NCA develops new tool that identifies prolific Pembrokeshire child rapist after 13 year international hunt
A Pembrokeshire man who raped and sexually assaulted young children, and posted images of the abuse to other paedophiles on the dark web, has been jailed for life. Martyn Armstrong was identified after specialist National Crime Agency investigators reversed distortion…
Health Minister ‘Missing in Action’ claim Plaid Cymru
The Health Minister has been accused of going “missing in action” by Plaid Cymru. Plaid Cymru’s spokesperson for health and care, Rhun ap Iorwerth MS has said that “urgent and decisive” action is required by Welsh Government, yet the Health…
First Minister should donate equivalent cost of gift from Qatari Government to charity says Leader of Welsh Lib Dems
Responding to the news that Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford accepted a hospitality package from the Qatari Government during the World Cup, Welsh Liberal Democrat Leader Jane Dodds said: “My party has been very clear from the start that Mark…
Car parking charges in Swansea could rise to balance books
CHARGES at council-owned car parks could rise in Swansea to help balance the books, after years of staying the same. Budget proposals for 2023-24 include an extra £350,000 income from foreshore car parks, like the ones at Langland and the…
Hobbit Homes get planning approval
MORE Hobbit homes can be built on farmland near Rhayader. Powys County Council planners have approved a planning application by the Powell family to build seven underground Hobbit homes for tourist to use on land near Llwyngwilym Farm, Rhayader. The…
Health Board maintenance backlog estimated at £100m
A HEALTH board which has been criticised for not saying how much its maintenance backlog was has now come up with an estimate of £100 million. Swansea Bay University Health Board was one of two health boards in Wales which…
Brynamman TV extra turned star tells of joy at landing role with brothers on Welsh Gogglebox
A retired engineer from Brynamman who became a TV extra at the age of 61 has described his new-found fame on the Welsh equivalent of Gogglebox alongside his two brothers as the ‘stuff of dreams’. Panto performer Huw Williams, 62,…
Police given extra powers to deal with anti-social behaviour in Llantwit Major
Officers in Llantwit Major have been given extra powers to deal with anyone involved anti-social behaviour today. The dispersal order, which is granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will apply to all, including youths, and will…
First Minister of Wales’ New Year message
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda Happy New Year to you all. I hope you had a merry and peaceful Christmas. As 2022 draws to a close, many will be glad to see the end of what has been a difficult year. This…