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• Welsh rugby player dies suddenly at 24 as WRU issue statement

  19-10-2026 23:05 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The tragic news was announced on Monday evening by his club team and the Welsh Rugby Union
  
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• Police cordon off area in Bridgend and building evacuated after car crashes into wall

  19-10-2026 21:45 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Wales air Ambulance was called to the scene after a woman was found injured in a car in Bridgend
  
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• Roman Kemp wipes away tears as he addresses dad's brain tumour battle

  19-10-2026 21:41 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Roman Kemp was in tears on BBC's The One Show after hearing 21-year-old Harry's brain tumour story, which hit close to home for the TV host
  
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• ‘Ominous’ Strictly Come Dancing moment as star left ‘really upset’

  19-10-2026 20:58 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  A body language expert has had their say on Saturday's performances
  
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• Man allegedly subject of gang shooting retaliation 'thought he was the king', jury told

  19-10-2026 20:32 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  ' Long said about Danny thinking he's the king out there in Guernsey... He said about what they were doing out there. They were dealing with drugs. He said something about burying drugs out there and Danny was the one collecting it out there for them'
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star slams low scores as one pair 'should've been scored higher'

  19-10-2026 20:17 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Strictly Come Dancing It Takes Two returned tonight with a run down of the weekend's performances
  
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• LEGO board game parents say is 'so fun' as kids 'have been playing ever since'

  19-10-2026 20:03 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The new LEGO Ninjago Destiny's Bounty Adventures board game is proving a popular Christmas gift for kids, with shoppers praising it as 'brilliant' on Amazon
  
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• Wales facing brutal choices as top stars to miss out on squad

  19-10-2026 19:58 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Some quality players are set to miss out when Steve Tandy names his Wales squad
  
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• Sam Fender announces Cardiff Principality Stadium gig for 2027

  19-10-2026 19:57 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The singer teased the concert on social media along with several other stadium gigs
  
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• When does Mortimer and Whitehouse Gone Fishing return? BBC Two release date confirmed

  19-10-2026 19:54 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Mortimer and Whitehouse: Gone Fishing is set to return for a brand new series on BBC Two, but the first episode will be an emotional one as it features the last appearance of their beloved dog Ted, who died earlier this year
  
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• Manor house arson case adjourned after disputed cost of damage put at 'millions'

  19-10-2026 18:51 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Rheola House was one of Wales' most treasured properties and was designed by the famous architect John Nash, the man who redesigned Buckingham Palace
  
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• Welsh rugby match abandoned in medical emergency and Cardiff hoax emerges

  19-10-2026 18:41 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The latest rugby news and views from around the world
  
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• Five Welsh restaurants named on list of world's best places to eat

  19-10-2026 18:30 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Restaurants in Pembrokeshire, Monmouthshire, the Vale of Glamorgan, and Ceredigion have been named among the best in the world
  
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• Hollywood big hitters still want to buy Cardiff Rugby as fresh sale calls emerge

  19-10-2026 18:23 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The WRU are being urged to reopen negotiations around the sale of Cardiff Rugby
  
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• Major update after hundreds of newly-qualified nurses left distraught

  19-10-2026 18:17 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The Welsh Government has announced that more than 250 nursing graduates have been placed into roles within NHS Wales since June
  
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• Plans for new cycle path linking Neath with Cimla move a step closer

  19-10-2026 18:12 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The scheme was approved after the current active travel provision was described as being poor for walkers and cyclists
  
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• ITV The Party ending explained as Martin's fate confirmed after shock shooting

  19-10-2026 18:00 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  ITV's latest psychological thriller draws to a dramatic conclusion tonight as viewers finally discover what really happened to Ben Fitzmaurice
  
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• Streams of brown discharge captured pouring into the Severn Estuary near Magor

  19-10-2026 17:53 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Natural Resources Wales says it is investigating
  
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• Teenage Welsh rugby player dies as tributes paid to 'true inspiration'

  19-10-2026 17:47 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Luc Evans, 16, has been remembered by his family, his rugby team and Wales international Gareth Davies, among others
  
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• Russell Brand 'had maniacal grin' during alleged sex assault in bar

  19-10-2026 17:34 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  "I was completely in shock and was like: 'What the hell are you doing? I've literally just met you.'"
  
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• Wales' national museum building in Cardiff is 'completely and totally failing'

  19-10-2026 17:29 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The chief executive of Amgueddfa Cymru said even behind-the-scenes repairs total
  
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• St Fagans museum buildings closed and in poor condition while staff say they are being targeted

  19-10-2026 17:22 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The head of Amgueddfa Cymru said staff, often junior women from ethnic minorities, are being targeted for online videos
  
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• TV doctor warns heart attack symptoms in women 'too often' written off as anxiety

  19-10-2026 17:19 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  TV doctor Dr Nighar Arif has warned that women are "too often" told their health concerns are symptoms of anxiety, when they could actually be signs of a heart attack or serious cardiac event
  
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• Ben Whitehouse quits refereeing as he joins Wales coaching team

  19-10-2026 17:17 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Steve Tandy has added Ben Whitehouse to his coaching team, with the official retiring from refereeing
  
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• Tragic reason behind message on Shirley Ballas' wrist spotted by Strictly viewers

  19-10-2026 17:16 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The Strictly Come Dancing head judge has a tattoo dedicated to her late brother David
  
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• I asked experts what the best thermostat temperature is — there's a 'sweet spot'

  19-10-2026 17:13 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  With temperatures dropping, I asked several energy and plumbing experts for advice on the best thermostat temperature UK homes should aim for, for both comfort and to help lower heating bills
  
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• How to watch FA Cup first round draw for free - channel and start time

  19-10-2026 17:13 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The first-round draw of the FA Cup takes place on Monday evening
  
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• Axel Rudakubana facing trial over alleged prison officer attack

  19-10-2026 17:13 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Rudakubana, 20, is serving a life sentence for the murders of Alice da Silva Aguiar, nine, Bebe King, six, and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, and the attempted murder of eight other children and two adults at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in 2024
  
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• Rolex watches, designer handbag, and £48,000 in cash stolen after burglar saw social media posts

  19-10-2026 17:10 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  A judge described the burglary as 'mean and callous'
  
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• Popular New York-style fast food chain opens first Welsh restaurant in Cardiff

  19-10-2026 17:08 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  A New York style food spot is opening its doors soon in Cardiff's city centre
  
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• Police officer sacked over 'appalling and inappropriate' text messages

  19-10-2026 17:04 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Warning: This story contains derogatory language which some readers may find offensive
  
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• Prime Minister Andy Burnham's poignant message during Aberfan visit

  19-10-2026 17:02 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The tragedy will be remembered on its 60th anniversary
  
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• Heinz tomato soup beaten in blind test by 59p supermarket can – not Aldi or Lidl

  19-10-2026 17:00 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  It's perfect weather for a lovely warm bowl of soup - but which brand should you reach for? A blind taste-test has revealed customers prefer a supermarket own brand to Heinz
  
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• Another legendary band to play huge Cardiff Castle gig in 2027

  19-10-2026 16:57 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Electronic pioneers Kraftwerk's Welsh gig will be only one of two in the UK in 2027
  
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• Swansea city centre's main Post Office to close within months

  19-10-2026 16:54 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  It comes as a prominent retailer it shares a unit with is to shut down
  
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• Thousands of visitors turned away from one of Wales' biggest visitor attractions

  19-10-2026 16:51 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The hugely popular attraction in Blaenavon sees visitors taken on underground tours by former miners
  
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• Met Office weather maps show Wales to be hit by a wall of rain

  19-10-2026 16:47 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The UK could potentially see its first named storm of the season, forecasters have warned
  
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• Man accused of murdering his own dad appears in court

  19-10-2026 16:08 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Police were called to the address by the Welsh Ambulance Service shortly after 2.42am. Despite the efforts of paramedics Michael Ward was pronounced dead at the scene.
  
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• Europe's best airline for 2026 officially named - not easyJet or Ryanair

  19-10-2026 15:46 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The best European airline has officially been named for 2026, flying to 'more countries than any other airline', and operating from six UK airports with budget-friendly prices
  
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• Swansea City's Vitor Matos on Premier League club's radar as report emerges

  19-10-2026 15:01 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The Swans boss has seemingly made a huge impression following a superb start to the season
  
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• Jockey Leonna Mayor breaks silence on Stuart Hogg uproar after couple split

  19-10-2026 14:48 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  ITV and Sky Sports presenter Leonna Mayor has spoken about her relationship with former Scotland international Stuart Hogg
  
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• Wet Wipe ban to hit Wales in two months as businesses warned

  19-10-2026 14:44 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Businesses are being warned to prepare for the new rules coming this December
  
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• NHS symptoms as Davina McCall diagnosed with cardiovascular disease

  19-10-2026 14:43 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Davina McCall has shared that she has cardiovascular disease (CVD) in a new health update after overcoming breast cancer and a brain tumour
  
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• Weekend road closure to hit drivers in Swansea as city project sees major disruption

  19-10-2026 14:38 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  Construction is continuing on the £49 million project
  
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• 'The best £45 I’ve ever spent' electric blanket drops to £27 in autumn deal stack

  19-10-2026 14:31 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  "Love to snuggle on the sofa with this throw, means I can turn the heating lower and save energy and money!"
  
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• DWP Universal Credit update on '3 month' childcare cost rules for holiday clubs

  19-10-2026 14:18 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The Department for Work and Pensions has explained the rules over childcare costs for working parents on Universal Credit
  
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• DWP leaflets could unlock £4,500 income boost for thousands

  19-10-2026 14:14 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  DWP is sending out more than half a million leaflets to households in seven areas across the UK
  
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• 'We owe it to all those who lost their lives at Aberfan to build a better future' Andy Burnham

  19-10-2026 14:00 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  The Prime Minister has visited Aberfan ahead of the 60th anniversary and wrote this piece for WalesOnline
  
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• New £120 holiday tax coming into force in Spain from December 2026

  19-10-2026 13:50 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  A travel expert has explained who will pay, how much - and how to cut the costs
  
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• New life of Team GB star who's bedbound 22 hours a day and left home five times this year

  19-10-2026 13:46 via WalesOnline - Home
  
  A former Team GB athlete who competed at the Tokyo Olympics is now leading a very different life after being diagnosed with a disease that keeps her bedbound for 22 hours a day
  
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