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The little-known and secretive activity in Wales where people earn thousands
1+ hour, 55+ min ago (986+ words) Those involved usually mistrust outsiders and keep themselves to themselves The Vikings used sphagnum moss as an early form of toilet paper, a practice later evolving into nappies and sanitary towel substitutes. Being relatively incombustible, it was also used to…...
Tragedy as child dies after emergency services called to Welsh village
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (150+ words) Officers were supporting the devastated family A child tragically lost their life following a medical emergency at a Carmarthenshire property. Emergency services were called to the house on Heol y Pentre, Ponthenri, at 8.15am on Tuesday, where the child was pronounced…...
One energy storage plant scheme for Gwynedd approved but second rejected
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (586+ words) Both schemes in Llanddeiniolen had sparked objections over the impact on the landscape Proposals for a major energy storage at Llanddeiniolen has been approved but another scheme across the road was rejected. In the first application, Cyngor Gwynedd planning committee…...
School suspends 19 schoolboys over "toxic masculinity" concerns
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (751+ words) Allegations include "intimidation" of female teachers by male Year 11 students A school has suspeneded 19 male students over "toxic masculinity" concerns. BelfastLive reported the students were suspended at a Co Antrim school. Parents have now made an official complaint about the…...
All drivers over 55 given £215 lease cost warning
4+ day, 21+ hour ago (230+ words) Motorists are now shelling out nearly "40 extra per month for car finance when compared to twelve months ago, fresh figures reveal. The typical driver is now paying "158.50 monthly " marking a "39.30 rise, according to research from MoneySuperMarket. Those in the 55 and…...
Hundreds arrested in Wales during illegal immigration crackdown
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (232+ words) Car washes, nail bars, and barber shops were all targeted as part of the UK-wide approach Record arrests on suspected illegal worker were recorded in Wales last year. Operations targeted businesses such as car washes, nail bars, and barber shops…...
Navy veteran whose death sparked murder probe 'had suffered head injury"
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (352+ words) Harold David Turner died in hospital on Christmas Day and doctors had raised concerns about a head injury An inquest has been opened into the death of a Navy veteran which sparked a murder investigation. Harold David Turner, of The…...
The one phone call that could see thousands of people in pocket
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (314+ words) Around "1 billion in benefits goes unclaimed in Wales every year Thousands of people across Wales are missing out on financial support they're entitled to, and a single phone call could change that, the Welsh Government said. Around "1 billion in benefits…...
'Empty streets and dead towns' warning as North Wales hotels feel pinch
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (938+ words) Hospitality businesses across the region complain they have been 'completely screwed' A leading hotelier claims the hospitality industry is being "set up to fail" by government policies. With business rates set to soar, Steven Hesketh detailed the extraordinary pressures facing…...
New link is connecting two Anglesey villages
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (309+ words) Developer says they are getting 'positive' feedback from residents A leading civil engineering firm is advancing a major active travel route in south west Anglesey. Jones Bros Civil Engineering UK is delivering a 1.25km shared pedestrian and cycle path from Pen…...