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How to avoid falling for a festive fraud

'Tis the season of scammers! I have been popping up on the TV and radio lately with tips on how to avoid getting tricked.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Autumn in Wales among most drenched on record

WALES suffered its 10th wettest autumn since records began in 1836, according to Met Office data.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

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November price increases ease

BLACK Friday drove an easing of shop price increases in November amid hopes that consumer confidence will rebound in the final weeks before Christmas.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Netanyahu's pardon bid in corruption case splits Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has asked the president to grant him a pardon in his long- running corruption trial which has bitterly divided the country. Here's what to know

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Foodbank parcels will ‘go out every 10 seconds’

AN EMERGENCY food parcel will be provided every 10 seconds across the UK this winter, the Trussell charity has predicted.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

Brave shopkeeper used milk crate to fight off women holding knife

TWO masked and hooded women raided a corner shop with a knife and demanded money from the lone member of staff, a court has heard.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

All Wales matches 'to be shown on free-to-air TV'

ITV is reportedly on the brink of securing every match of next year's inaugural Nations Championship in a stunning broadcasting coup worth more than £80m, a move that would place Wales' entire 2026 schedule on free-to-air TV.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Officer told friend details of domestic violence case on night out

A POLICE officer disclosed details from a sexual assault and domestic violence investigation while on anight out.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Encouraging growth signs in UK output fuel optimism

THE UK's manufacturing sector returned to growth last month for the first time in more than a year, according to new figures.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Bank issues warning over risks to stability

THE Bank of England has issued a warning about heightened global risks to financial stability.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Foreign Secretary promises £3m Gaza support

FAMILIES in Gaza will get UK backing this winter worth up to £3m, the Foreign Secretary has said, amid fears that the humanitarian situation in the Middle East remains “dire”.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Hillsborough probe finds 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct

AN INVESTIGATION into the Hillsborough disaster has found 12 police officers would have faced gross misconduct proceedings for “fundamental failures” on the day and there were “concerted efforts” to blame fans in the aftermath.

4 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Ajax hailed as 'safe' just before halt

THE head of the British Army assured ministers the Ajax armoured vehicle was \"demonstrably safe\" weeks before its use was paused over safety concerns, MPs have been told.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Mortgage approvals fell amid uncertainty in run-up to Budget

MORTGAGE approvals to home buyers dipped and savers shovelled more cash into their Isas as rumours about various potential measures swirled in the run-up to the Budget.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Do you feel like a financial imposter?

IF you worry that you are no good with money, or feel financial matters are too complicated, then you are not alone.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Offer made for a blockbuster cross-code match

A PROPOSAL for England's rugby union and rugby league sides to face each other in a blockbuster hybrid match is being considered by the Rugby Football League, according to The i.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Frustration is growing as landowners continue to wait for clarity over campsite rules in Wales, as Andrew Forgrave reports

FARMERS and landowners across Wales have been left fuming after failing to maximise another holiday season in one of the sunniest summers on record.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

Rugby legend's major life lesson after 'challenging' four months

JAMIE Roberts has learned a major life lesson after completing a challenging four months in the world of medicine.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

WRU receives 'number of firm bids' for Cardiff

THE Welsh Rugby Union has received a number of firm bids for Cardiff Rugby and is confident it will find consensus on its plans to reduce the number of professional teams from four to three over the next few weeks.

4 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

Budget watchdog denies being 'at war' with the Treasury

THE Budget watchdog has denied being “at war” with the Treasury after the resignation of its boss Richard Hughes.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Summer already looking hot

ON THE Beach is gearing up for a record-breaking summer season as customers continue to prioritise their overseas holidays despite financial pressures.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Sales of jacket potatoes and butter soar as customers shun processed food

SALES of jacket potatoes, butter and full-fat products have soared this year as consumers turn away from ultra-processed foods and seek out flavour, according to Waitrose.

1 min  |

December 03, 2025

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Energy firm role likely for council boss

A COUNCIL chief could be appointed to a firm owned by a consortium of local authorities after it was stung with a £5m bill.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

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UK growth 'facing headwinds from tax hikes and cuts'

TAX hikes and spending cuts will put pressure on the UK economy over the next two years - and inflation will remain among the highest in the among the G7 economies, according to a new report.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Best and worst World Cup draw for Wales

WALES will find out who they face at the Rugby World Cup in 2027 this morning when the official draw is held in Sydney.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

CROWN COURT BACKLOG: KEY NUMBERS AND TRENDS

THE backlog of cases waiting to be completed in crown courts in England and Wales is at a record high, with sexual offences accounting for a growing proportion of cases with the longest delays. Here we looks at the key numbers and trends behind the backlog, using latest available figures from the Ministry of Justice.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Naked ex-university lecturer shouted at woman in street

A NAKED former university lecturer shouted at a woman in the street while holding his erect penis, a court has heard.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025
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Western Mail

'What harm is there in people enjoying a field?'

FARMERS and landowners across Wales have been left fuming after failing to maximise another holiday season in one of the sunniest summers on record.

3 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Chancellor's tax changes likely to hit people in Wales harder than other parts of UK, say experts

ACHEL Reeves’ budget will, for Wales, have a “disproportionate impact relative to the UK as a whole” expert analysis has found.

2 min  |

December 03, 2025

Western Mail

Compelling case for Treasury to fund Cardiff station revamp

WALES IN MOTION PROFESSOR STUART COLE

3 min  |

December 03, 2025