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A salt on the senses
NIGEL THOMPSON explores spectacular Cape Verde
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October 18, 2025
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Award-winning curries with beautiful sunsets
Nothing beats a curry, especially after strolling in the fresh air listening to the sounds of the sea - now 1988 Indian Restaurant has won best in south Wales. Kathryn Williams reports
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October 18, 2025
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A one-day chance to see some of this year's hottest feature films
Tomorrow's finale of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival brings some of the world's hottest filmmakers to Cardiff, writes Jenny White
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October 18, 2025
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Age is no barrier to having a happy life
TV presenter Angela Rippon speaks to Camilla Foster about encouraging people to stay active in later life and the real benefits of dancing
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October 18, 2025
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How Wales is nurturing the next generation of referees
AS WE see with top players in rugby, great ones come and go and retire, while others get to a certain level but don't quite make it to the top or don't have the opportunity. It's the same with referees.
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October 18, 2025
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Loan locks are pitched straight in for Scarlets
THE Scarlets have opted to start loan signings Harvey Cuckson and Alex Groves in the second-row for today's clash with the Lions in Johannesburg (12.45pm).
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October 18, 2025
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‘We are not here to take, we are here to give’ – how Ukrainian families in Caerphilly feel ahead of crucial Senedd by-election
> Yuliia Bond, left, moved to Caerphilly in 2022. Right, children planted daffodils and bluebells as symbols of peace and hope. Below right, Vira Mandrika
6 min |
October 18, 2025
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Jenkins' role is confirmed by WRU
THE Welsh Rugby Union have confirmed what role Neil Jenkins will play after he was left at home for the summer tour of Japan.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Halloween illuminations, pumpkin carving and folklore trails - autumn adventures await in Wales
This October, National Trust Cymru invites families to a packed programme of autumn adventures across south Wales.
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October 18, 2025
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Paddy Power to close 57 shops putting 250 jobs at risk
PADDY POWER is to shut 57 betting shops across the UK and Ireland, putting almost 250 workers at risk.
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October 18, 2025
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'I'm very happy to be defined by where I'm from'
Eve Myles - the Swansea Valley actress seen in Torchwood, Victoria, Doctor Who and The Crow Girls - is unmissable on our screens this autumn. She speaks to Lifestyle editor Kathryn Williams
6 min |
October 18, 2025
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The bombshell telephone calls which rocked Welsh football
AS Football Association of Wales chief executive Jonathan Ford glanced down at his mobile, an unknown number flashed up. When he answered, Ryan Giggs was on the other end of the line.
6 min |
October 18, 2025
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REVIEWS
PICK OF THE WEEK
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October 18, 2025
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Reform politician billed in legal fees – but won't say if it was to gag staff
REFORM UK'S highest-profile politician in Wales is facing calls to confirm whether or not she used public funds for lawyers to draft nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) to stop staff speaking about an expenses controversy.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
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Film star was asked to do naked dance
HOLLYWOOD actress Jennifer Lawrence said she was asked to dance naked after being challenged to do interpretative dance lessons with Robert Pattinson for a film role.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Colwill is setting the standards at Cardiff, says boss
RUBIN Colwill sets the standard in training every day and his \"numbers are through the roof\", according to Bluebirds head coach Brian Barry-Murphy.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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New record high drug deaths as nitazene fatalities almost quadruple
DRUG-RELATED deaths have hit a new record high, with the number involving a powerful synthetic opioid almost quadrupling, according to official figures
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October 18, 2025
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'We are not here to take, we are here to give' – how Ukrainian families in Caerphilly feel ahead of crucial Senedd by-election
THE SENEDD by-election in Caerphilly is less than a week away and promises to be one of the most decisive and revealing by-elections to have taken place in Wales.
5 min |
October 18, 2025
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Bus driver strike over pay suspended after new offer made
PLANNED bus driver strikes at bus company First Cymru across south and west Wales over a pay dispute have been partially suspended after a late new offer was brought to the table.
1 min |
October 18, 2025
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Five minutes of 'almost total darkness' that changed Wales
A FIVE-MINUTE immersion in almost total darkness represents one of the triumphs of Victorian endeavour in Wales.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
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Bad Wolf has £900m economic impact in first 10 years – report
INDEPENDENT high-end TV production company Bad Wolf has had a near £900m economic impact since its launch in Cardiff a decade ago.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
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Hamas says it’s working to return dead hostages
HAMAS has moved to shore up its brittle ceasefire agreement with Israel by reaffirming its commitment to the terms of the deal that includes a pledge to hand over the remains of all dead Israeli hostages.
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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Three care home staff sacked as furious families speak out
THREE staff have been sacked by a controversial nursing home in connection to concerns about “resident care”.
3 min |
October 18, 2025
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8 of the best boozy advent calendars for 2025
Lead into the big day with these celebratory libations, from wines to spirits, to beer, says Sam Wylie-Harris
2 min |
October 18, 2025
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A 30-year rollercoaster ride in Welsh football
WELSH football - what a truly surreal tale. Where do you start?
5 min |
October 17, 2025
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Cocaine cabbie ordered to repay £128k
A TAXI driver who was pulled over by police and found in possession of 2kg of cocaine has been ordered to pay back £128,000.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
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Parking plan approved including new 'SUV tax'
A PARKING surcharge will be imposed on large vehicles such as SUVs in Cardiff following a major decision by the city council.
2 min |
October 17, 2025
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£69,000 fine after tyres dumped illegally
A COMPANY and its director have been ordered to pay £69,000 in fines and costs for serious breaches of environmental regulations.
1 min |
October 17, 2025
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'Value-for-money' fears over £8m 'spare' train drivers bill
TRANSPORT for Wales spends more than £8m a year on an excess wage bill for dozens of “spare” train drivers and conductors, the Senedd has heard.
3 min |
October 17, 2025
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Boxing champ Hatton found dead at home, inquest is told
FORMER boxing world champion Ricky Hatton was found dead at his home by his manager, a coroner’s court heard.
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