27 h. ago Thousands expected in small Welsh village for rock icon's funeral

Road closures will be put in place and a large screen set up for attendees with mourners from around the world expected

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52 h. ago Plans for 'traveller site' on edge of popular Welsh village rejected

The proposed new 'traveller site' on the outskirts of Saundesfoot has seen a petition of nearly 300 objections and has been refused by national park planners

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3 d. ago Residents 'trapped in flats' for week after lifts at iconic East London towerblock breaks down

Tenants in Balfron Tower, including those with disabilities, have claimed they are living in a ‘death trap’

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3 d. ago 'Millions of bees' leave residents 'trapped in homes' like 'something from a horror film'

Worcester residents are having to live with large swarms of bees for up to six months out the year as one homeowner described is as like something out of a horror film

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3 d. ago Fury as residents left 'trapped' in iconic London tower block after the lifts break for nearly a week

Those living on the top floor of the Grade II listed Balfron Tower have had to trek 84 metres up and down stairs - the height of 17 double-decker London buses - every time they need to leave their homes.

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4 d. ago ‘I’m in love with the birds and the river’: how ecotourism helped a small Colombian town recover from war

Since the 2016 peace treaty, Mesetas has embraced its natural assets and visitors have flocked to enjoy the region’s unique biodiversity. But the threat of violence is never far awayPhotographs by Antonio CascioTen years ago, violent conflict made it impossible for tourists to enjoy the natural riches of Mesetas. The town was one of the centres of the armed conflict that ravaged Colombia for decades, claiming nearly half a million lives.But since the historic peace treaty in 2016, with efforts to uphold it now led by the leftist president, Gustavo Petro, the people of Mesetas have had their hopes raised for a better life, thanks to those natural assets. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Billionaire's holiday home in stunning Welsh village with a 'bloody awful' caveat

He described the coastal spot as Wales’ Côte d’Azur

Society

6 d. ago Crews spend hours tackling large grass fire above Welsh village

Firefighters were first called to Pontycymer on Saturday afternoon and had to return to the affected site on Sunday morning

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8 d. ago Hundreds of objections to proposed traveller site in Welsh seaside village

Nearly 300 people have signed a petition against the scheme and the objection to the site is also being shared by the village's community council

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9 d. ago Cats keep disappearing from a Welsh town and devastated owners spot a pattern

Police are now investigating and owners have been urged to stay alert

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1 week ago Welsh beach like 'carmageddon' as tourists swamp seaside village

Local residents have said the beach becomes "a nightmare" in the warm weather

Society

1 week ago Ruth Jones wins Bafta Award and teases new project with Gavin and Stacey co

Gavin and Stacey: The Finale was the most watched comedy of the year, with more than 20million people tuning in to see what had become of the beloved characters from the Welsh fishing village of Barry

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2 w. ago Anger as iconic beauty spot vanishes from pretty Welsh village

A recent visitor was left horrified when he saw what had become of the place

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2 w. ago There’s a tiny Italian village hidden away in Welsh woodland, and it's not what you think

The hidden gem, on the fringes of Corris, is dubbed the 'Little Italy' of southern Eryri and has been uncovered by volunteers who have been left astounded by the number of replica buildings nestled within a small woodland

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2 w. ago Woman dies after rescue teams called to river in Welsh village

The woman's next of kin have been informed following the incident which happened in Pontargothi - around seven miles east of Carmarthen

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2 w. ago Residents fight to slash 50mph speed limit through Welsh village

A petition was launched by a Pembrokeshire village resident to lower the speed limit on the stretch of the A487 which passes a pub and a primary school with a 50mph limit

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2 w. ago Video shows how a bus exploded several times as it was engulfed in a massive flame on busy Welsh road

A new video has show how a First Bus vehicle exploded several times after it caught fire next to bus stop in a Welsh village

Culture

2 w. ago Footage shows bus explode as it is engulfed in flames on busy Welsh road

A new video has show how a First Bus vehicle exploded several times after it caught fire next to bus stop in a Welsh village

Culture

2 w. ago This Welsh coastal village with a big sandy beach is a serious rival to its famous neighbour

Considered a 'compact version of Tenby', Saundersfoot has a unique charm of its own, including a beautiful sandy beach

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2 w. ago Popular car boot sale causes 'gridlock' and delays of two hours in Welsh village

People said the boot sale caused a complete 'gridlock', adding: 'It's chaos'

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