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Health board still not providing patients with treatment five years after it was first approved
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board
Patients with multiple sclerosis living in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area still don't have access to a drug that could help with walking
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Much-loved mum died after entering river walking home from night out
Courts
Claire Morgan was returning home after an evening out at Ystalyfera Rugby Club when the tragedy happened
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Segregated recycling being rolled out to tens of thousands of homes across Cardiff
Cardiff
Affected areas have been contacted by Cardiff Council
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Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
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Mum's harrowing account describes finding son who had been fatally beaten
Courts
Darren Steel denies the murder of his brother Martin, 48, whose body was found at a house in Swansea in May 2023
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Police investigating unexplained death of man in Swansea
Swansea
Police say they want to speak to people about the unexplained death of Michael Callard
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First look inside Michelin-loved restaurant that moved to manor house
Bridgend
Hiraeth had been named in the prestigious Michelin Guide within eight months of opening
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Care worker aggressively threw pillow at dementia patient in her 80s
Courts
Hannah Harshani, 39, became 'irritated and frustrated' with the victim while caring for her at St Saviours Nursing Home in Cardiff
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Health
'A reaction to mould left me struggling to breathe – it took me 12 months to recover'
Lorraine attended a meeting at her local village hall and hasn't been able to breathe properly since
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Coronavirus cases in Wales as people offered booster vaccine
Covid vaccine
Cases appear to have passed their peak after they reached a high at the beginning of January but hospital admissions remain consistent
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The inside story of one of Wales' top hotels and the key people who make it tick
Celtic Manor
The Celtic Manor Hotel's most prominent building marks 25 years this summer and plenty has happened in that time
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'My friend noticed something when I went for a wee – it turned out to be cancer'
Health
Paul Hollard was diagnosed with prostate cancer after his friends encouraged him to seek medical advice
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Welsh schoolgirl takes year out to go on worldwide tour with smash-hit musical
Entertainment
Grace Nettle has numerous credits to her name and she's only 13 years old
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Teenager 'could have killed' with nightclub punch
Courts
A judge told 19-year-old Ashton Heale that young men like him need to realise that a single punch can end in a manslaughter or murder charge
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Crack dealers ran county line that put child at 'unacceptable' risk
Courts
Police say they have 'destroyed' the drugs line
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for rain for Wales
Wales weather
The weather agency has issued the warning for most of Thursday, February 15
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Police urge public not to approach wanted man and to call 999 instead
Cardiff
Gwent Police would like to speak with Luke Wall to assist with their enquiries into assault and criminal damage related offences
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Man who has broken into 44 houses 'received education in burglary from uncle'
Courts
Norman Smith broke into six houses in a week – four of them after being arrested and then released on bail
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Earthquake hits Wales with 'rumble' and 'roar' and is felt over wide area
Latest Wales News
Some people think it was linked to a super new moon, but experts have responded
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'I could get crack easier than I could get a takeaway'
Drugs
Richard, 28, from the Rhondda, spoke in a BBC documentary about the 'crack epidemic' in the region
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Warning that planned cuts to school budget in one part of Wales are 'unsustainable'
Education
The discussions came as the authority prepares to set its final budget for 2024-25
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Calls for older people with savings in Wales to pay more for care they get at home
Carmarthenshire
Some people think so because the cost of providing it is rising, as are pensions
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Incredible Chinese New Year parade fills Newport with colour - in pictures
Things to do Wales
From lion dancers and dragons to shadow puppetry and lantern the procession was watched by hundreds
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M&S shoppers snap up 'perfect holiday dress' that feels 'classy and flattering'
Marks & Spencer
The gorgeous number from Marks and Spencer has been described as the 'epitome of easy-breezy dressing'
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Dunelm slashes price of 'sturdy and beautiful' rope basket that 'ticks all the boxes'
Affiliates
The Tapered Brown Paper Rope Storage Basket from Dunelm has 30% off in the sale
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Anger as 'mature trees' chopped down in park
Environment
They were removed by the local town council after what was described as health and safety issues
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Farming
'They went home and just cried' Hundreds of farmers to meet as huge unrest 'inevitable' over 'catastrophic' new rules
Hundreds of farmers are expected to attend a protest meeting in Carmarthenshire
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Thousands with really common conditions warned they could be missing out on 100% council tax reduction
Your Money
The discount could give you anything between a 25% reduction to having your council tax bill wiped out entirely
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Taxpayers in Dyfed-Powys Police area will pay 6.2% more for their force
Dyfed-Powys Police
Police and crime commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn said it would fund extra staff in the force's command and control centre and protect police and community support numbers, although there is a catch
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Couples who want to get married needed for popular TV show
People
From a pagan ceremony to a Vegas wedding it seems there is nothing that Priodas Pum Mil can't do
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Eden Hazard reunites with Swansea City ball boy he kicked who now runs global vodka company
Eden Hazard
The ex-Real Madrid and Chelsea star said he was 'catching up with an old friend'
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High-rise building developers in Cardiff can get interest free loans to improve fire safety - but no-one seems bothered
Cardiff
Most developers have said they won't use the loan and have said they will be funding works themselves
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Cardiff landlords rented out dangerous properties that 'shocked' inspectors
Cardiff
The two landlords were fined thousands of pounds
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Redundancies being considered at crisis hit Vale of Glamorgan schools
Vale of Glamorgan
Schools across Vale of Glamorgan set deficit budgets in this financial year
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Grandfather's heart-breaking words in memory of grandson who lived for just six days
Swansea
The musician and broadcaster knows only too well the stress and anxiety felt by families when a premature baby is in intensive care, after his own grandson was born early
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Public warned 'do not approach' wanted man as police issue appeal
Crime
Gwent Police are looking for Craig Fletcher, 35, who is from the Newport area
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Person reported missing after fire in Carmarthenshire village
Carmarthenshire
Damage to the property was "extensive" and it was "unsafe" to enter
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Popular doughnut shop that sees customers queuing round the block is opening in Cardiff
Cardiff
A very popular Welsh doughnut brand is opening in Cardiff
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These homes will be so energy efficient they don't need a gas supply
Property news
P:lans have been submitted for a 120-home development in Carmarthen which will be zero carbon and use heat pumps and solar panels but have no gas supply
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Bridgend councillors' low attendance at training sessions revealed
Bridgend Council
The report said only 10 members had completed training modules designed to be taken online with no general sessions having more than 50% attendance
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Café owner fuming as council staff paint double-yellow lines right outside her business
Transport
The council has said the measures were introduced after safety concerns but the café owner said it was 'a setback' for her business
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Labour and the Tories need to stop arguing about who is to blame for problems in the Welsh NHS and sort it out
News Opinion
In this opinion piece, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Plaid Cymru’s health and social care spokesperson, argues that the problem in the Welsh NHS won't simply be solved by throwing money at it
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'The Welsh Government's plans would reduce transparency and damage the news industry in one retrograde, short-sighted step'
Politics
The Welsh Government wants to move away from rules that oblige local authorities to advertise things like council tax changes externally with new organisations
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Tiny dog found fly-tipped almost died
Dogs
The shih tzu was found after being abandoned in the Coytrahen area of Bridgend, RSPCA Cymru has said.
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Places
Stunning Welsh beauty spot re-opens after major works
It's been a long time coming for visitors as it is the only accessible waterfall in the area
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I took one of the first buses operating at Barry's multimillion-pound transport hub and it was nearly deserted
Transport
The Adventure Travel B3 service from Barry Transport Interchange did turn up on time though
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The situation facing Wales' pubs, restaurants and cafes is desperate
Restaurants
Key figures in the foodie world say they're being hit by a "hurricane"
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DWP confirms 26 common medical conditions that could qualify you for £737 a month this year
Your Money
Payments are going up this year and there are some really common conditions that could see you qualify
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'I was at my lowest ebb but taking up surfing saved me'
People
'There's a big stigma about mental health – especially with men. They don't like to admit it."
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Wales News
Live-event
Traffic and Travel
Live updates as 'serious' accident closes Vale of Glamorgan road
Emergency services are at the scene in Llantwit Major
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Live: Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Thursday, February 15)
Latest Wales News
All of the latest news from across Wales and further afield
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Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
Courts
Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
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Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
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Calls for older people with savings in Wales to pay more for care they get at home
Carmarthenshire
Some people think so because the cost of providing it is rising, as are pensions
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Business
Cardiff
Drone images show state of troubled Cardiff hotel due to reopen soon
The Grade II listed Coal Exchange is scheduled to relaunch in March
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'I thought Wales rugby star was my friend, now I am owed thousands and he is ignoring a court order'
Courts
Ex-Wales international Rhys Gill and his business partner Ross Johnston have been criticised by the former manager of their store
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'They went home and just cried' Hundreds of farmers to meet as huge unrest 'inevitable' over 'catastrophic' new rules
Farming
Hundreds of farmers are expected to attend a protest meeting in Carmarthenshire
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'Booking.com blunders have nearly killed my business and left me fearing bailiffs at the door'
Hotels
Paula Jones spent months trying to show Booking.com it had made errors that were destroying her business. The hugely successful travel website failed to act until it was approached by WalesOnline
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Staff furious as ambulance firm suddenly goes bust 'one day before payday'
NHS
The liquidator says staff are owed two months' wages and it is investigating why they were allegedly not told of problems sooner
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Politics
Politics
3-year football match ban for man who drunkenly assaulted fan
Martin East, 36, was also given a community order and told to pay costs
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Welsh Government got 20mph 'messaging wrong', Vaughan Gething says
20mph speed limit
The Welsh Government must 'listen and not lecture' after row about default speed limit, Labour leadership candidate says
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Lord Bethell slams 'disgusting' Domino's Cadbury Creme Egg Cookie in scathing rant
Politics
The House of Lords member said: "I hope the executive team are ashamed. It’s not illegal. But it’s harmful."
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'Throwing money at the Welsh NHS won't solve the problem'
News Opinion
In this opinion piece, Mabon ap Gwynfor MS, Plaid Cymru’s health and social care spokesperson, argues that steps can be taken to solve the problems in the Welsh NHS, not all of which require extra funding
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New Senedd offices could be built in Cardiff Bay as lease on Ty Hywel runs down
Senedd
Four options are thought to be on the table as part of the 'Bay 2032' project
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Crime
UK News
Heartbreaking moment police discover baby remains amid rubbish in Lidl bag
Warning: sensitive content: Jurors were shown footage as the search for the missing tot came to an end in a supermarket bag filled with rubbish and left inside a disused shed
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Teenager 'could have killed' with nightclub punch
Courts
A judge told 19-year-old Ashton Heale that young men like him need to realise that a single punch can end in a manslaughter or murder charge
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Crack dealers ran county line that put child at 'unacceptable' risk
Courts
Police say they have 'destroyed' the drugs line
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Man who has broken into 44 houses 'received education in burglary from uncle'
Courts
Norman Smith broke into six houses in a week – four of them after being arrested and then released on bail
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Young drug addict found with more than 100 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine
Courts
Brynley Gardener, 20, of Cardiff, was found in possession of Class A drugs on two occasions after being stopped by police
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UK News
UK News
CCTV sees train's emergency stop as dog walker breaches level crossing
Network Rail have released CCTV of the near miss
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Thousands demand law change over dead pets in UK
UK News
'Our pets are more than just animals - they are family members who provide us with unconditional love and companionship'
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'I'm lucky to be alive after missing appointment because NHS was busy'
UK News
Julie was eventually diagnosed with cancer
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UK not ready for Disease X that will kill 20 times as many as Covid
UK News
The director general of the WHO says if we fail to learn the lessons of Covid we will 'pay dearly'
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Poundland bringing major changes to 150 branches - list so far
UK News
Dates have been set for the biggest change the stores have seen in five years
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Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
Police issue statement about death of DJ Steve Wright
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Much-loved mum died after entering river walking home from night out
Courts
Claire Morgan was returning home after an evening out at Ystalyfera Rugby Club when the tragedy happened
UK News
Thousands demand law change over dead pets in UK
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Calum got so into the idea that it has now become his business
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UK News
The director general of the WHO says if we fail to learn the lessons of Covid we will 'pay dearly'
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Son of rugby legend eligible for England and Australia called up to face Wales in Six Nations
Italy Rugby
The shock call-up comes just days after he quit English rugby
Drivers stuck for hours as city centre multi-storey gridlocked
Cardiff
This is not the first the first time that the multi-storey car park in St David's shopping centre has been gridlocked
Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
Courts
Gemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
Police issue statement about death of DJ Steve Wright
UK News
Police and paramedics were sent to an address on Monday
Traffic and Travel
Live updates as 'serious' accident closes Vale of Glamorgan road
Emergency services are at the scene in Llantwit Major
Co-op selling freezer deal to feed whole family for £1.50 a head
Shopping
The offer means you are getting the food for half price
Rick Stein career update after saying he 'won't last much longer'
Showbiz
The TV chef and restaurateur has spoken about what he will be doing next
Thousands demand law change over dead pets in UK
UK News
'Our pets are more than just animals - they are family members who provide us with unconditional love and companionship'
Lidl rolling out high-tech change to every branch in the country
Shopping
The system is being expanded to the whole of the UK after being tested in 35 shops