44 h. ago I was sexually assaulted by a celebrity after starring in a cult film at 19. My quest for justice changed the course of my life

Not long after Jenny Evans was brutally attacked by a high-profile figure, all the details appeared in the press. Her mission to find out what happened would reveal tabloid spying, phone hacking, police misconduct – and lead to a dramatic change of careerJenny Evans had just starred in her first film when everything came crashing down. Twin Town was a riot of drugs, fast cars and bad behaviour labelled the “Welsh Trainspotting”. She had a wonderful time making the movie, which was released in 1997. There was a feelgood atmosphere on set, and she got on brilliantly with her fellow actors (Twin Town launched the careers of Rhys Ifans and Dougray Scott). “Friends of the cast and crew were coming down from London to Swansea because the vibe was so good,” she says. “It was a great group of people doing something fun. It was a blast.” Twin Town became a cult success, and the 19-year-old from Abergavenny found herself hanging out with celebrities and looking forward to a career in the movi...

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5 d. ago The charming Scottish seaside town that was named country's 'friendliest'

It has been praised for its friendly locals and community events.

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1 week ago ‘If you love adventure but not tourists’: readers’ favourite wild places in Europe

Readers revel in extraordinary landscapes from black sand deserts in Iceland to haunting forests in Poland, spotting wolves, bears and honey buzzards along the way• Tell us about a trip to Turkey – the best tip wins a £200 holiday voucherThe Julian Alps are mostly in Slovenia, but I have gone on many trips to the little known Italian portion of this mountain range to visit old friends in the ski town Sella Nevea. The scenery is awesome: pointed white, limestone peaks above deep and mysterious pine-forested valleys. The books of mountaineer Julius Kugy romantically describe this large wilderness, the obscurity of which amazes me. Nature is abundant with various large mammals, bird life and flora. If you love alpine adventure but don’t like tourists then seek it out, there’s nobody there!Paul Continue reading...

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1 week ago Carnwath becomes Lanarkshire’s first ‘Breastfeeding Friendly’ town

A celebratory event was held this week at Carnwath Primary School.

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2 w. ago Shocking moment Spanish cop chokes 'thief' to death after he 'stole his phone'

The unnamed 58-year-old was out for dinner with a friend on Tuesday in the Spanish town of Torrejon de Ardoz in northeastern Madrid when a man allegedly stole his phone and ran off.

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3 w. ago Is your child ready to go out without you during the summer holiday? How to tell

Your child may want to go to the park or into town with friends during the holidays, but how can you know if they're ready?

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4 w. ago TALK OF THE TOWN: Gardening guru who helped David Beckham grow his friendship with King Charles

It's no secret that Beckham, 50, has bonded with King Charles over a shared love of gardening.

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