Animal transports have been banned in a state surrounding Berlin on Saturday, and the capital’s two zoos closed as a precaution, after foot and mouth disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside the city. It is Germany’s first outbreak for more than 35 years. Authorities in Brandenburg state said on Friday that a … Read more
Tony Barcoe, who ran Dorothy’s chip shop on Caroline Street in Cardiff for decades, has died aged 70. The much-loved Irishman became a fixture on one of Wales’ best known streets which to many is fondly known as Chippy Alley or Chippy Lane. In 2007 Tony won a Guinness world record for the world’s largest … Read more
UK-born child star Rory Sykes has died after getting trapped in his home during the Los Angeles fires. Rory, who was bllnd and had cerebral palsy, was trapped in his home in Malibu while his mother tried to get help. Taking to social media, Shelley Sykes said: “It is with great sadness that I have … Read more
BLAENAU Gwent councillors don’t seem to have had any say in the council’s decision to bring into force a controversial school nappy changing policy. The authority has confirmed that the decision comes from the Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s education department and that the only councillor who was asked for a view on the policy, was … Read more
A plot of ‘land with potential’ in Newport city centre will be sold at an online auction at the start of next month. Agents Sage & Co Auctions have listed the area of land off Gaskell Street, off Corporation Road, with a minimum opening bid of £36,000. Bidding for the auction opens on Monday, February … Read more
Looking for a historic day out that the whole family can enjoy? Well look no further! Here’s a list of castles you can visit in South Wales and a bit about them. Caerphilly Castle (Image: NQ)Caerphilly Castle Starting off strong with Caerphilly Castle. This castle is the second biggest castle in the UK and the largest … Read more
Here are the latest planning applications received and validated by Newport City Council in the past week: Pepys Grove Description: Retrospective application to change use of the land to residential and retention of a fence Applicant name: Mr Haydn Ross Date validated: 8 January 2025 Reference code: 25/0005 Tredegar House Museum Description: Retrospective listed building consent for internal alternations … Read more
Two people and a dog cut off by the tide were at the centre of a tricky rescue operation in Tenby yesterday afternoon. Tenby’s RNLI inshore lifeboat, coastguards and a coastguard helicopter were involved in the mission to get the trio to safety. The swell of the high tide, breaking waves and the risk of … Read more
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