New opinion poll shows Plaid Cymru taking Ynys Mon and Carmarthen
AHEAD of the General Election, expected later this year, leading market research company Survation interviewed over 1000 electors in the constituencies of Ynys Mȏn and Caerfyrddin. The results show that Plaid Cymru candidates Llinos Medi and Ann Davies are leading…
Swansea man sentenced to twelve years for rape
A MAN from Swansea has been jailed for twelve years for rape. 33-year-old Kalvin Davies (pictured), of New Road, Treboeth, pleaded guilty to assault before a jury found him guilty of rape during his subsequent trial. Davies assaulted the victim…
Family raise £1.5K for Respiratory Services at Prince Phillip Hospital
FAMILY members Dave Cleaver, Sarah Williams and Lucy Murphy have raised a fantastic £1,555 for Respiratory Services at Prince Phillip Hospital. They raised the funds in memory of Sue Cleaver, late wife of Dave and mother to Sarah and Lucy,…
Canoe launch area on River Teifi given retainment approval
PLANS to retain a commercial canoe launching and landing area on the River Teifi, in use without planning permission since 2010, have been approved. Mr Moore, of commercial canoe trip business Adventure Beyond sought retrospective permission to retain the launching/landing…
Call-up of volunteers for Oystermouth Castle as spring opening approaches
SWANSEA Council and Friends of Oystermouth Castle are calling for people who’d like to get involved in their local community and have an interest in history, archaeology, education and research to consider such a role. Those interested can attend an…
North Wales Police continue to search for missing man in Snowdonia
NORTH Wales Police have issued the following statement as the search continues for David: “We continue to search for David, 65, who has been missing from the Carneddau area of Eryri (Snowdonia) since January 9th. “Multi-agency searches have been ongoing…
Man jailed for possession with intent to supply cocaine
CARLOS Indjai has bene jailed for possession with intent to supply cocaine. Indjai 30 from Pentwyn was spotted acting suspiciously by officers driving through Roath, Cardiff, when soon afterwards he stopped to meet someone by the Church on St Andrews…
Man sentenced after sending explicit Snapchat messages to undercover police officer
A MAN has been handed a suspended prison sentence after sending explicit Snapchat messages to an undercover police officer, believing they were a 14-year-old girl. Curtis Janman, from Pembrey, admitted he’d fantasised about having sex with girls aged between 14…
Is Eva a real threat to the political dinosaurs?
I don’t go in for conspiracy theories. I stay away from mob rule online. I avoid people who launch into monologues as the leading expert on anything. It is safe to say that I take time to make considered and…
‘Defibruary’ campaign begins across communities in Wales
THURSDAY the 2nd of February marked the start of St John Ambulance Cymru’s annual Defibruary campaign, which aims to raise defibrillator awareness in communities across Wales. Following a cardiac arrest, a person’s chances of survival are reduced by 10% for…