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Gavin and Stacey festive special among most watched shows this century

The Gavin & Stacey 2024 Christmas special is on track to become one of the most-watched scripted TV programmes of…

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Man jailed after killing ‘timid’ man with one punch over karaoke slight

A man has been jailed for life after he killed a “timid, fun-loving man” with a single punch from behind…

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Archbishop’s protégé leaves without thanks after 10 months on gardening leave

Martin Shipton A senior cleric and Church in Wales official who was seen as a protégé of Archbishop of Wales…

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First meteor shower of 2025 to light up the night sky

The first meteor shower of the year is expected to light up the sky on Friday night, with stargazers in…

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Revamp for forgotten Welsh shopping street

Twm Owen – Local democracy reporter A revamp for a forgotten pedestrian shopping area and listed buildings is being planned.…

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Award winning cheese maker to develop ‘cheese vending machine’

Dale Spridgeon – Local democracy reporter An award-winning Anglesey artisan cheesemaker is diversifying its farm-based business with a cheese vending…

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RSPCA Cymru issues advice as cold snap hits Wales

As temperatures plummet in Wales amid snow and ice warnings, the RSPCA has issued urgent advice and top tips to…

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Talks on forming new Austrian government collapse as smallest party pulls out

Talks on forming a new three-party government in Austria have collapsed as the smallest of the prospective coalition partners pulled…

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No-go for call to keep Pembrokeshire caravan park operating

Bruce Sinclair – Local democracy reporter A call to allow a caravan site to continue operating at more than five…

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Plans for over a hundred new homes on outskirts of north Wales village

Alec Doyle – Local democracy reporter Plans to build 135 new homes on the outskirts of a small village in…

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Gwladfa: New docuseries explores the Welsh history of Patagonia

Stephen Price A new docuseries is set to hit screens this month which explores the impact of Welsh settlers in…

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Culture

Cultural highlight 2024: Chuck Chuck Baby, a planetarium and Wildsmith at litfest

Sarah Tanburn I want to focus your attention on some of the smaller gems of 2024: both Nye and Hamilton…

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Culture

Teenage art prodigy Makenzy Beard unveils her latest stunning artwork

She’s the young Welsh artist who has taken the art world by storm – and now she’s back with a…

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Culture

Sports Direct correct Cymru error after being slammed for mistake

Sportswear retail giant Sports Direct recently had to pull its Cymru/Wales bobble hats from sale after they came under fire…

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Culture

Newport boss Nelson Jardim: ‘We were unlucky to lose’

Newport County head coach Nelson Jardim saw his side lose 2-1 at home to Wimbledon – and believed his side…

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Sport

Newport suffer home defeat against promotion-chasing Wimbledon

AFC Wimbledon climbed back into second place in League Two with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Newport thanks to second-half…

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Sport

Blair Murray shines on return as Scarlets claim bonus-point win over Dragons

Blair Murray marked his return with a brace of tries as Scarlets secured a 32-15 bonus-point win over Dragons in…

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Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson frustrated at nothing to show from loss at Barnsley

Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson was disappointed that his side left Oakwell with nothing to show for their second-half performance in…

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No Laughing Matter

Ben Wildsmith I don’t have a sense of humour so much as an overreactive defence mechanism that’s jammed on attack…

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Opinion

2025 is a make or break year for Plaid Cymru

Jonathan Edwards 2025 is a gigantic year for Plaid Cymru. The party will celebrate its centenary in August. It can…

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Opinion

Welsh Labour is in trouble – but it would be a mistake to write off its election chances in 2026

Martin Shipton In terms of Welsh politics, the inescapable fact is that 2025 will be all about 2026. The year…

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Opinion

The Crown Estate: A constitutional crisis looms

Steve Wilson A campaign has been growing in Wales to devolve the Crown Estate ever since Scotland took control over…

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Opinion

Schooled but not satisfied: Hyphens in Welsh place names

Stephen Price (Fictor ap Meldrew) Like the great man Victor Meldrew himself, the older I get, the more “I don’t…

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Feature

Resisting the New Year race to self-improvement

James Downs, Mental Health Campaigner The promise of change Approaching a new year, we are told to change: change your diet,…

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Hen Galan: why one Welsh community celebrates the new year on 14 January

Eryn White, Reader, Aberystwyth University A small community in Pembrokeshire will be holding its annual new year celebrations on January 14,…

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2024: An extraordinary year for Welsh politics

Emily Price With three first ministers, two prime ministers, a general election, Labour infighting, Conservative backstabbing, a Lib Dem scandal…

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