28 h. ago Shop in Welsh seaside town booming thanks to 'Dubai chocolate' even supermarkets are copying

The shop says the buzz around the product is 'the longest trend we’ve ever known, and business has never been better'

Economics

4 d. ago One of Britain's biggest police forces blasted over diversity drive that 'encouraged people with no GCSEs and little English to apply'

A former police recruiter has said its 'Positive Action Team' was told to go out in public to recruit people, regardless of language ability or qualifications.

Events

7 d. ago People 'diving behind trees and bushes' in Welsh town because of public toilet shortage

"People ask 'where, oh where, can I go to the loo when out and about"

Politics

7 d. ago Ruth Jones returns to Welsh town after Gavin & Stacey and says 'who knew?'

The series of programmes will shine a light on the history of the town and celebrate the people who call it home

Politics

9 d. ago Barber shops flood small Welsh town and people aren't happy about it

'There are now 13 businesses offering men's haircuts in a town of 6,000...'

Events

9 d. ago 13 barber shops are now open in this small part of a Welsh town, and people aren't happy

'There are now 13 businesses offering men's haircuts in a town of 6,000...'

Politics

1 week ago The work of Banksy? Locals suspect graffiti of girl holding toilet seat shaped balloons outside public loos in London could be latest masterpiece by mystery street artist

A suspected Banksy artwork in Farringdon, north London, has captured the attention of locals who spotted the painting on Thursday morning.

Economics

2 w. ago Residents don't want Domino's to open in Welsh town after what happened with Greggs

Vale of Glamorgan Council has approved plans for the pizza chain to open a new branch in the county, but some residents and business owners are not happy

Politics

2 w. ago A Welsh city and a seaside town have been named among the best places to invest in the UK

Two places from Wales have been included in the list

Politics

2 w. ago 'I went to the UK's most expensive toilet and was blown away by one feature'

Influencer Callum Ryan recently visited a public toilet in London that is known for being one of the most expensive to use in the UK - and one thing left him seriously impressed

Politics

2 w. ago I was horrified to find I was being filmed by a CCTV camera while on the loo in a women's public toilets... but the council WON'T take it down

Anna, 49, suffers from an overactive bladder since having children and relies on the public toilets in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, while out and about.

Culture

2 w. ago Bridget Christie on brain fog, flirting, and why she won’t be taking a lover: ‘My heart is full. I am open to it, but I’m not looking for it’

She’s newly divorced and facing an empty nest, but the standup and creator of The Change insists she’s having the time of her lifeIs it a pigeon-hole, Bridget Christie asked to be photographed in, or is it a box? Either way, it’s some pretty trenchant visual messaging: whatever society wants to do with middle-aged women, Christie is done with it.It was also a chance for the 53-year-old to dress up as Kate Bush, recreating her 1978 shoot by Gered Mankowitz. And Christie loves dressing up. She did a whole show dressed as Charles II. The actor, writer and comedian is playful: she has way more than the usual number of funny facial expressions; her chat is peppered with silly, surreal ­diversions. Making people laugh is her thing, she says. “It motivates me, it helps me navigate the world, it’s like a drug.” Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago The beautiful Welsh town with a vintage tea room so cosy you’ll never want to leave

This tiny market town typically flies under the radar of most travellers but is a worthy stop for historic architecture, proper pubs and a vintage tea room.

Politics

3 w. ago More than 270,000 passenger journeys were affected by Heathrow shutdown

The majority of people disrupted had their flights cancelled, diverted or delayed on Friday March 21.

Events

3 w. ago More than 100 people in Welsh town helped criminals launder money in exchange for gifts

"There were some instances where an individual opened a bank account after contact with the fraudster and then went on to tell their friends, ‘you can earn £50 if you open up a bank account and give the details to this person’."

Events

3 w. ago Man 'loses everything' in devastating house fire in Welsh seaside town

The blaze completely destroyed the property and the owner is 'now facing the enormous challenge of rebuilding his life from scratch'

Events

4 w. ago Welsh town is just 10 minutes from tiny beach absolutely full of wild seals that attracts Hollywood film crews

The area is the perfect place to head on a walk, especially if you’re looking to be around more seagulls and seals for company than people

Culture

4 w. ago Full list of Heathrow Airport flights cancelled following fire 

At least 1,357 flights have been cancelled, diverted or delayed and people are being advised not to make journeys to the airport.

Society

4 w. ago Diver dies while navigating famous cave diving location in Florida

Two other people made it out of Twin Caves safely leaving a rescue diver to search for the victim in ‘zero visibility’ conditions

Events