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The Welsh girl who reportedly lived for two years without eating and inspired a hit Netflix film
Welsh history
Sarah Jacob from Carmarthenshire was known as the 'Welsh Fasting Girl' and appeared to have not eaten or drunk for nearly two years
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Beast from the East and how Wales looked after heavy snow
Wales weather
From arctic blasts to crippling drought and devastating floods, 2018 will be remembered as a year of extreme weather in Wales
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Couple recreate wedding day photo at same unusual venue 30 years later and similarities didn't end there
Swansea
They had the same photographer, went to the same reception venue and more!
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Looking back at over 120 years of the Newport Transporter Bridge
Newport
With the bridge currently closed for restoration work, we've gone through the archives to see its transformation over the last century
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Amazing photos show behind the scenes of Cardiff's cultural heartbeat as it celebrates big anniversary
Sherman Cymru
This year will see the Sherman Theatre celebrate half a century as Cardiff's cultural hive for the arts
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16 photos from a decade ago as Cardiff City fans celebrated the team's promotion to the Premier League
Cardiff City FC
Despite being a very controversial time for the club, a decade ago they made it to the Premier League
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30 pictures of the devastation caused across Wales during WW2
Cardiff
During the Second World War, Wales suffered so much destruction and devastation - here we look at the effect it had on our country
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Quiz: Can you guess the TV show logo from just one letter
Reality TV
Test your knowledge of long-gone TV shows logos and some that are still going strong to this day
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54 incredible photos show how Newport has changed over the last century
Newport
These photographs show a different side of the city that we know and love
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Trainers are often the soundtrack to our youth and, indeed, to our current lives and lifestyles | Laura McAllister
Cardiff University
They are icons of sport, fashion, nostalgia, big business and history - but I will always call them daps!
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St David's Hall at 40: Tom Jones, Anthony Hopkins and many of the huge stars who've played there
St David's Hall
With 40 years behind it, here are just a few of the famous faces who have appeared at the renowned Hall
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The legendary bakery that was selling pasties and cakes throughout south Wales before Greggs was even a thing
Hirwaun
As familiar sight as Greggs are now, the choice of the bakeries across south Wales was due to Ferrari's Bakery offering a slice of baked heaven
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The unseen photos of St David's Hall in the lead up to its grand opening exactly 40 years ago
St David's Hall
The National Concert Hall and Conference Centre of Wales was officially opened on February 15, 1983, by the Queen Mother.
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The Welsh beach littered with rusting old double decker buses and other makeshift homes where people lived
Welsh history
It was known locally as the 'slum by the sea'
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Peak Practice cast: What's happened to the stars of the '90s prime-time ITV drama
ITV
As one of ITV's most successful shows Peak Practice was the medical drama set in the Derbyshire countryside
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Cardiff's lost gay nightlife scene and what's replaced it
Cardiff
As part of LGBTQ+ History Month we've looked back at some of the Welsh capital's iconic bars and the new wave of inclusive queer nights which now make up the scene in the city
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Quiz: Can you name famous Cardiff cinemas from their entrance?
Cardiff
These Cardiff cinemas are a part of Wales' celluloid history - but can you guess them just from the entrances?
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Inside one of the longest abandoned tunnels in Wales linking two valleys communities
Merthyr Tydfil
It's regularly compared with the Rhondda Tunnel, in that it is hoped that they could be reopened to the public
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How the way we travel around Cardiff has changed over the last 100 years
Cardiff
While the current state of transport in and around the capital is a frequent talking point, the way we move around the city has changed considerably
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The changing face of Cardiff's St Mary Street over the last century
Cardiff
Like everywhere in Cardiff, St Mary Street has changed quite a lot over the years
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The stark difference between Cardiff's Queens Arcade when it first opened its doors to now
Cardiff
Queens Arcade is facing an uncertain future with a whole floor set to close
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ITV Soldier Soldier cast: From Game of Thrones to affairs and alcohol addiction, what happened to stars of the hit '90s drama
ITV
The British Army-based drama show featuring a certain Robson and Jerome was a massive hit during the '90s
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The forgotten war bunkers a few miles from Cardiff with stunning views of the Welsh coast
Welsh history
The crews that worked the site slept in huts which have since vanished
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Howells through the ages: The changing face of the Cardiff landmark that's been going for 150 years
Shopping
We've taken a browse through the archives at the Howells building through the ages
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Two Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UK
There 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
BBC
Police 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
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Where to live in Wales
Two Welsh villages named amongst the poshest places to live in the UK
There 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
BBC
Police 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