23 h. ago Hundreds of Islamic State fighters living in the UK ‘must face justice’

There are over 400 people who fought for the terror group living in the UK, MPs say

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30 h. ago Fury as tiny Welsh town with 5,970 inhabitants gets its FOURTEENTH barber shop and salon (one for every 400 people)

Plans by a Kurdish businessman to open a new barber in a vacant premises sparked anger among residents of Porth, South Wales.

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2 d. ago 'They don't deserve it!': Locals in Britain's most depressed town slam benefit scroungers for claiming sickness cash for 'anxiety'

EXCLUSIVE: With its tree-lined high street, rich history and the Brecon Beacons National Park just a short hike away, Rhymney should be a great place to live. But its far from it...

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3 d. ago Town nestled in rolling Welsh hills that gets the best of two countries and is one of the best places to live in the UK

This gorgeous Welsh town has been named as one of the best places to live in the UK by The Sunday Times

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4 d. ago Thai restaurant to move back to Welsh town where it all began

Onzon Thai started as a takeaway and street food vendor

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5 d. ago Four conditions that will avoid PIP payment cuts, DWP expert claims

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is expected to introduce new PIP eligibility rules in November 2026, with around 400,000 people expected to see their benefits cut

Science

7 d. ago New income tax update on calls to increase Personal Allowance to £20,000 due next week

More than 248,400 people have signed an online petition calling for an increase to the £12,570 Personal Allowance.

Economics

7 d. ago Inside the Welsh seaside town where homes regularly sell for more than £1m

It's a location that can easily boast coast, country and city and has a house price way above the Welsh average

Economics

1 week ago DWP responds to calls to scrap proposed changes to health and disability benefits

More than 16,400 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to halt planned welfare reforms.

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2 w. ago Tom Hardy tells off radio presenter as Hollywood actor defends small Welsh town

Tom Hardy jokingly told off a radio presenter as he defended Barry Island’s ghost train.

Culture

2 w. ago DWP sending letters to 400,000 people ahead of benefit payment being axed

Thousands of households still claiming income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) are being sent letters in the post, telling them to move to Universal Credit

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2 w. ago Hollywood star Tom Hardy fiercely defends small Welsh town as he cheekily tells presenter off in a VERY chaotic radio interview

Tom Hardy fiercely defended Barry Island's famous ghost train as he cheekily told off a radio presenter during a very chaotic radio interview.

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2 w. ago Wrexham's wild promotion party sees star left in A&E as players turn up in city pubs

Wrexham secured a third consecutive promotion with victory over Charlton on Saturday, sparking wild celebrations in the Welsh town as fans and players partied into the night

Sport

2 w. ago Welsh town built a bustling new market, but left behind the old one to become a haven for arsonists and vandals

A "sad" and derelict indoor market is now a hub for anti-social behaviour, with locals having to call the fire service and the police "all of the time."

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2 w. ago Man to spend months in jail following crime spree in unsuspecting Welsh town

A man has been jailed for beating two police officers after being caught red-handed during his latest crime spree.

Events

2 w. ago Pope Francis’s funeral in pictures: world leaders and 400,000 people pay their respects

Pope Francis’s funeral brought together leaders from across the globe with potentially historic consequences as presidents Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky sat down together

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2 w. ago Welsh town full of good pubs and brilliant restaurants is sat on an island you won't want to leave

While some may have considered the likes of Beaumaris or Benllech as the go-to destinations of Anglesey, Porthaethwy has firmly been added on that list

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2 w. ago York Minster hosts controversial metal concert as threatened protests fail to materialise

Cheering crowd at 800-year-old cathedral enjoys Plague of Angels gig, which had been branded ‘deeply inappropriate’Protests at one of the most controversial concerts of the year, labelled “shocking and deeply inappropriate”, failed to materialise on Friday evening, as a metal act performed to a cheering crowd of 1,400 people at York Minster.The 800-year-old cathedral hosted a gig by Plague of Angels, which some of the congregation previously called an “outright insult” to their faith and said they would be protesting if the concert went ahead. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago He came to the UK to train as a barber but ended up at a cannabis factory in a Welsh town

Herish Mustafa, 35, was found living at the cannabis factory in Maesteg, Bridgend, which housed 66 plants

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3 w. ago Our high street was voted the BEST in Britain... but four years later we've been invaded by 'dodgy' businesses we don't want and surrounding towns have been 'overrun'

EXCL: A tiny Welsh town which holds the coveted title of the UK's best 'High Street' has revealed their secret to keeping their area vibrant and healthy - but warned that they too are feeling the pressure.

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