Death threats, years of hell and pub ban after infamous 'no authority' Zoom call

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Councillors who featured in the infamous Handforth council Zoom meeting say their lives became "hell" in aftermath - and they still can't go to local pubs. Mrs Weaver struggled to keep control of the unruly meeting - memorably being told she had no authority. Handforth Parish Council - now Handforth Town Council - operates in the eponymous Cheshire town, which is home to around 6,000 people. In the video, Aled famously demanded that Ms Weaver should "read the standing orders – read them and understand them". "We’ve got a situation now where certain people don’t say, ‘Oh it’s Handforth Town Council’.
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Fans can go behind the scenes of BBC's His Dark Materials for the first time at epic exhibition in Wales

A new exhibition at a Swansea art gallery will offer fantasy fans the chance to go behind-the-scenes of BBC and HBO's multi award-winning series His Dark Materials. (Image: BBC/Bad Wolf/HBO)Jane Tranter, CEO of Bad Wolf, the studios where His Dark Materials was filmed, said: "The level of artistry that goes into every costume, set and prop on His Dark Materials is beyond anything I have seen produced before. "To have the Glynn Vivian Gallery celebrate the art, imagination and craft of His Dark Materials is an absolute honour. I am certain visitors will be amazed and delighted by what our teams have created in Wolf Studios Wales." The 'His Dark Materials: World Building in Wales' exhibition will be open to the public - for free - at The Glynn Vivian Art Gallery in Swansea from early-December 2022 to late-April 2023.

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Keir Starmer warns markets are spooked by Tory ‘psychodrama’

Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletterSir Keir Starmer has warned that the markets are spooked by “chaos” in Westminster as reports suggested the Chancellor is considering up to £20 billion of tax hikes in the highly anticipated Halloween budget. The Labour leader also urged disillusioned Tory MPs to put the interests of the British people first, as he warned the “psychodrama” in their party is “not a game” for people struggling to make ends meet. Sir Keir told the Sunday Times: “The markets are now reacting to yet more uncertainty that is a direct result of this Tory Government. In a message to disaffected Tory MPs, as veteran backbencher Sir Roger Gale warned a Johnson return prompt a wave of resignations, the Labour leader said: “Country first, party second. “We all have a duty to reduce the risk and that is with a general election.

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Woman bullied for flat chest makes peace with her body

Clara Dao, 24, felt insecure throughout her teen years after she was taunted for having a flat chest at college. She says she was shamed for being skinny and felt even worse when scrolling through social media and being bombarded with curvaceous Kardashian-esque figures. She decided to embrace her slender figure, "non-existent boobs," and has started uploading body positivity content on social media. She followed toxic social media accounts teaching girls they could manifest their dream bodies and chests. It was of a curvy woman boasting a Kylie Jenner-shaped body with big boobs, big bum and tiny waist.

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Met Office issues first snow forecast of the year

But there is some snow in the forecast for next month. The Met Office long-range forecast some snow is "expected to fall in any showers in northern and western areas" around the second week in November. Met Office figures have revealed the Milford Haven and Aberporth recorded some of the mildest overnight temperatures in the UK in the early hours of Sunday (October 23). The Met Office forecast for Wales this week runs up to Thursday. The Met Office long range forecast for the UK says: "An increasing chance of settled weather remains during the second week of November, bringing a potential for colder, drier weather especially for the north and west.

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Family devastated after fire rips through home and they lose 'pretty much everything'

A family with young children have lost most of their possessions after a fire ripped through their home in south Wales. Marilyn Hemmings and husband Mark have been left devastated after a fire started at their three-bed semi on Haydn Terrace, Merthyr Tydfil on Friday, October 21. Her stepdad Mark suffered burns on his arm while running upstairs to save Malakai while their neighbour has been left with a broken arm. (Image: Jo Stanley)"They've lost pretty much everything. "Mum has lost personal stuff from him too.

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Tories in Liz Truss' constituency give mixed reaction after her resignation as Prime Minister

Keep up to date with the latest stories with our WalesOnline newsletterConservatives in Liz Truss' constituency have given a mixed reaction to her resignation as Prime Minister today (October 20). Ms Truss, the MP for South West Norfolk, this afternoon signalled the end of the shortest term by any Prime Minister after just 44 days in office. Paul Darby, a local Conservative councillor in Swaffham, within Ms Truss' constituency, said it was "very sad". I don't think the public at large really wanted to go through this process again so quickly. But he was critical of his local MP Ms Truss.

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Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with TSB is back to honour the nation’s unsung heroes

The Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with TSB is back to honour the nation’s unsung heroes. The Awards, which celebrate ordinary people doing extraordinary things, will be broadcast on ITV on October 27 (8pm). Host Carol Vorderman said, “Pride of Britain is all about the winners. Meeting them is the absolute highlight of my year.”Co-host Ashley Banjo added “It is always such a humbling experience to meet the Pride of Britain winners. We’re especially proud to sponsor the TSB Community Hero Award, which shines a light on people doing their utmost to make a difference to the lives of people around them.”Watch the Daily Mirror Pride of Britain Awards with TSB on Thursday, October 27, ITV, 8pm.

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Eight excellent marketing methods that won’t break the budget

Superfast Business Wales is a free business support service and the support is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the Welsh Government. (Image: Superfast Business Wales)Content is always kingGreat, regular relevant content is what will keep consumers returning to your website and business. There are great free tools you can use to keep up-to-date in your field, such as setting up Google alerts. Find out more on the free social media webinar run by Superfast Business Wales. To find out how to grow your business, register for the free Superfast Business Wales service

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