8 h. ago Questions are being asked if a City Deal is actually benefiting a Welsh county

How effective the deal has been to boost the Blaenau Gwent economy has been under debate

Economics

33 h. ago Future of $2trillion megacity The Line hangs by thread as Saudi rulers scale back plans for scandal

THE future of a $2trillion vanity project is hanging by a thread as Saudi leaders question the cost of building the bizarrely shaped desert city. The Line was first planned as a 100-mile string of skyscrapers, standing at over 1600ft tall and housing 1.5million people. The megaproject was just one part of the new port...

Science

5 d. ago Birmingham’s major move shows where fiscal power lies in women’s football

Ambitious owners and financial growth have allowed WSL and WSL2 clubs to assert dominance in the transfer market“If anyone didn’t take our ambition seriously, I hope they really do after this window, because it shows what we’re pushing for.”Amy Merricks was answering a question about Birmingham City breaking the second-tier transfer record to sign Wilma Leidhammar from Norrköping, but the head coach’s words could easily sum up the English January transfer window as a whole, as teams in the Women’s Super League, and in WSL2, demonstrate where the financial power lies in the women’s game. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago Manchester derby Q&A, a big day for Frank and Nuno, and more – matchday live

News, buildup and discussion before day’s actionPost a question for Jamie Jackson BTL | Email us hereManchester City then. They’re having quite the January window, aren’t they?First Antoine Semenyo and now, seemingly, Marc Guéhi. The latter has not yet completed his move from Crystal Palace, so obviously won’t play in the derby today, but only the final formalities remain before he joins Pep Guardiola’s super-squad. Continue reading...

Politics

1 week ago The unthinkable Man City consequence and five vital questions surrounding Premier League case

City strongly maintain their innocence, with further delays adding tension, as Miguel Delaney details the important issues provoked by the wait for a verdict

Politics

1 week ago Council budget deficit reduced to half a million in one Welsh county

The current gap in Merthyr Tydfil is now £509,000 with cost reductions of £3.58m being planned

Economics

2 w. ago Higher council tax rates for long term empty homes to continue in Welsh county

Vale of Glamorgan Council voted to continue with council tax premiums on long term empty homes and second homes with some exceptions

Politics

2 w. ago Trial in Welsh county aims to change the way people choose to travel

The trial aims to address a problem faced by people without a driveway at home

Politics

2 w. ago Apology issued after people faced weeks of missed bin collections in Welsh county

The chief executive of Merthyr Tydfil Council has issued a statement explaining the reasons for the delays

Politics

2 w. ago James Trafford to start for Man City amid transfer questions as Pep Guardiola sets out stance

Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford will start against Newcastle in what could be his only season for the Blues before leaving

Politics

2 w. ago Council tax rise being looked at in Welsh county to help fund huge pressure on services

It's part of budget proposals that Vale of Glamorgan Council is set to consult on for the next financial year

Economics

2 w. ago All the roads where speed limits are set to change in one Welsh county

Speed limits on three roads are set to be increased from 20mph to 30mph and limits on three others are due to go the other way in the Vale of Glamorgan

Politics

2 w. ago Questions emerge at Swansea City as five transfer calls need to be made

There are still some questions hanging over members of Swansea's squad heading into the January window

Politics

2 w. ago 'Shambles' claim as deprived area of Welsh county to get huge injection of cash

Some did not think it was reasonable to pitch one deprived area against another

Politics

2 w. ago People We Meet on Vacation review – Netflix travel romcom is a dull journey

Emily Henry’s hit book has been adapted into a glossily made yet charmless attempt to resurrect the friends-to-lovers formulaReleased just as the weather turns to freezing and we’re all daydreaming of an escape, Netflix’s early January romcom People We Meet on Vacation is at the very least smartly timed. Produced as part of the streamer’s Sony deal, it benefits from some real studio gloss (proper lighting!) and as Polo & Pan’s perfectly balmy Nana plays over a transporting shot of our heroine lounging on a beach (the song was also used in Netflix’s underrated Christmas romcom Let it Snow), I was ready to relax with her. But what a brief escape it turned out to be The adaptation of Emily Henry’s much-loved 2021 novel has the superficial trappings all in check (eyes with permanent twinkles, unrealistic main character job in this climate, more easily affordable Taylor Swift song on the soundtrack) but no heart or soul to go with it. There’s simply nothing to root for or care about ...

Politics

3 w. ago What Rodri did vs Chelsea offers Man City title hope but injuries bite as questions emerge

Manchester City conceded a last gasp equaliser to Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday to draw 1-1

Events

3 w. ago Rodri in line for Manchester City return as Pep Guardiola questions title race talk

Guardiola downplayed discussion of the Premier League title and stayed tight-lipped on his plans for the January transfer window

Sport

4 w. ago What to expect from Swansea City's January transfer window as links and questions emerge

Swansea are expecting a reasonably quiet January window, but there could still be several lines to keep an eye on

Politics