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Since then, homelessness has hit record levels while the cost of renting or buying property has continued to rise. The solution to this crisis would appear straightforward - build more houses. But delivering this is more…
The former soldier moved into the home four years ago. When David Minchin, 90, arrived, he instantly recognised Busby, despite not having seen him since they were 10 years old. The pair attended Goring Primary school on…
She underwent open-heart surgery at Birmingham Children's Hospital, where her parents faced an agonising wait for news until their daughter came round. "All of a sudden she had a twinkle in her eye," said her father…
The 15th Century Newport Ship was found in 2002 in the muddy riverbank of the Usk during construction of the Riverfront Theatre in the city centre. But councillors were expected to confirm the ship would continue to be…
But it might not be green belt for much longer if developers have their way. These fields are the proposed site for a huge data centre campus - one of the largest in Europe. Developers Digital Reef say it would create…
Synthetic cannabinoids, known as spice, are being openly flogged on social media platforms despite causing dozens of deaths last year. A Metro investigation found that foreign gangs are exploiting legal loopholes and…
Brand, who began his career as a comedian, actor and presenter, has in recent years positioned himself as a podcast host, meditation guru and born-again Christian selling wellness supplements and online subscriptions to…
At the Seven Sisters waterfalls, white-washed water tumbled down the steep sides of the gorge. Occasionally, we’d point to seemingly Lego-sized red farmhouses by the side of the water, in awe of the scale of the majestic…
Today, the 52- and 63-year-olds are their own bosses, with an 11-property portfolio worth £1.2m. But they say they made plenty of mistakes along the way – and have seen the profit from their buy-to-lets hit in recent…
But in the US, where he has developed ties with members of the Trump administration, he was still appearing at Maga events as recently as last month. On 21 October, weeks before his conviction, Brand was a guest speaker…