Trading Standards Investigation exposes premises selling vapes to underage teens
A 15-year-old who tried to buy vapes as part of a Trading Standards investigation in Carmarthenshire was sold them at eight premises. Formal written warnings were issued to the sellers after Trading Standards officers questioned them under caution and examined…
Fire-damaged Porthcawl footpath to be repaired
The first phase of repairs to a popular coastal path boardwalk which was damaged by fire last year look set to go ahead in the coming months. The works will see repairs to the popular boardwalk along Porthcawl’s Rest Bay area after it…
Former Cinema in Swansea City Centre to undergo restoration
CROSS the threshold of a Swansea gem which thousands of people once queued to get into and you step back in time, and then forward again. There can’t be many buildings like the former Castle Cinema, with its sign warning…
Carmarthenshire Councillors seek assurances that ‘Christmas kerbside Collection Chaos’ won’t happen again at Easter
WORRIED councillors have sought assurances that Christmas kerbside collection “chaos” in Carmarthenshire won’t happen again at Easter. Cllr Kevin Madge told a council committee that his email “blew up” over the festive period due to complaints from householders whose kerbside…
Police launch murder investigation following disappearance of Charlene Hobbs
Police searching for missing Cardiff woman Charlene Hobbs have launched a murder investigation. The Crimestoppers charity is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information which leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible. Charlene,…
Carmarthen school gets financial boost for specialist unit
The builders behind the Parc y Fron development in Carmarthen has lent a helping hand to a school in the town to improve facilities for its pupils with additional learning needs. Persimmon Homes West Wales has donated £3,000 to Queen…
Sixth person to be charged in connection with Talbot Green shooting
A sixth person has been charged in connection with the murder of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green. The 40-year-old died on Sunday March 9 after being shot in Llys Illtyd. Jordan Mills-Smith, 32, from Pentwyn, Cardiff, has been charged with…
Three men jailed for kidnapping and assault
Each of the men have been jailed for eight years and one month respectively for deliberately enticing the victim to a remote location, and once there subjecting him to significant violence and restraining him by handcuffs. Mohammad Comrie, aged 22, of Leeds; Faiz…
GWR to provide extra trains for Wales v England Six Nations fixture
Great Western Railway will provide 11 extra trains and more than 6,000 additional seats for fans attending Saturday’s Wales v England Six Nations fixture. Trains are expected to be very busy immediately after the match at the Principality Stadium and…
Family pay tribute to woman who died following shooting in Talbot Green
The family of 40-year-old Joanne Penney, who died after being shot in Talbot Green, have paid tribute to her. They said: “We are devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Joanne. She was a daughter, mother, sister, and niece…