Retiring PCC for Gwent calls for more justice powers on 25th anniversary of devolution
As Wales marks 25 years of devolution this week, the man stepping down as Gwent’s police and crime commissioner has renewed calls for Westminster to hand over responsibilities for policing and justice. Jeff Cuthbert, who spent 13 years as a…
GWR warn of disruption ahead of strike action
Great Western Railway is warning it won’t operate any long-distance services, direct trains between London Paddington and Reading nor trains on many other parts of its network tomorrow. The Aslef union has announced strike action that will affect Great Western…
Evidence suggests new First Minister misled UK Covid Inquiry
Evidence has emerged that Vaughan Gething misled the UK Covid Inquiry and the Senedd by concealing the fact that he deliberately deleted records of conversations he had with other ministers. As a witness to the Inquiry, the First Minister…
Welsh Lib Dems call for action to end fuel poverty in Wales
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have called on the Welsh Government to end fuel poverty. According to a recent report from Citizens Advice, nearly a third of all Welsh prepayment meter users faced disconnection last year due to unaffordable top-up costs….
Mother of missing Shane Barnett makes emotional plea on anniversary of disappearance
The mum of Shane Barnett has made an emotional plea for information on the anniversary of his disappearance. Shane Barnett, 49, was last seen leaving the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Extensive enquiries have been…
Police appeal following traffic collision in Carmarthen
APPEAL | Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a collision on Water Street, Carmarthen, at around 7.45pm on Friday, April 26. The collision involved a silver Mini Cooper and a pedestrian. The female pedestrian suffered injuries to their leg. Police are now…
Call to hear people seeking tax exemptions in Pembrokeshire to be heard this week
A call to hear the number of people seeking council tax exemptions since Pembrokeshire brought in a 200 per cent premium for second homes is to be heard this week. Pembrokeshire had been operating a 100 per cent council tax…
Lampeter man sentenced following abuse of Pony and German Shepard
A Lampeter man has been sentenced to prison for eight weeks after causing unnecessary suffering to a pony and a German Shepard at a property in Cwmann. The Court heard that on the 27th of September 2022, Evan David Bevan…
Road closures announced ahead of Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k race
The Bryn Meadows Caerphilly 10k, scheduled for Sunday, May 12th, 2024, promises to be an exhilarating event showcasing the spirit of the community. With the safety and enjoyment of participants and spectators in mind, the event organisers have announced road…
National Slate Museum aiming to become world-class visitor attraction
During the Bank Holiday Weekend, Culture Secretary Lesley Griffiths visited the National Slate Museum in Llanberis to see how redevelopment work is aiming to turn the venue into a world-class visitor attraction and has encouraged people to visit. Welsh Government…