25 h. ago Owners of hotel fail in attempts to silence Welsh town's famous clock

The owners wrote to the local council after a number of their visitors raised concerns. But the town council has rejected a request for the clock to be silenced at certain times of the day

Events

26 h. ago Welsh town to get bigger and better Aldi after safety concerns raised

'Access to the Aldi we have now is horrendous, I'm surprised no-one has been killed' said one councillor

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36 h. ago Welsh town's cliff railway pulls you up to incredible coastal views and hilltop café attraction

Something curious rises from the northern end of this Welsh promenade and features unique attractions.

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37 h. ago I went to tiny Welsh town filled with charity shops in the shadow of the mountains

It is a small town that many people wouldn't think to stop at - but it's filled with thift shops, a bustling market and a delicious bakery

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56 h. ago 'Frustrating' delay kept police from entering teen's flat before tragedy

Beauty student Alex Duce, 18, died in her flat after family raised concerns for her safety

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69 h. ago Listed office building in Welsh town now being sold as £400,000 house

Planning permission to change the use of the historic building was granted last year

Society

3 d. ago Notting Hill Carnival should be ticketed to avoid Hillsborough

Cost of policing annual event is almost £12m, and rising safety concerns mean it should be overhauled, report warns

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5 d. ago I visited the UK's smallest house located in quaint Welsh town

The Quay House in Conwy is the smallest home in the UK, measuring just 10 feet high and six feet wide - and it's painted in a distinctive red colour

Society

5 d. ago Overlooked Welsh town used to be one you'd drive past, but now it's a swish foodie paradise with walks and proper pubs

This town has fast becoming one of my favourite spots for a weekend break for excellent eats, coastal walks and a spot of culture.

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6 d. ago Kneecap apology to fans as concert cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’

It comes after the group were banned from entering Hungary in July ahead of their scheduled performance at Sziget Festival on August 11.

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6 d. ago Kneecap forced to cancel upcoming concert over safety concerns as they make statement

The rap trio from Belfast have cancelled an upcoming performance in mainland Europe due to 'acute safety concerns', after facing legal action following their gig at Glastonbury

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6 d. ago Welsh town named one of the happiest places to live is also one of the prettiest to visit

Caernarfon in Gwynedd was voted by the Guardian to be the third happiest to live in the UK - and one visit will show you why it's one of the prettiest places to visit

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7 d. ago Kneecap apology to fans as Vienna concert cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’

The group, known for their provocative lyrics and championing of the Irish language, have had several shows cancelled in recent months.

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7 d. ago The idyllic Welsh seaside town with harbour, pastel buildings and four stunning beaches

Tenby, in Pembrokeshire, has been named one of the UK's top 20 best coastal destinations - and for good reason.

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7 d. ago Canadian cities cancel US Christian nationalist’s performances

Eight cities have revoked permits for Sean Feucht, a pro-Trump preacher and singer, sparking free speech debateEight Canadian cities have revoked performance permits for Sean Feucht, a Trump-supporting Christian nationalist preacher and musician, who led anti-gay demonstrations outside Disneyland and protested against mask mandates during the Covid-19 pandemic.Over the past two weeks, performances by Feucht, have been cancelled in Halifax, Nova Scotia; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island; Moncton, New Brunswick; Quebec City, Quebec; Vaughan, Ontario; and Abbotsford, British Columbia. Local authorities cited safety concerns or code of conduct violations as reasons for cancelling his appearances. The municipal government in Winnipeg, Manitoba, denied Feucht a permit to perform due to “operational challenges”. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago UK town hit by 'unbearable stench' so bad in residents won't open their windows

One part of the UK is thought to smell so bad, residents refuse to open their windows due to the all-consuming stench, with officials expressing concern over the safety

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8 d. ago Police called to report of 'large fight' at bus station in Welsh town

Officers were called to an incident involving a large group of people in Porth town centre on Wednesday evening

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8 d. ago Police launch urgent appeal to find pair of children, 11 and 13, after they went missing

Police say they are concerned for the safety of Amy, 13, and Taireece, 11, who were both last seen in the Broxtowe area at around 6pm yesterday.

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8 d. ago Missing Scots pensioner vanishes overnight as police issue urgent appeal

George Harvey has been missing since Wednesday night with "concerns growing" for his safety

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8 d. ago Rumours about 'huge numbers' of asylum seekers in Welsh town are completely untrue say officials

The rumours have already taken hold on social media in the Maesteg area and sparked a huge response - now Bridgend Council is trying to get the truth out there

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