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Barry John: Legendary Wales and Lions fly-half dies aged 79
www.bbc.co.uk Wales and Lions legend John dies aged 79

Barry John, the legendary former Cardiff, Wales and British and Irish Lions fly-half dies aged 79.

Wales and Lions legend John dies aged 79

The King is dead

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Saint Dwynwen's Day: The story of Wales' Valentine's Day
www.bbc.co.uk Saint Dwynwen's Day: The story of Wales' Valentine's Day

We're here to explain why people in Wales and beyond are unseasonably loved up.

Saint Dwynwen's Day: The story of Wales' Valentine's Day

She looks like Wonder Woman but she’s a saint of love!

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Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses
www.bbc.com Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses

Plans to cut jobs in a move to greener steelmaking a "crushing blow" for Port Talbot, unions say.

Tata Steel: Port Talbot blast furnaces to close with 3,000 expected job losses

Unions dubbed it a "crushing blow" and the "worst-case scenario"

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JPR Williams: Wales and British and Irish Lions legend dies aged 74
www.bbc.co.uk Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

Legendary Wales and British and Irish Lions full-back JPR Williams dies at the age of 74.

Wales and Lions legend JPR Williams dies aged 74

The full back was synonymous with Wales and Lions’ glories of the ‘70s

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Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla
www.bbc.co.uk Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla

The statue measures 6.5m (21.3ft) and shows Shakira dancing in her characteristic hip-swivelling style.

Huge Shakira statue unveiled in her hometown of Barranquilla

The bronze don’t lie

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Does flying island doctor have the world's best job?
www.bbc.co.uk Does flying island doctor have the world's best job?

Rebecca Payne has seen baby seals, king penguins and the northern lights.

Does flying island doctor have the world's best job?

GP Rebecca Payne provides healthcare to some of the world's most remote communities

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Dogs ring in Christmas at Swansea canine carol service
www.bbc.co.uk Dogs ring in Christmas at Swansea canine carol service

Almost 60 dogs, and 100 people, howled their way through a carol service for man's best friend.

Dogs ring in Christmas at Swansea canine carol service

Bark the herald beagles sing at canine carol night

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Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns
www.bbc.co.uk Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns

A leadership contest will be held after Mark Drakeford announces he is standing down.

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns

He has stood down with immediate effect

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Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns
www.bbc.co.uk Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns

A leadership contest will be held after Mark Drakeford announces he is standing down.

Wales' First Minister Mark Drakeford resigns

He has stood down with immediate effect

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Tom Waits joins Iggy as cohost on his Friday show
www.bbc.co.uk Iggy Pop - Iggy welcomes Tom Waits to the Confidential Show - BBC Sounds

The Grammy Award-winning musician Tom Waits co-hosts a special show with Iggy Pop.

Iggy Pop - Iggy welcomes Tom Waits to the Confidential Show - BBC Sounds

Tom plays The Prisonaires, who were releasing records while doing porridge

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Watching Assault on Precinct 13
  • Yes, I’ve seen a lot of them and this is one of my faves. I stumbled on it about 30 years ago being played late at night on BBC2. The premise is terrifying. That scene where the little girl is murdered is brutal. Carpenter’s score on this is fantastic too

  • Watching Assault on Precinct 13
    mubi.com Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) | MUBI

    An LA gang’s revenge-fuelled killing spree leads them to a half-abandoned police station in the throes of closing down. Under siege with power and phone lines cut, a lone cop and his skeleton staff recruit a condemned killer from the cells in a desperate battle to survive the night.

    Assault on Precinct 13 (1976) | MUBI

    What a massive treat!

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    There’s a radio play of cult fave The Wicker Man on Radio 4 Extra
    www.bbc.co.uk The Wicker Man - BBC Sounds

    Terrifying audio adaptation of the cult 1973 film. With Brian Blessed.

    The Wicker Man - BBC Sounds

    It’s the 50th anniversary year of the folk horror classic

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    Rugby concussion: Wales' Henson and Charvis named in lawsuit
    www.bbc.co.uk Rugby concussion: Wales' Henson and Charvis named in lawsuit

    An application by ex-players to sue as a group will be considered next year, the High Court hears.

    Rugby concussion: Wales' Henson and Charvis named in lawsuit

    They’re suing over brain injuries

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    Spotify Wrapped 2023: 'Music genres are now irrelevant to fans'
    www.bbc.co.uk Spotify Wrapped 2023: 'Music genres are now irrelevant to fans'

    With over 6,000 classifications on Spotify, fewer fans choose their music by genre in the digital age.

    Spotify Wrapped 2023: 'Music genres are now irrelevant to fans'

    How very punk rock

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