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Thursday, May 9

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The One Show's Alex Jones promises to take co-star to Welsh 'old haunts'

Alex Jones said live on air she would take her One Show co-star back to her old Welsh university

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Three people trapped in notorious Welsh 'magic underground world'

The Croesor-Rhosydd mine complex is a notorious underground playground for experienced mine explorers - but it can be a dangerous place for the unwary

Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell Talk Starring in New Dylan Thomas Play and Praise Taylor Swift for Introducing the Welsh Poet to a ‘New Generation’

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Mathew Rhys has been an “unabashed” fan of Welsh poet Dylan Thomas for as long as he can remember. He cemented his love of the writer — best known for his poem “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night” — when he portrayed him in the 2008…

Rugby boss says EDC will develop players better than Premiership as Anglo-Welsh ties floated

The WRU performance director was a guest on WalesOnline's Welsh Rugby Podcast

Labour-controlled Welsh Government splurges £34,000 on dozens of 'luxury' office chairs - despite most desks being unused due to staff working from home

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Since March 2019, officials have spent £33,959 on 46 Famiglia high back large chairs with an orbital worksurface, figures released under Freedom of Information laws revealed today.

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Lauren Price wants to be the Welsh Katie Taylor

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The Welshwoman wants to be the Katie Taylor of her country.

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Inside the historic Welsh pub - the Vulcan Hotel - saved from demolition and rebuilt brick by brick at St Fagans

You'll soon be able to order a pint there again - while standing on a floor covered in sawdust!

Ten Welsh players have yet to resolve futures as big bit of business imminent

There's a handful of Welsh players whose fate is still in the balance as the season draws to a close

Coventry sign Welsh-qualified Will Rigg replacement

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Coventry have added some more Tongan firepower to their squad for next season with the signature of Dafydd-Rhys Tiueti from Nottingham.

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Welsh teacher creates her own Eurovision entry claiming 'it doesn't make sense' that the country has to join as part of the UK

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Sara Davies , from Llandysul in Ceredigion, who is also a singer-songwriter, has claimed it does not 'make sense' that the country can not 'compete as our nation', according to the BBC.

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Popular Welsh swimming pool will close for good in August over safety concerns

The pool was first closed in November 2022 after the discovery of serious defects

Today’s rugby news as nine players leave Welsh team but Wales internationals’ futures in limbo

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Here are your rugby headlines for Thursday, May 9. Nine players leave Dragons The Dragons have announced that nine players will leave the club upon completion of the 2023/24 campaign. Among them is popular front-rower Aki Seuili, who…

Labour Welsh Government criticised for wasting money on more politicians

The Labour Welsh Government has been condemned for ploughing ahead with plans to spend millions of taxpayers’ money on creating more Senedd Members.

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Bid to stop closure of smallest school in Welsh county fails

The decision to close Rhigos Primary School was "called-in" in a bid to get them to reconsider - but a committee decided not to refer the matter back

The Welsh-qualified talent Gatland should now look at and the explosive left-field option

The Welsh Rugby Union should be casting its net far and wide in the search for Welsh-qualified players

Love Island’s Jake Cornish frustrates fans with his pronunciation of Welsh words

People were left cringing after the reality show star filmed himself trying to master the Welsh pronunciation

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Welsh author behind Netflix hit The Kissing Booth comes under fire for 'writing 3 books in 3 months' - but supporters claim male writers like Stephen King don't get same criticism

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Beth Reeks from south Wales is the writer behind The Kissing Booth and sequels - now a huge success on Netflix featuring the likes of Jacob Elordi and Joey King .

Dunne calls on Welsh Government to match DEFRA commitment to clean up River Wye

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8 May 2024; Dunne calls on Welsh Government to match DEFRA commitment to clean up River Wye

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Rubble tipped over ancient Welsh burial site is labelled 'vandalism at its worst'

'This should not happen on such a beautiful island with such a rich heritage'