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Wales to drop blanket 20mph speed limit: Ken Skates, transport minister, insisted the change to the unpopular policy was not a U-turn but about ‘refining and ...
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CCTV captures moment family of 8 leave restaurant 'without paying bill': The family drew ire from the public after they allegedly dined-and-dashed from the ...
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New 'five minutes' update from DVLA to all UK drivers: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has issued a new update for all UK drivers
liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/dvla-issues-new-five-minutes-29047384
Caerphilly man caught with £50,000 worth of drugs and cash: Man caught with £50,000 worth of drugs ‘was just looking after them’
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24268293.caerphilly-man-caught-50-000-worth-drugs-cash/
Family of 8 shamed by owner after leaving restaurant 'without paying' £329 bill: The family reportedly ordered the most expensive items on the menu at the Bella ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/family-8-shamed-owner-after-29034277
Board to spend Cwmbran's £20m long term plan for towns fund: Gwent town has £20m to spend and a board is being set up to do just that.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24273525.board-spend-cwmbrans-20m-long-term-plan-towns-fund/
Train drivers to stage fresh strikes during May Bank Holiday week: Members of the Aslef Union will be banned from overtime for six days from May 6 ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/north-east-news/aslef-rail-strikes-may-2024-29041702
Hub for EV charging, bikes and hire cars coming to Chaddesden: Officially called a mobility hub, the council says it will give better options for local travel
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/chaddesden-transport-hub-ev-charging-9225735
DVLA MOT, driving licence and tax renewals alert to drivers: It is illegal in the UK to get behind the wheel of vehicle without a valid photocard licence
chesterstandard.co.uk/news/24271599.dvla-mot-driving-licence-tax-renewals-alert-drivers/
Swansea: Family left restaurant without paying £329 bill: The owners of Bella Ciao said they ordered T-bone steaks and double pudding portions.
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Labour’s rail nationalisation plan will put our trains back on track: Ensuring the industry is run by railway managers rather than politicians is key to ...
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Department for Transport urged to put hard shoulders on smart motorways: Plea comes a year after plans for new smart motorway projects were cancelled amid ...
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Wales' 20mph overhaul to start in September but critics say 'nothing's changed': Transport secretary Ken Skates said the public will be encouraged to lobby their ...
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Met Office predicts warmer weather this weekend for Gwent: Warmer weather is finally on the way according to the Met Office in South Wales this weekend
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New Welsh Gov minister says 20mph guidance must be corrected as soon as possible: Ken Skates admitted the default 20mph limit has left Wales more divided and ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/new-welsh-government-minister-says-29030037
I'm a DACA recipient in college. My story is more common than you think: It's the future.
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How warm it will be in Wales as forecasters finally predict end to wet weather: After an unsettled few weeks, we'll finally get to enjoy some warmer ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/temperatures-you-met-office-finally-29015464
Conservatives want to scrap 20mph and road building ban: The Welsh Conservatives are set to debate a Senedd motion, calling on the Labour Government to 'scrap ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24257640.conservatives-want-scrap-20mph-road-building-ban/
Beating children - paediatricians call for a ban in England and Northern Ireland: In Wales and Scotland, hitting children is now banned. Doctors are now calling ...
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What the latest Welsh poll show about the state of the parties : The latest Redfield and Wilton Strategies poll shows a significant change in Labour support
walesonline.co.uk/news/politics/what-latest-welsh-political-poll-29052320
Taxi driver sexually assaulted crying passenger: Bahaaelden Ibrahim, 44, sexually assaulted the victim in Cardiff after she had been out watching a Wales rugby ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/taxi-driver-sexually-assaulted-crying-29016819
Woman killed in Waitrose car park by driver with steamed up windows: May Mustey, 45, hit Gwendoline Owen, 75, in the Waitrose car park in Monmouth, South Wales ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/12/woman-killed-waitrose-car-park-driver-steamed-windows-20638363/
Calls for older drivers to face 'mandatory' fitness test after DVLA update: Some have been calling for elderly drivers to undergo a fitness test
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/calls-drivers-over-certain-age-28990819
Joe Lycett confirms he was behind the Ian 'H' Watkins Cowbridge 'statue' plan: Joe Lycett confirmed on his Channel 4 show, Late Night Lycett, that he was behind ...
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/joe-lycett-confirms-behind-ian-28989145
Direct Llandudno to Liverpool trains back on future timetable: While this news was welcomed there are cuts proposed for services in Gwynedd
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/direct-llandudno-liverpool-trains-back-28982205
Protesters will use 20mph convoys in bid to show 'how bad things will get': The convoys are being organised as a motion goes before the Senedd calling for the ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/protesters-use-20mph-convoys-bid-29002761
Met Office issues weather warning for Wales saying 'disruption likely': Some inland areas may see gusts of up to 45mph, while coastal areas may experience winds ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/met-office-issues-weather-warning-28995931
New Bournemouth cycle bridges cost nearly £1.5million: Two cycle bridges installed over a key Bournemouth route late last year cost the taxpayer nearly £1.5m ...
bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/24256872.new-bournemouth-cycle-bridges-cost-nearly-1-5million/
Jeremy Miles says Welsh Government 'not changing' 20mph policy: Jeremy Miles says Welsh Government 'not changing' 20mph policy.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24267783.jeremy-miles-says-welsh-government-not-changing-20mph-policy/
Mother of teen killed in Wales car crash backs restrictions on new drivers to cut 'needless deaths'
itv.com/news/2024-04-15/restrictions-on-new-drivers-could-cut-needless-deaths-aa-warn
Newport Council says 'no' to 20mph public consultation: A Gwent council has said it will not hold a public consultation on the 20mph guidance or policy ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24274100.newport-council-says-no-20mph-public-consultation/
Senior Welsh Tory loses it in complete meltdown on Question Time and is told off: The host had to intervene when the cabinet minister had what has been described ...
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/tv/senior-welsh-tory-loses-complete-29026503
Bristol bridge to close for over a year from next month: The footbridge will be completely closed throughout the project, which is anticipated to take up to 18 ...
bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/bristol-bridge-close-over-year-9240885
Move to speed up key Welsh infrastructure projects agreed: The Senedd agreed reforms aimed at streamlining the consenting process for significant infrastructure ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24259934.move-speed-key-welsh-infrastructure-projects-agreed/
Anglesey: Penny Mordaunt may use sword to open an Aldi: The MP famously carried a 17th Century ceremonial blade at the Coronation of King Charles III.
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DVLA number plate change sees drivers 'pulled off road' by police: A number plate update is set to come in September when the “74” will be rolled out amid a ...
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'Thoroughly dishonest' woman who fell off pier loses out on £600,000: Kirsty Williams-Henry sustained multiple injuries after falling from Aberavon Pier
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/thoroughly-dishonest-woman-who-fell-28976994
Welsh accommodation boss says holiday home owners will be hit by tax change: UK Government made the decision to drop a tax break for the holiday sector
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/tax-changes-force-holiday-home-29042592
Yr Wyddfa bus, speed cams, and cycle lanes part of £20m transport package : Welsh Government has announced where money has been allocated
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/yr-wyddfa-buses-speed-cams-29028433
Dangerous potholes in Abergavenny causing serious risk: Cwm Road in Cwmyoy is in such a poor condition that vehicles are being damaged and cyclists are getting ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24252354.dangerous-potholes-abergavenny-causing-serious-risk/
Torfaen local trapped as fallen wall damages her car: The large Victorian wall collapsed in Torfaen following a period of heavy rainfall in February
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24263237.torfaen-local-trapped-fallen-wall-damages-car/
Speed cameras in South Wales monitoring 20mph speed limit: See the full list of "enforcement sites" in south Wales where speed cameras will be in place ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/23791415.speed-cameras-south-wales-monitoring-20mph-speed-limit/
Monmouth's Gilwern Primary turns down pupils due to space: A primary school has had to turn down applicants in September due to class sizes and demand ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24273080.monmouths-gilwern-primary-turns-pupils-due-space/
Tata Steel workers vote to strike over Port Talbot blast furnace closures: Unite says 1,500 of its members have backed industrial action over Indian steelmaker’s ...
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Charlotte Church's mum says singer's dad wanted her to have abortion: Kicking Back with the Cardiffians episode three is now live and features an eye-opening ...
walesonline.co.uk/lifestyle/showbiz/charlotte-churchs-mum-says-biological-28978012
£54.4m funding for projects including Bassaleg Bridge: The Welsh Government is providing more than £50m in funding for public transport and economic growth in ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24266195.54-4m-funding-projects-including-bassaleg-bridge/
What people are saying about Wales' new transport minister's comments on 20mph: Transport minister Ken Skates has hinted at a change in the policy on 20mph in ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/i-dont-believe-it-what-29017091
Pontypool: Woman and two men face cocaine dealing charges: Pontypool: Woman and two men in court to face cocaine dealing charges
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24246537.pontypool-woman-two-men-face-cocaine-dealing-charges/
Spike in Welsh drivers caught breaking 20mph limit as enforcement steps up: There has been a large increase in checks but proportion of those breaking limit ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/spike-welsh-drivers-caught-breaking-28961960
The places it will be hottest in Wales on warmest weekend of the year: What the temperatures will be for your area in the coming days
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/wales-hottest-temperatures-set-hit-28976577
North Wales couple killed in tragic head-on crash with police van: John Jackson from Wrexham had gone with his daughter to collect wife Nerys who had been ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/north-wales-couple-killed-tragic-29012160
Ballet Cymru programme supporting children with arthritis: A ballet company has launched a special set of sessions to help children with arthritis get involved ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24266042.ballet-cymru-programme-supporting-children-arthritis/
Reform’s best bet could be in Wales: The great schism on the right of British politics was aptly displayed last week. On Wednesday night ...
spectator.co.uk/article/reforms-best-bet-could-be-in-wales/
Two men drove around city with hammer looking for victim, then found female: Ashley Morrison and Benjamin McConway confronted the woman with a claw hammer
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/two-men-drove-around-welsh-29009403
DVLA reveals major driving licence change that could impact thousands of drivers: Motorists can now renew their photocard driving licence and apply for a first ...
dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/dvla-announces-major-driving-licence-32548250
Wales' hidden gems according to Tripadvisor's Bókun study: Wales' top 'hidden gems' have been revealed, with a Cardiff location claiming top spot.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24263033.wales-hidden-gems-according-tripadvisors-bokun-study/
DPD delivery driver reversed down one-way Welsh street and killed pedestrian: Former soldier Lee Jones was jailed for causing Patrick McDonald's death by ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/dpd-delivery-driver-reversed-down-29057593
Gwent Police found cannabis farm in Maesycwmmer, Caerphilly: Officers who had a search warrant found more than a hundred cannabis plants at a property in the ...
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24266043.gwent-police-found-cannabis-farm-maesycwmmer-caerphilly/
Axe-wielding man built bonfire and set it alight in the middle of the street: When firefighters arrived to tackle the fire a masked Mark Cutforth produced an axe ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/axe-wielding-man-built-bonfire-29007348
Martin Lewis warns millions of UK drivers of £1,000 fines for annoying £14 rule: The Money Saving Expert founder has warned that 3.6 million UK motorists are at ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/martin-lewis-warns-millions-uk-29024276
Confident Agency – Innovation Communication Award At The Smart City Industry Awards – SCIA 8
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Headteacher Neil Foden said 'it's fine' as he abused youngster, court hears: Foden denies any wrongdoing
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/headteacher-neil-foden-said-its-29045347
Escalating concerns for Welsh heritage from Plaid Cymru: Wales risks losing its national memory after budget cuts according to Plaid Cymru.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24257308.escalating-concerns-welsh-heritage-plaid-cymru/
Temporary road closure between Cefn Coed and Dowlais Top: There will be disruption on the road in both directions all weekend
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24248843.temporary-road-closure-cefn-coed-dowlais-top/
15 hour wind weather warning for N Wales with coastal areas at risk: Gusts of up to 55mph are forecast with possible travel disruption and power cuts
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/met-office-issues-15-hour-28995975
DVLA warns drivers not to forget huge rule change from earlier this month: The DVLA has issued an urgent warning to motorists across the UK, following a rule ...
chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/dvla-warns-drivers-not-forget-29007545
Major DVLA change would force millions of drivers to take urgent action: There are suggestions the DVLA could shake up the rules around driving licences
birminghammail.co.uk/news/uk-news/major-dvla-change-would-force-29003499
Galeri Caernarfon boss sentenced after admitting he stalked woman: Steffan Thomas has now been suspended by Galeri Caernarfon Cyf ahead of an investigation
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/galeri-caernarfon-boss-sentenced-after-28964384
Ending homelessness in Newport 'possible', says care expert: Newport has been selected as one of six locations to show that it is possible to end homelessness.
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24255180.ending-homelessness-newport-possible-says-care-expert/
Give children nicotine gum or patches to help quit vaping, say health officials: 'Clear consensus view', the rise in youth vaping 'must be ...
dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/give-children-nicotine-gum-patches-29031015
Family of man who died hours after arrest say ‘light he brought will never dim’: Mohamud Hassan died hours after being in police custody in January 2021
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/family-man-who-died-hours-29001051
DVLA bans 155 number plates because they have become 'offensive': The Driving and Vehicle Licensing Agency has revealed a list of banned number plates ahead of ...
birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/dvla-bans-155-number-plates-28988955
Man sent packages to DVLA office and schools containing white powder: Gary Preston, 63, sent written threats telling people to 'run or hold their ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/man-sent-packages-dvla-office-29020595
Drug dealing Abergavenny couple caught selling cannabis: Abergavenny: Drug dealing couple caught running profitable enterprise in their hometown
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24236088.drug-dealing-abergavenny-couple-caught-selling-cannabis/
Questions over low take up free school meals at some schools: Complex reasons - including children's taste buds - behind why some don't want free dinners
southwalesargus.co.uk/news/24247680.questions-low-take-free-school-meals-schools/
Town wonders if Steps statue plans are a wind up as Joe Lycett refuses to say: The comedian was asked outright on BBC Radio 2 if he had made up a group ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/cowbridge-wonders-plans-statue-ian-28946554
Teenage girl loses toe after being run over at crossing by delivery driver : Mohamed Omararbab failed to notice that the traffic lights had turned to red and ran ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/teenage-girl-loses-toe-after-28957879
The latest businesses caught evading tax in Wales: Three of the businesses were based in the same serviced Cardiff office building while evading huge sums of tax
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/latest-businesses-caught-evading-tax-28948331
Family failed by police force send message to the people fighting to oversee it: The PCC should represent the people, not Gwent Police"
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/family-failed-police-force-send-28982820
Chef who worked at renowned city restaurants exposed as crack addict drug dealer: Matthew Burgess was found with a stash of cocaine deals after police were ...
walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/chef-who-worked-renowned-city-28985415
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