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PLANT OF THE WEEK
SILVERY: The leaves add to this pussy willow's attraction
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January 03, 2026
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Candle flares started fire, say Swiss investigators
Swiss investigators believe sparkling flares in Champagne bottles ignited the fatal fire at a ski resort when they came too close to a crowded bar's ceiling.
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January 03, 2026
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Chickenpox vaccine for youngsters set to be rolled out across Wales
DETAILS of when children in Wales will be able to get the new chickenpox vaccine have been announced.
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January 03, 2026
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Line of Duty star opens up about wanting Welsh role
SHE'S an award-winning actress known for her ground-breaking performances in films and shows like This is England, Line of Duty and Trigger Point. She's also a proud daughter of Nottingham, and creator of culture-making daytime club, Day Fever, as well as the ground-breaking Dementia Choir.
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January 03, 2026
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Work set to begin on pioneering sports centre
CONSTRUCTION on “a pioneering new centre” dedicated to advancing health, sport and technology innovation is due to begin, Swansea University has said.
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January 03, 2026
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GREEN SCENE
WITH LYNNE ALLBUTT
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January 03, 2026
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Ceramics fan Angharad all set for TV pottery contest showdown
POTTERY wheels whirr, hands disappear beneath slicks of clay, and imagination takes centre stage - it can only mean one thing: The Great Pottery Throw Down is back.
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January 03, 2026
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Warning as snow set to hit Wales over weekend
THE Met Office has issued more snow warnings as a band of wintry weather is set to settle over much of Wales this weekend.
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January 03, 2026
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ZEST FOR LIFE
BEEN GIVEN A CITRUS PLANT FOR CHRISTMAS? HERE'S HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF IT ALL YEAR
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January 03, 2026
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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
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'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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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