Brits believe that air fryer food has become boring, according to new research. Over one in three (35%) feel their food is lacking in excitement because they always cook the same thing, with almost one in five (17%) admitting they just don’t know where to get inspiration for new and interesting meals. The research shows … Read more
UK gas stores have fallen to “concerning low” levels amid freezing cold temperatures, the owner of British Gas has warned. Centrica said the UK now has less than a week’s worth of demand for gas in store. On Thursday, stocks at UK gas storage sites were 26% lower than the same period last year, leaving … Read more
A mum-of-three was shocked to discover she was suffering from stage four bowel cancer – after doctors told her she had a urine infection. Zoe Gardner-Lawson, 36, suddenly began to feel a constant dull pain in her lower back, in August. Her GP diagnosed her with a UTI, and prescribed her five days’ worth of … Read more
Hundreds of people have been admitted to Welsh hospitals with flu as the infection spreads across the country. A Public Health Wales report for the first week of 2025, ending January 5, states that flu season is “approaching peak levels”. The agency describes influenza activity as being at “medium levels” but “increasing”. Some 281 patients … Read more
Hollywood actor Michael Sheen has revealed he is funding a new theatre company to fill the gap left by the folding of National Theatre Wales. National Theatre Wales announced last month it “ceased to exist” after Arts Council Wales cut £1.6 million of its core funding. But inspired by the success of Nye – a play where Sheen played NHS … Read more
A city council is considering changing the speed limit on 16 roads from 20mph back to 30mph after a public consultation that received over 3,500 responses. Residents in Newport proposed 335 different roads for potential exemption from the default 20mph limit or to remain unchanged. However, most of these roads did not meet the Welsh … Read more
They are one of the most recognisable features of this Swansea beach. The green and white Edwardian beach huts are part of the furniture at Langland Bay, providing those inside with a prime view of one of Gower’s picturesque bays. And now the opportunity has arisen for you to rent one of the huts for … Read more
Councillors have approved a HMO conversion bid for Newport’s Ombersley Road despite sharing concerns about the planning rules for such properties. Members of the city council’s planning committee told officers they felt guidance on regulating the impact of HMOs (houses in multiple occupation) should be toughened. The application, from Mathieson and Bell Ltd, is to … Read more
A GWENT MP has hit out at “misleading” claims over a vote in the House of Commons on a national inquiry into so called “grooming gangs”. MPs this week rejected a call from the Conservatives to hold a national inquiry into “historical child sexual exploitation, focused on grooming gangs”. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch had attempted … Read more
Hundreds of thousands of homes across the country will see their energy meters stop working properly later this year when a signal used to operate them is switched off. More action is needed to protect thousands of households affected by the upcoming deactivation of radio teleswitch service (RTS) meters later this year, a minister has … Read more