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WHAT MAKES A HOME? FAMILY COMES FIRST

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British Gas has partnered with Shelter to look at what “home” means to people in Wales A three-bedroom, modern family home is Wales’...

Grandparents Spend Over £1,000* Extra Looking After Grandchildren in the Summer...

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During the summer holidays, the average grandparent looks after two of their grandchildren for a total of 11 days, reveals new research** commissioned by...

Follow your heroes : celebrate Wales in Dinard and St Malo

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St Malo and Dinard are jewels in Brittany’s crown, but as destinations go they are a secret escape enjoyed by too few. Even in...

SURVEY SHOWS 70 PER CENT OF DOG OWNERS ARE AVOIDING GOING...

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It might be the holiday season, but almost 70 per cent of dog owners (68.5%) have avoided going on holiday because they can’t find...

DADDY COOL – FATHER’S DAY IN Carmarthenshire markets * because Dad’s...

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SPEND some quality time with your dad at Carmarthen and Llanelli markets on Saturday, June 18, there’s a lot going on at Carmarthenshire indoor...

AÉROPOSTALE LAUNCHES SUMMER 2016 TRENDS

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a mall-based specialty retailer of casual apparel for young women and men introduces its summer 2016 fashion trends influenced by the perfect tropical getaway...

Only 25% of Wales take off their shoes at other people’s...

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Northern Ireland worst offenders in the UK! Muddy footprints, Wales’ biggest pet hate 44% With Euro 2016 kicking off tomorrow, football fever once again...

‘Click & Fit’ Changing the Way People Buy Tyres in UK

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Blackcircles.com sees 80% of new customers buying tyres online for first time High percentage of visits and purchases made during working hours Fitting centre network tops 2,000 locations...

Introducing the Body Shop’s Bio-Bridges: a Dating Service for Endangered Species...

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  Bio-Bridges are restored wildlife corridors within damaged landscapes that help endangered species reconnect, enabling them and local communities to thrive. 75 million square metres of...

Bourjois Celebrates the Return of the Sun with a New Expert...

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Bourjois' Contouring Illusion Bronzer & Highlighter is a powder duo in line with the current contouring trend, all in one palette: • a bronzer to sculpt - Create shadows to define...

Damp, mould and insect epidemic hitting properties in Llanelli

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Homeowners at risk of long term ill health Wettest winter on record a key factor Hundreds affected Hundreds of homes in Llanelli are suffering...

Rogue Trader Week operation

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CARMARTHENSHIRE’S Trading Standards team joined with Dyfed Powys Police to undertake a large-scale exercise during Rogue Trader Awareness Week. Large areas of the county were covered,...

The £11 Billion Customer Service Scared Away

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Since NewVoiceMedia's initial 2013 survey, the number of UK consumers who report leaving a business due to inadequate customer experiences has actually decreased, from...

FINANCIAL PLANNING FIRMS ACROSS WALES OFFERING FREE CONSULTATION SURGERIES, EITHER IN...

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CISI says financial planning is for all consumers as practitioners sign up to offer free, professional advice sessions to UK public A nationwide campaign has...

Study Shows Grana Padano Can Lower Blood Pressure

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New Findings Indicate Italian Cheese Can Aid In The Fight Against Hypertension A new study recently released shows findings that Grana Padano PDO cheese can...

New website helps fashion lovers save money shopping online

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A new website has recently launched in the UK to help fashion lovers save money while they shop online, listing all the latest fashion...

BOX SET BINGERS: AVERAGE WELSH HOME WATCHES UP TO SIX EPISODES...

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  Eight in ten TV viewers admit to binge-watching box sets Friends tops the list of the most binge-watched shows Households using 15p of energy on the...

Tapi Carpets & Floors chooses Llanelli

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Tapi Carpets & Floors, the inspirational new store for a fabulous new floor, will throw open its doors in Llanelli on Saturday 7th May...

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS THE ‘AGE OF PAYBACK’ AMONG BRITISH FAMILIES 

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24 has been revealed as the 'age of payback' - when grown-up children finally start picking up the bill for their long-suffering parents, according...

Households across Wales given more time to trial a water meter

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HOUSEHOLDS across Wales are being offered a longer trial period to test whether a water meter could save them money - a move which...

THE RISE OF THE HOLLYWOOD SMILE

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The end of ‘British teeth’? Superdrug sees a 21 per cent rise in at home teeth whitening kits - Hollywood has always been renowned for...

Young drivers call for a driving test overhaul

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New report from the Co-op Insurance ‘Young people in the driving seat’ provides striking snapshot of the challenges facing young drivers in 2016 Over two...

1 in 3 People Do Not Know Symptoms of Iron Deficiency

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Recent Survey Shows That 1 in 3 People Do Not Know Symptoms of Iron Deficiency Despite 1 in 10 Currently Suffering or Having Suffered...

Citizens Advice Ceredigion encourages over 50s to get to grips with...

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The average age of people in Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire getting help with their pension is 61 despite free guidance being available for anyone over...

Welsh Government joins forces with TrustMark in campaign to protect against...

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A campaign to protect Welsh householders from rogue traders and incompetent operators launches this week as the Welsh Government joins force with Trustmark to...

The Pogues Irish Whiskey Now Available in US

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Legendary Band's Authentic Irish Whiskey Produced by One of Ireland's Last Standing Independent Distillers The eponymous Irish whiskey from The Pogues, whose Celtic take on...

NATION OF WORKAHOLICS: 11% WORKING WELSH FOLK EAT...

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Research released today by Ora Kitchen Towel reveals hardworking Welsh folk now consume an astonishing amount of meals in the office, with some 11% of workers...

Over a third of those in Wales entered 2016 in debt

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New research from GetPaidTo reveals that although many are still suffering from last year’s debt, Wales is a nation of ‘wannabe’ savers with over...

Water companies in Wales must do more to support customers struggling...

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WATER COMPANIES in Wales must make sure that customers who cannot afford to pay their bills are given the help they need, according to...

Royal Mail Van Fraud Alert: Royal Mail Scam Email

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Fraudsters are sending out virus infected emails that claim a package has been seized by HM Revenue & Customs upon arrival into the United...

Research reveals the myths and misconceptions the Welsh have about black...

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Black box or telematics insurance has been around for a while and can help younger drivers in particular get cheaper car insurance, however uptake...

British Gas Scam Warning

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Dyfed Powys Police is urging British Gas customers in the area to be alert to an email scam in circulation. The Force has received a...

Volvo Cars and Ericsson Developing Intelligent Media Streaming for Self-driving Cars

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Volvo Cars is looking ahead to when its drivers can sit back and enjoy free time in their car on the daily commute. At the...

One in five people in Wales rate the Selfie Stick as...

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New research by the British Heart Foundation (BHF) has revealed the gifts that people across Wales are hoping not to find under their tree this year...

Fake Christmas gifts warning to Swansea shoppers

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Christmas shoppers in Swansea are being urged to use caution when looking for a bargain. The warning follows recent seizures in Swansea of fake or...

Research reveals a streak of dishonesty among motorists as more than...

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More than one in four motorists have had their car vandalised in the past A quarter have had their car hit by someone who didn’t...

Brands Vs Bargains!

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Brands vs Bargains is a new Carmarthenshire Communities First initiative for 2015/2016 which challenges community members to a taste test between branded products and...

OVER £800 HANDED BACK TO PEOPLE WHO’VE BEEN SCAMMED

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Carmarthenshire’s Trading Standards team has handed over £800 back to elderly people who had been scammed by fraudsters. They have been working with the National Trading Standards...

Which Gardening has given the thumbs up to Weedol!

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Which? Gardening has given the thumbs up to the Weedol® Power Sprayer in its July/August 2015 magazine. The Weedol® Power Sprayer, which is new for...

Assuranty Nationwide Agree with the Findings of a Recent Which? Investigation

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Investigation by consumer group ''Which?'' found that Washing Machine manufacturers may actually be designing their machines in a way that repairs are so costly,...