A CLUB owner’s plan to sell alcohol slightly later at night will give him “more of a chance to compete” with other venues in Newport city centre. Jack Bannister, the licensee at Legacy club, in High Street, said he would take “mitigating steps” to prevent any potential noise at the venue brought about by later drinking. … Read more
A former human rights lawyer is due to be sentenced for fraud charges linked to claims made against Iraq War veterans. Phil Shiner, 67, admitted that an agent acting on his behalf had been cold-calling potential clients in Iraq. He also admitted paying referral fees, both of which were in contravention of the terms of … Read more
An ex-international karate fighter died after choking on a burger in his care home, a coroner has heard. Elan Adams, 69, was a much-loved karate instructor and had volunteered at Green Light Youth Club in Tower Hamlets before an illness forced him to move into Manor Farm Care Home in East Ham. A coroner’s report … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Getty Images) “The game’s done,” said Ospreys coach Toby Booth afterwards, speaking about his side’s final try in their Challenge Cup win over the Lions. “To see that moment, Lukey Dai (Luke Davies) puts the pressure on him, Jac (Morgan) creates the issue and obviously Dan Edwards is the beneficiary.” The man in … Read more
The Tri-Pod in Ceredigion isn’t your average countryside escape — it’s a showstopper. With its sharp triangular design and expansive floor-to-ceiling glass frontage, this sleek glamping pod offers a modern twist on rural relaxation. But this isn’t some over-styled novelty. Set on a working farm near Llanarth, it’s an adults-only hideaway that’s as practical as … Read more
A councillor has revealed the stark reality facing the third sector which means that staff supporting homeless people have been forced to use foodbanks due to financial pressures. It is feared that the situation could become even worse if their employers are not supported to deal with their increased National Insurance contributions. Support for the … Read more
On Sunday, December 15, Brits will be able to look into the sky and see the final full moon of 2024, the Cold Moon. Parkdean Resorts has released a list of tips for budding astronomers hoping to catch a glimpse of the highly anticipated Cold Moon. Full moons happen when orbits align to position the … Read more
-Credit: (Image: Photo by Leon Bennett/The Hollywood Reporter via Getty Images) Ryan Reynolds has opened up about his love for Wrexham after describing owning the club as “the joy of my life”. The Hollywood A-lister bought the north Wales outfit alongside fellow actor Rob McElhenney in February 2021. The pair’s multi-million pound investment has helped … Read more
A man who assaulted a lone protester during riots in Middlesbrough “feared repercussions for the local mosque and Asian community” after the demonstration turned violent, a court heard. Ameer Khalile, 25, was one of a group of Asian men who ran towards the victim shouting “you white scum” and “you white racist c****” outside a … Read more
Footage emerging from the liberation of Bashar al-Assad’s most notorious prisons has revealed that the Syrian dictator used underground cells and body-crushing iron presses to detain and torture thousands of civilians. Syrian rescue teams were still trying desperately to reach prisoners trapped in the underground labyrinth of jails deep inside the city of Sednaya on … Read more