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Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing
Missing people
They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
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Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash
Crime
Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
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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".
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Woman sacked by S4C after Rugby World Cup row 'had been subject to bullying', report says
S4C
Llinos Griffin-Williams was dismissed during the Rugby World Cup after serious allegations were made about her conduct in France towards former Wales international player Mike Phillips
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The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
Traffic and Travel
Police have provided a list
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Live updates as crash shuts part of busy Carmarthenshire route
Traffic and Travel
Police are urging motorists to avoid the area
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How cold it's going to get where you live by the end of the week
Wales weather
There were temperature highs of 17°C over the weekend but a change is on the way
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Swansea teenager accused of terrorism offence named
Courts
He is also charged with a blade offence
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Health
‘Our son went from being a perfectly normal little boy to doctors telling us he could die in his teens’
Caleb McCarthy randomly started suffering from seizures overnight in August 2019, leading to numerous scans and operations, but he is still having around 10 seizures a day
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The Welsh roots of mafia boss known as The Camel who orchestrated a massacre
Welsh history
Murray The Hump, whose real name was Llewelyn Morris Humphreys, is the third cousin of former Plaid Cymru leader Lord Dafydd Wigley. He was a lieutenant of Al Capone and one of the most notorious mobsters in history
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'I went from working in a call centre to modelling for Charlotte Tilbury, Boohoo and New Look'
Cardiff
Ellie Jayne Kelleher says growing up in a council estate in Cardiff has shaped the person she is
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The one-time Wales rugby prospect who now has a totally different job
People
WRU director John Manders has balanced his lifelong passions for rugby and theatre – and recently discovered being a showman might be in his blood
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Welsh Government issues planning 'direction' to council over hospital housing plans
Carmarthenshire
It means Carmarthenshire Council cannot grant permission for the private development in Glanamman yet
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People trapped in car parks for hours after 'best ever' Swansea Christmas parade
Swansea
Thousands attended the event which has been hailed by most as a huge success, but there was what the council described as 'unavoidable disruption' when everyone tried to leave at the same time
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Baby would probably have survived with better care at Welsh hospital, inquest finds
Health
Baby Nelly's family is now persuing a medical negligence claim against the hospital where their daughter died
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Girl, 14, appears in court charged with attempted murder
Courts
A second young girl is in hospital with serious injuries
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The city road that's painful to drive down because of the number of cars in gridlock
Traffic and Travel
If you've ever driven down Cardiff's Leckwith Road at at any number of different times of day you'll probably have experienced the pain of driving on one of the busiest roads in the city
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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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Tiny pet has to be put down after 'savage attack' by two dogs 'off the lead' in city park
Swansea
The incident happened in front of Bella the Chihuahua's horrified owners
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Quiz: Can you match the punishment to the crime?
Courts
See if you know the full consequences of the law by taking our quiz
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'I was given two years to live but have surpassed expectations – now the cancer has spread to my brain'
Health
Luke Thomas was given an incurable cancer diagnosis in 2019 but has lived with no evidence of the disease for the last three years
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
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Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and River Island issue urgent recalls over product safety fears
Product recalls
Baby outfits, cereal, and hot water bottles are among the items that have been recalled
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'Don't click' warning issued to bank account holders who could see accounts emptied
Your Money
Bank account holders have been told of an attack which works by silently 'hijacking' your clicks and could empty your account
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The people most wanted by police in Wales right now
Crime
They are wanted for a range of alleged crimes from assault to drug trafficking and other alleged offences
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'I have to work 40 hours a week in two jobs as a uni student on top of my degree due to the cost of living crisis'
Your Money
Olivia Wray works at a nursery as well as earning money from a laundry job
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People
The 13-year-old bus enthusiast who took 101 trips in a single month
Schoolboy Alex John made 21 bus trips in a single day – and pays for all of his bus tickets himself through his sweet shop business
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All the DWP cost of living payments and benefit changes in December
Your Money
Cost of living payments, benefit changes, and energy bills support will all come into play
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The story of the Welsh inventor who discovered Tarmac
Welsh history
He made the discovery by accident
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Woman denies spraying graffiti on wall of BBC Wales building
Courts
Deidre Muphy, 69, of Swansea, appeared at Cardiff Magistrates' Court where she pleaded not guilty to criminal damage to a property under £5,000
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The latest death notices in Swansea as families remember lost loved ones
Swansea
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Government reportedly considering £3 billion real terms benefits cut in 2024
Your Money
It would be a major blow for millions of households whose benefits would rise by less than expected
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Mum's relief as dangerous dad barred from contacting their child
Courts
'These people are very plausible and manipulative. He's the last person on earth you would think is a paedophile'
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DWP universal credit claimants face losing support in huge crackdown
Your Money
The tougher sanctions are likely to form part of Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement on Wednesday
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Woman needed stitches to her face after glass thrown at her in beer garden
Church Village
Police are appealing for anyone who helped the woman with first aid to come forward
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Water entirely surrounds a beautiful home in Wales
Anglesey
It offers solitude in a spectacular location - but there is a catch
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Thief accused of murdering delivery driver run over by his own van: Live trial updates
Courts
Christopher Elgifari denies the murder of Mark Lang during an incident in Cardiff on March 28
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Biblical disease hitting record levels in the 21st century
Women's health
It has been described as a 'ticking time bomb' that could kill if new antibiotics are not invested in
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New 420-place primary school planned for Bridgend
Bridgend
The pre-planning consultation will begin this month ahead of the submission of a full planning application
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David Cameron's return shows the UK parties can't change - Rhun ap Iorwerth
Politics
In an opinion piece for WalesOnline, the Plaid leader says Wales deserves better
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A huge housing estate will be built next to the Cosmeston Lakes beauty spot
Vale of Glamorgan
More than 500 homes and a school will be built on the site
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DWP universal credit payment date changes announced for December
Your Money
You might receive your money on different days next month
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National park authority to only use Welsh names on lakes
Welsh language
Eryri National Park authority hope the decision will enable the Welsh names to be conserved for future generations
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Plans for police training facility 'critical to national security' approved
Rhondda Cynon Taf
It's mostly in Bridgend but it does straddle the border with RCT and needed approval from both councils
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Property news
The former supermarket site that’s been left overgrown and abandoned for years
It was once a bustling supermarket but has since attracted numerous issues
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NatWest issues 'latest scam alert' to all customers
Your Money
NatWest has also set out how customers can keep their money safe and avoid any potential scams
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The latest death notices across Cardiff as families remember loved ones
Cardiff
Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this time
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Life for people who came to Wales when 'no Blacks' signs were still commonplace
Black History Month
Many of those who came to Wales during the Windrush generation were answering calls to come and help with post-war labour shortages and helped build public services like the NHS and transport
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What will happen to staff at St David's Hall with Cardiff venue shut for a year
St David's Hall
An investigation found that the venue's ceiling contains concrete panels which are at risk of collapse
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Wales News
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
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Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing
Missing people
They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
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Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, November 21)
Latest Wales News
All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield
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'Bus lanes should be exempt from 20mph law', claims new report
20mph speed limit
It could encourage people to use public transport rather than cars
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Cardiff's congestion charge should be £3, report says
Cardiff
Public transport changes are needed and money has to be raised to pay for it
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Business
Environment
The firms caught breaking environmental rules in Wales
One major developer kept spilling polluted water into a Welsh river despite warning letters
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Ad Feature
Welsh entrepreneurs 'blown away' by community created for growing businesses
Natwest
The entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level received transformative support
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Steven Bartlett launches campaign to spread digital skills
Business
Analysis reveals failure of SMEs could blow a £50billion hole in the UK economy
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Controversial businessman's wine bar opens as ex staff launch petition to reclaim their wages
Cardiff
'We worked relentlessly for him and his business. Many of us have been on anti-depressants due to the fact we couldn’t afford to live. He disappears... then opens a fancy wine bar in the same city'
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Ad Feature
The Development Bank of Wales can support management teams who want to buy out their boss
Partner Stories
The Development Bank can fund management buyouts, giving management teams the chance to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions
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Politics
Your Money
Four big money changes Jeremy Hunt could announce in his Autumn Statement
Major announcements on benefits, pensions and income tax are likely this week when the chancellor reveals his budget plans
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The bleak stories of people taken to court over their TV licences
Courts
'I am in a low-income zero-hours contract and have four young kids depending on me,' said one of the mums convicted
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Latest polling shows the group in Wales that supports the 20mph limit
20mph speed limit
Overall most people in Wales oppose the change
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Cardiff MP Jo Stevens' office vandalised by pro Palestine protesters
Politics
Cardiff Central Labour MP Jo Stevens condemned the attack as intimidation, incitement and criminal damage
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David Cameron's return shows the UK parties can't change - Rhun ap Iorwerth
Politics
In an opinion piece for WalesOnline, the Plaid leader says Wales deserves better
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Crime
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
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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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Swansea teenager accused of terrorism offence named
Courts
He is also charged with a blade offence
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Girl in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed
Crime
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with attempted murder, Dyfed-Powys Police said
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Dealers caught after cocaine found in glasses case in car
Courts
Ashley Stockwell, 22, and Norbert Brudkiewicz, 23, were seen leaving a car in the Castell-y-Bwch pub car park in Cwmbran, which was later found to contain 17g of cocaine
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UK News
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'We hired a content creator for our wedding and paid them £750'
Rachel and Richard got 1,500 photos and videos for their social media
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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
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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
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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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Flight attendant shares coat hanger tip for making hotel rooms safe
UK News
Balee says you can make sure you are safe using simple things like toilet paper and coat hangers
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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