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Retiring Khawaja hits out against 'racial stereotypes'
USMAN Khawaja has hit out against a culture of racial stereotypes” in Australian cricket, declaring the sport is “still very white” as he announced his international retirement.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
'There would be no point in making a film that was an exact replica of the book'
As co-screenwriter for the film adaptation of her novel Hamnet, author Maggie O'Farrell loved every minute. Hannah Stephenson reports
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
A not so happy flu year from France
SO HERE we are, at the start of a box-fresh new year, and our thoughts naturally pivot between reflecting on the last one, and wondering what the upcoming 365 days might have in store.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
End of an era as toy shop to shut after 25 years
A BELOVED toy shop that has sparked excitement for generations of children is set to close its doors for good.
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January 03, 2026
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Things you need to see and do in Wales in 2026
If your new year's resolution is to get out and explore our country a bit more, Portia Jones has put together this pick of the best places and activities to enjoy over the next 12 months and beyond
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Ospreys back in the game - Parry
OSPREYS co-captain Sam Parry says the club were determined to right the wrongs from their recent home defeat to Munster as they beat Cardiff 33-22 at the Brewery Field.
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January 03, 2026
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Barry-Murphy happy despite Bluebirds missing out on win
ARDIFF
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January 03, 2026
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SMALL IS BEAUTIFUL
KAREN PRICE has 36 hours in Welsh wonder St Davids, the tiniest city in Britain
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January 03, 2026
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Wainwright heading to Tigers in another huge blow for Wales
ARON Wainwright will become the latest star to leave Welsh rugby with the Wales backrower set to sign for English side Leicester Tigers.
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January 03, 2026
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New film highlights climate concerns
THE King can be seen saying “We are nature ourselves, we are a part of it, not apart from it’ in a trailer for anew documentary about his environmentalism.
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January 03, 2026
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Blow for Swans as Idah is set for a long spell out
SWANSEA boss Vitor Matos has confirmed Adam Idah could be facing months on the sidelines in a significant injury blow.
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January 03, 2026
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Busy start to the year for rescue teams
A WOMAN had to be rescued after falling from a cliff at a Welsh beauty spot on what turned out to be a busy first day of 2026 for mountain rescue teams.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Police appeal after theft of Rolex
POLICE are investigating after a man was robbed of cash and his £15,000 Rolex watch while walking home from a convenience store.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
THE HIDEAWAY THAT HAS IT ALL
AT THE end of a long rural driveway, surrounded by a rolling rural landscape but close to a main road and with views of the picturesque Pembrokeshire countryside is a former farmhouse that has had more than just a standard 'glow-up' - it's been transformed into a home full of character but also oozing sophisticated luxury.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Drug dealer carried out transaction while under surveillance
A BARRY drug dealer carried out a blatant drugs transaction while completely unaware that a team of detectives were already watching him from outside his home.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Superb wines to snap up now
From fantastic fizz to radiant rose, to rich reds, top drops to have on hand
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January 03, 2026
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The brutal killing of a man by his wife that shocked 1880s Cardiff
A jury took just 35 minutes to find Mary Anne Phillips guilty of murdering her husband William - a decision that saw the 59-year-old sent to the gallows.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Ukrainian strike death toll rises to 27
RUSSIAN authorities said that the death toll from a Ukrainian drone strike they claim struck a cafe in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine’s Kherson region has risen to 27.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Micro loan helps growing firm establish second site
A TRAINING provider has entered a new phase of growth and expansion after securing a £70,000 micro loan from the Development Bank of Wales, enabling the business to expand with a second site.
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January 03, 2026
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Bardot - superstar who retired from acting at 39 and courted controversy
Brigitte Bardot defined the modern woman and defied social norms, writes Ben McCann
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January 03, 2026
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County looking to haul themselves out of drop zone
NEWPORT
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January 03, 2026
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Family pay tribute to crash victim
A MAN with a “heart of gold” who died following a Boxing Day crash has been named as his family pay tribute.
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January 03, 2026
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Pressure mounting on Peel after a dismal derby double for the Scarlets
SCARLETS coach Dwyane Peel finds himself under big pressure heading into the New Year after an alarming festive season left the Welsh side rooted to the bottom of the United Rugby Championship table.
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January 03, 2026
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Chef to the Stars
Lauren Taylor meets renowned chef Nobuyuki 'Nobu' Matsuhisa to talk A-list guests and why he has no plans to retire
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January 03, 2026
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'Softer end to year' for housing market, but 2025 'resilient'
THE UK housing market ended 2025 on a “softer note”, with annual price growth slowing to 0.6% in December, from 1.8% in November, according to an index.
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January 03, 2026
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Biker documents scale of fly-tipping during mountain ride
A BIKER has shared footage of the unbelievable amount of fly-tipping he discovered while riding for just four and a half minutes across a Welsh mountain.
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January 03, 2026
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A restoration marvel that lovingly combines old with new
A Carmarthenshire couple have transformed a former coaching inn into a characterful holiday let. Joanne Ridout finds out how they went about it
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
Drug dealers are jailed and ordered to pay back £40,000
DRUG dealers found in possession of more than £80,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine in their flat have been ordered to pay back just £40,000 despite making more than £122,000.
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January 03, 2026
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Pensioner charged over road death
A WOMAN has been charged with causing the death of a “dear wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother” who died in a crash on a dual carriageway in Carmarthenshire.
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January 03, 2026
Western Mail
The outdoors transforms all of us – it brings people together and challenges us
Indigo Jones speaks to Bear Grylls about his new show, which seeks to help people resolve conflicts while they explore the Welsh coastline
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