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• The Welsh woman who left everything to help slaves to freedom

  05-07-2020 21:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The stories of Jessie Donaldson and Willis, a slave who found his freedom in Swansea, were almost forgotten to history  but one historian's tireless work has captured them
  
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• Tears as man, 92, reunited with daughter after three months apart

  05-07-2020 21:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'It was wonderful seeing him in the garden. He had a tear in his eye'
  
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• Man used sleight of hand to cheat his way to £930

  05-07-2020 21:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Costel Ventel, 20, tricked staff out of £930 in one day and has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison
  
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• Youth group for Cardiff's Thomas Picton statue to be replaced

  05-07-2020 21:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  More than 80 people have signed an open letter calling to replace the statue of the slave owner with his most well-known victim
  
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• Calls for resignation after poor youth offending inspection in Cardiff

  05-07-2020 21:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Inspectors gave the Cardiff Youth Offending Service the lowest possible rating
  
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• Concerns over scrutiny of £1.2bn Cardiff Capital Region city deal

  05-07-2020 21:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The city deal is investing money to grow the local economy across south-east Wales
  
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• Bridgend primary school to be rebuilt while dual-stream school put on hold

  05-07-2020 21:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Councillors have fast-tracked plans to rebuild Mynydd Cynffig Primary School while the development of a new English and Welsh-medium school at Parc Afon Ewenni has been shelved
  
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• Dogged pupils overcome nerves as the first full week of school comes to a close

  05-07-2020 21:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Head teachers at this Welsh primary and secondary are glad to see the children again - as are two school dogs
  
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• The cost to Swansea Council of closing the LC car park

  05-07-2020 20:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Finance chiefs say they have budgeted for the loss of revenue and that two new car parks are being built in the vicinity
  
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• Quarry expansion plans near Pontypridd look set to be rejected

  05-07-2020 20:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A council planning committee voted to refuse it back in February and that decision is set to be rubber stamped at a meeting on Thursday
  
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• The giant Welsh rugby teen and cousin of Faletau who's set to be unleashed

  05-07-2020 20:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The outstanding prospect is looking towards his senior career
  
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• Prolific burglar caught thanks to corner shop conversation

  05-07-2020 20:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Terry Hughes crept into a flat and stole a mobile phone from the headboard of the bed as the victim slept just inches away. Hours later he was caught due to a chance overhearing
  
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• Restaurant in £65k debt and unable to furlough staff over 'tax error'

  05-07-2020 20:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Owners of the Mermaid Cafe Bar & Restaurant in Mumbles say they have not been able to earn a penny since February
  
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• Clap for the NHS at 72: Wales applauds health service

  05-07-2020 20:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows10 weeks of applause during the coronavirus outbreak to thank frontline workers.
  
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• The three unsung players driving Cardiff City's Premier League dream

  05-07-2020 19:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Goalscorers are getting the publicity, but more low profile stars are just as important in Bluebirds' Championship play-off push
  
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• Welsh drag queens keeping people entertained during lockdown

  05-07-2020 19:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Bars and clubs have shut in Wales due to lockdown restrictions and some drag queens have started to perform online for audiences
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday boss Garry Monk left reeling after Swansea loss

  05-07-2020 18:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former Swan was not a happy many following his side's defeat in South Wales
  
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• The truth about rumours linking Adam Jones with a return to Wales

  05-07-2020 18:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The legendary front rower is coaching at Harlequins, but there's speculation suggesting he could be heading back to Welsh rugby
  
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• Gran transforms old chapel using DIY skills taught by late husband

  05-07-2020 17:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'He taught me everything -- from how to mix cement, chop wood, how to cork and tape plasterboard'
  
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• Dozens of education and health specialists back school re-opening

  05-07-2020 17:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  In an open letter to Wales' education minister Kirsty Williams they say children are less likely to catch and spread Covid-19 and lockdown has been 'extremely harmful' to learning
  
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• 'Tortoise 1 Hare 0' Police led on high-speed chase by Lamborghini

  05-07-2020 17:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Driver then nearly doubled the speed limit on the M32
  
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• Police find hidden designer watches, jewellery and cocaine in vans

  05-07-2020 17:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Blitz has resulted in the arrests of some of London’s "most dangerous" villains and £13million in cash being seized
  
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• 'Sheer stupidity' Drunk reveller saved twice by river rescue team

  05-07-2020 16:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Team tried to help the man that shouted 'help me, I can't swim' before fleeing the scene
  
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• Gatland under fire down under as his team crash to foot of the table

  05-07-2020 16:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Gatland finds his coaching methods being questioned after losing four out of four, with his Chiefs side sinking to foot of the table
  
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• Y Bencampwriaeth: Abertawe 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday

  05-07-2020 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Buddugoliaeth yn Stadiwm Liberty'n hwb enfawr i obeithion yr Elyrch o gael cystadlu am ddyrchafiad.
  
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• Hancock has 'significant concerns' about Leicester clothing factories

  05-07-2020 16:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  He stressed stopping the spread of coronavirus was 'the number one problem'
  
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• Steve Cooper's play-off expectation and positive Brewster news

  05-07-2020 16:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cooper spoke about the "heart and soul" his side had to show to overcome Sheffield Wednesday
  
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• Steve Cooper confident in play-off expectation and issues positive Brewster news

  05-07-2020 16:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Cooper spoke about the "heart and soul" his side had to show to overcome Sheffield Wednesday
  
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• One more person with coronavirus in Wales dies as just 15 new cases recorded - Wales Online

  05-07-2020 15:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One more person with coronavirus in Wales dies as just 15 new cases recorded  Wales Online
  
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• Omar Bogle has turned to writing music to overcome being released by Bluebirds

  05-07-2020 15:32 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The player was released by Cardiff City upon the end of his contract with the club and is now seeking employment elsewhere
  
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• One more virus death in Wales as only 15 new cases recorded

  05-07-2020 15:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The last time the number of daily reported deaths was one was June 23
  
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• Swansea City ratings as Rhian Brewster and Marc Guehi steal the show

  05-07-2020 15:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Here's how the Swansea players rated in the win against Garry Monk's side
  
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• One coronavirus death reported in Wales for the second time since lockdown began

  05-07-2020 15:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  This is the second time since June 23 that the number of daily reported deaths has been this low
  
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• Taulupe Faletau 'approached' for big money move to France

  05-07-2020 15:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ambitious French side Beziers are making moves for Wales ace Faletau after Dan Biggar turned them down, according to reports in France
  
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• Big Issue vendors donning PPE to return to streets in Wales

  05-07-2020 14:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Face-to-face selling was halted as the outbreak expanded in March
  
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• Brewster and Ayew sink Owls as Swans keep top six hopes alive

  05-07-2020 14:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Swans kept their play-off dream alive with victory over Garry Monk's side
  
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• Leandro Bacuna and Neil Harris finally win over Bluebirds fans

  05-07-2020 13:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Bluebirds correspondent Glen Williams takes us through the biggest talking points from the huge win over Bristol City
  
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• Davies and O'Driscoll tell the inside story of that 2013 Lions selection call

  05-07-2020 13:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Irish legend O'Driscoll was dropped for the deciding third Test against Australia, with Warren Gatland going for the all-Welsh centre pairing of Davies and Jamie Roberts
  
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• 'Promise of America' Kanye West announces US presidential bid

  05-07-2020 12:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rap superstar has previously been a supporter of Donald Trump
  
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• Majority of Super Saturday drinkers acted responsibly, insists Hancock

  05-07-2020 11:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  But the Government won't shirk from bringing in Leicester-like lockdown rules if people break the rules
  
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• End of furlough means 'short window' to avoid mass unemployment

  05-07-2020 11:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  TUC, Unite, Unison, GMB and Usdaw warns the UK was staring at the biggest economic crisis for generations
  
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• Paedophile downloads images of children while on a suspended sentence

  05-07-2020 11:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police found Martin Sparks had downloaded a haul of indecent pictures shared by other paedophiles using peer-to-peer software
  
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• The scenes in England Saturday night following the first day pubs reopened

  05-07-2020 11:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  England's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said 'largely, people have acted very responsibly'
  
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• The scenes in England on Saturday night following the first day pubs re-opened

  05-07-2020 11:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  England's Health Secretary Matt Hancock said 'largely, people have acted very responsibly'
  
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• Brits do not vacuum enough – but clean their oven too much

  05-07-2020 10:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Average adult cleans their oven twice a month, although expert advice is that this can be done as little as once every eight weeks
  
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• The Sunday headlines as Adam Jones linked with move back to Welsh rugby

  05-07-2020 10:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest news and headlines from the world of rugby
  
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• Swansea City vs Sheffield Wednesday live

  05-07-2020 10:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Follow live updates from the Championship fixture at the Liberty Stadium right here
  
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• Government could give all adults £500 and children £250 to help economy

  05-07-2020 09:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Big increase in job centre staff will also be announced this week
  
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• 'It's clear drunk people can't social distance' says police chief

  05-07-2020 09:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The chairman of the Police Federation described his Saturday night shift in Southampton as 'busy' and said it was clear drunk people 'won't/can't' social distance
  
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• New South Wales records 14 new coronavirus cases - Daily Mail

  05-07-2020 09:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  New South Wales records 14 new coronavirus cases  Daily Mail
  
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