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    Dame Shirley Bassey among host of people honoured for contribution to Welsh life

    by Lucas Cumiskey Dec 29, 2023 3 minutes
    Source: PA Media

    Cardiff-born Dame Shirley Bassey and the incoming chief executive of the Welsh Rugby Union (WRU) have been named in the New Year Honours list, with an array of others recognised for contributions to life in Wales.

    Singer Dame Shirley, who was born and grew up in Tiger Bay and went on to sell more than 135 million records, is made Companion of Honour for her services to music.

    She told the PA news agency: “My heart is full of emotion

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