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• 'As a mum and a teacher I saw the harm social media does, now I want to ban it for teens'

  19-01-2026 18:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'Get children off these addictive apps and into books, playing sport, chatting and enjoying themselves'
  
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• Man dies suddenly at property in town centre

  19-01-2026 18:24 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A large emergency services response was sent to Spilman Street in Carmarthen on Monday morning
  
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• Rugby chiefs speak out amid criticism and 'inspirational trailblazer' retires

  19-01-2026 18:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest rugby news from Wales and around the world
  
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• Wrexham sent shock new manager verdict as Ryan Reynolds told to appoint Man Utd graduate

  19-01-2026 17:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Rene Meulensteen believes Robbie Savage has the personality, experience and growing managerial pedigree to thrive at Wrexham
  
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• Wales' best city for nightlife has been revealed - and it's not Cardiff

  19-01-2026 17:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Brighton has been crowned the UK's best city for a night out, but the winner of the best city for clubbing in Wales may come as a surprise, and it's beaten Cardiff in a number of areas
  
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• The Traitors star predicts 'shock' twist in BBC show

  19-01-2026 17:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former Traitors finalist Wilf Webster has revealed who he thinks will win the current series of the BBC programme
  
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• Woman tests microwaved tea against kettle brew and one tastes way better

  19-01-2026 17:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An American woman living in the UK decided to put the microwaved tea to the test against a kettle-made brew and got her husband to blindly rank the drinks
  
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• Fraudster phone boss ordered to pay almost £200,000 or face two years in prison

  19-01-2026 17:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The phone company boss fraudulently obtained Covid "Bounce Bank" loans
  
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• I've visited loads of castles in Wales, this is my favourite

  19-01-2026 17:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  I love pottering around a ruin, marvelling at battlements and arrow slits, ideally rounded off with a slice of sponge in a National Trust café, like a contented nana
  
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• Amazon's best-selling bag shoppers say 'you need' is £14 cheaper right now

  19-01-2026 17:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Amazons top best selling tote bag is currently available for a great deal
  
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• Key dates and rules on registering to vote in the Senedd election 2026

  19-01-2026 17:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Registering is free and takes five minutes but without doing so you won't be able to get a ballot paper
  
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• Couple kept dozens of dogs and snakes in 'squalid' conditions in faeces-filled house

  19-01-2026 17:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  RSPCA inspectors also found two dead dogs at the couple's house, including one which had an anal injury "caused by the insertion of a blunt object". WARNING: STORY CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES
  
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• UK’s smallest and mightiest firms offered fresh support to scale

  19-01-2026 17:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Following data signalling the first rise in the UK’s small business population since the pandemic, the renewed effort seeks to unlock opportunity for microbusinesses at the heart of powering future economic growth
  
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• National chain set to take over bar next to famous Welsh beach

  19-01-2026 16:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hospitality company Loungers has applied for signage at the former Salty's Beach Bar location in Tenby
  
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• Dusk's 'quality' bedding that 'elevates room to another level' drops in price

  19-01-2026 16:53 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dusk's winter sale includes the 'elegant' Hotel Satin Stripe 200 Thread Count Duvet Cover which is designed to give your bedroom a 'clean, hotel-inspired look'
  
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• Swansea City striker leaves on loan and jets to Spain as Franco makes big impression

  19-01-2026 16:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  These are your Swansea City headlines on Monday, January 19
  
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• Cardiff City forward eyed to replace goal machine as injury puts transfer priority into focus

  19-01-2026 16:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium
  
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• Anyone who owns an air fryer urged to carry out quick check on appliance or face health risk

  19-01-2026 16:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  How often do you check your air fryer?
  
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• Jet2 passengers left 'gobsmacked' as flight departs without them

  19-01-2026 16:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The flight to Alicante departed without dozens of passengers who were left waiting in a stairwell for up to 40 minutes to board the plane
  
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• Wales suffer major World Cup play-off blow as Ben Davies undergoes surgery

  19-01-2026 16:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wales have suffered a major setback ahead of their World Cup qualifier against Bosnia and Herzegovina in March
  
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• Vet explains real reason why cats steal your seat and it's not what you think

  19-01-2026 16:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A vet has shared the real reason why cats steal your seat on the sofa or your side of the bed - and it's not because they're warm or comfortable but has a deeper meaning
  
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• Do not stroke horses on your next winter walk - as it could prove fatal

  19-01-2026 16:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Vets warn the sweet gesture could sign a horse's death sentence as humans could inadvertently spread the infection known as 'strangles' to others.
  
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• Home workers hit with HMRC tax change from April

  19-01-2026 16:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed in her 2025 Budget 2025 tax relief for those forced to work from home will end this April
  
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• Three Welsh coffee shops named best in the UK

  19-01-2026 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  And they're now competing for best in the world!
  
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• Stop putting tin foil behind radiators and use expert-approved alternative instead

  19-01-2026 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A number of people have been using tin foil to heat their homes, but experts suggest swapping for a better and more efficient alternative
  
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• 'I can't fathom how we're still alive' - crash survivors speak out

  19-01-2026 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A taxi driver and three teenagers were killed in a devastating collision on Wigan Road, Bolton, in the early hours of Sunday morning
  
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• Dad's fury as strict graveyard rules stop him paying tribute to his baby girl

  19-01-2026 16:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Anthony Davies’ daughter Lexi-may died when she was just 12 weeks old
  
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• Financial expert answers common money questions as January stress peaks

  19-01-2026 16:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Money expert Alina Jaffer tackles Brits' top financial concerns as research shows January is the most stressful month for money worries
  
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• Vet shares 5 dog breeds he'd never own after working with animals for years

  19-01-2026 16:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A vet has shared the five dog breeds he would never want to own based on his years of professional experience - and some are very popular choices including the French bulldog have been included
  
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• Baby names set to surge in popularity in 2026 as vintage names make the list

  19-01-2026 16:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  JoJo Maman Bébé recently teamed up with a baby-naming expert to reveal their top predictions for naming trends that will appear in 2026
  
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• National Lottery to go offline for 24 hours in confirmed update change

  19-01-2026 15:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  National Lottery players will be unable to properly access the website and apps during the planned 24 hours
  
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• Billy Connolly's 103-year-old Welsh aunt honoured

  19-01-2026 15:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Following the war's conclusion Rene returned to Cardigan, establishing her own salon and playing a key role in founding the local RAFA branch
  
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• Expert warns Brits not to ignore maintenance tasks that 'rarely stay small'

  19-01-2026 15:52 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An expert has urged households to tackle the issues people are most likely to delay - and it's time to find out if you're guilty of the same
  
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• The Traitors' Harriet Tyce pays tribute to close friend as she says 'so missed'

  19-01-2026 15:46 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Traitors star was showered in support after paying tribute to her late friend with a touching post.
  
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• I shop at Aldi and Lidl but there's a specific product I'll only ever buy at M&S

  19-01-2026 15:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It might be a little pricier, but it's worth the extra money - even if it's just for a treat every once in a while.
  
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• Jaguar driver in court over death of couple who loved each other 'beyond words'

  19-01-2026 15:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The driver faces two counts of causing death by careless driving
  
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• Woman 'in tears' after terrifying moment with stranger leads to 999 phone call

  19-01-2026 15:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  When one woman received training about how to do CPR and use a defibrillator, she really didn't know that one day, she'd be utilising her skills and saving one man's life
  
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• Apple Watch worth £200 slashed by £120 in major reduction

  19-01-2026 15:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's one way to get an Apple product for less
  
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• Glasses and cutlery sparkle beautifully if one item is added to the dishwasher – not vinegar

  19-01-2026 15:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  If your dishwasher leaves water marks and spots on glasses and cutlery, this simple addition could stop that from happening.
  
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• Wrexham could complete two transfers this week after James McClean exit confirmed

  19-01-2026 15:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wrexham could have a busy week ahead on the transfer front after James McClean's departure was announced
  
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• Man stabbed in pub in 'revenge attack'

  19-01-2026 15:27 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jack Shaw phoned his mum to apologise for 'ruining Christmas' after he was stabbed by a former friend
  
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• Get perfect poached eggs every time with chef's easy method

  19-01-2026 15:18 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A food influencer has shared a simple technique for getting the perfect poached eggs every time - and it's all to do with straining the eggs through a sieve before cooking
  
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• NHS cough syrup alert issued by Dr Xand on BBC Morning Live

  19-01-2026 15:15 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Health expert Dr Xand discussed NHS guidance on cough treatments during today's episode of BBC Morning Live
  
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• Gerwyn Price makes announcement about Welsh chip shop he owns in his home town

  19-01-2026 15:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Former darts world champion Gerwyn Price opened a chip shop in his hometown in 2024
  
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• When is The Traitors final? BBC confirms schedule shake-up

  19-01-2026 15:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Traitors is set to come to an end in a matter of days
  
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• BBC The Traitors star issues family tree update as he teases 'red herring'

  19-01-2026 15:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The fourth series of The Traitors has already seen a number of explosive twists and turns
  
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• Award-winning Cardiff restaurant extends half price menu after phenomenal demand

  19-01-2026 14:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Thomas, The Brasserie in Pontcanna has a waiting list of 'hundreds' for January after debuting its new menu
  
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• Respected MS 'did not disclose the depth of his depression' prior to ending his life

  19-01-2026 14:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Hefin David died at his home in Nelson, Caerphilly, last August
  
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• Parents in one part of Wales asked not to give their kids smartphones until they turn 14

  19-01-2026 14:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Welsh council is asking parents to sign a pledge to keep their kids off social media until they are 16 and not get under-14s smartphones as debate rages over online safety
  
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• When is After the Flood series 2, episode 2 out on ITV?

  19-01-2026 14:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  After the Flood is back for series two as Sophie Rundle reprises her role as Jo Marshall alongside Lorraine Ashbourne and newcomer Jill Halfpenny
  
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