Council to tighten monitoring of historic waste sites after documentary
Wrexham Council backs motion to boost surveillance of former industrial sites, amid resident concerns and calls for individual investigations.
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Powys pays £61,592 in pothole claims as Wales spends £30m on repairs
Powys Council’s payout highlights the wider £30 million spent by Welsh councils on pothole repairs and the growing strain on drivers.
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Councillors unite behind RNLI after volunteer abuse
The motion, presented by Liberal Democrat opposition leader Cllr Chris Holley at the full council meeting, praised the Mumbles lifeboat crew’s long service and condemned the recent abuse.
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Lidl to create up to 40 jobs with new Newport store
Lidl announces up to 40 new roles at its Glan Llyn supermarket, opening February 2027, with competitive pay and expanded benefits for local applicants.
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Cotton balls with essential oils to deter spiders this autumn
Pest experts recommend soaking cotton wool in peppermint, lavender or thyme oil and placing them in corners to keep eight‑legged visitors at bay this autumn.
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Slim Chickens to launch up to 20 UK drive‑through sites
US fried‑chicken chain Slim Chickens will open its first UK drive‑through in north Wales, with 15‑20 sites planned and up to 1 000 jobs created.
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Tenby workshop seeks community help to record historic placenames
Residents are invited to a Tenby community workshop on 22 October to add missing historic names to the national park’s record, with refreshments provided.
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Lok and Jen Cheung add sixth venue with Haverfordwest restaurant purchase
Family behind Umi, Lokky’s and Dragon Palace buys former Dragon and Pearl, promising new Asian dining option for Haverfordwest within six months.
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North Wales Road Runners dominate Bangor 10k and half‑marathon
Club members claim top age‑group spots in Bangor races and celebrate 22 years of parkrun participation across North Wales
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Michael Sheen takes over House of Games on BBC Two
Welsh actor Michael Sheen begins hosting BBC Two’s quiz show House of Games, succeeding Richard Osman, with 100 episodes slated for this year.
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