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The full list of Welsh people in the King's New Year's Honours list 2026

While some of those recognised are household names the majority of those selected for honours are people who have done significant work within their communities and fields of expertise

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The huge problem blighting the streets of Cardiff which is only getting worse

Even the prospect of huge fines and possible prison sentences fails to deter those responsible

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Jiffy finally named in New Year's Honours list as heroic Wales legend changes lives

Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies

The 63-year-old has been honoured for his remarkable fundraising efforts, having helped to raise over £50 million for charity

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'I'm here until the bitter end': Eluned Morgan faces up to the fight of her career

Things may look bleak when it comes to the polls but the First Minister is not backing away from the battle, launching broadsides at Reform UK who 'couldn't run a bath' and calling for a 'bit of discipline' in her own party

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First picture of man allegedly murdered on Christmas Day as family issue statement

The family of 68-year-old former sailor Harry Turner said he would be 'sadly missed'

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His car was involved in a crash 13 years ago - he hasn't been seen since

Kyle Vaughan's damaged Peugeot was found abandoned but its owner was never seen again

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14 mouth-watering new places to eat that opened in Cardiff this year

There's something for every taste and every occasion

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Met Office says snow is on the way and Wales could be hit within days

All signs point to snow for Wales in January

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Police swoop on street racing event in city and seize cars

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Police said they received 'multiple reports' of anti-social behaviour on an industrial park

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BREAKING: Two killed in Anthony Joshua car crash named as tributes pour in

Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria on Monday which claimed the lives of two men who have now been named as team-mates of the two-time heavyweight boxing champion

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Woman has lovingly cared for 38 children but still thought New Year honour must be a mistake

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Mair Wilson and her husband foster children with complex needs and believe they need one main thing

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This service turns any device into a high-power gaming PC

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People Much-loved figures in Welsh life who died in 2025 We remember people who have sadly died over the past 12 months in Wales

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She was a palliative care nurse for 19 years, this is what it taught her

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Terri Gazi was nominated for a British Empire Medal after years of dedicated service

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Family tribute to 'larger than life character' killed in triple fatal car crash

Dyfed-Powys Police

The 86-year-old has been named following the fatal crash which killed three people earlier this month

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Why the inventor of Cluedo missed out on a multi-million fortune

Marcia Lewis, from Wales, has shared how her father Anthony Pratt came up with the idea for Cluedo which went on to become one of the world's most popular games

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Pilot rescued as plane crash-lands in field

The pilot was taken to hospital by air ambulance after the aircraft crashed in Talgarth on Saturday, December 27

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Update on huge 400-home, shops and businesses plan for old Hoover site

The plans include up to 441 new homes on the site in Pentrebach

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'Worth every penny' handheld carpet and upholstery cleaner now 33% off 'left stairs looking new'

Amazon has cut the price of the carpet and upholstery cleaner described as "surprisingly effective"

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People Latest death notices across Wales as families remember loved ones Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one

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Traitors star Claudia Winkleman's eyeshadow stick drops to less than £10 ahead of NYE

Claudia Winkleman

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Anthony Joshua health update after being rushed to hospital following fatal car crash

British boxing star Anthony Joshua sustained minor injuries after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway on Monday

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Man dies after car crashes into wall on Boxing Day

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The 41-year-old driver died in hospital two days after the crash late on Boxing Day night

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Council worker told people at shop to 'get back on the boats'

Kurtis Ball used a series of vile racial slurs in a shop and told people to 'go back to your f****** country'

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The celebrities spotted in Wales in 2025

Made in Wales Plenty of stars have headed to our beautiful country this year

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Man robbed of cash and £15,000 Rolex after walking out of shop

The victim, 40, was targeted early in the evening as he left a shop near a rugby club

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Huge decision on plans for massive indoor snow centre due within days

Plans for the resort proposed for Merthyr Tydfil could take a giant step within a matter of days

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Cause of deadly Anthony Joshua crash announced as police release pictures

The Federal Road Safety Corps, Nigeria, has given it's preliminary findings into the cause of a crash involving Anthony Joshua on Monday, in which, two men lost their lives

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Police get extra powers to tackle anti-social behaviour in part of Welsh town

The powers allows officers to instruct anybody who is causing - or is likely to cause - harassment, alarm or distress to others to leave the area, and gives them the power to seize any items suspected of being used to cause anti-social behaviour.

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M4 lane closure lives updates as drivers face long traffic queues

There is tailback traffic along the motorway

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Lawrence Dallaglio facing financial ruin just days after tragic announcement

England Rugby Union Team

The World Cup winner is facing further financial difficulties

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Environment Northern Lights set to spellbind UK in 2026 After a year of celestial displays, 2026 promises more spectacular sights

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Anthony Joshua in fatal road crash as two die and boxing star injured

Anthony Joshua has reportedly been involved in a fatal road crash that killed two people, with the two-time world heavyweight champion said to have sustained injuries

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I stayed a weekend in Tenby out of season, here’s why I’ll never holiday there in summer again

Wales' craggy coastline is among the most beautiful in the world and can be enjoyed year-round

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Father's desperate attempts to rescue children and wife from burning home

A mother and her two young children were tragically killed in the fire that engulfed the house just hours after Christmas Day

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Eyewitness of Anthony Joshua crash confirms two dead were travelling in boxer's car

British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua was taken to the hospital after a car crash in Nigeria that killed two other passengers in the SUV he was travelling in

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Major Anthony Joshua car crash updates as police and family make statements

Anthony Joshua was involved in a fatal car crash in Nigeria, with two people dying at the scene and the former heavyweight world champion being taken to hospital

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Major Welsh supermarket closed as customers evacuated

The Tesco Extra store was shut for a short time after reports of a 'massive bang'

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Luke Evans Luke Evans returns home to Wales for Christmas break The actor shared some snaps of his Boxing Day walk with his dog Lala after spending the festive season with family

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Animal jumped into road and caused crash leaving one person injured

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One person was taken to hospital with minor injuries to the back and head

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Police appeal after alleged serious assault in city pub

The incident took place on Friday, December 19, and police are keen to trace the man pictured in connection with the investigation

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Adam Peaty changes his name as he receives bombshell family text at church

Olympic champion Peaty married Holly Ramsay on Saturday amid a bitter feud with his family

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Mother and two young children killed in Boxing Day fire

Police issued the devastating update on Monday and confirmed that one person managed to escape the house

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Once-abandoned Eryri tunnel now used by hundreds every day

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Trains passed through the tunnel for nearly 100 years

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Man, 68, dies after Christmas Day 'disturbance'

James Ronald Hughes, 66, has been charged with murder following the death of a 68-year-old man

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All the families fined and taken to court for not sending their children to school in Wales

Nearly 900 parents were fined or prosecuted for taking their child on holiday during term time as schools get tough on absence.

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Gordon Ramsay showed his true colours towards Adam Peaty after 'hurtful' wedding move

Olympic hero Adam Peaty married Holly Ramsay, daughter of celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, on Saturday but the swimmer already knew what his new father-in-law thinks of him

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The household names to turn down gongs from the Queen or King with New Year's honours list due

Being handed an honour by the monarch is widely considered a huge achievement there are plenty of well-known faces who have spurned the advances of Buckingham Palace

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Warren Gatland sets record straight as he 'moves to the dark side' in new role

The New Zealander left his role as Wales head coach during the last Six Nations after a dismal run of 14 successive Test match defeats

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People drive 140 miles just to eat one thing as family's business blows up

Spud Fam has turned jacket potatoes into a family-run sensation that draws crowds from near and far

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Travel 'We visited pretty Welsh seaside town surrounded by mountains and one thing blew us away'Leanne and Dan heaped praise on the "pretty" town as they explored, pointing out the beach and its many shops and cafes before taking a ferry to visit an impressive local landmark

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The faces of the killers locked up in Wales in 2025

Victims include include a young man brutally knifed to death by his friend and flatmate, a grandmother who was stamped to death in her own bedroom, and a two-year-old boy murdered by his own grandparents

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'Worth every penny' handheld carpet and upholstery cleaner now 33% off 'left stairs looking new'

Amazon has cut the price of the carpet and upholstery cleaner described as "surprisingly effective"

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Gordon Ramsay sparks outrage with speech at Holly and Adam Peaty's wedding

Gordon Ramsay made a 'fiery' speech at his daughter Holly's wedding to Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty on Saturday, but it was the content that sparked outrage.

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Our house was 6ft under water but they say it's not cost effective to protect us

The Williamses worry it is only a matter of time before their home of three decades is lost

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Wales get new Six Nations worry amid warning of 'catastrophic' 25-cap rule change

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Here's your round-up of all the latest rugby news for the morning of Monday, December 29.

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Michael van Gerwen's ex-wife's lover admits he 'tricked' darts star as baby due date revealed

Three-time world darts champion Michael van Gerwen split with the mother of his two children, Mike and Zoe, in May, and she is already expecting another child with her new boyfriend

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Cardiff Third man arrested after assault in Cardiff as police appeal for dashcam or CCTV footage The victim, a 37-year-old man from Heath, remains in a critical condition at the University Hospital of Wales tonight, police said tonight

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The next 12 months will shatter Welsh politics as we know it

There will be huge changes across the board in 2026

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Michael Schumacher health latest and how he communicates on 12th anniversary of accident

Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher suffered a tragic skiing accident in December 2013 that led to months in a medically induced coma and a long recovery in private

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Neighbours heard shouts and bangs. In the end two people lost their lives

A jury took just 35 minutes to find Mary Anne Phillips guilty of murdering her husband William – a decision that saw the 59-year-old sent to the gallows

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Tributes paid to 'lovely' man after alleged fatal assault

'He was always full of fun'

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Christmas Day TV ratings revealed with one show winning by a landslide

Christmas TV But BBC Christmas Day viewing figures reveal most shows saw significant drops compared to 2024

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Welsh weather forecaster Derek Brockway warns of 'risk of snow and ice'

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An Arctic plunge is expected

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Twelve major film and TV productions in 2025 that used amazing Welsh locations

From Netflix blockbusters to BBC dramas, there were several impressive productions filmed in Wales this year

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A Welsh police officer died and people want changes

More than a dozen people have drowned at the harbour in little over a decade

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SRC clubs join forces to criticise WRU proposals and hit out at lack of consultation

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WalesOnline has seen an email from the SRC clubs to WRU chair Richard Collier-Keywood

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M4 disruption with two lanes closed for hours

Traffic and Travel

Drivers are being warned to allow extra travel time due to emergency repairs

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I went to the world's biggest Tesco but there's one in Wales that is better

I took a trip to what is the largest supermarket in the UK

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Amazing Homes The 10 most expensive homes sold in Wales in 2025 From a house with a turreted tower to a home that doesn't even exist yet these were the top dream home sales – but this year the list reveals an interesting fact

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BBC forced into on-air apology during Battle of the Sexes as things go wrong

The BBC was forced to issue an on-air apology during the Battle of the Sexes match between Nick Kyrgios and Aryna Sabalenka in Dubai after a technical hitch left fans unable to watch the action

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Police want to speak to these men after alleged bus station assault

The force has been unable to find the men over the last three weeks

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Road closed both ways 'for some time' after serious crash

Traffic and Travel

Police are at the scene and they say the road will be closed for some time

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Torvill and Dean address romance rumours after relationship 'crossed the line'

Winter Olympics

The legendary ice dancers have retired from performing after a 50-year career saw them win world and Olympic titles

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Man dies after 'assault' in Cardiff

Three men have been arrested

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Glamorgan legend and ex-England cricketer Hugh Morris dies aged 62

Glamorgan have paid tribute to Morris, who was one of the most influential figures in their modern history

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People Couple buy 'uninhabitable' Welsh farmhouse and change their whole lives They are chasing their dream of a self-sufficient existence in the countryside

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Christmas 'written off' as Miller & Carter cancels family bookings

The steakhouse had to cancel Christmas bookings

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Widespread frosts and freezing fog as Wales faces bracing New Year

Colder than average temperatures have been forecast

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Liverpool legend Ian Rush collapsed and feared for his life in terrifying ordeal

Liverpool icon Ian Rush was hospitalised after collapsing at his Chester home with super flu, with the Welsh football great telling how he feared for his life during a terrifying ordeal

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I went to the world's biggest Tesco but there's one in Wales that is better

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I took a trip to what is the largest supermarket in the UK

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Cardiff The huge problem blighting the streets of Cardiff which is only getting worse

Even the prospect of huge fines and possible prison sentences fails to deter those responsible

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Much-loved figures in Welsh life who died in 2025

We remember people who have sadly died over the past 12 months in Wales

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His car was involved in a crash 13 years ago - he hasn't been seen since

Kyle Vaughan's damaged Peugeot was found abandoned but its owner was never seen again

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She was a palliative care nurse for 19 years, this is what it taught her

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Terri Gazi was nominated for a British Empire Medal after years of dedicated service

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Woman has lovingly cared for 38 children but still thought New Year honour must be a mistake

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Mair Wilson and her husband foster children with complex needs and believe they need one main thing

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What's On

Women's health 'Life saver' wearable hot water bottle is a 'must-have' for women 'This hot water bottle style is just amazing, it is so nice to wear a hot water bottle without using hands, plus the flexibility and extra coverage when areas are sore is amazing'

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14 mouth-watering new places to eat that opened in Cardiff this year

There's something for every taste and every occasion

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Tesco is giving away free fruit to some of its customers for the next two weeks

The popular free fruit scheme will be running from December 30 until January 13

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I'm a food writer who ate at 14 brilliant Welsh restaurants in 2025 you must book for 2026

Restaurant reviews

Picking a place to eat can be a real faff sometimes, so here's a round-up of the best places I've dined at in 2025 for you to consider in 2026

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Bowie - His life and his legacy on sale now

Music & Nightlife

If you’re a Bowie fan, this is a must-have

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Rugby

New Year Honours Welsh rugby player twice banned for life made MBE after turning his life around

The former front rower has dedicated over 30 years to transforming the lives of hundreds of young people through rugby

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Jiffy finally named in New Year's Honours list as heroic Wales legend changes lives

Jonathan 'Jiffy' Davies

The 63-year-old has been honoured for his remarkable fundraising efforts, having helped to raise over £50 million for charity

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No knighthood for Kevin Sinfield as Idris Elba and Christopher Dean get one

The rugby league legend has missed out on a place on the 2026 New Year Honours list with several other famous faces honoured

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Kevin Sinfield banned from New Year's Honours list despite £11m charity work

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A whopping 46 sports stars have been named on the 2026 New Year's Honours List but Kevin Sinfield is not one of them, despite calls for the rugby league legend to be knighted

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Lawrence Dallaglio facing financial ruin just days after tragic announcement

England Rugby Union Team

The World Cup winner is facing further financial difficulties

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Football

Swansea City FC Solid Swansea City ratings as trio stand out in Oxford United win

Here's how the players rated during the win over Oxford

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Politics

Politics The next 12 months will shatter Welsh politics as we know it There will be huge changes across the board in 2026

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The biggest moments from Welsh politics in 2025

While all eyes are on 2026 this past year has been a big one with numerous changes and several sad departures

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Welsh ex-politician could face court trial

The 66-year-old former BNP leader is accused of sharing a cartoon on X, formerly known as Twitter, in 2021 that allegedly contained material that was 'threatening, abusive or insulting'

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Three Welsh locations named on list of possible Russian missile targets

Dmitry Rogozin, a senior Russian senator and former deputy prime minister, has posted a map showing UK military and industrial sites as potential targets

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Biggest reform for 60 years raises prospect of single police force for Wales

The UK home secretary is reportedly planning changes to the number of forces across the UK

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UK News

UK News Man gets pay-out after Asda delivery driver's 'degrading' comment The supermarket delivery driver is claimed to have made a 'degrading' comment

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First picture of mum and children who died in horror fire on Boxing Day

Fionnghuala Shearman, known to friends as Nu, died alongside daughter Eve, seven, and son Ohner, four

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Royal insider tells how Andrew’s rude comment made him want to ‘deck’ disgraced prince

Colin Burgess, who served as equerry to the late Queen Mother, said he felt like 'decking' Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor after he barked orders at him, while others have described him as 'out-of-touch'

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Father's desperate attempts to rescue children and wife from burning home

A mother and her two young children were tragically killed in the fire that engulfed the house just hours after Christmas Day

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Mum thought she was dying after taking common antibiotic - 'it was unbearable'

Five days into her ear infection prescription, Victoria Abotorabi began waking up in the night with heart palpitations and numbness in her hands

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