Child sexually assaulted in Llanelli
A LLANELLI community is in shock after reports that a 10-year-old child was sexually assaulted in a field by another child. Dyfed-Powys Police are investigating reports about the sexual touching of a child at Penygaer playing fields on Wednesday, September 11….
Risca man convicted of terrorism offence
A 41-year-old man from Risca near Newport has been found guilty of an offence under the Terrorism Act 2000. Following a two-week trial at Winchester Crown Court, Daniel Niinmae was convicted today (Monday, September 16) of possession of a…
Welsh Labour push back plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh Law
Plans to enshrine international human rights treaties into Welsh law will no longer be brought forward by 2026 despite a manifesto commitment, a committee heard. Labour’s 2021 Senedd manifesto pledged to incorporate United Nations conventions on rights of disabled people and…
Only Gold will do for Carmarthenshire’s Paralympians
Following the closing ceremony of the Paris 2024 Paralympics, the whole of Carmarthenshire is extremely proud of its two Paralympians; para cyclist – Steffan Lloyd and para taekwondo athlete – Matt Bush. Both Steffan and Matt return to Wales as…
Hitachi to help transform public transport in Wales
Transport for Wales has selected global company Hitachi to help digitally transform public transport within Wales, making it easier for customers to plan, book and pay for different modes of travel. Over the next five years, Hitachi will deliver a…
Hartlepool Mosque donates £16,000 to Local Charities in a Powerful Rebuttal to Hate
In a powerful show of unity, the Nasir Mosque in Hartlepool, part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, donated £16,000 to local charities on Saturday (14th September). This generous act follows the hostility last month targeting immigrants and Muslims across the…
Cabinet Secretary for Transport sets out next steps for 20mph limits
Ahead of the anniversary of the introduction of the 20mph default speed limit in Wales, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales, Ken Skates, has set out the next steps. Earlier this year, the Cabinet Secretary announced a three phase-plan…
Trams set to return to Cardiff
Plans have been revealed for a brand-new tramway from Cardiff Central railway station to Cardiff Bay, connecting the two directly by rail for the first time. The first phase of Cardiff Crossrail, which is being delivered by Cardiff Council and…
Op Medusa action sees large number of drugs-related arrests in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot
South Wales Police officers, working closely with Merseyside Police, launched an operation this month to tackle drugs trafficking in Swansea and Neath Port Talbot. The intelligence-led initiative – codenamed Medusa – was set up to tackle County Lines – criminal…
Cardiff man responsible for a rape nearly 50 years ago
A judge had ruled that Dennis Coles, 72, was unfit to stand trial for medical reasons, and so could not receive a criminal conviction. Instead, the case was heard as a trial of fact and the jury concluded Coles was…