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In Swansea, 16 people per 100,000 die each year from opioids, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Police said the reason given for the excessive speed on the motorway was a "smelly nappy".

The prime minister says it will not happen this week, but will take place by 12 March.

Theresa May says there will be a "meaningful vote" on her Brexit deal two weeks before the UK leaves the EU.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visit a rural school to show support for female education in the country.

Pupils in England will be taught about the physical and emotional harm caused by female genital mutilation.

Hugo Palmer's mother said she was feeling "numb" as she visits beach where his belongings were found.

The suspect is being held as part of a pre-planned operation into suspected extreme right-wing activity.

Labour's Tom Watson calls on his leader to "make a personal intervention" to rid the party of racism.

Leah Croucher was last seen on 14 February walking in the direction of her work.

Labour's deputy leader says he has sent Jeremy Corbyn a file on 50 party members who have made anti-Semitic comments that have "not been dealt with adequately".

The vessel was spotted near Walmer leading Border Force and HM Coastguard to launch an operation.

Three people were injured in the blast in the Hartcliffe area of Bristol.

The internationally protected fen orchid grows in the wild in only two locations in the UK.

The event in Sheringham culminated in the burning of a longboat to send a Viking king to Valhalla.

Adrian Cook says his daughter was let down by the authorities who "didn't act when she spoke out".

The actor doesn't think he'll win a prize, but is loving the experience of being nominated.

A new period emoji aims to take the stigma out of discussing a subject that is often taboo.

The new BBC Scotland TV channel will go on air for the first time later.

The prime minister addresses party activists ahead of a week of crucial votes in Parliament.