7 h. ago Sadiq Khan accelerates plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street 'as soon as next year': Mayor wants to make shopping district carless before the local elections

The Mayor of London is pushing to fast-track proposals to remove traffic from West End's busiest shopping street ahead of local elections , amid fears a future administration could scrap the project.

Politics

16 h. ago 'Loveliest ever' Welsh village just 'magical' and surrounded by wooded vales and rivers

The picturesque village is encircled by meandering rivers and verdant valleys, offering a tranquil and enchanting setting

Politics

33 h. ago South Africa debates renaming national park dedicated to controversial former president

Kruger National Park attracts nearly one million visitors each year

Politics

40 h. ago Man dies as car flips onto its roof in crash in Welsh village

Emergency services attended the scene in Llanddona, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene

Events

55 h. ago Coronation Street fans fear for Swarla's future as Carla makes swift 'exit'

Coronation Street fans have been left feeling sorry for Carla Connor amid her ongoing drama with Lisa Swain and her wife Becky, who came back from the dead last month

Events

62 h. ago Son of Britain's most wanted woman dubbed the 'gangster godmother' goes on the run after being accused of assault and stalking

Samson Leyson, 26, was jailed over drug offences carried out at his family's remote farm in the Welsh village of Capel Dewi, Carmarthenshire.

Events

64 h. ago Son of 'gangster godmother' goes on the run after being accused of assault and stalking

Samson Leyson, 26, was jailed over drug offences carried out at his family's remote farm in the Welsh village of Capel Dewi, Carmarthenshire.

Events

66 h. ago Midsomer Murders' future finally revealed after exit fears for fan favourite

Midsomer Murders will be back on our screens soon after ITV confirmed they had recommissioned the series amid fears over missing episodes and Neil Dudgeon's future on the show

Sport

3 d. ago Fears over future in Welsh village that's attracted visitors for centuries

There are plans for an increase in the number of caravan and camping pitches in the village

Politics

5 d. ago Welsh villagers 'not looking forward' to another solar farm on their doorsteps

Vale of Glamorgan Council ward councillor, Cllr Christine Cave, said the new solar farm approved for the rural Vale will be the second in the same location

Events

6 d. ago ‘Everyone is still afraid’: ceasefire deal brings relief to Gaza but fears remain over future

Two previous short-lived ceasefires have left many in Gaza doubtful about the staying power of the latest agreementOn Thursday morning, there was little joy in Gaza. The news of the imminent ceasefire had spread rapidly across the devastated territory during the night, with a few gunshots fired into the sky in celebration, but as morning came the mood was of tense anticipation.“Everyone is still afraid,” said a 26-year-old woman in al-Mawasi, the squalid, overcrowded coastal strip where much of the population has sought shelter in makeshift tents and plastic shacks. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago ‘It’s over! It’s over!’ they shout, but people here in Gaza still fear what the future may bring | Hassan Abo Qamar

Phase one of Donald Trump’s peace plan has brought joy and relief, yet it’s hard to believe this fragile peace will lastHassan Abo Qamar is a Palestinian writer and journalist based in GazaOn Thursday morning, I didn’t wake up to the sound of explosions, but to my brother shouting: “It’s over! It’s over!” For a moment, I thought I was dreaming. I wondered: what is happening? Has another loved one been targeted? What is over? Then he told me that Donald Trump had said it. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” the president wrote on his social media. For the first day in a long time, people in Gaza woke up to news that could be called happy. The ceasefire went into effect at noon. The sound of Israeli warplanes still echoed in the sky, but, for once, they didn’t feel frightening.The first phase of the agreement only includes the exchange of prisoners. That means 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza thought to be alive and...

Politics

6 d. ago Families 'violently ill' after eating at popular pub in Welsh village

A number of people experienced sickness and diarrhoea

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Its mediocrity has grown on me’: time almost up for intimate stopgap stadium Messi calls home

The club will finally begin playing in Miami next season. For local fans near Chase Stadium there are mixed emotionsFrom an abandoned and derelict symbol of failed efforts to establish professional football in south Florida, to the arena where Lionel Messi has dazzled MLS while attracting visitors from around the globe. It has been a unique journey for the site where Fort Lauderdale’s Lockhart Stadium once stood.“Even after all these years it’s so funny to me that Lionel Messi, one of the most famous faces in the history of mankind, is not only playing for our club but playing in this stadium that was abandoned,” said Nico Abad, a member of The Siege supporters’ group and a native of Broward County, where Chase Stadium stands on the former site of Lockhart. “It’s where kids would go to do doughnuts and to smoke and drink.” Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Clifftop house belongs in the Hollywood Hills but you can book it for a seaside holiday in a stunning Welsh village

If you’re plotting an autumn escape with an architectural wow-factor, cinematic coastal views and five-star style in one seriously slick bolthold, set your sights on Ceredigion.

Culture

8 d. ago Popular UK family attraction with thousands of visitors closes for good after 17 years as fans bemoan ‘huge loss’

A POPULAR attraction has announced its sudden closure after facing financial difficulties. The park was a hit with visitors and many fans expressed disappointment that one of their favourite places is closing. The beloved Axe Valley Wildlife Park in Axminster, East Devon, said it will close by the end of this week, Friday, October 10....

Politics

8 d. ago Plans put forward for 23 new affordable homes in Welsh village

The proposed development would include six three-bedroom and 12 two-bedroom semi-detached houses, alongside four one-bedroom walk-up flats and a one-bedroom bungalow

Events

8 d. ago Ulrika Jonsson says her children have 'no hope' as she raises serious concerns

Ulrika Jonsson has revealed her biggest fears when it comes to her kids' futures, especially her 17-year-old son, as she opens up on 'disastrous, vicious cycle'

Politics

1 week ago Burger restaurant in small Welsh village exploded, then everything went wrong

The chef spoke candidly about how the hospitality industry has seen an "unprecedented difficult time" as the economy struggles

Politics

1 week ago The Welsh seaside town with a beautiful beach and hardly any tourists in autumn

The charming Welsh coastal village has a population of less than 3,000—and it's the perfect spot for a serene getaway to enjoy the early autumn calm

Society