Police and Crime Commissioner gives victims a voice in influencing and informing local policing services
Through the work of the Dyfed-Powys Victim Engagement Forum, Dyfed-Powys Police and Crime Commissioner, Dafydd Llywelyn, has given victims a voice in police training, by working closely with some of its members to produce a video which will be incorporated…
Success for Ceredigion school rugby teams at Principality Stadium
Recently, some Ceredigion school rugby teams have been competing at a national level at the Road to Principality event held at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. There was a great celebration at Ysgol Bro Teifi on Monday, 25 April following the…
Ceredigion County Council and Keep Wales Tidy join forces to tackle roadside litter
Ceredigion County Council is urging drivers to keep their conscience and our roadsides clear as part of a new national campaign by Keep Wales Tidy. With more vehicles than ever before on our roads and a significant increase in our…
Even the most docile animals can turn…Mid Wales farmer struggling to regain full strength
“Don’t ever take a newly calved cow’s behaviour for granted… even the most docile animals can turn in seconds, as I learned to my cost.” These are the words of Robert Lewis, a highly experienced Mid Wales farmer and former…
Paedophile jailed for rape and abuse of children
A 60-year-old man has been jailed for 21 years for the historical rape and abuse of children. Christopher Daniel James, of Brynheulwen, Blaenannerch, raped and abused three children multiple times over a 10-year period. James who was first arrested in…
Football academy director thrilled to be part of Welsh Schools national win
For the first time in 41 years, the Welsh Schools U18s team has won the SAFIB Inspire Sports Centenary Shield. Coleg Sir Gâr football academy director Jonathan Garcia is the assistant manager of the team and Coleg Sir Gâr football…
Abusive man pointed knife at partner’s throat and threatened to kill her
A CONTROLLING boyfriend who pointed a knife at his partner’s throat and threatened to kill her in front of two teenage girls has been jailed for 33 months. Elliot Kershaw, aged 43, of Wesley Court, Warren Street, Tenby, initially denied…
Powys drug dealers sentenced to a total of 60 years in prison
TWELVE members of an organised crime group (OCG) who brought hundreds of pounds worth of heroin, cocaine and cannabis into Powys have been jailed for a total more than 60 years. The members of a drugs gang based in…
Dog poo causes a stink for neighbours and lands Llanelli resident in court
A Llanelli pet owner who repeatedly ignored requests to clear up her dog’s mess has been ordered to pay nearly £1400. Llanelli Magistrates heard how the garden of Samantha Davies of Stryd Bennett in Llanelli was largely covered in dog…
Llanelli Former Paralympian receives BHF Medal of Thanks
BHF Cymru has awarded a Medal of Thanks to a former Paralympian from Llanelli who organised a 10 mile walk and hand-bike fundraising challenge which was completed despite some of the worst weather conditions in recent times. The event was…