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Wales captain reveals unlikely summer jobs and future plans away from rugby

Davies used to help out on the silage when he was 16-years-old.

Wales and British Lions rugby star Mike Phillips is banned from the roads for being caught more than three times over the drink-drive limit after he hit fence and drove away

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The court heard that Phillips, 41, was arrested in Llanwrtyd Wells on July 7, having initially driven off when confronted by members of the public after hitting a fence in Newbridge-on-Wye.

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North Wales village pub wins fight to keep its 'Covid' gazebos

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Councillors went against advice from council officers to allow the 'hidden gem' White Lion in Llanelian to keep the structures

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Chef from one of Wales' top restaurants named one of the best in Britain

Georgia Sommerin is the joint head chef of Home in Penarth with her dad James. She's now been nominated for the Best Young Chef award at the sixth annual British Restaurant Awards 2024

North Wales 'Pride and Prejudice’ mansion with its own pub crowned one of Europe’s best hotels

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It's a 'sanctuary of luxury' for those who enjoy the finer things in life

Wales and GB sevens back Powell joins Harlequins

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Harlequins sign Wales international and Team GB rugby sevens back Kayleigh Powell for the 2024-25 season.

Thunderstorm warning with risk of 'torrential downpours' in England and Wales

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The Met Office has updated its yellow weather warning for slow-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms in parts of England and Wales.

Sam Warburton backs Warren Gatland, Wales boss favourite for the sack

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Former Wales skipper Sam Warburton believes that now is not the time for the Welsh Rugby Union to consider sacking Warren Gatland. Join the RUCK’s WhatsApp community here and get the latest…

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Sam Warburton sets 'sack' deadline for Warren Gatland as Wales boss

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Wales lost all five matches in the 2024 Six Nations and have since been beaten by South Africa and Australia (twice), leaving them on a winless run of nine matches dating back to last October’s World Cup pool win over Georgia in Nantes.

These are Wales' best restaurants

The British Restaurant Awards' Wales category includes restaurants from various parts of Wales, including Anglesey, Swansea, Monmouthshire and Cardiff

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Crashes down but overall road deaths up in first six months after 20mph limit introduced in Wales

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Overall collision figures are positive but one crucial statistic is not

Former Wales rugby international acquitted of assaulting primary school pupil

Matthew Back, 53, who played for Wales four times, was found not guilty of assaulting the boy while working as a teacher.

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Wales international Mike Phillips banned for drink-driving after being three times limit

The former British & Irish Lion was found to be three times over the legal limit

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The best things to do in Wales during the summer holidays this August

There are plenty of things to do in Wales this August, from live theatre to the National Eisteddfod and numerous food festivals.

The five North Wales staycation hotspots according to holiday cottage firm

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The data says that staycation bookings are up around five per cent year on year

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Huge fall in the number of people killed on 20mph and 30mph roads in Wales

Figures show the number of people dying or being injured on these roads has fallen

Catherine, The Princess of Wales: Explosive new Kate Middleton biography is out now

The book is written by best-selling author and veteran royal correspondent Robert Jobson

Inside Cardiff's rugby academy as Sam Warburton called in to inspire Wales' future stars

WalesOnline were invited to spend the day with the senior Cardiff Rugby academy

Petition launched to save Blackwood Miners’ Institute, the South Wales venue that’s hosted historic Manic Street Preachers shows

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A petition has been launched to save the historic Blackwood Miners’ Institute – a live music venue in South Wales that has seen performances from the likes of Manic Street Preachers.

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Barry Cawte appointed to Glamorgan County Cricket Club Board as Cricket Wales Representative

Barry Cawte appointed to Glamorgan County Cricket Club Board as Cricket Wales Representative