Former primary school teaching assistant, jailed for more than 18 years for child sex abuse
A 25-year-old former primary school teaching assistant has been sentenced to over 18 years in prison for possession of indecent images of children and the sexual assault of a child under 13. Tommy Lee Allington was arrested at his home…
Lurcher crossbreed seeking forever home at RSPCA Bryn-Y-Maen
Staff at RSPCA Bryn-Y-Maen Animal Centre have launched a special rehoming appeal for six-year-old lurcher crossbreed Harry, who came into RSPCA in a very poor condition. Clare Jones from the Upper Colwyn Bay-based centre said: “When Harry came into RSPCA…
Plaid Cymru responds to school closures over RAAC concrete
Plaid Cymru has responded to the announcement that two schools in Wales, Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi on Ynys Môn, will not re-open tomorrow (5 Sept) due to concerns relating to change of guidance on RAAC concrete. …
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in education establishments in Wales
FOLLOWING new information over the weekend, all 22 local authorities in Wales are assessing RAAC in education buildings. Two schools on Anglesey have been identified as having RAAC, Ysgol David Hughes and Ysgol Uwchradd Caergybi. There are no immediate risks…
Speakers for Innovation and Diversification event announced
Farming Connect has announced speakers from across television and social media sectors for this year’s Innovation and Diversification event. The event, taking place on Thursday 21st September at the Royal Welsh Showground, has confirmed key speakers including farmer and social…
Awareness Dates and Events from Carmarthenshire County Council
CARMARTHENSHIRE Council have updated their schedule with awareness dates and events for September: International Day of Peace – September 21 Thursday, September 21, is International Day of Peace. Peace Day provides a globally shared date for all humanity to commit…
Dog owner convicted following severe livestock attack
THE owner of two dogs has been convicted following a livestock attack in Wrexham, that led to the death of 22 pregnant sheep and another 48 being injured. David Hughes, 26, of Pen y Wern, Rhosllanerchrugog, appeared at Wrexham Magistrates…
Police cordon remains in place following partial roof collapse in Dolgellau
A POLICE cordon remains in place following a partial roof collapse on a building in Dolgellau earlier today (Saturday, September 2). At 12:55pm North Wales Police were called to the Spar store on Plas yn Dre Street following a report…
Generous donations fund specialist chairs for ward in Glangwili
THANKS to generous donations, Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been able to fund two specialist chairs worth over £5,000 for patients on Gwenllian Ward in Glangwili Hospital. The tilt-in-space chairs…
Cwmbran man charged with five counts of burglary
BETWEEN May and August this year, our officers have been working hard following reports of break-ins in the Cwmbran area. On Saturday 19 August, following a lead, our officers arrested a 47-year-old Cwmbran man, who has since been charged with…