More arrests following serious disorder in Ely
South Wales Police investigating serious disorder which happened in the Ely area of Cardiff on Monday, May 22 have made further arrests. The disorder followed a fatal road traffic collision in Snowden Road, Ely, which tragically claimed the lives of…
From the Courts June 27th
The following appeared before Llanelli Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday (Jun 27). 44-year-old Stuart Lovering of Burry Port, Llanelli. A domestic violence protection notice was served by a Constable on 25/06/2023. In accordance with section 27 Crime and Security Act 2010….
Councillors look set to back exceptions to new 20mph limits in Wales
SENIOR Pembrokeshire councillors are expected to back local exceptions to the soon-to-be-introduced 20mph limits in Wales. The Welsh Government passed legislation last July which will see the speed limit on residential, built-up streets reduced from 30mph to 20 throughout Wales…
Slow progress for proposed Llandeilo bypass
PROGRESS on proposals for a Llandeilo bypass or road diversion scheme appear to still be in the slow lane. The Welsh Government had expected to recommend a preferred option last autumn, and then when that didn’t happen, in the winter….
Condition of Swansea’s roads remains static despite costly backlog
THE condition of Swansea’s roads has remained “roughly static” in recent years despite a maintenance backlog which now exceeds £70 million, a senior highways officer said. Bob Fenwick said rising costs of materials contributed to the “massive backlog” but that…
Economy Minister calls on employers to ‘listen and act’ to tackle LGBTQ+ discrimination in Welsh workplaces
“No one should be held back at work for being themselves” – those were the words of Economy Minister, Vaughan Gething today who was speaking at the culmination of Pride Month, outlining the actions the Welsh Government is taking to…
Llandeilo Market Hall revival recieves £14.6M in restoration funding
A FORMER market hall whose fortunes had slipped away has been revived in a £4.16 million restoration, bringing jobs and office space to Llandeilo. The Carmarthenshire Council-led project was only £300,000 over budget despite the Covid pandemic, soaring material costs,…
New figures from North Wales show drop in crime but justice system needs to do better, says Cllr Chris Bithell
By Richard Evans THE UK justice system must improve on how it deals with rape cases and victims, a member of the North Wales Police and Crime Panel urged. Speaking at Conwy’s Bodlondeb HQ at a meeting this week, Cllr…
Talks ongoing to keep Merthyr bus routes running
TALKS are ongoing to keep as many Merthyr Tydfil bus routes running as possible as emergency funding comes to an end in July. The council said in a statement that it is working with the Welsh Government and the Cardiff…
Application to remove signage outside closed Lampeter Bank approved
AN application to remove signage at a now closed Ceredigion branch of Lloyds Bank has been backed by county planners. Lloyds Bank announced last year that it will be closing its Lampeter High Street branch this May. The decision was made following…