Two trains collide in Wales near Llanbrynmair on Shrewsbury service | Wales
Emergency services are called after two trains collided in Wales, police said. The incident happened around 7.30pm on Monday near Llumbringmere, between Shrewsbury and Machinless. It is not yet known whether anyone was injured. A British Transport Police spokesperson said officers were called to the line near Lambrynmere following reports of a “low-speed train collision […]
Fifth of England and Wales councillors have been threatened, survey finds | Local government
More than a fifth of city council members have received death threats or threats of violence, the survey found. The survey was released by the Local Government Association (LGA) ahead of its annual conference next week. We are calling for more efforts to improve the safety of members of Congress. Of the 1,734 people who […]
Brennan Johnson has let his ‘football do the talking’ after social media abuse | Wales
Ben Davies has praised in-form Brennan Johnson for allowing his 'football to do the talking' after his Wales and Tottenham team-mate scored an extraordinary goal since taking social media off. Johnson quit Instagram after becoming the target of online abuse after Spurs' defeat to arch-rivals Arsenal in September, but has since scored in Tottenham's last […]
Water companies in England and Wales told to pay £158m penalty to customers | Water industry
Water companies in England and Wales will have to return nearly £158m to customers through rate reductions next year after further delays in meeting key targets including sewage spills and leaks. Regulator Ofwat announced penalties as part of that. Annual review of company performance. The report found that companies reduced wastewater spills by just 2% […]
Flood warning as heavy rain expected in southern England and Wales | Flooding
England and Wales are bracing for heavy rain and strong winds, days after homes and businesses were flooded. Two new weather warnings for wind and rain were issued on Sunday, potentially damaging areas already saturated with heavy rain earlier in the week. The Met Office issued a yellow warning warning, meaning further heavy rain could […]
UK weather: wind and rain warnings issued for southern England and south Wales | UK weather
Weather warnings have been issued for strong winds and heavy rain heading into the UK, days after some areas were hit by flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a yellow rain warning. This means further heavy rain could cause travel delays and flooding across large parts of southern England and south Wales between 4pm […]
How to handle buying a leasehold property in England and Wales | Money
Things to consider There’s no denying that leasehold ownership has a bad reputation when it comes to buying a home. Whether it's the ongoing cladding scandal, skyrocketing management fees or money-hungry yet vacant freeholders and landlords, the prospect of taking on a leasehold property can seem intimidating. But for many it is unavoidable. Leasehold properties […]
Kate returns to royal duties for first time since end of cancer treatment | Catherine, Princess of Wales
Prince Charles was included in the official record of a royal event for the first time since completing his cancer treatment. Kate was featured in the court circular after holding a conference at Windsor Castle on an issue that past aides have described as her life's work – early childhood child development. On Tuesday, Queen […]
Some crime victims ‘unaware’ of offenders’ early prison release in England and Wales | Prisons and probation
Hundreds of crime victims are unaware that the perpetrator will be released on Tuesday, despite their requests that he not be released, the Victims Protection Committee claimed. As the government prepares to release 1,700 prisoners to ease overcrowding in prisons in England and Wales, Helen Newlove said some victims were “unaware of the prisoner releases” […]
Bellamy starts Wales reign with draw against Turkey despite Yilmaz red | Nations League
A day after Craig Bellamy apologised with a smile to his Turkish translator for dragging on and on with his answers, his passion as Wales manager was overflowing on the pitch. Heading into the game, Bellamy was understandably nervous like the first day of school, but given the excitement emanating from his team, it was […]