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The man who spent Christmas Eve crawling up and down Pen y Fan on his hands and knees in awful weather
Noah's Ark Charity
'It was like being on a treadmill for four hours staring at gravel'
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Real camels, donkeys and sheep parade through Welsh town to bring Christmas Nativity story alive
Brecon
Hundreds of local people joined in the event organised by a local vicar
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The firms caught breaking environmental rules in Wales
Environment
One major developer kept spilling polluted water into a Welsh river despite warning letters
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Inside the converted chapel that's bursting with colour, pattern and personality
Interior design
It's a chapel conversion but there's nothing standard about this amazing renovation
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Beautifully renovated historic house in the middle of a golf course with an unconverted barn in the garden
Amazing Homes
From a rural outbuilding to a stunning dream home with more potential for renovation too
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The Welsh town where people are getting paid to recycle
Environment
People can claim 10p for every specially adapted bottles they recycle
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Award-winning Welsh burger restaurant Hills given zero food hygiene rating
Brecon
Inspectors report 'major improvement' is necessary in two of the three food hygiene categories assessed and 'improvement' is necessary in the third
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Three in hospital after crash on main road
Traffic and Travel
A Wales Air Ambulance helicopter landed at the scene
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The free bus service that takes you past some of Wales' most beautiful and exciting locations
Traffic and Travel
But you'll have to be quick as it's not free for long!
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Green Man 2023 day-by-day review: Festival retains its charm, joy and magic after 21 years in the Welsh mountains
Green Man Festival
Two decades on and despite its growing popularity, the Welsh music festival has lost none of its charm
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Country cottage with incredible views of the Bannau Brycheiniog from its roof terrace
Amazing Homes
Front row seat for alfresco dining and relaxing with of Wales' most breathtaking landscapes as the backdrop
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All the major retail chains that have gone bust and changed the face of our high streets in recent years
Latest Wales News
Wilko is the latest casualty on the High Street
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'It was incredible' Welsh actress details working with Kevin Spacey before his recent acquittal
Brecon
Lauren Metcalfe from Brecon stars in Control with the Oscar winner who was cleared of sexual offences at trial in July 2023
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Police attend illegal rave near Brecon
Crime
Dyfed-Powys Police warned of prosecutions
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Two stunning Welsh locations among UK's best places to stay by the water
Tourism
The two Welsh locations ranked in sixth and 29th - read the full list below
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The best photos as King Charles carries out string of engagements in Wales
King Charles III
The King was accompanied by Queen Camilla in Brecon as they came to Wales for the first time since the coronation
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Seriously unwell man who killed his own mum let down by mental health team, court hears
Courts
John Anderson Griffiths brutally attacked his 87-year-old mother Joyce Griffiths at her home at Tregare Farm
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The Welsh restaurants and businesses with a zero food hygiene rating
Restaurants
One inspector uncovered a mouse problem at a social club
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'Our house has a medieval castle in the back garden'
Amazing Homes
Valmai Williams is selling a historic property, Bronllys Castle House near Talgarth, with 13 acres of stunning grounds and a garden feature to beat all others
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How much it now costs to park at Pen y Fan as charges come in
Brecon
The charges are part of major improvements to the popular car park
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Motorcyclist in critical condition with 'multiple serious injuries' after crash
Brecon
The rider of the motorbiker remains in hospital
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Conman ordered to pay back just £351 after making £270,000
Courts
Jody Oliver, 44, dressed a cruise ship captain and forged documents and letters as he conned his victims out of their saving for luxury holidays that never existed
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The little known haunted gothic mansion with gorgeous and tranquil grounds you can just lose yourself in
Swansea
It was once home to a world renowned opera singer
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The woman who secretly tried out her gorgeous Welsh country cottage before she bought it
Amazing Homes
She saw an opportunity to 'move in' - so she did!
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