Rhod Gilbert uses Llansteffan to film ‘Stand Up to Cancer’
ONE of Carmarthen’s most famous sons, stand-up comedian Rhod Gilbert, made a welcomed visit to the county of his birth yesterday and to the scenic beach of Llansteffan. Rhod, who was born and raised in Carmarthen, chose Llansteffan beach as…
Newport man imprisoned after seriously assaulting another man
A NEWPORT man has received a prison sentence of 11 years and six months following an assault on another man in Newport city centre. Ahmed Mohsen, 25, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday 30 October where he pled guilty…
Police appeal to find man in connection with assault
OFFICERS investigating an assault would like to speak to Gareth Jenkins, who could assist their enquiries. We’re appealing for information to find Gareth Jenkins from Chepstow. Our officers would like to speak to the 38-year-old in connection with an…
New Deputy Chief Constable for North Wales Police
CHIEF Constable Amanda Blakeman has appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable for North Wales Police. Nigel Harrison, who joined North Wales Police as a Special Constable in 1995 before joining as a regular officer in 1997, has worked in all…
Work van robbery in Cardiff
SOUTH Wales Police is investigating a robbery of a work van in Gabalfa, Cardiff. At around 12.35pm today (Tuesday, October 31) we received a report that a van had been stolen from a driver on North Road, near the Gabalfa…
Landslide closes road to Carmarthen
A landslide which has taken a substantial part of a road away has caused chaos for traffic to and from Carmarthen along the Trevaughan road into Cynwyl Elfed. Road closures are in place with local access still available up…
Plans to include men who self-identify as women at Senedd ‘toxic and misogynous’ claim campaigners
The Welsh Assembly Government want to encourage more women, but also men who Self ID as women, to occupy the Senedd as politicians. In laymen’s terms there is a quota for more female politicians to be involved at the Senedd…
Intrepid ghost hunters enjoy night of frights at Kidwelly Castle
A wonderfully atmospheric evening of ghost stories hosted by 3 ladies of Cadw was enjoyed by an intrepid few at Kidwelly castle on Monday (Oct 30). The horrendous weather and flooded roads must have prevented many from attending, and the…
Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills for Bonfire Night
THE Big Sparkle returns to Trago Mills Merthyr Tydfil on Friday 3rd November, in partnership with Wellbeing Merthyr. It promises to be a fun-filled family evening, including a fireworks display, funfair, music & food! Here’s all you need to know……
Armed Forces Festival returns to Neath Port Talbot
THE popular Mayor of Neath Port Talbot’s Armed Forces Festival has returned to Neath Port Talbot for October and November. The event began with a Remembrance Concert in the Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot on Friday 27th October. Hosted by…