A family’s world shattered after a car crash claimed the life of their eight-month-old baby and coincided with the death of the grandmother. Car Airborne Baby Lifeless Remembering Hit Rob Hall sat at a children’s hospital in Bristol. His world was falling apart that day. He called his mother on FaceTime. It was their last…
Large Aesculapian snakes, up to 5ft long, are entering homes and attics in Colwyn Bay, Wales. Researchers say the snake adapts well. Snakes Invade Homes in Wales: Five-Foot Reptiles Found in Attics Big snakes live in Wales. These snakes are Aesculapians. Researchers say they are doing well there. They counted around 240 Aesculapian snakes. The…
Merthyr Tydfil, once a major iron producer, is becoming a property hotspot with rising house prices, but affordability concerns remain. Homes in Merthyr Tydfil Available for £183k as Property Market Heats Up Merthyr Tydfil is seeing more property investors. This town was once a major iron producer and sits just north of Cardiff. Merthyr was…
Planners assess proposal to convert former GM Jones HQ in Llanrwst into a hotel amid economic benefit arguments and local council concerns. Hotel Plan for Former Conwy HQ Faces Scrutiny from Local Planners Hey, you won’t believe this local story. Planners looked at turning an old HQ into a hotel. It used to belong to…
Cardiff councilors halt 205-home plan near Church Farm due to M4 noise fears and community concerns regarding traffic. Cardiff Home Plan Delayed Due to M4 Noise Concerns Raised by Councillors Cardiff councillors delayed a decision involving building 205 homes planned for Church Farm in Lisvane. The planning committee met on February 6th. Councillor Lancaster voiced…
Planners recommend approval for the A55 A470 link, pending flood and tree plans. Decision is set for February 12. A55 and A470 Link Gets Approval Nod From Planning Officers They plan to build a path and bridges. This connects the A470 to the A55 junction. Conwy Council got money for better paths. The UK government…
A family grieves as Rhyl residency rules prevent their grandmother’s burial next to her husband, despite her deep connection to the town. Family Devastated by Rule Blocking Grandmother’s Burial in Rhyl A family is sad. They can’t bury their grandma where she wished. Gwendoline Durkin, age 95, recently passed away and she wanted to rest…
New parking fees at Rhos on Sea prom anger locals. They seek local discounts amid fears for business. Rhos on Sea Parking Fees Spark Outrage Called Tourism Tax By Locals Locals are angry about parking fees at a new promenade. It’s in the Conwy resort in Rhos on Sea. People must now pay £5.50 to…
Residents of Brithdir Mawr, a Welsh off-grid community, are resisting eviction by the landlady, seeking a resolution. Welsh Hill Village Faces Eviction Residents Refuse to Leave Andromeda Gervásio chops veggies in a busy farmhouse kitchen. Rosie Gillam and Will Cooke gather wood for fuel. They live at Brithdir Mawr, an off-grid housing co-op where dinner…
New data reveals Leicester as Leicestershire’s most dangerous area with high crime rates compared to other regions. Leicestershire Crime: Riskiest Area Revealed in New Data New numbers say Leicester is a risky place to live. These figures show crime reports are high there. One crime report exists for every eight people. Police data covers England…