15 m. ago Mystery as viral video shows object being thrown out of White House upper

As unverified rumors circulate surrounding President Donald Trump's health, the video helped fuel the flames of those concerns.

Events

37 m. ago Gabrielle Creevy on Black Doves, Eve Myles and The Guest: 'Wales will always have my heart'

With a BAFTA and a role in Black Doves under her belt, the Welsh actor is a force to be reckoned with

Politics

48 m. ago Painting your garden fence could be classed as criminal damage

Brits should be aware of the rules surrounding garden boundaries, as painting a neighbour's fence without permission could be seen as "criminal damage".

Events

64 m. ago Every Welsh club's strongest XV after raft of summer signings

The Welsh teams start their pre-season fixtures this weekend

Politics

75 m. ago Welsh rugby teenager scores try from the Gods as crowd stunned

Harvey Bryant ran in a remarkable score for Cardiff U18s on the weekend

Sport

85 m. ago Pressure rises on Reeves as government borrowing costs hit 27

Chancellor will face more limited fiscal headroom at budget after yield on 30-year bond increases to 5.68%Business live – latest updatesReshuffle gymnastics prepare Starmer to walk tricky budget tightropeBritain’s long-term borrowing costs have hit their highest level in 27 years, intensifying the pressure on the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, before the autumn budget.The yield, or interest rate, on 30-year UK government debt hit 5.714% on Tuesday. That is its highest level since 1998, indicating that it will cost the UK more to borrow from the markets, above the previous 27-year high of 5.649% set in April. Continue reading...

Events

2 h. ago Drug boss involved in supplying cocaine and heroin to Welsh towns on an industrial scale

Robert Andrews Jr, 34, ran an organised crime gang based in Newport which purchased and supplied heroin and cocaine at industrial levels

Events

2 h. ago We went to Center Parcs and paid a fortune for a naff break in tacky surroundings with a Wetherspoons feeling. Now we go to these parks instead... they're much more stylish and half the price

As I scroll through social media, while simultaneously keeping an eye on my 11-year-old and friend in a local park, a Mumsnet post catches my eye. 'Is Center Parcs a bit tacky?' it reads.

Politics

2 h. ago Concerns over 'detrimental effect' of aqua park at Welsh attraction

Vale of Glamorgan Council has denied the latest concerns raised at Cosmeston Lakes where the new Aqua Park site opened this summer

Politics

2 h. ago ‘It was a present to myself’: Southport house for sale with ball pit off bedroom

Seller of seven-bedroom house says she was inspired by Cara Delevingne to create space that is ‘so relaxing’It was the model Cara Delevingne who said you can never be sad in a ball pit – so why wouldn’t you install one in a room you don’t quite know what to do with?A large Victorian house for sale in Southport has gone viral not because it is, as estate agents say, a “hidden gem” and an “oasis of calm” with viewing “absolutely essential” but because just off the master bedroom is a vestibule that is “presently adorned by numerous plastic balls to create a ball pool all of your very own”. Continue reading...

Politics

3 h. ago The Breakdown | Women’s World Cup creates legacy in rugby league’s backyard

A festival atmosphere in Sunderland, Salford and York may succeed in inspiring the next generation of England starsThe streets of Eccles have given little away on the face of it over the past two Saturdays. Local residents are going about their business, the nearby canal path is full of walkers and runners, and there is a slumberous Saturday morning feel: until you turn into the Salford Community Stadium.The Women’s Rugby World Cup has made a strong start with decent crowds and good viewing figures. But there was a concerted effort to go beyond familiar territory in this tournament and lay down some roots in the north of England, too. The early signs suggest that may well have been achieved. Continue reading...

Sport

3 h. ago Cooper suggests asylum seekers could be moved into warehouses instead of hotels – UK politics live

Home secretary says government aims to ‘shrink the whole asylum system’ and is looking at ‘military and industrial sites’Lamb says the Greens are “the antidote to Reform”.That gets a big round of applause.We’re a home for all those people across the country holding their heads in their hands as the Labour government lets them down again and again and again, whether it is switching from the aid budget or from people with disabilities and not bringing in taxes we need.And that is why, in reaction, a new Green wave is sweeping the country as people turn to us.It’s already become a bit of a cliche, but we are really moving into a multi-party system, with the Greens poised to help create the next government.And, like all the best cliches, it has the distinct advantage of also being for true. Continue reading...

Society

4 h. ago Best boozy advent calendars for Christmas 2025: Top picks across wine, beer and spirits from budget to luxury

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Politics

4 h. ago Cooper rejects claims Reeves has been sidelined on economic policy by No 10 mini

‘Quite the reverse’, says home secretary, amid reports Starmer’s reorganisation is aimed at freezing chancellor out ahead of autumn budgetIn an interview with Sky News this morning Yvette Cooper, the home secretary, declined to guarantee that migrants will definitely be sent back across the channel this month as part of a returns agreement with France.Asked for the exact date of the first returns, Cooper replied: “It will be later this month.”We expect the first returns to take place this month. But I’ve always said from the very beginning on this, it’s a pilot scheme and it needs to build up over time.If you submit an asylum claim that lacks merit, it will be swiftly and robustly refused.Any request for asylum support will be assessed against destitution criteria. If you do not meet the criteria, you will not receive support.If nothing has changed in their country, people should not be claiming asylum at the end of a student course. We need to clamp down on that and that’s why we’r...

Economics

4 h. ago Hidden gem village with 'magical' gothic manor and quirky attraction happening this month

Strawberry Hill in Twickenham, southwest London, is known for the beautiful Strawberry Hill House and Garden, and is a short walk from the nearby riverside and trains into London

Politics

6 h. ago Now, about those tax rises Starmer gathers Cabinet for first meeting after humiliating Rachel Reeves and drafting in left

Keir Starmer's new-look top team will assemble in Downing Street amid fears the ground is being laid for another brutal tax raid at the Autumn Budget.

Politics

7 h. ago The Spanish camping brand that’s big on nature immersion, cool design and creature comforts

A site in the pine-clad hills of Andalucía is part of a chain that seeks to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while offering a stylish glamping experienceA few years ago, camping with friends, I watched in awe as Becky set up her pitch. While the rest of us were stringing out guy ropes on tents as glamorous as giant cagoules, she arrived with a bell tent, duvets instead of sleeping bags, sheepskin rugs and vintage folding chairs. For all the talk of breathability, practicality and “high performance” gear, it was Becky’s tent we all wanted to sleep in. In the years since, I have never quite achieved her level of camping chic – until this summer, when I discovered the innovative Spanish camping brand Kampaoh.It all began back in 2016, when Kampaoh CEO Salvador Lora and his partner were backpacking in the Dominican Republic. One night they came across a campsite with pre-erected tents within which were mattresses and blankets. “We were in the middle of nature, surrounded by pea...

Politics

7 h. ago 'I visited Welsh town with cobbled streets, cosy pubs and a castle and made huge mistake'

If you're looking for a UK break packed full of history, ancient buildings, quirky attractions, stunning views, amazing food and very comfortable beds, you need look no further than Conwy in North Wales

Politics

8 h. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer hits new record low as Britain turns on Labour Party

Keir Starmer's approval rating has hit a record low, a City AM/Freshwater Strategy poll has shown, as pressure mounts on the government ahead of the Budget

Politics

9 h. ago France has a massive debt crisis. So why is it spending billions a year subsidising business? | Alexander Hurst

The government is on the brink of collapse over planned austerity. Instead it must face up to the costs of its unnecessarily rigid labour marketAs someone who has always been against austerity, I find France, with a national debt at 114% of GDP and a budget deficit of 5.8% of GDP, a conundrum. Despite years of denunciation from his left and far-right opponents that Macron has engaged in “ultraneoliberalism”, there hasn’t been any. Not on a macro level, anyway, where both French government spending (57.3% of GDP) and tax receipts (51.4% of GDP) are among the highest in the world, including social spending, which outpaces any of its European neighbours.At the same time, it’s impossible to have spent the past decade in France without encountering the widely shared perception and accusation that public services are in decline. Doctors and nurses denounce a labour shortage in public hospitals; people who live in rural areas denounce the closing of rural train lines; students and academic...

Economics