Blaenavon: It has a hole

Is Blaenavon a nice place to live or is Blaenavon rough?

Blaenavon lies in the heart of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Blaenavon Industrial Landscape, 13 godforsaken square miles of proof that the UN has a messed up sense of humour. If you find yourself here then you’re probably lost and are about to play a bit part in a real life slasher movie. However, […]

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The Welsh Valleys: Where sheep and man are equal

Is the South Wales Valleys a nice place to live or is the South Wales Valleys rough?

I think as a region, the South Wales Valleys are a strong contender for the worst part of the United Kingdom. An unfortunate history of collapsed industries leading to mass unemployment has resulted in a steep decline in the overall living standards in this part of Wales. I say this not in jest or from […]

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Ebbw Vale, what a town

Is Ebbw Vale a nice place to live or is Ebbw Vale rough?

Where should I start, Ebbw Vale is one of the **** capitols of the South Wales Valleys!!! For a town with a population of around 29000 there are only 3 pubs in the town centre and is subsequently a brewing pot for fights, and there are fights galore!!!!! Every neanderthal in the town just seems […]

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