Wales news

• Prue Leith's Bake Off replacement 'revealed' with 'early support' for star

  21-01-2026 23:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Prue Leith has announced that she is stepping down from the Channel 4 baking show.
  
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• Driving test cheating surges 47% in a year as RAC Foundation warns 'road users at risk'

  21-01-2026 23:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Driving test cheating has jumped by 47% in one year, with technology-enabled fraud during theory examinations the most common violation
  
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• Sky's Under Salt Marsh stars reveal the hardest part about filming the series

  21-01-2026 23:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  While some of us are used to extreme weather, the actors on set described the rain as the hardest part of filming the series.
  
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• Animal that vanished from Britain 600 years ago spotted in Wales

  21-01-2026 23:17 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Experts believe the bird could be home-grown in the UK
  
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• Hundreds arrested for drink and drug driving in Welsh region in just one month

  21-01-2026 23:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A police force said it had a 'zero tolerance' approach to the crime
  
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• 'They caused us anger and sleepless nights - now politicians have to earn our trust again'

  21-01-2026 22:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  She was one of those who feared she would lose her farm under government inheritance tax changes, now Abi Reader is switching her farm for the corridors of power
  
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• The Traitors viewers fuming as winner of BBC series 'already sealed'

  21-01-2026 22:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Fans of the BBC show think they have already worked out who is going to win.
  
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• Missing Brit's mum begs 'bring my boy home' after update in case

  21-01-2026 22:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share this update"
  
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• Elderly woman dies after falling into pothole

  21-01-2026 22:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The woman in her 80s reportedly got her walking stick stuck in a pothole
  
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• 'Coward' strangled girlfriend as she called police and slammed her head into radiator

  21-01-2026 22:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Thomas Jones, 43, threatened to 'burn her and burn her house down' and said he would 'put her in a grave'
  
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• Almost 40 dogs kept in puppy farm so 'putrid' animal welfare officers were physically sick

  21-01-2026 21:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The smell was so bad at the Cardiff semi-detached that a neighbour thought they could 'smell a dead body'
  
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• Dozens of drain covers vanish from Welsh city's streets

  21-01-2026 20:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'I've seen a few cones over some drains, but there are countless others that remain uncovered'
  
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• WRU announce significant new £60m debt deal with two major financial institutions

  21-01-2026 20:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It has struck a new funding deal with HSBC and Goldman Sachs
  
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• Death in Paradise's Don Warrington admits fan response was 'a shock'

  21-01-2026 20:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Death in Paradise star Don Warrington has said he was surprised by the fan reaction after his character Commissioner Patterson left the BBC drama.
  
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• National Lottery results: Numbers for Wednesday, January 21

  21-01-2026 20:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It's a rollover so there is £5 million up for grabs in this weeks Lotto draw
  
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• Motorist reported for driving offences after two-car crash at roundabout

  21-01-2026 20:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A 35-year-old man had allegedly been driving without a licence
  
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• Ospreys star leaves region for France as announcement made amid uncertainty

  21-01-2026 19:40 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  James Fender will move to France next season, having joined Pro D2 club Grenoble
  
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• Elon Musk's Tesla firm fined in Welsh court after repeated failure to cooperate with UK police

  21-01-2026 19:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest conviction saw fines handed out at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court
  
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• Elon Musk's Tesla fined in Welsh court after repeated failure to cooperate with UK police

  21-01-2026 19:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest conviction saw fines handed out at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates' Court
  
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• 'Suspicious' man reported in Welsh village as police issue update

  21-01-2026 18:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A community policing team are monitoring the area
  
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• The likely Wales starting team for the Six Nations now as clues emerge

  21-01-2026 18:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Steve Tandy named his Six Nations squad under the cloud of murky off-field politics in Welsh rugby
  
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• BBC Winterwatch's Chris Packham shares heartbreak after facing 'catastrophic' family loss

  21-01-2026 18:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  BBC's Winterwatch presenter Chris Packham, who was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in his forties, sadly admitted "I hadn't prepared myself" for the devastating loss
  
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• Zan Vipotnik loving 'special' Swansea City amid transfer links and defender set for exit

  21-01-2026 18:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium.
  
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• First picture of 'gentle giant' who died in A487 crash

  21-01-2026 18:07 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Alfie Copeland had 'a bright future and so many plans', his family said in a moving tribute
  
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• The Traitors star Faraaz Noor's life outside the BBC show

  21-01-2026 18:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Faraaz is one of the Faithful contestants on the current series of the BBC programme, which is hosted by Claudia Winkleman
  
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• Six sites being considered for new traveller camp in Wales

  21-01-2026 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  If a new site is not found the council could be in breach of its legal duties
  
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• Mary Berry's brutal four-word comment to Prue Leith about working with Paul Hollywood

  21-01-2026 17:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Dame Prue Leith has announced she is stepping down as a judge on The Great British Bake Off after nine years, and previously shared what Mary Berry told her about working with Paul Hollywood
  
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• Martin Lewis website advice for mortgage owners on when to fix rate as inflation rises

  21-01-2026 17:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Many people will be coming to the end of an existing deal or preparing to take out a first mortgage - so should they fix or not, and for how long?
  
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• Ospreys boss found out shock news from wife as Mark Jones reveals more twists to come

  21-01-2026 17:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Jones has spoken out after news the Ospreys' owners have been chosen as the WRU's preferred bidders to buy Cardiff
  
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• Prue Leith made heartbreaking 'haven't got much longer' admission before quitting Bake Off

  21-01-2026 17:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Great British Bake Off judge Dame Prue Leith, 86, has announced she is stepping down from the Channel 4 show after nine years
  
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• Wrexham owner Ryan Reynolds shows true colours as baby treated for 'inoperable' heart condition

  21-01-2026 17:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A baby has undergone an 11-hour procedure after a fundraising campaign backed by Ryan Reynolds
  
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• The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman makes major family admission ahead of final

  21-01-2026 17:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Traitors host Claudia Winkleman says her husband and son were left 'screaming and crying' when Alan won because she had to keep the BBC show's winner a secret from them
  
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• Gordon Ramsay admits new project 'scares the s*** out of me' in Netflix teaser

  21-01-2026 16:55 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Netflix has confirmed the release date of its new culinary docuseries Being Gordon Ramsay, which follows the celebrity chef as he takes on one of his most ambitious projects yet
  
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• Cardiff City striker moves to Scotland on loan

  21-01-2026 16:51 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The striker says he's looking forward to getting started in the Scottish Premiership
  
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• New pier and beach lido along with bars and aquarium part of ambitious plan for city waterfront

  21-01-2026 16:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The dramatic plans for Swansea's Civic Centre site include new cafes, bars, beach sports shops and apartments
  
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• 'Rare' baby names for parents looking for Disney-inspired ideas

  21-01-2026 16:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Parents looking for less common baby names might want to consider some of these choices
  
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• Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith steps down from show after nine series

  21-01-2026 16:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Prue Leith has announced that she is leaving The Great British Bake Off, saying that it has been 'fabulous' but that it 'feels like the right time' to go
  
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• Golden retriever's reaction to spotting 'favourite human' at daycare is melting hearts

  21-01-2026 16:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Golden retriever Sam has been attending the same doggy daycare centre for years and recognises staff by scent, but his reaction to his favourite person's arrival was priceless
  
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• I found a glamping megapod stay for four in a forest for less than £50 a night

  21-01-2026 16:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Make 2026 the year you finally book that glamping break.
  
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• Alleged child abduction attempt at leisure centre

  21-01-2026 16:12 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Police arrested an 82-year-old man over reports of the attempted abduction of a boy at a Welsh leisure centre
  
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• Millions may not be claiming HMRC tax relief they are eligible for

  21-01-2026 16:09 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  An important deadline is approaching
  
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• Prince Harry denies 'Mr Mischief' Facebook profile claims in High Court

  21-01-2026 16:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Sussex told the High Court he never used the name after a barrister claimed he used it to exchange numbers with a journalist who 'moved in his social circles'.
  
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• Amanda Holden and Alan Carr consider bizarre career move after turning down Strictly

  21-01-2026 16:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Amanda Holden and Alan Carr have ruled out hosting Strictly Come Dancing, but the celebrity duo joked about making a fortune on OnlyFans with feet content instead
  
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• The Traitors' Fiona shares lifechanging news ahead of BBC series finale

  21-01-2026 16:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former local government officer posted a video from Swansea's Guildhall as she announced that she has officially retired
  
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• Stunning coastal walk starts in one of Wales' prettiest villages ands ends with an extra special treat

  21-01-2026 16:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  One of my favourite hikes is in Saundersfoot, where you'll find sandy shores, secluded bays, and a foodie spot right on the beach.
  
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• Pictures show Welsh mountain plastered in disgusting 'river' of rubbish

  21-01-2026 16:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The rubbish has been dumped on private land owned by local farmers were described as 'distraught'
  
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• Vet explains 4 reasons your dog eats grass and when to be worried

  21-01-2026 15:59 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Many dog owners have wondered about their pet munching on grass. Veterinarian Nicole Rous has shared some common reasons behind this behaviour and when you need to worry about it
  
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• 'Heartbroken' family say life will never be the same after man found dead near train station

  21-01-2026 15:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The body of Edward Mark Owen was discovered in a field next to Carmarthen railway station earlier this month
  
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• Alan Carr and Amanda Holden make BBC Strictly Come Dancing hosting confession

  21-01-2026 15:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The celebrity friends have addressed the rumours about them hosting the BBC show together after Claudia Winkleman and Tess Daly stepped down.
  
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• Secluded countryside stay perfect for a romantic weekend away is reduced on Sykes Cottages

  21-01-2026 15:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A cosy countryside getaway could be the perfect way to celebrate love this winter
  
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