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Rhyl Crime Reduced by 14% Through Collaborative Policing Initiative

Project Renew, a collaborative initiative in Rhyl West, Wales, reduced crime by 14% in eight months through 35 raids and 180 arrests, while simultaneously supporting addicts and impacting drug availability, according to North Wales Police.

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Off-Road Bikers Damage UK's Ancient Monuments

Illegal off-road biking is causing significant damage to ancient monuments across the UK, including the Bronze Age Tor Clawdd ring cairn near Swansea, with archaeologists warning of "complete destruction" and calling for increased enforcement and public awareness.

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Welsh Labour Faces Potential Electoral Defeat in 2026 Senedd Election

A former Welsh Labour minister warns of a potential electoral defeat for the party in the 2026 Senedd election, citing the First Minister's focus on minor issues and the UK government's insufficient support for Wales; recent polls show Plaid Cymru slightly ahead of Labour.

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Scarlets Defeat Dragons in URC Match

Scarlets defeated Dragons 29-22 in a United Rugby Championship (URC) match on New Year's Day, moving up to sixth place in the standings while Dragons remain at the bottom.

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Welsh Rugby Legend Sir Gerald Davies Knighted

Welsh rugby legend Gerald Davies received a knighthood in the New Year Honours for services to rugby union and charity, alongside other Welsh recipients including a Paralympian, a doctor, and a St John Ambulance volunteer.

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Carter's Enduring Love for Wales

Former US President Jimmy Carter, who died aged 100, had a deep love for Wales, visiting five times between 1982 and 2008, most notably in 1986 while a potential target after the US bombing of Libya, combining his passion for Dylan Thomas with fly-fishing trips and cultural engagements.

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Norfolk Police's 'Back-to-Basics' Approach Yields Highest Crime-Solving Rate in England and Wales

Norfolk Constabulary's comprehensive approach to investigating all reported crimes resulted in a 21% crime-solving rate, nearly three times higher than the Metropolitan Police's 4.28%, and an 11% reduction in reported crimes in the past year, highlighting the importance of investigating even minor o...

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Welsh MSs Face 6% Pay Rise Proposal

The Independent Remuneration Board for the Senedd proposes a 6% pay rise for Members of the Senedd (MSs), increasing a backbench MS's salary to \u00a376,380 in 2025-26, aligning with average earnings growth in Wales, and also proposes winding-up payments for departing MSs, subject to a consultation ...

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Rugby Dementia Fears Prompt Call for Parent Warnings

Conor Buckett, son of former Welsh rugby player Ian Buckett who died of CTE-related dementia at 56, is urging rugby organizations to warn parents about the risks of brain injuries before children start playing.

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Welsh Ambulance Service Stands Down Critical Incident After 340-Call Backlog

The Welsh Ambulance Service stood down a critical incident after a 340-call backlog on Monday, urging responsible service use and citing high demand and flu cases as contributing factors.

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World Champion Boxer Lauren Price Unveiled as Nos Galan Mystery Runner

World champion boxer Lauren Price and Welsh hockey player Ria Burrage-Male are the 2024 mystery runners in the Nos Galan Road Races, a New Year's Eve event in Mountain Ash, Wales, celebrating legendary runner Guto Nyth Brân, attracting thousands of spectators annually since 1958.

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South Wales Hospitals Reintroduce Mask Mandate Amid Flu Surge

Four health boards in south Wales reintroduced mandatory mask-wearing in hospitals on Friday due to a surge in flu cases, with GP consultations rising from 21.4 to 33.1 per 100,000 between weeks 50 and 51 of 2024. They urged people with respiratory infections not to visit hospitals and to get flu va...

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