New pedestrian links for Porthcawl
NEW pedestrian crossing links are set to be built in Porthcawl next week a part of the town’s ongoing regeneration plans. The fist of the two new crossings will be built by Aldi as part of a “package of highway,…
Cardiff Parkway Station hearing reopens amid delays
DEVELOPERS behind plans for a new railway station and business park in Cardiff said they are disappointed with the delays in getting the project off the ground caused by the reopening of a planning hearing. A planning hearing that looked…
Newport tax increase “bitter pill to swallow” for city residents
A PLAN to increase council tax bills by 8.5% in Newport has been branded a “bitter pill to swallow” for city residents. Matthew Evans, the Conservative opposition leader in the council chamber, said the extra costs would mean a “not-so-happy…
Break-ins and water damage plague historic Westgate Hotel
BREAK-ins and water damage have been reported at the historic Westgate Hotel in Newport city centre. The hotel was at the centre of one of the city’s most famous events, the 1839 Newport Rising, when protesters seeking greater voting rights…
Cardiff Council propose new zonal parking system to tackle congestion
CARDIFF residents may soon need to reapply for their parking permits as the council proposes moving to a new zonal parking system to tackle congestion. The new system, which will be considered by Cardiff Council’s cabinet members later this month,…
Magic Required by Next FM of Wales
THOSE of a certain age will remember Ali Bongo. The magician in curly toed slippers wearing a turban and a fez who looked like a cross between Rolf Harris and Alan Whicker. Bongo was a former president of The Magic…
Man jailed for manslaughter following fatal assault in Butetown, Cardiff
A man has been sentenced to six years imprisonment with an extended licence period of three years, following the death of Luke Higgins in Butetown, Cardiff David Smith, who admitted manslaughter, was jailed at Cardiff Crown Court today (Friday, January…
Two in custody following assault and robbery of 72-year-old female in Swansea City Centre
Two women are in custody after an assault and robbery of a 72-year-old female on High Street, Swansea on Friday morning (5th January). The victim was physically assaulted before her purse, containing bank cards, coins and photos was stolen. A…
Gomer Williams Solicitors open new offices in Merthyr
Gomer Williams Solicitors have opened a new office in Merthyr. The office is situated at Unit 4, Oldway House, Castle Street, Merthyr, CF47 8UX. A spokesperson for the company said: Gomer Williams are pleased to announce the opening of our…
Council takes action against unlawful dog breeder
Carmarthenshire County Council has taken decisive action against Ms. Kristina Barton of Cross Hands, following an extensive investigation into alleged illegal dog breeding activities. The case, brought to light after multiple complaints from concerned neighbours to the County Council and…