Missing Aberdare man, police appeal for witnesses
SOUTH Wales Police is appealing for information about Ricky Harris from Aberdare, who is missing. Ricky, aged 31, was last seen on CCTV at around 2.20pm on Saturday afternoon, 18th November, in Maes-Y-Deri, Aberdare, wearing grey and black clothing….
Kidwelly’s Christmas Lights Switch-on Shines Brightly
A dry and mild evening brought the community of Kidwelly to the town centre to enjoy the annual event of switching on the Christmas lights on Thursday (Nov 23). There was the Santa procession along with children and adults in…
Transport for Wales offers half price day tickets for festive season when traveling on Traws Cymru routes
TRANSPORT for Wales is encouraging people to save money and enjoy the festive season by offering half price day tickets on TrawsCymru routes T1, T1C, T2, T3, T3C, T6, T8 and T10 on Fridays in the run up to Christmas,…
Man convicted of murder and robbery following a trial at Cardiff Crown Court
Christopher El Gifari, 32, admitted the manslaughter of Mark Lang and the theft of his delivery van, but was today found guilty of murder and robbery. At 12.49pm on March 28, emergency services were called to a report of a…
Plans to remove legal obligation for councils to publish Public Notices in local papers raises concerns for NUJ
Concerns have been raised about plans to remove a legal requirement for councils to publish public notices in local newspapers across Wales. The changes were proposed earlier this week as the Welsh Government published its Local Government Finance bill. Clause…
Welsh Lib Dems pressure Welsh Government to ensure remediation costs are not forced onto residents
THIS week in the Senedd, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have pressured the Welsh Government to ensure that residents are not being left out of pocket when it comes to essential safety works on their buildings. The Minister for Climate Change…
Dental services across Wales on their knees Senedd hears
MSs warned that dental services across Wales are “on their knees” with NHS provision being put at risk by new contracts. Peter Fox said a practice in his Monmouth constituency has highlighted that thousands of patients are unable to even…
Families misled over scandal-hit maternity services
Families were misled about a review into scandal-hit maternity services that was never actually carried out, the Senedd heard. Russell George said parents and the press were wrongly told a review of serious incidents and complaints at Swansea Bay health…
Ex Royal Marine from Wales takes on South Pole in historic expedition
Dave Thomas (pictured left/right), a serial adventurer and former Royal Marines Commando from Seven Sisters in South Wales, has arrived in Antarctica at the start of another epic expedition, this time aiming to become the oldest person to ski unsupported…
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned Senedd hears
Rents should be frozen and evictions banned this winter as the cost-of-living crisis puts the squeeze on tenants, causing an increase in homelessness, the Senedd heard. Mabon ap Gwynfor led a debate on a Plaid Cymru motion, which highlighted a…