Wales news

• BBC Strictly's Will Best interrupts host to send special message

  17-10-2026 21:58 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Strictly Come Dancing returned to screens on Saturday night for its long-awaited Icons week
  
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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.co.uk
  
  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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• 800 pairs of £66 earrings being given away for free on October 20

  19-10-2026 13:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  It comes as research shows women lose a lot of earrings for common reasons
  
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• Swansea to host its first ever marathon

  19-10-2026 13:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Thousands of runners are expected to descend on the city as organisers have set their sights on creating Wales' largest city marathon
  
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• Northampton v Cardiff police statement as concerning second-half threats emerge

  19-10-2026 13:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Players were ushered from the pitch immediately after the final whistle after police were called with around half an hour of the match remaining
  
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• River Taff fuel spill investigators explain green dye in water

  19-10-2026 13:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Officers remain onsite working to locate and stop the source of a major pollution incident from GE Aerospace
  
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• Delta Goodrem's Strictly Come Dancing future confirmed after painful injury

  19-10-2026 13:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Delta Goodrem's future on the BBC dancing competition has been confirmed, after she was forced to miss a live show.
  
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• Jury inquest to be held after Pontypool student died weeks into university course

  19-10-2026 13:14 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Megan Draper has been described by her parents as a kind, caring, and outgoing 18-year-old before her sudden death in October 2025
  
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• Ex-Strictly pro 'gutted' after backlash to Amy Dowden comment

  19-10-2026 13:13 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A former Strictly Come Dancing pro is said to be "gutted" following backlash
  
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• 'Much-loved' British tourist died after Spanish holiday fall

  19-10-2026 13:08 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Lee Jowitt died on Sunday at a hostel in Catalonia
  
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• Holidaymakers face half-term passport warning - thousands of UK adults won't be allowed to fly

  19-10-2026 13:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Wizz Air has warned British passengers flying abroad during the busy October half-term and Christmas periods to check their passports.
  
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• Aldi's new £7 item helps millions avoid £1,000 fine when clocks go back

  19-10-2026 13:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The supermarket is bringing out the new item as part of its Special Buys Winter Walker range on Thursday, October 22
  
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• Northern Ireland schools evacuated after receiving 'Islamist bomb threat'

  19-10-2026 13:01 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Some 300 schools in Northern Ireland have received an email containing an 'Islamist bomb threat', Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan has said, as police conduct urgent enquiries.
  
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• Martin Lewis says 'I'm concerned' in new update for many card users - key details

  19-10-2026 13:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Martin Lewis has issued an 'important alert' to large numbers of Brits
  
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• Davina McCall reveals new health battle after overcoming brain tumour and cancer

  19-10-2026 12:49 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Davina McCall announced the diagnosis on her podcast
  
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• Key points to know as DWP PIP claimants could get 'single' payment

  19-10-2026 12:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A review has been taking place on the future of the benefit
  
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• Boys drowning in sea off Welsh beach saved by autistic teen

  19-10-2026 12:42 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The boys were battling against the rising tide and strong currents as they tried to make their way back to the beach
  
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• Met Office yellow weather warning issued as storm looks set to batter 17 parts of Wales

  19-10-2026 12:39 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Heavy rain and gusts of up to 70mph have been forecast for Wales, which could see its first named storm of the season later this week
  
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• Police called to Swansea retail park amid reports of abuse, intimidation, vandalism and theft by out of control youths

  19-10-2026 12:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'Reports allege that the youths entered both a cinema and bowling alley without paying, threw food over a city centre taxi and were involved in the theft of a scooter.'
  
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• Wales legend steps down from British and Irish Lions job

  19-10-2026 12:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ieuan Evans' term as Lions chairman comes to an end this week and the former Wales wing will step down upon its conclusion
  
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• DVLA driving licence medical condition renewal update on 4 changes - key details

  19-10-2026 12:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The DVLA has announced four key changes and many motorists could be affected
  
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• Brits obsessed with tracking wellness habits – but it's not just about sleep and steps

  19-10-2026 12:19 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The average Brit now tracks four aspects of their lives on a daily basis - from sleep and fibre intake to how many glasses of water they drink
  
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• ‘We’re rewriting the book’: The man running Wales’ NHS promises change

  19-10-2026 12:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Mabon ap Gwyfor sets a deadline for eliminating the longest waits for treatment
  
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• Love Island winner Amber Rose Gill eats snack 2,000ft up at 120mph

  19-10-2026 12:02 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The star says she now has a taste for adventure
  
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• Woman's 'horrendous' A&E nightmare after catching disease at concert

  19-10-2026 11:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The university student is warning others of the disease, describing it as 'unlike anything you'll ever have'
  
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• Ex-Liverpool, Cardiff and Swansea star now unemployed and unable to even get interviews

  19-10-2026 11:43 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The former defender is searching for a new job after leaving his previous position last month
  
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• Binman issues 'use the right bin' alert for anyone throwing away everyday item

  19-10-2026 11:36 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A bunch of flowers may look lovely on the kitchen table, but once the petals begin to droop, there is a practical question to consider
  
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• Welsh bride shares hope after being jilted at altar 'it was meant to be'

  19-10-2026 11:35 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Kayley Stead from Swansea is getting married again after being left at the altar in 2022
  
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• Is it safe to travel to France as UK Foreign Office issue latest advice

  19-10-2026 11:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  With October half-term approaching, many British travellers are wondering whether it’s safe to travel to France right now
  
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• AD FEATURE: A Christmas party you'll actually want to go to

  19-10-2026 11:20 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Discover the Celtic Manor Resort party nights tailored to your celebration style, from lively daytime events and black-tie galas to throwback jams and all-night dancefloors
  
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