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Gender certificates reach record high after ruling
CERTIFICATES which legally recognise a person's acquired gender are \"still very important\", despite the Supreme Court ruling on the definition of a woman, the new boss of Britain's equalities watchdog has said.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Wales to pay millions for non-devolved train station scheme
THE Welsh Government said that a £140m revamp of Cardiff Central railway station would not be possible without it making a major financial contribution, despite it being a non-devolved rail asset.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Gardeners urged to consider creatures of the night
GARDENERS are being encouraged to think about their outdoor space's \"second act\" at night with a garden focused on bats which will be set up in Wales after featuring at next year's Chelsea Flower Show.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Scam warning for learner drivers
Reports of driving test-related scams have surged massively over the past year, according to Lioyds' figures.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Employers urged to improve flexibility at work
EMPLOYERS are being urged to introduce new forms of flexibility to support disabled workers, especially those in low-paid sectors.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Beach car parking ban to stay
THERE are no plans to reconsider the decision to ban cars from a north Pembrokeshire beach over the coming year.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Couple stamped on man during a brutal assault in city centre
A COUPLE carried out a brutal attack on a man in the street by repeatedly punching and kicking him to the head and stamping on his groin.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Future is looking bright for Swansea businesses
THE number of business openings in the centre of Swansea far exceeded closures this year alongside improved crime outcomes and increased investment in safety and support.
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December 31, 2025
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Woman's Hour has lost its edge says Dame Jenni
DAME Jenni Murray has said BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour, which she hosted for 33 years, has become a \"rather dull programme\" and has \"lost its way\".
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Blair government critical of Assembly performance
Prime Minister and Welsh voters backed direct lawmaking powers by an overwhelming 63.5% to 36.5%.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Investment is key to business taking aim at high growth
Well-established firms aiming to accelerate growth, pursue acquisitions or expand internationally may find private equity a valuable partner, says Richard Wootten, investment director at Inflexion
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Ocado eyes global tech push
SHARES in Ocado slipped 2% in early trading yesterday as the online grocery group outlined plans to sell its Al-driven warehouse tech globally, following a turbulent year for its international operations.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Octopus spins off tech arm after $1bn investment boost
OCTOPUS Energy Group has spun off its technology arm, Kraken, following its first standalone investment round.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Return of Wales' marshal Watkin key to Tandy reset
WITH the Six Nations rapidly approaching it is safe to say Wales head coach Steve Tandy has a plethora of areas in need of significant improvement after a difficult autumn which culminated in a 73-0 defeat to South Africa.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
The 'real' hauntings that inspired this year's festive BBC ghost story
This year's BBC Ghost Story for Christmas is an adaptation of EF Benson's 1912 tale of vampiric horror and haunted sleep, The Room in the Tower.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Five hospitalised in crash as teenage driver arrested
TWO people were airlifted to hospital following a collision which left a major valleys route closed for more than 20 hours.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
2025 another tough year on the high street as big names struggle
A RAFT of major UK retail and hospitality brands shut down stores across the UK this year, with other high street mainstays closing their doors for good.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Council all aboard for tram-train
MEMBERS of Neath Port Talbot Council have supported a motion to look into the potential for developing a tram-train line that connects some of its valleys communities to Swansea.
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December 31, 2025
Western Mail
Chiefs star backed to get Borthwick call
GREG Fisilau has been backed to catch England's attention after he inspired Exeter to a 24-10 Gallagher Prem victory over Leicester at Sandy Park.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
BRADLEY: KEEP 25-CAP RULING
ONE of the most senior figures in Welsh rugby has warned scrapping the 25-cap law would be “catastrophic” in the present climate.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Neighbours call time on drugs gang
FOUR young men who thought they were “proper little gangsters” were arrested an hour after police started hunting for them, a court heard.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Harbour safety calls after death of police officer, 28
A PETITION has been launched to prevent more lives being lost at a city's harbour following the death of a Welsh police officer.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Winkleman to host BBC chat show
FORMER Strictly Come Dancing host Claudia Winkleman will front her own chat show next year, the BBC has announced.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Trefelin maintain push for promotion
TREFELIN may be playing catch-up with the other title contenders at the top of JD Cymru South after a number of postponed fixtures, but they are right on track to bid for promotion.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Player twice banned for life made MBE after turning his life around
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Council set to tackle castle repairs
OVERDUE repairs to Carmarthen Castle have been given the go- ahead.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Driver, 41, dies after car crashed into wall on Boxing Day
A MAN has died after crashing into a wall with his car on Boxing Day.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Brighter outlook from Welsh firms
BUSINESS confidence in Wales has risen, according to the latest business barometer from Lloyds.
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December 30, 2025
Western Mail
Atkinson joins injured list ahead of final battle
GUS Atkinson has been ruled out of the final Ashes Test, leaving England three bowlers down as they close the series in Sydney.
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