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Four people tried to scam me in one day on Facebook Marketplace and I nearly fell for it
Crime
If I hadn't had my wits about me, I might have lost hundreds of pounds, maybe even more
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Our electoral system isn't working and needs to change
Politics
Matthew Mathias from Electoral Reform Cymru has explained why he wants to see changes to Wales' electoral system
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I walked around Swansea city centre to see if it's as depressing as some people say
Swansea City Centre
Large parts of the area are looking tired, hopefully not for too long
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I bought an electric car and it's been both joyous and infuriating
Environment
But I don't regret it for one minute and this is why...
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"I tried Shein's £4 sheer thermal tights - and you'd be a fool not to get them yourself"
Shopping
Now I can still wear skirts and dresses during winter and not feel cold with Shein and various other retailers selling sheer thermal tights
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Is the Welsh Government really at war with motorists?
Politics
They certainly have announced a lot of policies that annoy some road users
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I've been diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and I now have so many answers
Health
When I was finally diagnosed, it gave me so many answers and now I’m still processing an entire lifetime through a new lens
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'We treat kids like crap in this country and it has to stop'
Education
We need to be more like the countries on the Mediterranean
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If the UK is to have a future, it needs a total reset
Politics
Improved relations between the governments of the UK is urgent and should be front and centre to ensure better delivery for the people, argues Professor Laura McAllister
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New poll on 20mph shows Labour have lots to think about with an election due
20mph speed limit
The policy has not proved popular with the Welsh public but will Labour pay for it come election time?
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'Two things happen next year that will reshape politics in Wales'
Politics
'The only thing more depressing than seeing vital parts of Welsh society struggling is the feeling of powerlessness that there is nothing that can be done to fix it'
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'HS2 has been a farce from start to finish and the only consistent part of it is that Wales is getting screwed'
David Davies MP
'So how could the UK Government possibly justify this? How can they argue that a railway line where every cm of track is in England is actually also a Wales project?'
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The poisoning of Welsh politics and the man who seems happy to take advantage of it
Andrew RT Davies
Political discussion in Wales feels increaingly toxic, with social media and those who revel in it at the heart of the problem
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Here's why Cardiff Half Marathon injects welcome positivity into Welsh life
Cardiff Half Marathon
Amid stubborn issues that plague the nation, this weekend's Cardiff Half Marathon - the biggest yet - is truly an event to celebrate...
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10 top tips to starting university life
Education
As thousands of students across Wales begin their university careers, academic John Jewell gives his valuable advice for making the most of such an opportunity...
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Magazines survive as an island of print in the vast digital ocean
Cardiff University
As the Radio Times turns 100, media expert John Jewell assesses magazines' enduring appeal
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'This makes Welsh steel sustainable but is worrying for workers' Analysis of historic Port Talbot steel decision
Tata
Business Editor Sion Barry looks at the deal to turn the giant Port Talbot steelworks into a recycling operation
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New series State of Chaos reveals value of the BBC
News Opinion
An important new BBC documentary which examines the UK’s political struggles since 2016 underlines the broadcaster’s value, argues media expert John Jewell...
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How Gillian Keegan's 'hot-mic gaffe' has landed the minister in hot water
Politics
A human gaffe or a deliberate attempt at diverting attention? Media expert John Jewell assesses the fallout from Education Secretary Gillian Keegan's rant...
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'Why Mark Drakeford is probably the most underrated politician in the UK'
Mark Drakeford
'Saying that someone is a good politician isn’t an endorsement of their performance in leading the country'
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'Why the 20mph speed limit plan for Wales is a fantastic idea' | Will Hayward
Environment
Some people are dead against it but overall it makes a lot of sense
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The excuses the Welsh Government have given about not releasing Covid data just don't add up
Coronavirus
They are refusing to release some key information about the pandemic
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The famous building that has become a global map of delicious, cheap food where people cannot stop eating
Restaurant reviews
The is a jewel in the Welsh capital's crown and should be celebrated
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Duchess of Sussex spearheads call to change outmoded portrayals of women in advertising
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle is a leading voice in campaigning for equality and inclusion in the advertising industry...
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Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing
They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
Traffic and Travel
Police have provided a list
School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
Welsh Government
The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
Woman says 'little-known' washing machine setting has reduced her energy bills 'by 62%'
Cost Of Living
For anyone hoping to keep energy costs down, one mum has shared a 'little known hack' that could help reduce bills by up to 62%
Live updates as police respond to major incident in Welsh town
Latest Wales News
Police are urging people to say away from the area
Crime
Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke
UK ministers call Turkey after woman, 31, died having bum lift
UK News
The meeting could result in new rules and regulations to protect people going abroad for plastic surgery
Mum who saw UFO on fishing trip wakes up with marks on her body
Real Life
The 'suction marks' refused to fade after Joelle woke to find herself surrounded by bright lights
Lidl named the cheapest supermarket to buy a vegan-friendly Christmas dinner this year
UK News
Even with the cost-of-living crisis pushing prices up, a Christmas dinner can be surprisingly affordable - if you know where to look
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Crime
Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Today's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones in surgery 24 hours after career ends and Wales star admits he has to learn
Wales Rugby Team
The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke
UK ministers call Turkey after woman, 31, died having bum lift
UK News
The meeting could result in new rules and regulations to protect people going abroad for plastic surgery
Mum who saw UFO on fishing trip wakes up with marks on her body
Real Life
The 'suction marks' refused to fade after Joelle woke to find herself surrounded by bright lights