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Criminals owe a record £4.4 billion in unpaid fines and court fees, equivalent to the entire budget originally set aside to build 20,000 prison places, official figures show. Ministers have admitted that unpaid fines have for the first time passed £1 billion with a further £3.4 billion outstanding from legal costs and confiscation orders imposed … Read more
A 30-foot tree has fallen during Storm Darragh trapping a family in their home in Swansea. Jade Carver, 27, says she has been trapped in her home in Ravenhill since Saturday evening after the huge tree was uprooted in her front garden at around 7.30pm. Jade said she called the council for help but because … Read more
Hairy Biker Simon King has gushed over Wales’ top chef and his restaurant, saying it was “wonderful” to cook alongside him. The chef and television presenter appeared on James Martin’s Saturday Morning on ITV alongside Welsh chef Gareth Ward who owns Ynyshir in Powys. Simon was clearly impressed by Gareth and said it had been … Read more
Pupils will start the week working remotely from home after Storm Darragh damaged their school when high winds whipped through. Ysgol Maesydderwen in Ystradgynlais, Powys, said it had to shut for health and safety issues as a result of the storm. The school said in a statement on its Facebook page: “Due to health and … Read more
Police have offered a £50,000 reward as a new appeal for information is launched over the murder of a schoolgirl in Greater Manchester 40 years ago. Lisa Hession, 14, was sexually assaulted and strangled in an alleyway less than 200 metres from her home in Bonnywell Road, Leigh, after walking back from a party. Her … Read more
WHO doesn’t love a good pub? Many pubs have a long history with their respective areas, often stretching back over hundreds of years. Some are often on their second pubs, and part of their charm is the history of what they were before – including a coaching inn or townhouse. Take a look at our list … Read more
The countdown to Christmas is on with plenty of family fun to be had in the lead-up to the big day. And while there’s much to love about this time of year it can get a bit hectic with so much to do, plan, and remember. Luckily, we’ve got you covered with a list nearly … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Reach Publishing Services Limited) These are your evening rugby headlines on Sunday, December 8. World Cup winner hospitalised Stormers star Manie Libbok was rushed to hospital after suffering a serious head injury during his side’s clash with Toulon, with his coach saying the situation is “very bad”. The Springbok World Cup winner was … Read more
Police have launched a fresh appeal for information on the murder of a schoolgirl 40 years ago. Lisa Hession, 14, had been walking back from a party when she was sexually assaulted and strangled in an alleyway 200 yards (182 metres) from her home on Bonnywell Road in Leigh, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said. Her … Read more
New York police have released two new images of a suspect wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Brian Thompson, with the city’s mayor Eric Adams stating the “net is tightening” around him. The NYPD’s Crime Stoppers division shared the photos on Sunday following the brazen morning attack outside a Manhattan hotel last Wednesday. … Read more