Member of Senedd investigated for leaving negative review on eBay
A Senedd member was investigated after leaving a negative review about a pair of crystal sherry glasses bought on eBay for £9.99. Douglas Bain, who is the Senedd’s standards commissioner, launched a formal investigation after the seller made a…
Training on new tri-mode trains ‘progressing well,’ says TfW
Driver training for Transport for Wales’ brand-new tri-mode trains is progressing well ahead of their planned introduction later this year. The Class 756 trains, built by Stadler, are now regularly being seen on the network in South Wales as drivers…
Passenger numbers up 1.6m at Transport for Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) recorded the largest rise in passenger numbers out of all the UK’s train operators this spring, up 27% on the previous year. Newly published data shows that between April and June this year, 7.6 million journeys…
High Speed Chase injures Police Officer and writes off Police Vehicle
On Thursday May 23, 2024, Caleb Ayodele, 27 from Barnet in London entered the force area in a cloned BMW. The car was then stung by officers whilst driving down the A48 Eastern Avenue in Pentwyn and a pursuit ensued….
UK’s most wanted fugitive returned following arrest in Portugal
One of the UK’s most wanted men has been brought back to Wales by the National Crime Agency (NCA) after spending four years on the run. Calvin Parris, 34, from Cardiff, was detained by Portuguese Judicial Police officers near the…
Man sentenced for sexually assaulting a young child
A 38-year-old man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a young child 12 years ago. Shannon Leigh Newth was today (18th October) sentenced to 16 years in prison and given a lifetime restraining order. The abuse took place in 2011…
Busnesau Sir Gaerfyrddin yn Croesawu Dysgu Cymraeg gyda Rhaglen Newydd
I nodi Diwrnod Shwmae Su’mae 2024, mae Cyngor Sir Caerfyrddin yn dathlu ei fenter arloesol i helpu busnesau lleol i groesawu a hyrwyddo’r Gymraeg. Yn dwyn yr enw “Cymraeg i Fusnesau Sir Gaerfyrddin”, mae’r fenter yn gydweithrediad rhwng rhaglen ARFOR Cyngor…
Carmarthenshire Businesses embrace Welsh Language Learning with New Programme
To mark Shwtmae Sumae Day 2024, Carmarthenshire County Council is celebrating its groundbreaking initiative aimed at helping local businesses embrace and promote the Welsh language. Named “Welsh for Carmarthenshire Businesses,” the initiative is a collaboration between Carmarthenshire County Council’s ARFOR programme and…
Nosferatu and accompanying Organ to thrill St Mary’s Church, Kidwelly
On the 18th of October at 7pm we will be showing the famous 1922 silent film Nosferatu, with accompaniment on the organ by Mr Andrew Pike. There is a suggested donation of £5 per ticket (available on the door) and…
Man arrested and charged in connection with sexual assault in Cathays, Cardiff
A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a sexual assault on a woman in Cathays, Cardiff. Detectives have been investigating an incident under the railway bridge close to Senghenydd Hall and Salisbury Road during the early hours…