7 h. ago Residents 'trapped' in Welsh village because tourists make it impossible to leave

Fed-up residents in Anglesey, have vowed to take matters into their own hands if the authorities fail to act on a problem that's been blighting their village for years

Politics

10 h. ago Danny Dyer's 'worst film in the history of the world' fans can't get enough of

Danny Dyer's Assassin has been dubbed “the worst film in the history of the world” by some viewers, but is absolutely adored by some who call it a “very underrated, brilliant movie”.

Culture

11 h. ago The small Welsh village where 119 people are fuming about one house

Some locals claimed the HMO conversion could 'ruin' the area

Politics

3 d. ago 'TikTok tourists' relieving themselves in fields leave Welsh village 'under siege'

"When you complain, and ask them to stop, you hear things like, 'well, sheep sh*t in fields, so why not us?" - said one local who is demanding action

Politics

8 d. ago Tiny village nestled in 'waterfall country' with pubs and a choice of beautiful walks

We love a Welsh village with lush walks and proper pubs, and we've found one that ticks all the boxes

Politics

9 d. ago Locals' fury over plans to build travellers' site on outskirts of quiet Welsh village

More than 300 enraged locals have signed a petition objecting against plans to build a travellers site on the outskirts of a quaint Welsh village in Pembrokeshire, southwest Wales.. 

Politics

1 week ago Woodland walk with blossoms and wild garlic near quiet Welsh village that ends with a seriously good Sunday lunch

If you walk this trail in spring, prepare for a sensory overload: swathes of wild garlic burst through the undergrowth

Politics

2 w. ago Family of retired butcher killed while walking his dog tell of their 'nightmare' after learning his attacker is now being let out on visits

Lewis Stone (pictured), 71, was on holiday in the seaside Welsh village of Borth, Ceredigion, in February 2019 when he was repeatedly stabbed by David Fleet, then 21.

Events

2 w. ago Incredible UK seaside town named among top travel hotspots in the world

If you're looking to see more of the UK this year, this exciting Welsh village offers adventure-seekers and history buffs a wealth of activities

Politics

2 w. ago 'Why the hell would we want to be called Pig Village?' Plan to rename small Welsh community causes a stink amongst locals

For at least a century, the serene village has been known as Northop Hall after a nearby 13th century manor house - once home to ancestors of author George Eliot.

Politics

2 w. ago Athletes bring colleges prestige and money. What are they owed when they graduate?

Former sports stars can often feel forgotten after their college days are over. Some are taking the matter into their own handsTwo very different scenarios – a long-awaited title and a dramatic upset – unfolded in San Antonio and Tampa last weekend. UConn’s women’s basketball team won their first national title in almost 10 years and Houston’s men pulled off a stunning comeback victory over Duke in the Final Four.Both teams were well supported by alumni, including former Huskies Breanna Stewart, Diana Taurasi, Maya Moore, and Sue Bird. Taurasi and Bird were on broadcast duties, but Moore and Stewart were in the stands during UConn’s victory and breezed on to the court to celebrate the win. Meanwhile, Hakeem Olajuwon, who played college basketball at Houston before embarking on his Hall of Fame NBA career, was in town to cheer on the Cougars. But unlike the former Huskies, Olajuwon was denied permission to celebrate with his former college on court after their win over Duke.The athle...

Politics

2 w. ago Tiny Welsh village you'd never think of stopping in named one of the best places to live

There's a close-knit community at the heart of Maenclochog, with its local Caffi'r Sgwar and the Globe Inn being strong community hubs

Politics

2 w. ago Pretty Welsh village the ideal escape from the city that’s like holidaying in the Alps

This pretty village in North Wales could’ve been plucked straight from the Alps.

Economics

3 w. ago Welsh villagers lose four year long fight to stop farmer building barns near their homes

The farmer who applied to build the barns said he lost livestock in the years he waited for a decision on his plans

Society

3 w. ago 'Our Welsh village was absolutely brilliant. Now we feel let down and forgotten'

'Life has changed immeasurably here,' one resident said. Another described the place as 'barren'.

Politics

4 w. ago Islamist extremist who gloated that Lee Rigby's murder was 'absolutely brilliant' is sent back to jail over takeaway fraud days after his release

Royal Barnes, 34, was sent to prison in 2014 after he was filmed by his wife, Rebekah Dawson, laughing hysterically as he drove past the scene of Lee Rigby's murder in Woolwich, east London .

Events

4 w. ago ‘A beloved figure’: Welsh village ready for tourists as Richard Burton biopic opens

Events planned in Pontrhydyfen for centenary of actor’s birth, as many recall his visits home with Elizabeth TaylorHardly a day goes by when villagers don’t spot a cinephile traipsing in the footsteps of Richard Burton, peering at his old house, taking in the vista across the valley from the aqueduct, perhaps enjoying a pint in the Miners Arms, where he and Elizabeth Taylor drank on visits back to his south Wales birthplace.The tourist traffic to Pontrhydyfen is likely to increase after a biopic focusing on the gritty early life of Burton opens in cinemas this weekend, especially as it comes in the centenary year of the Hollywood actor’s birth. Continue reading...

Politics