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Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final

Strictly star 'suing BBC for rigging voting' and withdraws from 2025 final

Strictly Come Dancing star Thomas Skinner will not appear at the show's final amid reports he's 'suing' the BBC. The Apprentice star was the first...

yesterday 3

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Emilia Kettle

Imaginative work of seven-year-old on display in Bargoed

Imaginative work of seven-year-old on display in Bargoed

Seven-year-old Layla from Penpedairheol has won a festive art competition. Children aged 4-11 were invited to design a festive scene based around...

yesterday 2

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Elizabeth Birt

The ‘secret’ Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' TV shows and films

The ‘secret’ Netflix codes that could help you find 'hidden' TV shows and films

Thanks to streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney and Now TV, we have been spoiled for choice when it comes to TV series and films...

yesterday 2

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Joshua Searle

Concerns over the predicted £18m deficit at health board

Concerns over the predicted £18m deficit at health board

I see reference to the minister for health raising concerns about an £18m deficit come March at Aneurin Bevan Health Board, and this leads to a...

previous day 3

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South Wales Argus Author

Senedd supports £27bn spending plans amid uneasy compromise

Senedd supports £27bn spending plans amid uneasy compromise

The Senedd has backed the Welsh Government’s “imperfect” £27bn draft budget following a late deal to prevent a “catastrophe” for public...

previous day 2

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South Wales Argus Author

New laws could harm growth in Wales, Monmouth MS says

New laws could harm growth in Wales, Monmouth MS says

Concerns over UK employment legislation have sparked fresh debate in Cardiff Bay. Monmouth MS Peter Fox has criticised the UK government’s...

previous day 4

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Jo Barnes

'Tragic case' of Gwenno Ephraim shows why criminal justice needs to be devolved

'Tragic case' of Gwenno Ephraim shows why criminal justice needs to be devolved

A vulnerable young woman was “failed” while in the care of the state, says an MP. Plaid Cymru’s Westminster leader Liz Saville Roberts raised...

previous day 3

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Meg Jenkins

Lib Dems welcome return to Erasmus

Lib Dems welcome return to Erasmus

The UK is rejoining the Erasmus scheme after years of lobbying for its return. Welsh Liberal Democrat MP David Chadwick said the party had long...

previous day 3

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Meg Jenkins

People in Wales invited to ask health questions to party spokespeople

People in Wales invited to ask health questions to party spokespeople

Members of the public in Wales are being invited to put their health and care questions to political party health and care spokespeople. The Bevan...

previous day 3

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Meg Jenkins

MS: 'Shambolic' health board situation needs improvement

MS: 'Shambolic' health board situation needs improvement

A Senedd member is calling for improvement in the 'shambolic' situation after the health board in Gwent was placed under the highest level of...

wednesday 9

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Elizabeth Birt

No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises

No joy for 2,500 people who signed petition against car park price rises

A 2,500-strong petition has failed to persuade Caerphilly County Borough Council to reverse increases to car park charges. The higher rates were...

wednesday 1

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South Wales Argus Author

Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change

Corriedale crossover episode release date confirmed amid ITVX schedule change

ITV have confirmed the release date for the special crossover episode of Coronation Street and Emmerdale, called Corriedale. The announcement came...

wednesday 4

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Emilia Kettle

Trump files lawsuit against BBC for £3.7 billion in damages over Panorama edit

Trump files lawsuit against BBC for £3.7 billion in damages over Panorama edit

US President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the BBC for editing one of his speeches in an episode of Panorama. The BBC said...

wednesday 4

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Emilia Kettle

'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show

'End of an era' - Good Morning Britain star reveals why he is leaving ITV show

Good Morning Britain (GMB) presenter Andrew Pierce has said it’s the “end of an era” as he explained why he is leaving the ITV show in just a...

wednesday 4

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Molly Court

Joel Dommett ‘on the naughty step’ after revealing Masked Singer’s real identity

Joel Dommett ‘on the naughty step’ after revealing Masked Singer’s real identity

Joel Dommett has admitted ITV producers put him “on the naughty step” after accidentally revealing the identity of a celebrity when filming the new...

wednesday 4

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Molly Court

Five-bedroom home with outdoor pool featured in Netflix and BBC dramas up for sale

Five-bedroom home with outdoor pool featured in Netflix and BBC dramas up for sale

A five-bedroom house with a swimming pool featured in Netflix and BBC dramas is on the market for £900,000. The home in Parc Close, Usk, has been...

wednesday 5

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Sallie Phillips

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones to reprise role of Nessa in new BBC programme

Gavin & Stacey star Ruth Jones to reprise role of Nessa in new BBC programme

Ruth Jones will reprise her role as the iconic Vanessa “Nessa” Jenkins from Gavin & Stacey on a new BBC programme tonight (Monday, December 15)....

16.12.2025 2

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Patrick Glover

Sir David Jason to reunite with ex-cast members for new Only Fools and Horses series

Sir David Jason to reunite with ex-cast members for new Only Fools and Horses series

Sir David Jason is set to reunite with ex-cast members for a brand-new Only Fools and Horses TV series. The hit UK series, which follows the...

16.12.2025 1

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Patrick Glover

Call The Midwife stars reveal all ahead of new two-part Christmas special

Call The Midwife stars reveal all ahead of new two-part Christmas special

Call The Midwife, the hit period drama about a group of nurse midwives working in London’s East End, has captured audiences’ hearts for more than a...

16.12.2025 1

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Emilia Kettle

Dani Johnson pens children's book about rescued goat

Dani Johnson pens children's book about rescued goat

A children’s book about a rescued goat is helping young readers explore themes of self-worth and acceptance. Bitzy the Goat Finds Her Feet, written...

16.12.2025 1

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Jo Barnes

'New' disqualification order for Senedd candidates now in effect

'New' disqualification order for Senedd candidates now in effect

A revised disqualification order for Senedd candidates is now in effect. The Privy Council approved the Senedd Cymru (Disqualification) Order 2025...

16.12.2025 1

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Jo Barnes

MP backs campaign for new Owain's Law after man died from brain tumour

MP backs campaign for new Owain's Law after man died from brain tumour

A campaign for a new law requiring NHS hospitals to freeze and preserve suitable brain tumour tissue correctly and ensure the tissue remains the...

16.12.2025 2

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Jo Barnes

Former Strictly Come Dancing finalist to make big return to replace 2025 star

Former Strictly Come Dancing finalist to make big return to replace 2025 star

A former Strictly Come Dancing star will be returning to the dance floors to replace a 2025 star. The Strictly final takes place this weekend, with...

16.12.2025 1

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Macaully Moffat

Coronation Street star announces death of son in heartbreaking tribute

Coronation Street star announces death of son in heartbreaking tribute

Coronation Street and Phoenix Nights star Justin Moorhouse has announced the death of his son. The actor and comedian shared the news on social...

15.12.2025 1

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Emilia Kettle

Who is in the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025? See all 3 couples confirmed

Who is in the final of Strictly Come Dancing 2025? See all 3 couples confirmed

Balvinder Sopal became the latest celebrity to leave Strictly Come Dancing tonight (December 14) at the end of Week 12, after being in a staggering...

15.12.2025 1

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Molly Court

Is The Holiday or Home Alone the best Christmas film? Vote for your favourite

Is The Holiday or Home Alone the best Christmas film? Vote for your favourite

There are endless Christmas films that have been released over the years, from It's a Wonderful Life to The Holiday, many of which have become...

15.12.2025 2

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Molly Court

New rules on councillors attending meetings via video as a 'minority leave early'

New rules on councillors attending meetings via video as a 'minority leave early'

COUNCILLORS attending meeting over video links have been accused of leaving them early and of not pulling their weight.  New rules requiring...

15.12.2025 2

South Wales Argus

Twm Owen

Gavin and Stacey star joins RNLI crews for new TV show

Gavin and Stacey star joins RNLI crews for new TV show

Actors Ruth Jones and Steve Spiers joined volunteer RNLI crews during filming for a new television show. The episode was shot at the Porthcawl and...

15.12.2025 1

South Wales Argus

Megan Jenkins