26-year-old man given hospital order after admitting manslaughter
Luke Deeley, aged 26, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court today and admitted manslaughter by diminished responsibility over the death of 65-year-old June Fox-Roberts on 21 November 2021. Deeley, of Pontypridd, received an indefinite hospital order with restrictions. Detective Chief…
Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2023 – Margam Orangery
The Mayor of Neath Port Talbot Citizen Awards 2023 recognised and rewarded individuals and community groups who make a real difference to neighbourhoods and communities here in Neath Port Talbot. The award ceremony took place at The Orangery at Margam…
Police appeal for information on whereabouts of 69-year-old Michael Costain
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information on the whereabouts of 69-year-old Michael Costain who has been reported missing from his home in the Rhayader area of Powys. Michael travelled to The Gambia on the 8th March, 2023 for a holiday…
Mother found not guilty of manslaughter & child neglect by reason of insanity – family tribute
Today, at Cardiff Crown Court, Olabisi Abubakar, 42, from Cardiff was found not guilty of manslaughter and child cruelty relating to the death of her three-year-old son Taiwo by reason of insanity. Taiwo’s father has released the following statement: “Taiwo…
Street-view replaces local photographers in local reporting
DESPITE the ease of access to hand held camera technology, it seems we are in an era of news reporting where our local reporters (if you can find one) are more inclined to open mapping services, a not so smart…
Port Talbot RNLI crew member attends a poignant memorial service for those lost
Damien Hill volunteer crew member at Port Talbot was invited to the joint memorial held by Mumbles and Porthcawl RNLI off Sker point this past Sunday 23 April. The date marked the 76 anniversary of the tragic day that saw…
Jail for man who assaulted pregnant partner
A man who assaulted his partner while she was pregnant and threatened the welfare of her unborn baby has been jailed. Darren Nicholas tried to hide from police when the report was made against him, before claiming a dog had…
Jail for woman who breached restraining order against dad nine times
A woman who breached a restraining order nine times by contacting her elderly dad has been jailed. The 35-year-old had been prevented from making any contact with her dad after she assaulted him, leaving him with facial injuries. The incident…
Wales should have own COVID inquiry says Leader of Welsh Lib Dems
Responding to the latest press release by Covid-19 Bereaved Families for Justice Cymru, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds MS said: “This is yet the latest piece of evidence demonstrating there are major shortcomings to this inquiry when it comes…
Innovate UK and Welsh Government sign a new partnership agreement
UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK and Welsh Government commit to a joint plan to help grow the Welsh economy. Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Welsh Minister for the Economy and the CEO of Innovate UK, representing the first MoU…