Domestic abuse victims receive Additional Support thanks to pilot project
More than 100 domestic abuse victims in Carmarthenshire have received additional support thanks to a pilot project using policing approach developed in counter terrorism. We’ve been trialling the ‘four Ps’ method during contact with victims of medium risk graded domestic…
Storm Bert renews frustrations over road safety in rural Carmarthenshire
In the wake of Storm Bert, Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area has seen its fair share of burst rivers, power cuts, fallen trees and damaged property. But as the clouds begin to lift and the skies begin to clear, residents…
Unexploded Ordnance discovered in Bynea, Llanelli
At approximately 12.20pm, Dyfed-Powys Police received a call following the discovery of an old ordnance, just off Yspitty Road, Bynea, Llanelli. Specially trained officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal are in attendance to dispose of the item safely and officers…
FM to announce major investment summit for 2025
Later today, First Minister of Wales Eluned Morgan will announce a major investment summit will take place in Wales in 2025. The FM will make the announcement when she addresses the CBI Wales Annual Dinner in Cardiff this evening [Thursday…
Clydach man found guilty of murdering 71-year-old neighbour
A man from Swansea has been found guilty of the murder of his 71-year-old neighbour. 57-year-old Brian Whitelock, from Clydach, previously admitted manslaughter on the grounds of diminished responsibility, but has now been found guilty of the murder of Wendy…
Financial Support for those affected by Storm Bert
Following Storm Bert, the Welsh Government have announced support for those affected by the storm: Immediate financial support will be provided to people whose homes have been flooded during Storm Bert. The Welsh Government will fund local authorities to provide…
Illegal Vape Seizures Surge in Blaenau Gwent, Flintshire, and Monmouthshire
Each month, thousands of non-compliant vapes are confiscated from retailers in police raids and trading standards operations across the UK. These illegal products pose a serious risk to consumers due to products potentially exceeding the legal amount of nicotine content…
UK Government opens applications for breakfast clubs in England, after over 100 million free breakfasts provided in schools in Wales
Today [Wed 27 November] schools in England can apply to hold breakfast clubs from April 2025, following the success of the roll-out by the Welsh Labour Government here in Wales. In Wales, free breakfasts have been provided in primary schools…
Dyfed-Powys Police urges parents to think twice before buying E-Scooters for Christmas
Parents are being warned to think twice before buying electronic scooters for Christmas at the risk of falling foul of the law. While an e-scooter may seem a tempting present to buy loved ones this festive season, Dyfed-Powys Police are…
Senedd members express anger and fear over delayed flood warnings in Wales
Senedd members warned Wales failed to learn lessons from devastating floods in 2020, with serious shortcomings repeated as Storm Bert wrought havoc over the weekend. Delyth Jewell, Plaid Cymru’s shadow climate change secretary, told the Senedd that hundreds of…