The new offices will be in Bargoed, Newcastle Emlyn, Abertillery, Ystradgynlais, Treharris, Ross-on-Wye, Talbot Green, Caernarfon and Colwyn Bay.

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The 16-year-old, from Treharris, south Wales, was described as "karaoke" by judge Louis Walsh but mentor Cheryl Cole said he had a bright future.

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