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Locked Up: The criminals justice caught up with in November and what happened to them
Courts
Here are the faces of the criminals who have been jailed for the most serious crimes in Wales in the past month
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UK weather maps show 16 parts of Wales where rain bomb will hit with flooding and disruption
Latest Wales News
Sixteen Welsh regions are affected and people are being advised to consider a flood plan if they live somewhere at risk of flooding
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The downtrodden Welsh town about to be transformed into one of the UK's tourist hotspots
Merthyr Tydfil
Plans for the UK's longest ski slope and tropical waterpark have been met with open arms
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Part of Wales declaring war on dog owners with new rules on picking up mess and keeping pets on leads
Bridgend
The previous order expired in June 2022
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Mum handed her daughter in to police after garden shed discovery
Courts
Megan Brown had been asked to take care of the drugs by her dealer after he was in a car crash, a court heard
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Major road closures to hit drivers in Cardiff on Saturday
Latest Wales News
Cardiff is set for significant traffic disruption as Wales face South Africa at the Principality Stadium whilst Cardiff City host Mansfield Town
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Kevin the Carrot gets married in spectacular festive celebration
Food & Drink
mirror.co.uk
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Key facts and figures as university tuition fees in Wales to rise
Education
University tuition fees in Wales will go up by 2.71% from £9,535 to £9,790 for courses beginning on or after August 1, 2026.
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South Wales Police
Police officers line the road as young constable who died is laid to rest
Rehaan Akhtar, 28, died after vanishing on a night out in the early hours of Sunday, November 23
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Drivers claim speed cameras in Wales are 'all about the money'
Traffic and Travel
The cameras will be installed on roads where there is said to be a high risk of collisio
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Council reacts after being slammed over housing repairs
Homes and property
A report said the council had failed to respond to and act upon reports of leaks and extensive damp and mould at a rented property for almost four years
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He led police on a 90-minute pursuit but didn't have the guts to face a judge
Courts
At one stage during the late-night pursuit Adam Hopkins' Mercedes became 'airborne'
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DWP Christmas bonus details as thousands get extra tax-free cash
Your Money
Benefit claimants will receive an automatic tax-free payment from the DWP before Christmas
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'Beautiful' 14-year-old dies as 'completely heartbroken' family pay tribute
People
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, was diagnosed with the most aggressive form of MND in January
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Huge police response to 'potential riot' at senior citizens' lodge
South Wales Police
Police attended 'chaotic scene' when a dispute broke out between two charity trustees
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Killer who beat dad to death jailed for 13 years
Courts
Thomas Iveson was sentenced to nine years behind bars and handed an additional four years in licence for the manslaughter of Craig Richardson
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Controversial car parking charges in seaside towns set to be suspended
Traffic and Travel
The new parking charges could be removed within days
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Huge boost for £140m project to transform Cardiff Central station
Transport
A go-ahead announcement is expected next week
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Three amazing ways cruise ships have brought people together
Real Life Stories
mirror.co.uk
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The top five most deprived areas of Cardiff
Cardiff
Three areas of Ely are included in the list which is based on figures released in new official Welsh Government statistics
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Five most deprived areas of Swansea according to new report
Swansea
Parts of Mayhill and Portmead are included in the list which is based on new official Welsh Government statistics
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He promised customers 'purest Peruvian and Colombian' – he didn't mean coffee
Courts
Scott Maclure, 41, sent numerous text bombs to customers but was discovered after registering one of his phones in his own name
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Plan for pub at Welsh holiday park ditched with tourist tax blamed
Tourism
Plans for a Wetherspoon pub at a Welsh holiday park have been scrapped with sources blaming the Welsh Government's incoming tourism tax
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Number of looked-after children falls in one part of Wales but foster carers urgently needed
Family & Kids
One team in the council's child and family services department received 15,261 contacts last year
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Jury-less courts would be 'lunacy', top Welsh lawyer warns
Courts
'The way this is being done is, frankly, dishonest,' an experienced barrister says of David Lammy's plan to cut the court backlog
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What the Budget means for you if you're in Wales
Politics
Millions of extra funding will come to Wales, the UK Government say
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The Budget
Ed Miliband visits Wales as government under fire over Budget and makes nation a promise
The secretary of state for energy visited Barry following the autumn Budget announcement
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What you can do if you're not allowed to see a grandchild
Family & Kids
There are a number of steps that can be taken
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Your legal rights if you donate eggs or sperm and a child is born
People
The rules differ as to whether you'll be classed as the legal parent
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Universal credit and DWP payment date changes ahead of Christmas 2025
Your Money
If you're due to receive a benefit payment on Christmas Day or New Year's Day then you should be paid earlier instead
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Can I stay in my partner's home after separation? Know the rules
Your Money
There are laws in place to protect people who are still living in their partner's home while going through a divorce, annulment, or separation process
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Strikes that threatened to disrupt bus services across Wales halted
FirstGroup
A strike was due to take place which would have caused major disruption over the Christmas and New Year period
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Pensioner freed from prison does exactly the same thing again with exactly the same outcome
Courts
He's now back inside
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Naked ex-university lecturer shouted at woman in street while holding his penis
Courts
When the 65-year-old man was arrested he told police officers he didn't think it was illegal to walk around naked, adding that it 'helps to relieve his depression'
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Pupils at school struck down with infections as authorities investigate
Wales schools
Public Health Wales says it is investigating the findings
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Schoolboys including 12-year-old all charged with assault
Crime
Three boys aged 12, 13 and 14 have been charged with common assault after the alleged attack on a footbridge over Spytty Road in Newport in May
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'Arrogant' driver kept taking people to the airport illegally
Courts
A judge said it was "highly arrogant" to ignore legislation which was designed to protect road users.
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Your support for the WalesOnline toy appeal is incredible – but we still need more
Christmas
We are so grateful for every donation
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Welsh attraction with plans for 15 holiday homes and its own cinema up for sale
Pembrokeshire
Visitors can go on safaris at the site
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Police officer sent harassing text messages and made false reports then lied about it to colleagues
South Wales Police
Catherine Smith was dismissed from the force for the 'serious abuse of trust'
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Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Two of Cardiff's most popular music venues under new ownership
Cardiff
Tramshed and the Globe have been acquired by Propaganda Independent Venues
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Welsh council says it has full database of parking permits despite fears it was lost
Transport
The concerns were mentioned at a council planning meeting held in November
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Man shouted 'I'll stab you' at neighbour while brandishing knife
Courts
Lee Palmer had a history of 'threatening behaviour' towards the female victim who has been left in a state of 'constant worry' as a result of his actions
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Your Money
Mum-of-five estimates £900 monthly boost as two-child benefit cap scrapped
Lisa White, 31, said the policy change will allow her children to join after-school clubs
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Three major changes to UK driving test starting within days
Traffic and Travel
The changes are intended to put learners through 'a broader range of driving scenarios'
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Legal rules on leaving children alone at home or in a car
Family & Kids
There is no legal age at which a child can be left by themselves
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New parents in Wales to get free baby bundles – who will get them and what they'll contain
Family & Kids
It is part of a Welsh Government plan
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Drivers using fog lights incorrectly risk £1,000 fine
Traffic and Travel
Motorists are using their fog lights at the wrong times, according to research
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Wales News
Latest Wales News
BBC TV stalwart found dead in shed after receiving letter
Daniel Postgate brought father and Ivor the Engine co-creator Oliver Postgate's work to younger audiences
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Police clash with protestors outside Principality Stadium
Cardiff
Protesters gathered near Cardiff Central Station hours before Wales take on South Africa
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Live-event
Crashes causing delays on two major roads - live updates
Traffic and Travel
The A48 westbound is currently closed due to a crash and crashes are also causing delays on the A40, according to Dyfed-Powys Police
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Watchdog urged to probe pre-Budget briefings over deficit claims
Latest Wales News
Row over '£20 billion black hole in public finances'
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Update on Airbus 320 aircrafts' software problem
Latest Wales News
UK Civil Aviation Authority says airlines worked overnight on the issue caused by intense solar radiation
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Business
Employment
Unimetals collapse: All you need to know
Around 650 jobs are at risk as Unimetals Recycling enters liquidation following its disastrous takeover of Sims Metal
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Fury as major employer collapses with 650 jobs at risk
Employment
'They’ve blindsided the workers and left them having to pick up the pieces with Christmas coming up'
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Thousands of businesses to see electricity bills slashed by 25%
Politics
The UK Government says 7,000 businesses will benefit
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Businessman claimed he wanted village pub to stay open. Then he took over and shut it
Pubs
Locals say the pub was 'a community for people of all ages' and that its loss has left their village 'a darker place'
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'I went from driving trucks in an Australian mine to selling skincare in Wales'
Swansea
Nina Skalonja used her experience to head in a different direction when she moved to the UK
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Politics
The Budget
Ed Miliband visits Wales as government under fire over Budget and makes nation a promise
The secretary of state for energy visited Barry following the autumn Budget announcement
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'Ordinary people are paying the price for Rachel Reeves' budget'
Politics
In this opinion piece for WalesOnline, Plaid leader Rhun ap Iorwerth argues that Labour has given up on Wales
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Wales 'short-changed' in Budget as opposition slams funding
The Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced £505m extra for Wales but Conservative, Plaid Cymru and Liberal Democrat MSs criticised the Budget in the Welsh Parliament
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Mark Drakeford explains how extra £505m will be spent in Wales
The Budget
Mr Drakeford said that he expects most of the £505m will be spent on a transition fund for business rates revaluation
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What the Budget means for you if you're in Wales
Politics
Millions of extra funding will come to Wales, the UK Government say
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Crime
UK News
Man beats another to death and walks off with his wife
Ross MacGillivray was killed
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Judge blasts conspiracy theories of child sex beast who claimed jury were 'hypnotised'
Courts
Natalie Wolf, also known as Ryan Haley, was found guilty of sexual activity with a child following a trial
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David Lammy blocks release of 'maniac' killer with 'psychopath' tattoo who bludgeoned doctor to death
Courts
Reginald Wilson was set to be freed from jail this week after 34 years behind bars for the murder of Dr David Birkett
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CCTV captures brazen fly-tipper in the act
Crime
He wasn't discreet
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Man seen dumping rubbish in one of city's dirtiest streets
Crime
CCTV footage has captured a suspected serial fly-tipper dumping rubbish
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UK News
Life hacks
Octopus Energy boiler switch tip could save you up to '£65 a year'
The energy supplier has shared boiler advice online to help customers reduce heating bills
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Check eligibility for DWP extra payment as 'qualifying week' expected to start
Christmas
Anyone claiming 24 benefits during the qualifying week could be entitled to the Christmas Bonus
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Three 'winter benefits' that could help with bills, DWP explains
Benefits
The Department for Work and Pensions has shared a list of three 'winter benefits' available to many people
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Couple building house out of polystyrene 'will save £100,000'
Homes and property
They started with a piece of land bought for £70,000
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Dame Esther Rantzen confirms new diagnosis with 'no treatment'
Health
She said doctors have decided not to treat it as the side effects outweigh the benefits
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