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Two pedestrians and driver killed after car smashes into house

A driver and two pedestrians died in a collision in a popular tourist hotspot in Wales, police have confirmed. Shortly after 2.45pm on Wednesday, police were called to reports of a crash near Beaumaris Pier on Anglesey, with fire crews, paramedics and members of the Wales Air Ambulance also in attendance. The incident happened on Alma Street and involved a grey coloured Audi A8 and two pedestrians. The driver of the car was male, in his 80s, and local to the north Wales area, North Wales Police...

Oasis hints at reunion as fans await big announcement - live updates

Rumours are flying that Oasis could definitely, maybe be reuniting, with the English rock band set to make a major announcement at 8am tomorrow (Tuesday, August 26). The former Brit pop outfit, whose most famous members are brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher, have dropped several hints they may be making a comeback, 15 years after they dramatically split up. There is speculation that the band has booked out Wembley Stadium for 10 nights and the Gallagher brothers long-standing feud has come to an...

Body found after huge fire breaks out

Police say they have found a body after an explosion and fire at an industrial estate in South Wales. A joint police, fire and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) investigation has been launched following the blast at Rizla House on the Treforest Industrial Estate in Severn Road, Rhondda Cynon Taff, at around 7pm on Wednesday. A major incident was declared by emergency services, with the two-storey building described as "totally alight" and "at risk of collapse" by South Wales Fire and Rescue Se...

Families pay tributes to teenagers killed in crash

Three teenagers have died and two are in a life threatening condition in hospital after a collision involving a car and a bus in Rhondda Cynon Taf on Monday, December 11. South Wales Police said emergency services were at the scene of a "serious incident" in Elwyn Street in Coedely, Tonyrefail, at 7pm. On Tuesday morning, a spokesman confirmed that three men were declared dead at the scene. Two further men aged 18 and 19 were taken to the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff with life threateni...

Aberfan stabbing updates as pregnant woman attacked is named

A 29-year-old "heavily pregnant" woman was stabbed in Aberfan, Merthyr Tydfil, while apparently taking her children to school on Tuesday morning. Armed police descended on Moy Road in the village after the incident, which took place just before 9.10am. The suspect left the scene immediately after the incident, sparking a manhunt. A search of the immediate area was quickly launched by armed officers while schools and other buildings were locked down. At 4.30pm, South Wales Police said a 28-year-o...

Hundreds of jobs to go at major Valleys employer

Economy Minister Vaughan Gething will be quizzed today after it was announced that hundreds of jobs are to go at a major Valleys employer. Around 500 jobs have been lost after UK Windows and Doors Group entered administration on Monday (October 2). CEO Matthew Scoffield CEO said management and funders had worked hard to save the businesses over recent months, but "unfortunately the headwinds facing the sector have proved to be too strong". He added: "We appreciate that this is a very difficult...

Live updates as flooding leaves roads closed across Wales

Parts of Wales have been hit by heavy flooding as the country faced two days of downpours and gales. On Thursday morning one flood warning on the River Towy and 24 flood alerts remain in place. The A487 Dyfi Bridge is closed due to flooding and local diversions are in place while was also heavy flooding in Clydach, on the A4067 Neath Road, and at the Rhigos roundabout. After a number of weather warnings for rain and one for wind will lapsed on Wednesday there will be sunny spells and showers lik...

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