22 h. ago Couple caught having sex in 'holy' church grounds by parishioners learn fate

Two people caught by shocked parishioners at a city centre church have learned their fate after pleading guilty to a 'lewd, obscene and disgusting act outraging public decency'

Events

7 d. ago What does Keir Starmer really believe in? His deal with the European Union will provide answers | Tom Baldwin

After a week of bruising criticism, the PM will show what he really stands for when he signs a pivotal agreement with BrusselsKeir Starmer has had to grow a thicker skin over the past few years, but there are times when critics can still get under it. One such moment came this week, when he replied to a question about whether there was “any belief he holds which survives a week in Downing Street” by snapping back: “Yes, the belief that she talks rubbish.”He probably knows it wasn’t a great response, not least because the MP who provoked this flash of tetchiness, Plaid Cymru’s Liz Saville Roberts, is far from being the most deserving recipient. By way of explanation, if not justification, it’s worth pointing out that Starmer’s emotions were already pretty raw this week after a suspected arson attack on his family home in north London. And he was also frustrated that his announcement of proposals for lowering immigration numbers had been interpreted as dancing to Nigel Farage’s divisi...

Economics

9 d. ago The Lady's not for spurning: Margaret Thatcher's home town will hold week

'The Festival of Thatcher' is being backed by council leaders in Grantham, Lincolnshire, in celebration of the UK's first female prime minister.

Politics

9 d. ago Trump to hold South African president to account over 'genocide' of white farmers as the two leaders meet next week

The meeting announcement comes days after the US welcomed 59 white South Africans as refugees.

Politics

1 week ago Vladimir Putin rejects ceasefire ultimatum proposed by European leaders

Leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland told Russian president to accept unconditional 30-day ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to UkraineVladimir Putin has rejected an ultimatum by European leaders to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine or face increased sanctions, but has proposed holding direct negotiations with Kyiv this week.The leaders of Britain, France, Ge. rmany and Poland told the Russian president either to sign up to an unconditional ceasefire by Monday or face increased sanctions and weapons transfers to Ukraine. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Swansea City plotting raid on Celtic as Alan Sheehan eyes highly

The Swans boss is set to refresh his coaching team ahead of next season

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2 w. ago Amazon deals on Apple Watches and Ring doorbells for first ever Tech Week sale

Amazon is holding a new Tech Week sale, which will see prices slashed on a wide range of tech gadgets

Economics

3 w. ago Alan Sheehan makes Joe Allen admission and says trio will leave Swansea City as he's quizzed on star links

The Swans boss has confirmed that several other experienced stars are set to leave the club

Events

3 w. ago Richard Montague: Why we chose Alan Sheehan to lead Swansea City and plans for big summer window

The club's director of football faced the media alongside Sheehan ahead of the final day of the season

Politics

3 w. ago Swansea City have just landed a huge boost in their summer transfer plan

The club are already looking ahead to the summer after tying Alan Sheehan down to a long-term deal

Politics

3 w. ago Tonight's Swansea City news as Alan Sheehan makes pledge to fans and summer announcement made

The latest news from the Swansea.com Stadium

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3 w. ago Swansea City set to appoint Alan Sheehan as permanent manager to end speculation

Alan Sheehan is set to be confirmed to be confirmed as Swansea's next long-term boss

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3 w. ago Gardeners urged to keep one £10 winter item despite 27C scorcher this week

As temperatures soar this week, gardeners are being reminded to hold onto one important item to protect their plants, even if a heat spike makes it seem unnecessary

Economics

3 w. ago Alan Sheehan to learn Swansea City fate next week after holding talks over long

The Swans boss has enjoyed a largely successful interim spell in charge - and could yet be set for a long-term stay

Politics

4 w. ago Why Swansea City's Alan Sheehan negotiations are taking so long as landscape shifts in last 24hrs

It seems Alan Sheehan has moved a step closer to earning a long-term deal at Swansea

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4 w. ago Alan Sheehan update emerges as Swansea City speculation continues

The interim boss has moved closer to becoming Swansea's next long-term boss

Politics