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Man finds decades-old chippy menu - and it's bringing back some great memories
Nostalgia
You won't believe the prices...
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Plane rides and beach motorcycle races in extraordinary photos showing how Wales holidayed 100 years ago
Welsh history
It's hard to imagine a holiday without checking the weather app on your phone or scrolling through social media but in the 1920s and 1930s people filled their beach days with many other activities
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How a small Welsh family jeweller became one of the most prestigious in the world
Shopping
The jewellery firm Wartski, now based in London, is a family-run business which has close links to the Welsh city of Bangor
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What happened to the cast of Fawlty Towers with the series set for surprise revival
BBC
Despite only running for 12 episodes Fawlty Towers is generally considered one of the best comedy shows of all time
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The little-known building in Newport that inspired some Welsh music history
Newport
The Victorian building once hosted a library - but it's the inscription above it that's particularly significant
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BBC Byker Grove cast: From failed pop careers to devastating break ups, what happened to the stars of the kids' TV show
TV drama
Byker Grove is making a comeback 17 years after the series came to an end
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The Italian cafe that's been making ice cream for more than 100 years in a Welsh village
Skewen
It gets overshadowed by some of its much better know rivals, but its customers have been going there since they were children
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The huge changes in Cardiff in the last 100 years and the pictures that show it happening
Cardiff
Some of the changes to the city are mind boggling
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The forgotten Wild West theme park in the valleys which only lasted a month
Rhondda
Western World had a saloon bar, a federal courthouse and used to re-enact gun fights
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People share glorious memories of a trip to the seaside at Barry Island
Barry
'We'd always sit underneath a certain number in case we got lost'
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The story of Cranogwen: The rule-defying sailor who commanded ships all over the world
Welsh history
Cranogwen went on to defy many of the notorious restrictions of the Victorian era
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63 marvellously nostalgic photographs that show Barry Island and Porthcawl in their wonderful heyday
Porthcawl
Take a look at how the south Wales beach fronts have changed over the years.
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25 photos of forgotten nights out in Swansea city centre
Swansea
All the venues where the pictures were taken during the early noughties no longer exist
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The reason Wales has a big red dragon in the middle of its flag
Welsh history
The Welsh flag is so good that when people see it for the first time, they can scarcely believe it's real
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In the Welsh countryside sits a little-known and empty complex of hundreds of buildings that once housed missiles
Monmouthshire
The Royal Navy propellant factory near Caerwent is used for training purposes and occasionally used as a filming location for Hollywood films and well-known TV shows
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The old and forgotten Welsh village that has been reclaimed by nature
Essential Wales
According to one author what remains today of the ruins is like a 'Welsh Angkor Wat'
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Classic stag and hen do pics from Welsh brides and grooms show nights out they won't forget (or can't remember)
Cardiff
It is the last night of freedom for brides and grooms ahead of their wedding day
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55 pictures that showed how Wales partied in the 2000s
Nostalgia
From hen parties and stag dos, to New Year's Eve parties and blue light discos - there's plenty of memories here
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The Vetch then and now: How Swansea City and Town's hallowed former home has changed
Swansea
The sights are far different to those once witnessed every other week by thousands
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Quiz: Is it Twin Town or Human Traffic?
Nostalgia
Two classic '90s films - but you can remember which is which?
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The iconic Cardiff stores we used to love and what replaced them
Cardiff
Howell's has closed its doors for the final time but its not the only city centre institution we've lost over the years
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'She's losing her sight not her brain!' One determined mother's fight for her daughter's future
Real Life
Charlotte Bowen and her mum Jennifer Bowen, one of Wales' first female photojournalists and founder of sight loss charity Look, speak to Jenny White...
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The Italian family who started with nothing and created a fish and chip shop empire in a small Welsh town
Swansea
The Romanellos have served fish and chips to generations
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The secret history and untold stories of the 140 year old department story that's about to close
Cardiff
The closure of House of Fraser in Cardiff, has caused it's former and present colleagues to remember the best and worst memories of working at the landmark store.
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Where to live in WalesTwo Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UKThere are two 'hot spots' that are the best locations for combining village life with countryside and convenience
15 baby names that have stood the test of time for 100 years
Nostalgia
A new study of Office for National Statistics (ONS) baby name data reveals the names that have stood the test of time and remained consistently popular over the last 100 years
16 lost chocolate bars we miss from the shelves and want back — one was named 'UK's favourite ever'
Nostalgia
There's so many we loved and lost
BBC Countryfile star 'in tears' as he opens up on wife's cancer diagnosis
BBC
BBC Countryfile star Adam Henson has opened up on his wife Charlie Gilbert's cancer diagnosis, with the couple marrying just days after the devastating news
Countryfile's Matt Baker shares reason he quit BBC The One Show after nine years
The One Show
Matt Baker has opened opened up on why he walked away from The One Show after nine years presenting alongside Alex Jones
BBCPolice drama Blue Lights branded Line of Duty's 'natural successor' as new series begins'Blue Lights is back - best crime drama on TV at the moment'
Married At First Sight Australia groom says 'my fears have happened' after big decision
Married at First Sight Australia
Tristan last week admitted he was in love with Cass - but she did not have the same feelings
Blue Lights star Sian Brooke's real name, James Bond actor husband and Welsh roots
BBC
Sian plays Constable Grace Ellis in Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights which returns to screens on April 15
BBC The One Show star Jermaine Jenas says 'that's out of order' after guest's comment
The One Show
Alex Jones and Jermaine Jenas were talking about the upcoming UK tour for a popular BBC2 programme when a guest made an unexpected comment
BBC Blue Lights start date, cast list, plot, locations, how many episodes and recap
BBC
Siân Brooke, Martin McCann, Katherine Devlin, Nathan Braniff, Joanne Crawford, Hannah McClean, Andi Osho and more start in Blue Light series two on BBC One and BBC iPlayer
Where to live in WalesTwo Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UKThere are two 'hot spots' that are the best locations for combining village life with countryside and convenience
Family pays tribute to 'beautiful daughter' who died a week after crash
Merthyr Tydfil
Demi Leigh Mabbitt died several days after being involved in a one-car collision
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney told 'fire up the jet' as Wrexham stars put in request
Wrexham FC
Wrexham's players have already cheekily told their Hollywood owners what they want to do this summer
Man found dead at home as police launch search for his family
South Wales Police
Police are trying to locate Raymond Gethin's next of kin after he was found dead
How much Ryan Reynolds pays Wrexham's players compared to other teams
Ryan Reynolds
Wrexham's Hollywood owners have been splashing the cash on players to get two automatic promotions
BBCPolice drama Blue Lights branded Line of Duty's 'natural successor' as new series begins'Blue Lights is back - best crime drama on TV at the moment'
Woman charged with murder of baby found in woodland more than 25 years ago
UK News
Baby “Callum” was discovered close to a theme park in 1998
Married At First Sight Australia groom says 'my fears have happened' after big decision
Married at First Sight Australia
Tristan last week admitted he was in love with Cass - but she did not have the same feelings
Blue Lights star Sian Brooke's real name, James Bond actor husband and Welsh roots
BBC
Sian plays Constable Grace Ellis in Northern Irish police drama Blue Lights which returns to screens on April 15
Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get' this summer
North Wales
The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the policy to be reversed