Megan Winstone, a photographer and model, has found that being Welsh, fat, and working-class has helped her excel in her career. Despite the criticisms levelled at the fashion industry for its elitism and preoccupation with thinness, Winstone has photographed for high-profile publications like Vogue and worked with brands such as Dr. Martens. Her work has… Continue reading Welsh, fat and working-class is my superpower, says photographer
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Barry: Tributes to twin, 28, who died in Thailand motorbike crash
Friends and relatives of a man killed in a motorbike crash in Thailand are raising money to bring his body back to the UK. Corey Beavis, 28, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, died over the weekend. A fundraising campaign has exceeded £6,000 in under 24 hours. His twin Liam told BBC Wales that the pair… Continue reading Barry: Tributes to twin, 28, who died in Thailand motorbike crash
Aerial vision shows severe flooding in Leicestershire
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Tenby crash: Six-month-old girl dies and man charged
A tragic incident occurred in Tenby, Pembrokeshire when a six-month-old girl lost her life following a crash in a multi-storey car park. The infant victim was identified as Sophia Kelemen hailing from Leigh, Greater Manchester. Sophia was swiftly rushed to the hospital, but she succumbed to her injuries the following day. In a press release,… Continue reading Tenby crash: Six-month-old girl dies and man charged
Earthquake shakes homes on west coast of Scotland
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9, originating from a remote location in Lochaber had been felt and heard in some parts of western Scotland. The epicentre was pinpointed in Kinloch, which is about 30km (19 miles) north-west of Oban. The quake was identified by the British Geological Survey (BGS) minutes before 8:45 pm on… Continue reading Earthquake shakes homes on west coast of Scotland
Most wanted fugitive found in Wales has bank accounts frozen
Daniel Andreas San Diego, an American fugitive who was on the run for 21 years, has had his UK bank accounts frozen by a court. San Diego was arrested in rural Wales and appeared before Llandudno Magistrates’ Court on a video link from HMP Belmarsh in London. Police requested a 12-month account-freezing order for money… Continue reading Most wanted fugitive found in Wales has bank accounts frozen
A465: Work on Heads of the Valleys road to end after 23 years
The A465 Heads of the Valleys road in Wales is set to reopen after 23 years of roadworks. The road links the south Wales coalfields and runs through the Brecon Beacons national park. The improvement work has been done in six sections from the most dangerous to the least dangerous and has included building more… Continue reading A465: Work on Heads of the Valleys road to end after 23 years
Ex-Bradford Bulls player Keven Appo charged with rape flees UK
A rugby league player named Keven Appo fled to his home country of Papua New Guinea after being charged with rape, sexual assault, and two counts of assault. Mr. Appo, who previously played for Bradford Bulls, was granted conditional bail on November 26th by Bradford Magistrates’ Court. However, by the end of that day, he… Continue reading Ex-Bradford Bulls player Keven Appo charged with rape flees UK
Boxing club saved me when drugs tore my family apart
When Billy Ramsay was just 12 years old, he joined the Lochee boxing club in Dundee, Scotland. It was a few years before his older sister passed away from a drug overdose at the age of 17 and his mother, who struggled with addiction, was sent to jail. Billy was in a very vulnerable state… Continue reading Boxing club saved me when drugs tore my family apart
Keir Starmer attacks spread of 'lies' on grooming gangs
The ongoing issue of grooming gangs in the UK has caused political controversy, with the prime minister addressing those who spread “lies and misinformation” about it during a press briefing. Members of the Conservative party and Reform UK have called for a national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, while multi-billionaire Elon Musk has attacked Labour… Continue reading Keir Starmer attacks spread of 'lies' on grooming gangs