Man sentenced to five years for drug dealing in Aberystwyth
A man who was arrested after being spotted taking drugs in the street in Aberystwyth was found to be an active dealer and has now been jailed for five-and-a-half years. A member of the public phoned Dyfed-Powys Police to say…
First brand new Transport for Wales trains unveiled
The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) brand new £800m fleet of trains was officially launched by Lesley Griffiths MS at a ceremony in North Wales on January 26th. The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) brand new £800m fleet…
First Minister’s wife Clare passes away suddenly
The wife of the First Minister of Wales has passed away suddenly. Mr Drakeford and his wife Clare were married for 46 years and have three children. In a statement, a spokesperson for the Welsh government said: “It is with…
Police launch appeal for information following fatal collision on Ynysybwl Road
South Wales Police is investigating a fatal road traffic collision which happened on B4273, Ynysybwl Road, Pontypridd, at 6.30pm yesterday (Friday 27 January). The collision involved a black Ford Focus and a three pedestrians. Despite the best efforts of emergency…
Police issue statement on West Close stabbing, Butetown
South Wales Police have issued the following statement on the West Close stabbing in Butetown Detective Inspector Tim Jones said: “South Wales Police was called at around 5pm yesterday (Friday 27 January) to reports of an assault on West Close,…
Residents open up about years of horrific living conditions in Caerau
Lewis Smith Residents have opened up about the impact years of horrific damp and mold has had on their families after a home insulation scandal involving poor workmanship wrecked a number of homes in a deprived area of Wales. Those…
Powys Council to discuss plans for new meat rearing chicken farm near Newtown
PLANS for a 112,000 meat rearing chicken farm near Newtown will be discussed by Powys County Council’s Planning committee on Thursday, February 2. Farmer, Gwyn Jones wants to build two poultry units to accommodate 56,000 broiler chickens each and all…
Newport City councillors support proposal to bring back ward meetings
Newport City councillors have supported a proposal to bring back ward meetings to better engage residents with local government issues. Three meetings a year are proposed, one of which will be solely focused on the budget, with another on the…
Drop in sessions by Gwent Council in April will reveal to residents new council tax rates
IN a series of drop in session next week, Blaenau Gwent residents will find out how much more they will have to pay in council tax from April 1. At the sessions councillors and senior staff will attempt to explains…
Dyfed-Powys residents to pay more for policing after budget increase
PEOPLE in the Dyfed-Powys area will pay more for policing after the precept was increased by 7.75%. It will mean Band D householders paying £312.65p towards the force in 2023-24 – a £22.49p increase from this year. The precept funded…