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The Labour government in Cardiff set prices at 50p per unit in 2020 in a bid to cut consumption. But a report suggested that the impact of the controversial law on overall intake has been minimal.

Over the past decade, more and more shops in the town have become boarded up, with it slowly turning into a 'ghost town' as figures released this week reveal one in five units now vacant.

The CCTV and Ring doorbell footage also shows the alleged killer walking towards and from the victim's address

A pastor in Pasco, Washington, has been indicted on 26 counts of fraud for orchestrating a cryptocurrency scam that defrauded over 1,500 investors of nearly $5.9 million between 2021 and 2023. Many of the investors were members of his congregation. BleepingComputer reports: The US Department of Justice says the pastor, Francier Obando Pinillo, 51, used his position to recruit investors into a fraudulent cryptocurrency venture called "Solano Fi," which he told them "came to him in a dream" and was a guaranteed investment. "Pinillo used his position as pastor to induce members of his congregation and others to invest their money in a cryptocurrency investment business known as Solano Fi," reads the US Department of Justice announcement. "Pinillo claimed the idea for Solano Fi had come to him in a dream and that it was a safe and guaranteed investment." The pastor also set up a Facebook page for Solano Fi to attract more investors outside his direct sphere of influence, as well as a Telegram group named 'Multimillionarios SolanoFi,' which had 1,500 members. The indictment alleged that Pinillo promised investors they would receive guaranteed monthly investment returns of 34.9% at no risk whatsoever. The indictment further claims he directed the victims to make cryptocurrency transfers to wallets under his control, and instead of investing the funds, he diverted them for personal use. Investors were provided access to a Solano Fi web app where they could manage their funds; however, the app showed fake balances and investment returns. Those convinced by the fraud were encouraged to recruit more investors for additional returns, expanding the victims' circle. As in similar scams, when the victims attempted to withdraw money from the Solano Fi app, the transaction failed.

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He led the conspiracy which tragically unfolded in Essex six years ago

If you find yourself walking down any British high street during winter, it's not uncommon to see an approaching army of Gen Z all clad in exactly the same coat.

Lucas de Pádua Villegas, 39, said he had just dropped his mother off outside a shop when he overheard someone shouting 'Catch the thief!'.

Naga Munchetty, 49, and Charlie Stayt, 62, were nowhere to be seen on the red sofa this Thursday morning - and this meant that two presenters had to step in during their absence.

Heartbroken Coleen Nolan previously showered her 'absolute warrior' sister Linda with praise saying she 'treats chemo like going to Tesco'. 

Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.

Newsquest Young Reporter Short Course is currently recruiting students, with the deadline closing on Friday, January 17.

The Irish singer and television star died on Wednesday aged 65 after living with cancer on and off for 20 years.

Jeff Bezos ' Blue Origin took a major step into the satellite launch market this morning with the successful debut of its New Glenn rocket from Florida .

Two teenage boys have been charged with murder after a 14-year-old was stabbed to death on a London bus.

EXCLUSIVE: A husband was convicted on Wednesday of rape, sexual assaults and ill-treatment of his step-daughter - over the course of several years.

Meet Attorney General Lord Hermer KC, FOK. The second acronym, if you were wondering, stands for 'Friend of Keir'.

Timothee Chalamet and girlfriend Kylie Jenner tried to have a secret dinner date on Wednesday night - after skipping the red carpet to his premiere in Paris - as the stars both tried to keep a low profile.

Jill Biden has revealed exactly what she said to Donald Trump during their intimate moment in the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. 

A severe shortage of beds means the sick are also being left in 'animal-like' conditions in hospital car parks, cupboards and toilets.

Jesse Armstrong, 53, was reportedly approaching the $1 million per episode level for the final series of Succession, and it is thought his new deal with HBO is even more lucrative.