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Council Cabinet set to rule out congestion charge for Cardiff
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (561+ words) CARDIFF Council’s Cabinet has announced that it does not back a congestion charge as the preferred road-user payment option for the city, supporting instead a Workplace Parking Levy. The announcement follows appraisal of the road-user payment initial business case and…...
“Ronaldo of sheep shearing” aims for lamb slide victory as thousands flock to North Wales championships
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (759+ words) A former world sheep shearing champion from North Wales will be back in action later this month as thousands flock to one of Britain’s biggest competitions. The two-day Cneifio Corwen Shears returns to Rhug Estate near Corwen on July 24 and…...
Swansea tower block fire defects set to be fixed after years of legal battles
21+ hour, 39+ min ago (981+ words) FIRE defects and other issues at a 29-storey residential tower and surrounding blocks in Swansea could finally be resolved after legal action and years of stress for leaseholders. It’s expected the work at the Meridian Quay development in Swansea Marina…...
Outer Hebrides stickmaker to compete at the Royal Welsh Show for final time
21+ hour, 41+ min ago (114+ words) Herald.Wales Half a century later, ‘The Harris Stickmaker’ is recognised as one of the UK’s most respected stickmakers.Over the years, David has earned numerous championship titles and awards at agricultural shows across the UK. His success has also…...
Duo take on Goggins Challenge for chemotherapy unit
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (302+ words) CURTIS Roberts and Tom Harris took on the Goggins Challenge and raised an incredible £1,475 for the Chemotherapy Day Unit at Prince Philip Hospital. The Goggins Challenge is a fitness and mental toughness event inspired by David Goggins, a retired Navy…...
Local producer brings award-winning magicians to Swansea's Patti Pavilion
1+ day, 16+ min ago (293+ words) THIS AUGUST, Swansea’s iconic Patti Pavilion will play host to an international cast of award-winning magicians as local producer Taylor Morgan brings his hit magic and variety show, Phenomenal, back home following last year’s successful debut. Running from August 13-16, 2026, the…...
Floral Shropshire cottage looks for new owner to add their finishing touches
20+ hour, 17+ min ago (241+ words) RENOVATION work on Brick-built Primrose Cottage is well under way with new owners offered the chance to finish off their dream Shropshire countryside home. The interesting two bedroom cottage in the pretty village of Prees, near Whitchurch, is being sold…...
Sam Rowlands MS supports nationwide road safety campaign in North Wales
19+ hour, 14+ min ago (371+ words) SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is backing a four week campaign to raise awareness of dangerous road behaviours. North Wales Police is supporting a nationwide road safety campaign running throughout July. It is being led…...
Swansea village cricketer to enter national Hall of Fame
21+ hour, 55+ min ago (312+ words) A VILLAGE cricketer from the Swansea area is set to enter the National Village Cup’s Hall of Fame. Paul Discombe, whose figures of 6 for 18 are the best by any bowler in a Village Cup final, will be awarded the honour…...
Local opticians back South Wales rugby talent ahead of international tournament
23+ hour, 57+ min ago (388+ words) SIX Specsavers stores across South Wales are sponsoring a rising rugby league talent as he prepares to represent Wales under-19s at the European Rugby League Championship in France. Ioan Herbert, a 16-year-old winger from Gowerton who plays club rugby for…...