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Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village

Why a mural of Eastenders legend Dot Cotton has appeared in a Welsh village
BBC Wales Monday 29 June 2026, 21:45 UTC 1 min read
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June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.

June Brown, who starred in Eastenders for decades, had a surprising childhood link to Pontyates.
Dot Cotton (ORG) Welsh (ORG) Pontyates (ORG)
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