59 h. ago Blackwood LIVE: Police and paramedics swarm UK town as air ambulances land

A residential street in a Welsh town has been swarmed by emergency services - this is a breaking story

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3 d. ago Major emergency response on city centre street and trams halted after incident

Police and paramedics raced to the incident on Cross Street

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3 d. ago Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows to look into closure of Welsh town's last bank

Lloyds, the last remaining bank in Pontardawe, is set to close on November 20

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3 d. ago Beautiful Welsh town described as 'beguiling island' by very famous fan

Nestled along the stunning coastline of Wales, this picturesque town was once the home of the famous Welsh poet Dylan Thomas, and its surroundings often inspired his work

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4 d. ago Big funding gap emerges as scheme to transform Welsh town sees major change

The hub is an amendment to phase one of the scheme because there is a significant funding gap relating to the original plans for the clinic

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4 d. ago Two arrested after woman rescued from building in Welsh town

Police were called to the high street on Sunday morning

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5 d. ago Ryan Reynolds' emotional reaction to Wrexham win as Hollywood star hails team's 'heart'

Ryan Reynolds was left emotional after Wrexham secured a 1-0 win over Charlton Athletic in the Championship, with the Hollywood star hailing the 'heart' of the Welsh town

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5 d. ago BREAKING: Police swarm Glasgow Sainsbury's as woman 'assaulted' and area sealed off

Multiple police officers descended on a street in Glasgow city centre following a major incident which saw a woman allegedly assaulted outside a supermarket.

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6 d. ago 'Best place to retire' in the UK named as beautiful Welsh seaside town

A new study has named the best place in the UK to retire - and a Welsh seaside town came out on top thanks to its quiet and picturesque setting

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7 d. ago Major TV and film star to turn on Christmas lights in Welsh seaside town

Christmas has landed in this seaside town and with it a famous fan who is filming in Wales this year

Culture

9 d. ago Prince William talks about love for Welsh town during global summit speech

'I met families who had lost their homes, their possessions, and their sense of security. One resident told me how the river that once brought life to the town had become a source of fear.'

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9 d. ago Nancy Pelosi, a force on Capitol Hill for decades, to retire from Congress

Decision marks the close of a storied 20-term congressional career for the first woman to serve as House speakerUS politics live – latest updatesNancy Pelosi, a California Democratic representative and the first woman to serve as speaker, announced she will retire from Congress, two years after stepping down from House leadership.The decision marks the close of a storied 20-term congressional career that saw Pelosi rise to the apex of American politics. A force on Capitol Hill for decades, she was a central figure in the major legislative accomplishments of Barack Obama and Joe Biden’s presidencies. Continue reading...

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1 week ago BREAKING: Liverpool closure LIVE: Armed police block off major UK city centre as cops enter home

Merseyside Police have closed Upper Parliament Street in Liverpool - this is a breaking news story

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1 week ago Liverpool closure LIVE: Armed police block off major UK city centre as cops enter home

Merseyside Police have closed Upper Parliament Street in Liverpool, with one man reportedly arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm

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1 week ago Liverpool closure RECAP: Man arrested after armed police block off major UK city centre road

Merseyside Police blocked off a section of Upper Parliament Street in Liverpool yesterday evening, armed police arrested one man on suspicion of possessing a firearm

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1 week ago The major challenges facing rotting buildings that once stood proud in Welsh town

The council is exploring the powers it has and constraints it faces in bringing buildings like Theatre Royal, Miners Hall, and old General Hospital back into use

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1 week ago Plans to change the face of Welsh seaside town with a huge outdoor swimming pool and funfair

The plans include a new outdoor swimming pool, new homes, shops and a site for motor homes and caravans

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1 week ago Gym instructor who called himself Anglo Jihadi is found guilty of planning a bomb and chemical attack on a major shopping centre

Muslim convert Jordan Richardson, 21, was arrested on December 19, carrying around a recipe for mustard gas in his rucksack, as well as plans to 'shoot', 'stab' and 'throw grenades' at a crowd.

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1 week ago Three Major Central London Christmas Lights Displays Turn On This Week

Three Major Central London Christmas Lights Displays Turn On This Week  Time Out

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1 week ago American visits Welsh seaside town and deems unlikely aspect 'gorgeous'

Tatum Ellis documents her time visiting different places in the UK. As an American, she deemed one thing about a Welsh seaside town totally "gorgeous", and what it is may surprise you

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