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Thursday, Apr 18

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Crashed helicopter had 'massive jolt' after it took off, hit trees and shook violently

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Welsh businessman and racehorse owner Dai Walters was onboard the helicopter when it sustained 'catastrophic damage' in the accident, leaving him in intensive care

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Sir Richard Branson 'sails' around London - handing out 200 free Virgin cruise tickets

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The business magnate took to the streets of London on board a double-decker bus - modelled after his real-life cruise liner, Scarlet Lady

People warn 'addiction takes away freedom of choice' as Rishi Sunak's smoking ban plans go ahead

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MPs have backed a plan to stop anyone born after 2009 being able to legally smoke

William says 'I will' as he's questioned about Kate on public return

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The Prince of Wales has been undertaking his first public engagements since his wife announced her cancer diagnosis last month

'I want my little boy's body exhumed and moved because his grave keeps flooding'

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Sarah Davies's 15-year-old son died after a fall at a quarry, but her heartache has been worsened by what's happening at his final resting place

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Experts warn of one thing you should never wear on a flight - or risk eye infection

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You could risk getting an eye infection if you are not careful enough according to contact lenses experts

The number of people waiting for treatment on the NHS in Wales has hit a record high

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A difficult winter for the Welsh NHS has led hospitals to record their highest waiting lists

'I don't believe it' What people are saying about Wales' new transport minister's comments on 20mph

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Transport minister Ken Skates has hinted at a change in the policy on 20mph in residential areas

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Pictures: Prince William first official engagement since Kate cancer news

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Prince of Wales was at a food redistribution charity and cooked up a special dinner and was moved at special cards of support he received

One in 10 young adults say they never tuck into a traditional British fry-up, study finds

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Over a third are concerned about the calorie count in the meal, believing it to be too greasy or fatty - while three in 10 feel it simply takes too long to prepare

Teen launched devastating hammer attack at private school, court told

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He is alleged to have attacked two pupils, leaving them permanently injured before allegedly trying to kill a teacher

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Taxi driver sexually assaulted crying passenger

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Bahaaelden Ibrahim, 44, sexually assaulted the victim in Cardiff after she had been out watching a Wales rugby international

Police release major update on Cardiff murder investigation

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Police are still looking for two men who are wanted on suspicion of murder

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Universal credit claimants could be taken to court or fined for not reporting changes

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The Department for Work and Pensions has warned universal credit claimants they could face court action or fines if they fail to report certain changes

Dramatic footage shows armed police approach building with weapons raised and holding shields after disturbing report

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Six armed officers were seen moving towards a property in the Deganwy Avenue area of Llandudno after a report of a man at a window with a gun

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Sainsbury's worker sacked after 20 years for taking 'bags for life'

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The man did some shopping after a night shift and clicked the “zero bags used” option on the till

Exactly what Wales' new transport minister said as he signalled a major change in 20mph law

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Ken Skates has taken over the transport brief in the Welsh Government and has given his first significant comments on the nation's controversial 20mph law

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Warning as Brits not aware of big change to enter EU countries in six months

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Concerns have been raised that people have no idea of a massive post Brexit change which could lead to delays at airports

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Police mocked for blurring CCTV after asking for help identifying suspect

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Police appealed for help to track down man who kicked in a window at a champagne bar

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UK foreign aid used to fund site selling sex and glorifying Hamas attack

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£6.4 million in taxpayer-aided funding last year went to India Quotient Fund IV, which invested in a cosmetics company, a debt collection business and three social media platforms

10 cheapest holiday destinations include Spain and Greek islands

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Consumer champions Which? analysed 4,500 package holidays to find the best value

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Tsunami alert issued, thousands evacuated, after volcano erupts

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There have been at least five large eruptions in the last 24 hours

Harry Potter actor Warwick Davis's wife Samantha has died, aged 53

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The Star Wars and Tenable star said: 'I miss her hugs'

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Man who died hours after arrest 'wanted control' at block of flats, inquest hears

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Mohamud Hassan died a day after his arrest by South Wales Police following an altercation at a flat in Cardiff being used as a 'drug den'

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Westminster Bridge targeted in testicular cancer campaign

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Nearly 500 silhouettes cast a cheeky shadow across the pavement of Westminster Bridge

Man sat with his estranged wife's parents, put on knuckledusters then waited for her before unleashing terror

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Alexander Miles put on a pair of knuckledusters and then threatened to kill his former partner and her parents after driving to their home

Infant 'under two' critically ill in hospital after dog attack

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The dog was not a banned breed, police have confirmed

Bereaved families furious as Mark Drakeford is named 'one of the heroes of Covid' and handed an award

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Care Forum Wales handed the former First Minister a Wales Care Award, but bereaved families claimed it was unjust considering the number of deaths in care homes

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These two men are wanted on suspicion of murder of dad of seven in Cardiff

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A murder investigation is ongoing after father-of-seven Colin Richards was found in Ely