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Wales' papers: Football hero's death and man shares A&E ordeal

8 January 2026

South Wales Echo Front page of the South Wales Echo. The headline reads 'To most he was a football hero...to us he was dad' - tributes as 'icon in Welsh football' Terry Yorath dies. Other headlines read: Faletau to miss start of Six Nations

South Wales Evening Post Front page of the South Wales Evening Post. The headline reads Football great Terry Yorath dies at 75. Other headlines read: Call to give lagoon plan new chance.

Western Mail Front page of the Western Mail. The headline reads Yorath: A warrior and a gentleman - an outpouring of affection after the death of Welsh football icon Terry Yorath

Wrexham Leader Front page of the Wrexham Leader. The headline reads 'felt forgotten in A&E' - man discusses his 'dreadful' 27-hour ordeal at Maelor. Other headlines read: Critical incident declared for storm.

Flintshire Leader Front page of the Flintshire Leader. The headline reads Tributes to 'great man' - Carmelo was popular figure in town and he ran café for decades

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