80-year-old Man sentenced for murder of Helen Clarke
A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum term of 21 years and 8 months for the murder of 77-year-old Helen Clarke in Sketty, Swansea on Friday 22nd September 2023. 80-year-old David Clarke pleaded guilty to murder…
Five projects get UKSPF money to boost adult numeracy skills in Ceredigion
FIVE projects have received Shared Prosperity Fund (Levelling Up) grants to help people manage their money and improve their wellbeing. The award of up to £5 million has been made by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund under its Multiply (improving…
Man sentenced to prison following rape of girl under 16
ANDREW Glyn Passmore, 41, has been sentenced to nine years in prison after being found guilty of attempt rape of a girl under 16, assault by penetration and sexual assault. In addition to the jail term, he will have…
Secondary school on the move as part of modernisation plans
A SECONDARY school in Swansea could move to a new site as part of far-reaching plans to upgrade and modernise the county’s school footprint. The proposals would involve Bishop Vaughan Catholic School, Morriston, being rebuilt at the former Daniel James…
Completion of new office building in Swansea expected by June
A NEW office building in Swansea’s SA1 will be completed in June and half of the space inside has already been let, regional leaders have been told. The Innovation Matrix, as it is known, is being built by the University…
Residents allege Bowling Alley is ‘belching out pollution’ over Millennium Coastal Park
A new development boasting a bowling alley and cafe has been identified as the centre of the source of pollution spewing out over Carmarthenshire County Council’s jewel in the crown Millennium Coastal Park. Residents have long complained about the smoke…
Rehousing Welsh Government in new building could be part of ‘Bay 2032’ project
A NEW Senedd office could be built in Cardiff Bay to house MSs and staff when the lease on the current Tŷ Hywel building expires in 2032. Four options are thought to be on the table as part of the…
Two men ordered to pay pack money earned from illicit drug crimes
TWO men involved in conspiracy to supply and produce cannabis have been ordered to give up money they earned from their crimes under the Proceeds of Crime Act. Back in November 2022, officers searched an address in Porth after…
Maintenance work to disrupt journeys for rugby fans attending England V Wales match in Twickenham
Maintenance work will affect journeys for rugby fans heading to Twickenham from Wales and the south-west on Saturday. The line between Reading and Bracknell will be closed from Saturday 10 to Sunday 18 February, meaning supporters will need to amend…
Paramedic retires after dedicating 50 years to saving lives
FIFTY years ago, on 04 February 1974, a 23-year-old Gwyn Griffiths from Caernarfon joined the Caernarfonshire Fire and Ambulance Service. The now 73-year-old has enjoyed a varied career, both in Wales and across the border in England, until his retirement…