18 h. ago Luxury modern mansion hiding in the trees in a popular Welsh town

It would be very easy to drive right past this seven-bed modern mansion tucked away among woodland

Politics

3 d. ago In Pontypool, I saw the looming threat of Nigel Farage – and how Labour is playing into his hands | John Harris

Instead of bowing to rightwing populism, Starmer should take it on by rebuilding towns – and giving people the jobs and homes they craveThe south Welsh town of Pontypool doesn’t quite suggest a crucial political frontline. The town centre is full of imposing 19th- and 20th-century buildings that were created in a spirit of pride and optimism but have long since lain empty; local people talk about the shadow of the old iron and coal industries, and the fact that precious little ever came along to take their place. On the Monday afternoon I visited, the most forlorn sight was a huge mural of a local rugby crowd, lovingly sprayed on the exterior of a former discount store: a two-dimensional throng, put there to “inspire people to remember what Pontypool could be like as a thriving community”.Despite appearances, a significant watershed moment happened here recently. Like so much of south Wales, Pontypool has long been seen as a loyal Labour redoubt – but on 13 February, Reform UK gaine...

Events

6 d. ago Kate Middleton and Prince William spotted making private visit to home in Wales flooded by Storm Bert

Kate and William were filmed by locals exiting a house in Pontypridd, which was struck by the storm late November. It brought widespread flooding to the Welsh town when the River Taff burst its banks.

Politics

8 d. ago Angry traders say bollards are ‘final nail in coffin’ for Welsh town

A council spokesman said the changes place the emphasis back on drivers to consider pedestrian safety but traders say they'll be badly affected

Politics

1 week ago The gorgeous Welsh town where it feels like you've stepped back in time

It has a well-deserved reputation as one of the best places to live in the UK

Politics

1 week ago BBC launches psychological thriller set in stunning Welsh town

The One That Got Away was filmed in south Wales, with filming locations including Pembroke Dock

Science

1 week ago TV chef says 'f*** that' after filming in Welsh seaside town named 'worst in Britain'

Chris 'Flamebaster' Roberts visited the Welsh town for his BBC Wales show Chris Cooks Cymru and said he 'loved every second' of his visit

Culture

1 week ago Saturday Kitchen’s Matt Tebbutt spotted at Welsh seaside town as he teases project ‘coming soon’

Celebrity chef Matt Tebbutt has been spotted in one famous Welsh seaside town and he's been talking about a new project that's on the way

Politics

2 w. ago Welsh town is one of 11 coolest postcodes in UK to move to in 2025

It's the only Welsh entry in a list of 11 by The Sunday Times and boasts independent businesses, a beach coastal walks and more, but do you agree?

Politics