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With the seemingly never-ending wet weather the desire to go abroad and get some sun is stronger than ever. But while there are some great destinations out there a quick flight away from Wales as the UK man-made climate change continues to bite, the extreme weather is also affecting many of our holiday mainstays.

Drivers are being warned of a major rule change that will affect all vehicles, including EVs. Car expert, Darren Miller, from BigWantsYourCar.com has spoken about the new Euro 7 emission rules, which have stricter standards for all vehicles, including electric vehicles, and the penalties drivers may face. Even though it's an EU rule all UK cars will be manufactured to the same standards so they...

Up to 700 jobcentres across the country could be forced to close, causing serious disruption for people who claim benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP. Civil service union the PCS are balloting security staff who work with the Department for Work and Pensions over strike action, with 1,000 members of the GMB union already agreeing to strike action.

Up to 700 jobcentres across the country could be forced to close, causing serious disruption for people who claim benefits such as Universal Credit and PIP. Civil service union the PCS are balloting security staff who work with the Department for Work and Pensions over strike action, with 1,000 members of the GMB union already agreeing to strike action.

A nine-year-old schoolgirl who went to bed her normal, happy self, woke with a personality change which triggered the start of an 18-month nightmare. Ava Holden had always loved school but suddenly refused to go.

A nine-year-old schoolgirl who went to bed her normal, happy self, woke with a personality change which triggered the start of an 18-month nightmare. Ava Holden had always loved school but suddenly refused to go.

With two bank holidays in May offering plenty of time to relax, Aldi’s sought-after Rattan Corner Sofa is set to return just in time. Available in stores from May 5, and with savings of up to £100, those looking to create the perfect outdoor space will need to hurry as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone.

With two bank holidays in May offering plenty of time to relax, Aldi’s sought-after Rattan Corner Sofa is set to return just in time. Available in stores from May 5, and with savings of up to £100, those looking to create the perfect outdoor space will need to hurry as with all Specialbuys once they’re gone, they’re gone.

If you think it has been feeling cold for the time of year, then you're right! The Met Office says that temperatures are around 4-6°C below average and it is even cold enough for wintry showers over northern hills in the UK. The forecasting agency says that snow isn't unheard of in late April and a few flurries are likely above 400m, especially on Thursday night.

B&M fans have been left amazed by a hack they never knew about, which can help them find the best deals and potentially even cheaper items. On TikTok, a bargain hunter content creator, called Nostalgia.2000s1 , explained the method in full, which involves downloading the B&M app.

The director of a mozzarella factory which supports 140 dairy farmers has insisted he wants to be a good neighbour following complaints from a small number of people about noise and odour. Steve Welch, of Dairy Partners Ltd, said acoustic barriers were installed in February to dampen the noise of liquid natural gas LNG deliveries at the site in Aberarad, near Newcastle Emlyn, Carmarthenshire.

A Tesco checkout worker who was ''stalked'' by obsessed customer-has now married him. Charlotte Robertson, 43, met her husband Glen, 47, in 2019, while she was working behind the supermarket tills.

Major changes have been announced to the benefits system in the UK, which will change the way everyone in the country works with the Department for Work and Pensions DWP -including anyone claiming Personal Independence Payments PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits, and those who are long-term sick leave.

Major changes have been announced to the benefits system in the UK, which will change the way everyone in the country works with the Department for Work and Pensions DWP -including anyone claiming Personal Independence Payments PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits, and those who are long-term sick leave.

Girls in the UK are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is “top of the charts” globally for child alcohol use, a major report has found. In one of the largest studies of its kind, the World Health Organisation WHO examined data from 280,000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 from 44 countries who were asked about their use of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.

A motorcyclist whose jaw was wired shut to prevent his face from collapsing after a van cut him off and he collided with a parked car has said he will never buy a motorbike again as his recovery continues two years on from the near-death experience. Callum Baldwin, 23, a renderer from Canewdon, Essex, was hurled 30 yards into a parked car after he was cut off and knocked over by a van while...

A motorcyclist whose jaw was wired shut to prevent his face from collapsing after a van cut him off and he collided with a parked car has said he will never buy a motorbike again as his recovery continues two years on from the near-death experience. Callum Baldwin, 23, a renderer from Canewdon, Essex, was hurled 30 yards into a parked car after he was cut off and knocked over by a van while...

Rishi Sunak has outlined a series of significant changes to the welfare system, targeting PIP, Universal Credit, legacy benefits and long-term sickness. The Prime Minister's proposed reforms aim to control escalating costs, tackle inactivity, long-term illness and benefit fraud.

A Tesco checkout worker who was ''stalked'' by obsessed customer-has now married him. Charlotte Robertson, 43, met her husband Glen, 47, in 2019, while she was working behind the supermarket tills.

Girls in the UK are drinking, smoking and vaping more than boys, while England is “top of the charts” globally for child alcohol use, a major report has found. In one of the largest studies of its kind, the World Health Organisation WHO examined data from 280,000 children aged 11, 13 and 15 from 44 countries who were asked about their use of cigarettes, vapes and alcohol.

The cost of living means family house rules now include always turning off lights 63 percent, putting plastic, cardboard and glass in the recycling bin 59 percent, and never wasting food 56 percent. The set of rules for a happy, stress-free household was revealed in new research of British families by Smart Energy GB .

Drivers are being warned of a major rule change that will affect all vehicles, including EVs. Car expert, Darren Miller, from BigWantsYourCar.com has spoken about the new Euro 7 emission rules, which have stricter standards for all vehicles, including electric vehicles, and the penalties drivers may face.

A female joiner claims 'sexist pigs' at a construction firm offered her a receptionist job after realising she was a woman at her interview. Charlie Dawe believes bosses at the company in Cheshire mistook her name to mean she was a man and so were 'immediately not interested' once she turned up for the meeting.

Eurocamp is offering last-minute family holidays during the May half term for under £300. The offer is available on trips between 25 and 31 May for holidays booked on the Eurocamp website.

When Leicestershire MP Jane Hunt was diagnosed with cancer it came as a shock. She had few symptoms and those she had were thought to be irritible bowel syndrome.

A BBC newsreader has left viewers in hysterics after impersonating a seagull live on air. Maryam Moshiri left people delighted with her quirky behaviour as she squawked during a bulletin earlier this week.

A magazine editor has written about her very mixed impressions of Cardiff following a weekend in the Welsh capital. Charlotte Smith-Jarvis, acting editor of Speciality Food Magazine, questioned the city's support for homeless and mentally ill people after witnessing "loads of drugged-up folk" and "a man humping a bin".

The number of patients waiting over two years for elective treatment in Rhondda Cynon Taf RCT, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend has fallen from 14,000 last year to 2,000 this year. Gethin Hughes, chief operating officer for the health board, told a meeting of Rhondda Cynon Taf full council on Wednesday, April 24, that his time last year they had around 14,000 patients waiting over two years for...

A BBC newsreader has left viewers in hysterics after impersonating a seagull live on air. Maryam Moshiri left people delighted with her quirky behaviour as she squawked during a bulletin earlier this week.

When Leicestershire MP Jane Hunt was diagnosed with cancer it came as a shock. She had few symptoms and those she had were thought to be irritible bowel syndrome.