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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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Unsolved Crimes in England and Wales Reach Record Highs

Between April and June, English and Welsh police closed 452,517 investigations without identifying suspects in crimes with individual victims, a 45% closure rate, up from 40.2% the previous year, leaving victims feeling ignored and potentially contributing to a crisis in the criminal justice system.

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£7m Waterfall Country Tourism Plan Approved Despite Local Concerns

Despite local opposition, a £7 million plan to upgrade Waterfall Country in Wales, addressing visitor pressures through new parking, shops, and tourist accommodation, was unanimously approved by Neath Port Talbot council, with work expected to start soon.

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England and Wales Expand Family Court Transparency

Starting early next year, journalists and legal bloggers in England and Wales will be allowed to report on family court cases permanently, expanding a pilot program that demonstrated the revelation of significant public interest stories while protecting family privacy.

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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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Snooker Legend Terry Griffiths Dies at 77

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths died aged 77 in Wales after a long battle with dementia; his funeral saw over 200 mourners, including snooker legends, celebrating his life and career achievements.

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Gavin and Stacey" Revitalizes Barry Island

The television sitcom "Gavin and Stacey," airing its final episode on Christmas Day, has significantly revitalized Barry Island, Wales, transforming its image and boosting its economy by attracting a large influx of tourists.

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UK Doubles Aid for Tata Steel Job Losses in Wales

The UK government doubled its financial aid to \u00a330 million for businesses and workers affected by job losses at Tata Steel's Port Talbot plant in Wales, providing grants of up to \u00a3250,000 for retraining and investment to mitigate the impact of the company's shift to greener steel productio...

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