23 h. ago Makeover of major historic area behind iconic town hall completed

The area has been under redevelopment for months

Politics

28 h. ago Big funding gap emerges as scheme to transform Welsh town sees major change

The hub is an amendment to phase one of the scheme because there is a significant funding gap relating to the original plans for the clinic

Politics

8 d. ago The major challenges facing rotting buildings that once stood proud in Welsh town

The council is exploring the powers it has and constraints it faces in bringing buildings like Theatre Royal, Miners Hall, and old General Hospital back into use

Politics

8 d. ago I visited Italy's 'prettiest town' and very quickly had one major complaint

Tropea in the Calabria region of Italy has recently been voted the prettiest village in the whole country

Politics

9 d. ago Major emergency services incident sees armed police descend on Welsh town

There are dozens of police vehicles, ambulances and an armed response team at the scene

Events

1 week ago Vietnam floods: streets of Hoi An submerged like canals of Venice – in pictures

Flooding that killed 10 people in central Vietnam this week turned streets in the historic town of Hoi An into canals on Thursday after a major river reached a 60-year high, authorities say. The Unesco heritage-listed town is among the country’s most popular tourist destinations Continue reading...

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1 week ago Nearly 40,000 prisoners have been let out of jail under Government’s early release scheme

Some 38,042 inmates had been freed as of the end of June this year, according to the Ministry of Justice. The scheme was launched as an emergency measure on September 10 last year, just days after the prison population reached a record high of 88,521.

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1 week ago Major police presence in Scots town amid possible 'doorstep stabbing'

An ongoing incident is believed to be taking place in a residential part of the town this evening.

Events

2 w. ago 'What's happening in Stockport is a blueprint for the whole country'

Major changes are taking place in the town centre - with more on the way.

Politics

2 w. ago Taxis given more access to Welsh town centre after major changes made to traffic plan

Some felt it still didn't go far enough in addressing what people had asked for though officers said it was just the first step

Politics

3 w. ago Council tax in this London borough could go up again next year

The council said it faces a £53 million funding gap and ‘difficult decisions’ to make

Economics

3 w. ago Picture postcard Welsh village with colourful houses and 'perfect' horseshoe harbour

Close by to a major tourist town in Wales, this lovely little village offers a peaceful getaway with charming shops to amble through and quiet spots to catch crabs

Politics

3 w. ago Incinerator in Welsh town at the centre of major planning row set for demolition People argued for years about building this in a Welsh town, now it's set to be ripped down

Vale of Glamorgan Council was locked in a long running planning dispute with the company behind the incinerator in Barry over the way the site had been built

Politics

3 w. ago People argued for years about building this in a Welsh town, now it's set to be ripped down

Vale of Glamorgan Council was locked in a long running planning dispute with the company behind the incinerator in Barry over the way the site had been built

Politics

4 w. ago Welsh councils warn of massive council tax rises or 13,000 job losses

Filling a gap from Welsh Government funding could see 20% rises in council tax, they have warned

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