Wales news

• Major car rules update as Andy Burnham 'considers change'

  08-08-2026 09:11 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The Prime Minister is reported to be looking again at the issue - and a minister has outlined new government thinking in an interview
  
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• Met Office cloud cover maps show where the eclipse will be most visible

  11-08-2026 00:10 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The first solar eclipse since 1998 will occur on Wednesday - but not everyone in Wales will get a perfect view of the once-in-a-lifetime phenomenon
  
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• Andy Burnham announces plans to end 'rip-off' discounts

  10-08-2026 23:30 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Businesses will no longer be able to increase prices and immediately advertise "discounts" to make customers think they are getting a deal
  
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• Harry Potter 'grave' on Welsh beach forces relocation of £430m power cable to Ireland

  10-08-2026 23:04 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  A character was buried in the film Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows on Freshwater West beach in Pembrokeshire
  
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• Motorcyclist dies in A470 crash as police appeal for witnesses

  10-08-2026 22:44 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked at the scene
  
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• Man, 35, dies at Welsh national park from sudden adult death syndrome

  10-08-2026 22:41 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The syndrome is the most frequent cause of death for under-35s in the UK
  
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• Alex Jones rushes to support Russell Watson as he shares health update on The One Show

  10-08-2026 21:56 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The One Show presenter Alex Jones was quick to share some 'good news'
  
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• Swansea Council give update on Blackpill Lido closure

  10-08-2026 21:47 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Blackpill Lido has had numerous setbacks during the hottest months this summer
  
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• A wildfire that grew to the size of over 500 football pitches has been deliberately reignited

  10-08-2026 21:33 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The wildfire was declared a major incident before being stood down after six days but has now been reignited
  
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• Carabao Cup second round draw in full as Cardiff City, Leeds United and Chelsea learn fates

  10-08-2026 20:37 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup has been confirmed
  
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• Plans for new riverside neighbourhood in Swansea

  10-08-2026 20:26 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Plans from Urban Splash will go on public display
  
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• Mum, 50, 'would buy so many' pharmacist-made skincare including 'firming' £10 serum

  10-08-2026 20:03 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  'I've been using Miamo products for nearly two years, and I can confirm that the serums, cleansers, and exfoliants are all fantastic; you really see results after just a few months of use'
  
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• Amy Dowden says 'that's when I really broke down' after heartbreaking Strictly realisation

  10-08-2026 20:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Amy, who's faced serious health issues in recent years, is due to return to her role on Strictly Come Dancing when the show returns next month, having celebrated her 36th birthday today
  
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• Cardiff crime boss responsible for shifting drugs on "industrial scale" jailed after passport gaffe gave the game away while on the run

  10-08-2026 19:38 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  As the net closed in on him, Khalid Ege fled the country and spent six years on the run before being caught trying to cross a border with "false papers"
  
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• Incredible images of Welsh firefighters tackling wildfire that could go on for days

  10-08-2026 19:25 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Residents have been told to "stay indoors where possible and keep windows and doors closed"
  
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• He stabbed a sleeping man 14 times after a 'trivial' argument

  10-08-2026 19:05 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The victim woke up to find Ryan Madden attacking him - he at first thought his assailant was punching him but then realised he was actually stabbing him with a large knife
  
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• Disqualified driver ramming police car causing £9000 of damage captured on video

  10-08-2026 19:00 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The damage done to the police vehicle left if unroadworthy and was later valued at £9,274 in repairs
  
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• Matt Baker makes return to The One Show six years after exit

  10-08-2026 18:54 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Following his departure in 2020, Matt Baker is set to return to BBC's The One Show to celebrate the programme's huge milestone
  
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• BBC reveal guest stars and release date for new series of Celebrity MasterChef

  10-08-2026 18:50 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Each of the three guest stars will appear across one of the three contestant Heats, where they will challenge the celebrities with a bespoke culinary brief.
  
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• Carabao Cup second round draw LIVE: Start time, TV channel and ball numbers

  10-08-2026 18:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup takes place tonight
  
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• Expert warned man was a risk to the public three days before he killed a devoted dad - live court updates

  10-08-2026 18:28 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Ibrahim Yassin's family described him as a 'cherished father, deeply adored by his children'
  
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• BBC's Steve Cram comforted by Gabby Logan after brother died in Cardiff accident

  10-08-2026 18:16 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Steve Cram is one of the most recognisable names in British athletics
  
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• Asylum seeker jailed for nine years after raping and grooming teenager

  10-08-2026 18:06 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Abdul Khan, who is believed to be 28, arrived in the UK in the back of a lorry in 2015 and faces automatic deportation to Afghanistan
  
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• White, distilled and malt vinegar: what's the difference and which should you use?

  10-08-2026 17:57 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  From white vinegar cleaning power to malt vinegar uses on chips, here's everything you need to know about the different types of vinegar and which to reach for in your kitchen or when cleaning at home
  
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• Potato salad is tastier if you ditch mayo for a better kitchen ingredient

  10-08-2026 17:48 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Potato salad is a summer staple, but it can often become greasy on hot days if you use mayonnaise. Luckily, there is a simple alternative most people already have in their fridge.
  
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• Robins will stay healthy in the summer heat if you leave 1 food staple outdoors in August

  10-08-2026 17:45 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  August is actually the best time to feed robins as a lot of their natural food sources have dried out
  
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• Shoppers 'love' £12 Ryanair underseat backpack with hidden space-saving secret

  10-08-2026 17:34 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Well thought out and surprisingly spacious, the cut-price cabin bag "packs in plenty" and offers two bags in one
  
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• Wallabies legend's Ospreys salary reported as details of unexpected deal emerge

  10-08-2026 17:31 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  Marika Koroibete has agreed terms with the Ospreys and is set to sign a one-year deal
  
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• Asda major hot food change now on the shelves

  10-08-2026 17:29 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The supermarket says the change is now in place
  
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• Cardiff City transfer link emerges after Barry-Murphy admission and club 'needed clear out'

  10-08-2026 17:22 via walesonline.co.uk
  
  The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium
  
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