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Murphy aims to get England in a spin in final Test
AUSTRALIA'S Todd Murphy is crossing his fingers that spin finally gets a chance to shine in the Ashes, but the pitch at Sydney looks green a few days out from the New Year Test.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
A kids' show with real spirit...
MARION MCMULLEN looks at how children's television was spookily good 50 years ago
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January 02, 2026
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Anarchy in the UK...
But the rise of punk rock wasn't the only thing making headlines 50 years ago. MARION McMULLEN takes a look back at what was happening in 1976
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January 02, 2026
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I had a magnet pulling me back to the stage
The future is looking peachy for Ania Magliano. She talks to MARION MCMULLEN about Taskmaster, trains and touring
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January 02, 2026
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TV show creates a buzz about beekeeper Dafydd
A BRIDGEND beekeeper has been crowned the BBC Countryfile Young Countryside Champion 2025, with the result announced on BBC One.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Resurgent Dragons turn back the Scarlets in bonus victory
THE Dragons kicked off 2026 with a remarkable bonus point derby win over the Scarlets, defeating the west Walians 28-5 at Rodney Parade.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Tragedy rocks resort
INVESTIGATIONS into a fire which tore through a Swiss Alpine resort bar leaving dozens dead and around 100 more injured are set to continue today.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Testing times for residents as learner drivers flock to village
RESIDENTS of a tiny village dubbed the UK’s “easiest place” to get a driving licence claim their roads have become a “nightmare” due to learner drivers.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
IN PERFECT HARMONY
KATE HUDSON AND HUGH JACKMAN MAKE A GREAT DOUBLE ACT IN SWEET UNDERDOG STORY WHICH MAKES US WAIT FOR A FEEL-GOOD FINALE
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Roofer charged victim £4,350 for work that wasn't needed
A ROGUE trader has been fined after charging a homeowner thousands of pounds for work that they did not need.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Medicine quest replaces my light ale and laughter
DOUBLE TROUBLE FOR A FIRST TIME DAD OF TWINS
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Fresh Mint designs unveiled for the start of 2026
THE Royal Mint has revealed some of the milestone anniversaries which are being celebrated in five new UK coin designs for 2026, including 200 years of the Zoological Society London (ZSL) and 100 years since the birth of Queen Elizabeth II.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Met Office widens its snow and ice warning
A YELLOW weather warning for snow and ice has been expanded across Wales - and now includes Cardiff - as the Met Office warned of travel disruption and a potential threat of injuries.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
THE TOP FIVE OF 2025
IN A BIG 12 MONTHS FOR INDY TITLES WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICK OF THE BUNCH
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Gardeners urged to remember the nightlife of their outdoor spaces
GARDENERS are being encouraged to think about their outdoor space’s “second act” at night with a garden focused on bats at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
This is about people showing up for each other. It's a love story
WHEN Mike Sardina and Claire Stingl first met at a “Legends” gig at the Wisconsin State Fair in 1987, a cosmic connection sparked between the two down-on-their-luck musicians.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Chancellor 'quietly hammers workers' with tax threshold
RACHEL Reeves is “hammering” workers with stealth taxes while pensioners and those on benefits will see their incomes increase, analysis by a think tank has found.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Frustration for Cardiff as Wycombe hit back to share spoils
CARDIFF
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
BEAR FACTS
Get out the hunny... it's Winnie-the-Pooh's 100th birthday
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Photographer to the stars gave it all up to run a South Wales pub
\"IT REALLY shouldn't work - all things go against it.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
'Three of the greatest to grace us'
A POLICE officer who lost his wife and two children in a house fire on Boxing Day has paid tribute to them as “three of the greatest humans to ever grace our presence”.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Pope calls for a peaceful 2026
THE Pope has opened 2026 with a plea for peace, singling out in particular countries “bloodied by conflict” and families wounded by violence.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Local Window Company Crowns Successful Year with Wins at National Industry Awards
Southwest Window Company Wins Major National Award Following Year of Unprecedented Industry Success.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Shocking mess left on mountain
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 mountain.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Sir David reflects on memorable year
SIR David Beckham said he feels \"very lucky\" as he reflected on 2025, which he said he will \"forever remember\".
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Rees-Zammit signs new deal with the Bears
WALES wing Louis Rees-Zammit has signed a long-term deal with Bristol Bears.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Revellers make a splash starting 2026 in style!
PEOPLE across South Wales certainly made a splash as they saw in the New Year, as these pictures show.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Decision due on plans to build snow centre
THE date for when plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved has been set.
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
SIX FOR '26
SHAPE OF THINGS TO COME OVER THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
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January 02, 2026
South Wales Echo
Palliative care nurse's New Year Honour shock
HAVING just retired, 2025 was a big year for nurse Terri Gazi.
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