4 d. ago Caravan owners at Welsh holiday park 'heartbroken' as they leave site for final time

Caravan owners found out earlier this month that the holiday park was closing down

Politics

7 d. ago England vs Canada: Women's Rugby World Cup final prediction, kick

A rematch of the 2014 World Cup final is on the cards, but can the Maple Leaves get their own back?

Sport

8 d. ago Family 'heartbroken' as holiday park staff send them home after booking issue

Claire Williams and her family had been looking forward to staying at Sandford Holiday Park in Poole, Dorset, but were sent straight back home from the caravan park

Society

9 d. ago Wicked For Good final trailer leaves fans with 'goosebumps' as Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo return

The final trailer for Wicked: For Good has been released and fans are "not OK"

Sport

1 week ago I have now been a journalist for 40 years. The forces ranged against my profession have never been so powerful | George Monbiot

Once, I believed that humanity’s problem was an information deficit. Now, I know you can’t speak truth to power if power controls your wordsThe BBC I joined on my first day of professional journalism – 40 years ago this week – is unrecognisable today. While, for most of its history, the corporation had largely defended the status quo, under the director general at the time, Alasdair Milne, its journalists were sometimes allowed to stick it to power. This, I believe, is what journalism exists to do – and seldom does.As a student, I’d hammered on the doors of the BBC’s Natural History Unit, insisting there was a major gap in its coverage: investigative environmental reporting. If they took me on, I argued, I could help them fill it. The phone rang as I was leaving the house for one of my final exams. It was the head of the unit, saying: “You’re so fucking persistent you’ve got the job.”George Monbiot is a Guardian columnist Continue reading...

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1 week ago Caravan owners who passed driving test after key date at risk of £1k fine

There are strict rules around what you can tow depending on your driving licence - and ignoring it could see you facing a fine and points on your licence

Economics

2 w. ago Huge holiday let near ancient forests and Welsh border is just £28 per night and comes with massive surprise

The charming pub is situated in the picturesque village of Aston Crews near Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, which is just 10 miles from the Welsh-English border

Economics

3 w. ago Welsh holiday let owners fight council tax that would cost them millions

Holiday unit owners in Powys are expected to pay a council tax premium of 75% on top of the normal charge

Economics

3 w. ago Celebrity farmer Jimmy Doherty is 'absolutely heartbroken' as polar bear dies during dental operation at his wildlife park

Jimmy's Farm and Wildlife Park, run by TV presenter Jimmy Doherty, announced the death of 11-year-old bear Hope today.

Events

3 w. ago Beautiful lake in Welsh beauty spot to become activity park with holiday lodges

The Covid pandemic hit and former activity centre on one of Wales' most popular lakes closed but now the site has a new lease of life approved

Politics

3 w. ago Dunelm posts higher sales despite ‘volatile’ consumer backdrop

In boss Nick Wilkinson’s final set of results before leaving the firm, he said the business has made ‘good progress’.

Politics

3 w. ago Welsh holiday park cleared of dumping illegal rubbish on their land

No key witnesses for the prosecution wished to give evidence at a trial and so the holiday park was cleared

Events

3 w. ago UK caravan owners 'devastated' and 'lost everything' as holiday site suddenly closes

The 200 caravan owners at Happy Valley Caravan Park, just outside Porthcawl, have been told they must remove their caravans by the end of February 2026 in a devastating blow to residents

Politics

4 w. ago João Almeida trumps Jonas Vingegaard on Angliru for Vuelta stage victory

Portuguese rider wins stage 13 after brutal climbBritain’s Tom Pidcock holds on to third spot overallPortugal’s João Almeida held off race leader Jonas Vingegaardat the top of the brutal summit finish of Angliru to win stage 13 of the Vuelta a España on Friday.The top two in the general classification battled it out for the stage win, leaving the rest behind in the final 5km. Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) did all the work on the climb and stayed ahead of Visma-Lease a Bike’s Vingegaard in the sprint to the line. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Alcaraz and Djokovic’s contrasting careers at forefront in scintillating semi

The pair, born 16 years apart, will have met at every single major when they enter Arthur Ashe Stadium on FridayCarlos Alcaraz took his final leave from Rod Laver Arena this year consumed by frustration. Losing at the Australian Open, the first grand slam tournament of the year, was painful enough, but Alcaraz’s disappointment was particularly down to how he had lost.His opponent, Novak Djokovic, had visibly begun to struggle with a leg injury early in their four-set quarter-final, but instead of focusing on his own game, Alcaraz found himself staring across the net and thinking too much about his opponent’s condition rather than what he needed to win. While the Spaniard’s focus wavered, Djokovic’s difficulties inspired his most offensive, decisive tennis, and he willed himself to a miraculous victory. Continue reading...

Politics

4 w. ago Caravan owner reveals mess left by untidy family at Haven holiday park

The caravan host, who operates in Hastings, took to social media to complain of the 'mess' her guests had made - but has been met with backlash from viewers who told her to 'find another profession.'

Politics

last month Abandoned 'cesspit' Welsh holiday park with swimming pools and private beach

Pontins Holiday Park in Prestatyn, Wales, was a thriving tourism hotspot with its own private beach, swimming pools and playground - but now the "filthy hellhole" lies completely dormant

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