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NEWS | Royal Mail continuing to experience major issues following a cyber incident
Royal Mail is continuing to experience major issues following a cyber incident. In an update posted today (Monday 16th January), Royal Mail said: “Royal Mail is experiencing severe service disruption to our international export services following a cyber incident. “We...
WEATHER WARNING | Further flood misery predicted with torrential rain expected across Wales and Herefordshire overnight and into Saturday
Further flood misery is likely for many across Herefordshire, with heavy rain forecast across Herefordshire and parts of Wales overnight. A weather warning issue by the Met Office this morning says: “Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will move in from the southwest...
NEWS | A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Glasbury as levels continue to rise
A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Glasbury. Natural Resources Wales issued the warning this morning, following heavy rain across Mid Wales throughout the evening and overnight period. Levels at Glasbury are expected to peak in the coming hours at...
NEWS | Flood Warning issued on the River Wye at Builth Wells as levels rise in the upper Wye catchment
A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Builth Wells. Natural Resources Wales issued the warning at 2.50am this morning, following heavy rain across Mid Wales throughout the evening and overnight period. Levels at Builth Wells are expected to peak in the...
BREAKING | Enquiries in Mid Wales lead to the arrest of a man on suspicion of the murder of Elle Edwards on Christmas Eve
Detectives investigating the murder of Elle Edwards in Wallasey on Christmas Eve have arrested a man on suspicion of murder. Following enquiries in mid-Wales, a 22-year-old man from Wirral was arrested on suspicion of murder. A 23-year-old woman also from Wirral was...
UK NEWS | Families pay tribute to loving couple following river deaths in South Wales
The families of two women who died at Ystradfellte Falls in Powys have paid tribute to the loving couple whose “endless laughter will be forever remembered by all who had the honour to know them”. Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52 respectively, who are from...
NEWS | Families pay tribute to loving couple following river deaths
The families of two women who died at Ystradfellte Falls in Powys have paid tribute to the loving couple whose “endless laughter will be forever remembered by all who had the honour to know them”. Rachael and Helen Patching, aged 33 and 52 respectively, who are from...
NEWS | Further flooding expected with levels on the River Wye set to rise following more heavy rain across Wales
Residents living near the River Wye in Herefordshire are once again being told to be prepared for possible flooding, with heavy rain across parts of Wales today. River levels peaked in Hereford on Sunday at around 4.8 metres, meaning that riverside paths were flooded...
NEWS | Rescue teams recover a second body from a river in South Wales
Rescue teams have recovered a second body from a river in South Wales, Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “We can confirm that officers searching for two women who are believed to have entered the water in the Ystradfellte...
NEWS | Concerns that the River Wye could burst its banks again later this week with up to four inches of rain forecast across parts of Wales
©OpenMapTiles | ©OpenStreetMap contributors The Met Office has issued a Weather Warning for heavy rain across parts of Mid Wales on Tuesday. With levels on the River Wye remaining very high following heavy rain over the weekend, there are concerns that further heavy...
NEWS | Search and Rescue Teams continue to search a river for a missing woman after the body of one woman was discovered
Search and Rescue Teams in Mid Wales are continuing to search for a woman after reports that two women were seen in a river. Sadly, the body of one of the women has been recovered. From Dyfed-Powys Police: “A large scale search of the Ystradfellte Falls...
NEWS | Mountain Rescue team rescues three people and a dog from a mountain in the Brecon Beacons
The Brecon Beacons Mountain Rescue Team were called to help find three missing person and a dog at 4.37pm on Thursday who were in the Waun Rhyd area. One of the males reported an ankle injury and the dog, Alfie, was cold, wet and exhausted. The group were...
NEWS | Body found after reports two people were swept away in a river at a beauty spot in Wales
A large scale search of the Ystradfellte Falls area has been taking place over the past 24 hours after it was reported two people were seen in the river. The fire service, mountain rescue and National Police Air Support have all been involved in looking for two...
NEWS | Morrisons has today announced a temporary fuel offer to support customers when filling up at the pumps
Morrisons is helping its customers save money on fuel by offering 5p off every litre at the pumps this January. All customers that spend £35 in store between Thursday 5th January and Sunday 15th January will receive a coupon giving them 5p off every litre...
NEWS | Asda announces major deal to support families and customers aged over 60 that will run until the end of March 2023
Asda has today announced that its hugely popular ‘Kids Eat for £1’ and ‘Winter Warmers’ deal for pensioners will be extended into 2023 to help more customers manage the cost of living crisis. The supermarket, who launched the offer for kids under 16 to enjoy a hot...
NEWS | Sainsbury’s and Argos announce pay rise for colleagues to support with the cost of living
Sainsbury’s is investing a total of £205 million as it kicks off the New Year with its biggest ever investment in pay to at least £11 per hour. This latest pay rise of £185 million is on top of the £20 million Sainsbury’s invested in October and recognises the...
NEWS | Police appeal after a 75-year-old woman died after a collision in a supermarket car park
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision in Waitrose car park on Monnow Street, Monmouth at around 4.20pm on Saturday 31 December. Officers attended, along with personnel from the Welsh Ambulance Service, following a collision...
NEWS | Police issue urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl
Gwent Police have issued an urgent appeal to help find a missing 14-year-old girl. From Gwent Police: “We’re appealing for information to find Kelsie Mamo who has been reported as missing. “Kelsie,14, was last seen at around 7.15pm on Friday 30 December in Blackwood...
NEWS | Mountain Rescue Team called to rescue three people who ended up on a live firing range near the Herefordshire border
The Brecon Mountain Range team were called to support with the rescue of three people who had ended up on a live firing range near the Herefordshire border earlier today. The incident occurred in the New Radnor area and Dyfed-Powys Police were also in attendance. A...