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I went stargazing in a Welsh shack " but it wasn't the stars that stayed with me
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (803+ words) WHEN the chance to review a shack in pretty much the middle of nowhere in North Wales came about, my heart was set on one thing " stargazing. It came via Shacks which, as the name says, provides off-grid accommodation in…...
Release "3. 8 million funding to help people struggling with heating costs, says MP
2+ hour, 38+ min ago (379+ words) Plaid Cymru have been urged to release funding given by the UK government quickly to help people struggling with their heating oil costs. In a debate on the Kings Speech in Westminster, Monmouthshire MP Catherine Fookes challenged Plaid Cymru Ann…...
A "6 charcuterie board with vineyard views " our perfect budget day out
2+ hour, 59+ min ago (534+ words) Fancy a bougie day out on a budget? My friend and I decided to keep things simple without breaking the bank. "Instead of ordering a huge sharing platter for two, we opted to split an individual charcuterie board between us…...
Haydock to inspect ahead of next week's fixture
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (285+ words) Haydock Park will hold an inspection at 1pm on Tuesday to determine the suitability of switching next weekend's fixtures to the inner course. Action on the track's outer course was curtailed after a hole was discovered following a false step taken…...
Former 19th century coach house hides "2. 6m six-bed with a surprising modern twist
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (412+ words) A six-bedroom house in Chepstow is on the market for "2. 6 million. The Coach House, in Itton, which was built in the late nineteenth century, was originally the coach house for the historic Itton Court Estate but has since been converted…...
Every step is for my dad" " teen walks 36 miles for dad he lost too soon
8+ hour, 58+ min ago (447+ words) Leo Tracey will walk 36 miles in a single day in memory of his much'loved dad, Liam, one mile for every year of his father's life. The 16'year'old from Newport is setting off at 7am on Sunday, May 24, from Risca for a…...
Couple spot dumped paintings in skip then discover the truth worth "16, 000 in shock
10+ hour, 13+ min ago (580+ words) A couple who found two paintings dumped in a skip have sold them for "16, 000 after they turned out to be rare works by a famous British artist. The couple, in their 60s, unknowingly discovered two pieces by 19th-century artist Louis Wain…...
Health warning issued as record-breaking May heat predicted for south Wales
10+ hour, 19+ min ago (360+ words) Health experts are urging the public to stay safe as temperatures climb during an unusual spell of high heat. Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has issued fresh guidance for people in Gwent as temperatures in the area continue to rise....
Where are planned closures and diversions on Wales' major routes this bank holiday?
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (406+ words) Delays and diversions are expected across key routes this bank holiday weekend. A stretch of the A40 through Crickhowell is Wales' most significant planned disruption, closing in both directions as part of phase two resurfacing, footway, and drainage improvement works. The…...
Cars have taken over two Newport streets during school hours
16+ hour, 47+ min ago (724+ words) Cars taking over the streets outside two Newport schools during drop-off and pick-up times is so severe that emergency services have warned they would have no choice other than to "smash into cars" in the event of an emergency. Residents…...