Shop owner in locked-down Wales can’t get English customers as Covid-19 rules spark confusion

A road split between the border of England and Wales is observing two different states of lockdown, with one side sunbathing under Boris Johnson’s Stay Alert message and the other making sure they ‘Stay at Home’.  Border towns are in the midst of confusion as English and Welsh government’s follow two different states of lockdown … Read more

Happy birthday, Wales Coast Path! Celebrate this 870-mile trail’s seventh anniversary

Happy birthday, Wales Coast Path! Take a hike to celebrate this 870-mile trail’s seventh anniversary Visit Dunraven Bay or Dylan Thomas’ boathouse as part of the celebrations  Llantwit Major is a great starting point, bursting with history  Cabins at Hide at St Donats from £109 a night. Visit walescoastpath.gov.uk  By Lewis Nunn For The Daily … Read more

Real care home death toll in England and Wales could be as high as 22,000

More than 22,000 care home residents across England and Wales may have already died as a result of the coronavirus outbreak, according to a grim analysis.  Official data yesterday showed almost 9,000 COVID-19-related deaths in care homes had been recorded in the two countries by the start of May.  But researchers at the London School … Read more

The best holiday homes to book for a post-lockdown break with family and friends from Italy to Wales

The right to roam is sorely missed. Travel has had to be put on hold. But nothing has been harder to live without than our nearest and dearest. We’ve phoned, Skyped, FaceTimed and Zoomed — yet all of us are dreaming of days beyond the lockdown, when grandparents can see their grandchildren and families can … Read more

Enchanting pictures of Britain, from Somerset to North Wales, by photographer Aurel Paduraru

See Britain at its most enchanting: Photographer moved to the UK with his family – and took these incredible pictures as they explored their new home The stunning pictures have been taken by Romanian Aurel Paduraru, who moved to the UK last year The counties he’s explored so far include Gloucestershire, Somerset, Worcestershire and Pembrokeshire  He … Read more

15th-Century north Wales mansion where Kit Harrington threw his stag do goes on sale on £1.65m

A lavish fifteenth century house where Game of Thrones star Kit Harington threw his stag do and homed the same family for ten generations has gone on sale for £1.65million. This former private stately home, named Eriviat Hall, which is situated a short distance from the village of Henllan, Denbighshire, Wales, has been designed to … Read more

Woman, 29, is charged with murder after man was knifed to death in Wales

A 29-year-old woman has been charged with murder in South Wales after a man was stabbed to death and three other shoppers were injured at a Co-op store last night.  A woman identified tonight by South Wales Police as single mother Zara Anne Radcliffe, 29, has been charged with the murder of 88-year-old church warden … Read more

Adorable footage shows otters and badgers playing with their young in rural Wales

Adorable footage shows otters and badgers relaxing and playing with their young in North Wales as the coronavirus lockdown leads to a marked reduction in human activity Hidden cameras in rural North Wales captured the footage of the animals   Shows several badgers playing together in the middle of the night  Wildlife expert from Wales also … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Death toll hits 28,675 with 229 more fatalities

Boris Johnson today urged Britons not to ‘ease up’ on lockdown measures too early Britain’s daily coronavirus death toll today rose by 288 – the lowest 24-hour jump since the end of March, as figures show the UK’s crisis is continuing to slow down after peaking in mid-April.  Health Secretary Matt Hancock tonight announced the … Read more

England and Wales announce 414 more coronavirus deaths

England and Wales announce 414 more coronavirus deaths – taking Britain’s total fatality count to 27,594 By Connor Boyd Health Reporter For Mailonline Published: 14:21 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 14:21 BST, 2 May 2020 England and Wales have announced 414 more coronavirus deaths, taking Britain’s official fatality toll to 27,594.  NHS England confirmed another … Read more