland says George North is welcome to 'come home' to Wales early
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  George North will make his first start for Wales in nearly a year against Italy on Sunday despite being accused of not wanting to play for Northampton against Sale. Photograph: Ben Evans/Huw Evans/Rex/Shutterstock. Warren Gatland has told George North ...
  George North: Wales would back Northampton wing's early return - Warren GatlandBBC Sport
  Wales would support George North's early return accord
  
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• Warren Gatland says George North is welcome to 'come home' to ... - The Guardian

  07-03-2018 18:16 via theguardian.com
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  Warren Gatland says George North is welcome to 'come home' to ...
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  Northampton's coaching staff said the wing was not mentally right to play against Sale and they were not sure if he would play for the club again.
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  Warren Gatland tells George North Wales will 'look after him' amid Northampton rowES
  
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• An outbreak of measles has hit Cardiff, Newport and Blaenau Gwent

  07-03-2018 18:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Public Health Wales is urging parents to get children vaccinated
  
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• The day Irish legend feared coach 'was going to have a heart attack' over Warren Gatland's goading

  07-03-2018 18:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Another Irish star has revealed how Shaun Edwards told him to 'get the f**k off the pitch' as he warmed up the last time Ireland were going for a Grand Slam
  
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• A man has died in Port Talbot but police can't find any of his relatives

  07-03-2018 17:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The 80-year-old was found dead in Bevin Avenue
  
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• A school has been left wrecked after pipes burst during the big freeze

  07-03-2018 17:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A caretaker at Pantysgallog Primary School arrived to find water pouring out from under the doors
  
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• South Wales Metro upgrade 'ruled out' for some valleys lines - BBC ... - BBC News

  07-03-2018 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
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  South Wales Metro upgrade 'ruled out' for some valleys lines - BBC ...
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  Ministers have been accused of dropping plans to electrify some south Wales valley railway lines in favour of a "bullet train for the Bay". Plaid Cymru AM Adam Price made the claim after seeing maps outlining proposals for the South Wales Metro. They ...and more »
  
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• South Wales Metro upgrade 'ruled out' for some valleys lines

  07-03-2018 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Plaid Cymru accuses Welsh ministers of prioritising city services over valleys electrification.
  
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• Arsonist set fire to flat to end his own life after brother left in coma

  07-03-2018 17:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dwain Bessant, 43, caused an explosion at the property in Raglan Close, Talywain, Pontypool, on December 22 last year
  
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• Valuable camera equipment stolen from Principality Stadium during Six Nations

  07-03-2018 17:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A high-value camera and a bag were stolen from the stadium's press room during the Wales v Scotland game
  
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• New army goat mascot finally unveiled after soldiers spent a month trying to catch it

  07-03-2018 17:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Introducing Shenkin IV
  
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• Airbus jobs: 'No negative impact on Broughton plant'

  07-03-2018 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Airbus expects to avoid compulsory job losses at its Flintshire wings plant as part of Europe-wide cuts.
  
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• How a small Welsh play on the Aberfan disaster ended up at the Olivier Awards

  07-03-2018 17:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Revlon Girl, written by a Swansea writer and with a largely local cast, has been nominated for the Oscars of British theatre
  
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• 'Sometimes we just have to give in and enjoy the snow'

  07-03-2018 17:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Columnist Abbie Wightwick wishes the critics would accept that we're just not equipped to deal with a heavy snowfall
  
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• You can now pay for your bus trip with a contactless card in Swansea Bay

  07-03-2018 17:21 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  So no more rifling through your pockets for change
  
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• Homeless people in Swansea will be helped off the streets by a new 7-days-a-week team

  07-03-2018 17:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The £740,000 cost of the scheme was approved this week
  
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• Kate Upton is the face of the new Lipsy summer 2018 collection

  07-03-2018 17:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's bursting with pastel colours and floaty dresses
  
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• Cardiff City, Aston Villa, Wolves, Derby or Fulham - which two teams will go up into the Premier League?

  07-03-2018 17:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  The Championship top two race is hotting up and Bluebirds legend Nathan Blake delivers his verdict
  
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• Shower and bathroom for the homeless and vulnerable to be opened in city centre

  07-03-2018 17:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The shower will be run with a 'pay as you feel' charge
  
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• The ambitious projects that will change the face of Pontypridd

  07-03-2018 17:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rhondda Cynon Taff Council has a long list of schemes it wants to see developed that together will transform the town
  
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• Blakey's Bootroom podcast: The automatic promotion predictions and where Barnsley win leaves Cardiff City

  07-03-2018 17:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Nathan Blake, Dominic Booth and Paul Abbandonato discuss the race for the Championship top two and Cardiff City's fifth successive win
  
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• The full Warren Gatland Six Nations Q&A: I'm not sure I was right to pick Dan Biggar against Ireland

  07-03-2018 16:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Every word of the Wales coach's revealing press conference
  
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