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A violent rapist hit a woman while they were having sex. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Violent rapist repeatedly hit woman during sex and refused to stop hurting her

Violent rapist repeatedly hit woman during sex and refused to stop hurting her

Curtis Green, 28, callously told his victim "Rhondda and Valley girls like sex like that".

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A site near a former coal tip landslip could be turned into a BMX track under new proposals from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Former coal tip landslip site could be used for huge BMX track

Former coal tip landslip site could be used for huge BMX track

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have submitted plans for a new BMX facility at a site being used as part of the Tylorstown Landslip remediation

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Three generations of a family have been left devastated after a fire at their home in Trebanog, Rhondda Cynon Taf. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Family lose everything including beloved dog in house fire

Family lose everything including beloved dog in house fire

'Everything we own is gone. The pyjamas we left the house in is all we have to our names. We’ve lost everything'

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A heroin user struck a cyclist while driving but failed to stop after causing him serious injuries including a fractured spine and skull. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Cyclist left with fractured spine and skull as driver ploughed into him

Cyclist left with fractured spine and skull as driver ploughed into him

Jonathan Casey, 41, caused serious injuries to cyclist Michael Crawford but drove on for a further three-quarters of a mile with the victim's bicycle wedged under the car

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The first new electric 'tri-mode' trains have officially been brought into service on the South Wales Metro today. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
'Absolutely lovely' The Valleys lines get their first sight of electric trains

'Absolutely lovely' The Valleys lines get their first sight of electric trains

The new trains are being rolled out across the South Wales Metro and are set to bring in quicker and more frequent journeys for passengers

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Parents in Wales are better off not working due to the price of childcare, campaigners have said. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
'I am better off not working due to the price of childcare for my twins'

'I am better off not working due to the price of childcare for my twins'

Some parents of young children say it is easier to live in England than Wales because of a difference in childcare funding support

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A man has been arrested after a crash which saw a car overturn and land on its roof in a residential street. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Man arrested after car lands on its roof in residential street

Man arrested after car lands on its roof in residential street

Police were called to the scene and have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of drug driving

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Parents in Wales are better off not working due to the price of childcare, campaigners have said. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
'I am better off not working due to the price of childcare for my twins'

'I am better off not working due to the price of childcare for my twins'

Some parents of young children say it is easier to live in England than Wales because of a difference in childcare funding support

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A Welsh scaffolder says a dental operation in Turkey was "the worst mistake" of his life. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
'My Turkey teeth are the worst mistake of my life'

'My Turkey teeth are the worst mistake of my life'

'I wake up with bits of my teeth in my night guards,' claimed Matthew Bowen. 'I feel down all the time.'

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A woman has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after her dog was found emaciated and covered in fleas. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Woman who left her dog looking like this given 10-year pet ban

Woman who left her dog looking like this given 10-year pet ban

Autumn had been suffering for at least three weeks, according to a vet

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A Welsh scaffolder says a dental operation in Turkey was "the worst mistake" of his life. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
'My Turkey teeth are the worst mistake of my life'

'My Turkey teeth are the worst mistake of my life'

'I wake up with bits of my teeth in my night guards,' claimed Matthew Bowen. 'I feel down all the time.'

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Demolition of a long-empty school is set to get underway on Monday 25, November. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Long-empty overgrown school site to be demolished to make way for social housing

Long-empty overgrown school site to be demolished to make way for social housing

The disused school is set to make way for 18 brand new homes

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A pilot was left with serious injuries after a plane crashed in an airfield in Wales. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Pilot seriously injured after plane crashes in Welsh airfield

Pilot seriously injured after plane crashes in Welsh airfield

The pilot was practicing approaches to the runway when he encountered a fuel problem

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A mother found unresponsive by her son died as a result of an overdose, an inquest opening heard. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Mum died after being found unresponsive in bed by her son

Mum died after being found unresponsive in bed by her son

Ailisha Perdereau, 43, of Pontypridd, was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and later transferred to a hospital in Birmingham but died of multi-organ failure

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Sophie, known as @travelfoodfashionicon on TikTok, has gone viral after sharing a video of her dad coming home from watching the rugby. Apparently, he isn't able to get drunk for a vital reason walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/…
Welsh dad goes to watch rugby – but says he can't get drunk for funny purpose

Welsh dad goes to watch rugby – but says he can't get drunk for funny purpose

Sophie, known as @travelfoodfashionicon on TikTok, has gone viral after sharing a video of her dad coming home from watching the rugby. Apparently, he isn't able to get drunk for a vital reason

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Crews from three branches of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (SWFRS) were called to reports of a light aircraft crash. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Plane crashes on Rhigos mountain

Plane crashes on Rhigos mountain

The plane was upturned on the Rhigos mountain in Rhondda Cynon Taf

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A serving South Wales Police officer met his new girlfriend on dating app Hinge and quickly embarked on a campaign of jealous and controlling behaviour which made her life hell. walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Policeman met woman on Hinge and spent next seven months making her life hell

Policeman met woman on Hinge and spent next seven months making her life hell

Jamie Davies lost his job at South Wales Police after he made his partner’s life hell for seven months

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Off road bikers damaging coal tips is a “significant concern” in Rhondda Cynon Taf, a councillor has said. walesonline.co.uk/news/local…
Damage to Welsh coal tips from off road scramblers causing 'significant concern'

Damage to Welsh coal tips from off road scramblers causing 'significant concern'

Councillor Gareth Hughes said it was having a very real impact on the safety of coal tips in the area

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Traitors finalist Andrew Jenkins has officially completed an epic 42-day trek which saw him walk 1200km, starting at the Traitors' Castle in Scotland at the end of September and finishing in his home-city of Cardiff on Sunday, November 10. walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/…
The Traitors' Andrew finishes 42-day four-country trek at Cardiff Castle

The Traitors' Andrew finishes 42-day four-country trek at Cardiff Castle

Andrew Jenkins has completed an epic adventure across the four home nations and was reunited with someone special at the finish line

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Liam Owen has decorated his house with Christmas-themed inflatables walesonline.co.uk/news/wales…
Dad's incredible Christmas display that costs just 20p per hour to run all day

Dad's incredible Christmas display that costs just 20p per hour to run all day

Liam Owen has decorated his house with Christmas-themed inflatables

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