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Ponty cut Merthyr’s lead ahead of top-of-the-table showdown

PONTYPRIDD cut the gap on Admiral Premiership leaders Merthyr to four points ahead of their clash this weekend after defeating Cardiff Met 17-10 at Sardis Road.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Reasons to be cheerful amid post-Budget gloom

YOU can tell Christmas is around the corner not just because the lights are up and twinkling in town centres across Wales, but because businesses are counting every penny and hoping the festive season will soften what has been a bruising year.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Wales star tipped to move over the border

DEWI Lake is on the verge of leaving Welsh rugby, with English club Gloucester now confident of securing his signature.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Town mascot 'Lizzie' goes back to the sea

PORTHCAWL'S beloved “Lizzie the lizard” mascot has been washed away as stormy weather battered the town.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Scammers pretended to be police officers

A COURIER was employed by scammers pretending to be police officers who persuaded elderly men to hand over thousands of pounds in what they believed to be a genuine investigation.

1 min  |

December 08, 2025
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Western Mail

A huge Christmas thank you... and there's still time to help

YOU have already helped raise more than £4,100 to give children who would otherwise get nothing a Christmas present this year - but there's still more time to help.

2 min  |

December 08, 2025

Western Mail

PARKY HAPPY WITH DESIRE

REXHAM manager Phil Parkinson was pleased with his side’s performance after having to settle for a 1-1 draw with Preston at Deepdale.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Plan for nuclear plant sparks new call for crossing

Plans for a new nuclear plant on Anglesey has strengthened the case for a third Menai crossing, says Wales First Minister Eluned Morgan.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Callard wants some home joy after Arms Park win

RGC head coach Jon Callard has called on his side to deliver an early Christmas present to their followers on Saturday and secure a first home win of the season in Super Rygbi Cymru.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

OSPREYS DIG DEEP FOR GRITTY WIN

THE Ospreys launched their European Challenge Cup campaign with a remarkable 24-21 comeback victory over Connacht at the Brewery Field, overcoming a dire first half and a 21-point deficit to claim a dramatic bonus-point win.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Surgeon warns against steam inhalation as remedy for coughs and colds

A SURGEON has issued a warning over burns caused by people using steam inhalation as a remedy for coughs and colds.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Keeping your gut in good health this festive season

December can be a time of real overindulgence.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

New cancer trial with potential for fewer side effects to start in UK

Press Association Health Editor Jane Kirby explores a brand-new treatment for prostrate cancer

3 min  |

December 08, 2025

Western Mail

POSITIVES TO TAKE FROM PARIS DEFEAT

CAPTAIN captain Alun Lawrence maintains there were plenty of positives for his side to take out of Saturday's 38-17 defeat to Stade Francais in Paris.

3 min  |

December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Group's call for fans to see potential region bids

THE Cardiff Rugby supporters trust, CF10, has called on the Welsh Rugby Union to allow fans to examine any potential bids to buy the club.

2 min  |

December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Conwy must speed up 20mph work to catch up says MS

CONWY Council has been accused of \"dragging its feet\" over its 20mph review.

2 min  |

December 08, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Greyhound racing ban plans criticised

WORK around a proposed new law to ban greyhound racing in Wales has been strongly criticised by a Senedd committee.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Council faces a 'sobering' 16.7% gap in funding

CONWY County Council could be starting at a 16.7% council tax increase when it attempts to set a balanced budget for 2026-27, warned a backbench councillor.

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December 08, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

'Sink-or-swim' reality of life for young carers

A TEENAGE carer sat a GCSE exam only hours after getting home from a hospital at 3am following a family emergency, a Senedd committee has heard.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Plans submitted for listed building

NEW details have been revealed for plans to transform a Grade II building in the heart of Swansea.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Class helper denied he told pupils he is a killer

A SCHOOL learning support assistant (LSA) has insisted he acted professionally at all times and has said stories he told pupils about the military were “misinterpreted”, a professional standards hearing has been told.

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December 08, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Wales on the alert as two weather warnings issued

TWO weather warnings have been issued as more than half a month's rain is set to fall in parts of Wales and southwest England.

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December 08, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Girl, three, treated after Heathrow pepper spray

A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl is among those treated by ambulance crews after a group of men used pepper spray on a woman whose suitcase they had robbed at Heathrow Airport.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

I vowed that if I got the all-clear I'd help women with cancer

FORMER MADE IN CHELSEA STAR MILLIE MACKINTOSH EMBARKED ON A GRUELLING SAHARAN TREK TO HELP A BREAST CANCER CHARITY AFTER FINDING A LUMP IN HER OWN BREAST. LISA SALMON FINDS OUT MORE

4 min  |

December 08, 2025
Western Mail

Western Mail

Landmark hearing after death of footballer Sala

CARDIFF

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December 08, 2025

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Western Mail Keep spreading Christmas cheer

“BAH,’ said Scrooge, “Humbug.”

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

Retired surgeon hits out at consultants

ARETIRED consultant has criticised Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) over high management costs, underinvestment in community hospitals, and the use of expensive external staffing.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

At least 25 people dead after nightclub fire in India

AT LEAST 25 people have been killed in a fire at a popular nightclub in India’s Goa state, the state's chief minister said yesterday.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

There has to be conversations about electoral alliances to stop Farage – Sultana

ZARAH Sultana has said “there has to be conversations around electoral alliances” with the Green Party at the next election “to stop Nigel Farage from getting the keys to Downing Street”.

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December 08, 2025

Western Mail

School is closed for cleaning after 260 fall ill

A TEMPORARY closure has been actioned at a school after hundreds of pupils and staff have fallen ill.

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December 08, 2025