TV presenter Katie Piper has revealed she is trying out an “artificial eye” more than 16 years on from an acid attack that left her with life-changing burns and partial blindness. The Loose Women panellist, 41, who is an advocate for those with burns and disfigurement injuries, shared a video that appeared to show her … Read more
A steak and seafood restaurant has suddenly closed just a year after it opened. WalesOnline understands that shocked staff were told with just a few days notice that Brothers Steak & Seafood Restaurant in Pontyclun would not be reopening on January 2 as planned. The restaurant, owned by twins Craig and Grant Hughes has confirmed … Read more
Nigel Farage says people are angry that there has been no full public inquiry into the grooming scandal. There was a full public inquiry, which was reported in 2022. The inquiry was set up in 2014 by then-Home Secretary Theresa May, and Alexis Jay, who conducted the inquiry into Rotherham, was appointed Chairwoman in 2016. … Read more
-Credit:Huw Evans Picture Agency Ltd Wales Under 20s came out on top in the first ever match against a newly-formed Welsh Academies Under 23s team. The new side has been introduced by the WRU to give players who have already passed through the age grade teams a shop window as they look to forge successful … Read more
A health board is taking the unusual step of opening a minor injuries unit for walk in appointments this weekend to ease pressure on accident and emergency units facing “unprecedented demand”. Hywel Dda Health Board’s same day urgent care service is open between 9am – 6pm this weekend January 11 and 12 for patients to … Read more
Holidaymakers have been warned about a popular Spanish report with some saying they won’t be coming back. Harry Tokky shares regular videos on YouTube and social media from Benidorm, one of the most popular Spanish resoprts for UK tourists. In a recent video Harry says he ‘amost lost his phone’ after hitting a street in … Read more
Temperatures dropped to minus 18.7C in the UK’s coldest January night in 15 years, as the wintry weather continues, with the UKHSA saying deaths are likely die to the extreme cold. Altnaharra, which is in the most northern region of the Highlands, recorded minus 18.7C on Friday night, the Met Office said. It is the … Read more
A construction group which includes a company fined in 2023 for conspiring to rig bids for contracts was appointed to demolish Wales’ last coal-fired power station. Last February, Cardiff Capital Region (CCR) contracted The Erith Group to demolish Aberthaw Power Station near Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan. Plans for the future of the land … Read more
It’s been two years since Meryl Williams took home victory as a Faithful on the first season of The Traitors, standing alongside Aaron Evans and Hannah Byczkowski in a finale that kept viewers on edge until the final moments when Wilfred Webster was unmasked as a Traitor. Now, speaking to Betway, the star said the … Read more
BBC Morning Live and Strictly Come Dancing star Dr Punam Krishan has opened up about struggling with imposter syndrome. The GP, 41, was paired with professional dancer Gorka Márquez on Strictly 2024 and their performance to Bhole Chudiye from the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham marked the first time a contestant had performed a traditional … Read more