35 h. ago Flats in Welsh resort town to be used to house asylum seekers

The local council has confirmed residential flats will be refurbished to house asylum seekers under a UK Government scheme

Events

35 h. ago The Welsh seaside town where flooding is 'getting worse and worse'

People living in the town hold their breath every time heavy rain arrives

Events

53 h. ago Worries Welsh town is 'overstretched' as huge housing development looms

Powys County Council's planning committee will consider a proposal for 153 homes in Ystradgynlais on December 18, despite concerns about infrastructure and dozens of objections from residents.

Politics

57 h. ago Pictures show scale of devastation in Welsh town where residents are staying in hotels

The town hadn't flooded for decades but now, days before Christmas, folk here are beginning a long rebuild

Politics

65 h. ago Residents facing 'two feet high waves' as flooding hits Welsh town

Waves of flood water from cars passing through Briton Ferry have reached two feet according to one resident

Events

4 d. ago The quaint Welsh market town that's a shell of its former self

'It was difficult to deal with at the start, but I think now it's better to speak out - to support the community and try to protect people from this happening again.'

Politics

5 d. ago Community 'angry and frightened' as Welsh town hit by arson yet again

The fire service has issued a warning that arson is 'a serious criminal offence'

Events

6 d. ago Video captures horrifying moment teen deliberately mows man down in Welsh town

The victim was left unconscious with a serious head injury after the defendant 'used his car as a weapon'

Politics

6 d. ago People say pretty Welsh town looks like something straight out of Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings fans will be excited to know this Welsh village has its very own Hobbiton - and you can even stay in a home that looks like it's been made for a Hobbit

Politics

8 d. ago Protests over plans at Welsh seaside town dubbed 'Britain's best'

Many locals were left horrified over the plans for the quaint seaside town

Events

9 d. ago Tiny Welsh market town with one of UK's best high streets has no empty shops

The charming market town has won awards for its thriving independent shops and has no empty premises on the high street

Economics

1 week ago Christmas tree in historic Welsh town damaged for third time

The Christmas tree has been damaged by a climber and now needs repairing with CCTV being reviewed

Events

1 week ago Town's local mascot washed away as Welsh coast battered by huge waves

The RNLI said it should be used as a lesson to children on the unpredictability of the sea

Politics

2 w. ago Town's £2.6m flood defence scheme awaits final Welsh Government approval

A culvert scheme was identified in 2020 following devastating floods in 2018

Events

2 w. ago Police descend on Welsh town centre with large cordon in place

A police cordon has been set up around a cashpoint

Events

2 w. ago 'Don't be alarmed' warning with flashing lights and 'unusual activity' in Welsh town

An exciting update for locals who are being told there's nothing to worry about

Events

2 w. ago 'Derelict' Welsh town set to be transformed as waterfront food and drink destination

The area has seen a 'key regeneration initiative aimed at revitalising the town centre by transforming a prominent riverside location into a vibrant, multi-purpose destination'

Politics

2 w. ago Huge vehicles driving through Welsh town ruins its Christmas lights

The lights were removed earlier in the year to allow "abnormal heavy loads" to go through the town

Politics

2 w. ago Wales' poshest hotel sits in a little Welsh town where you won't find any chains or high street names

Luxury boutique hotel, Grove of Narberth has found a place on the 2025 Top 50 Boutique Hotels.

Politics

2 w. ago The downtrodden Welsh town about to be transformed into one of the UK's tourist hotspots

Plans for the UK's longest ski slope and tropical waterpark have been met with open arms

Politics