Wales to benefit from over 150 new neighbourhood Police Officers by April 2026
Every neighbourhood in Wales will have named, contactable officers from July as the government kickstarts its plan to restore neighbourhood policing across England and Wales. Dyfed-Powys, Gwent, North Wales and South Wales Police will receive additional neighbourhood police officers and…
Risca women prosecuted for running unlicensed dog home boarding and doggy daycare facilities
TWO women have admitted keeping a pet boarding business without a licence and unfair trading. Deborah Jane Edwards and Lydia Perkins, both from Risca, pleaded guilty when they appeared at Newport Magistrates’ Court. Caerphilly County Borough Council has successfully prosecuted…
Llanelli’s Radio BGM named best hospital radio station in Wales
Llanelli’s Radio BGM has been named the best hospital radio station in Wales and third best in the UK. Based at the town’s Prince Philip Hospital, the long-standing community and hospital station won three national awards at the 2025 Hospital…
New research reveals gaps in tidal knowledge as Easter holiday sees heightened risk on the Welsh coast
As families head to the coast to enjoy the Welsh Easter school break, the RNLI has revealed the results of a survey with Bangor University1 which shows large gaps in tidal knowledge. The findings of the nationwide research2 revealed that…
Over £649m lost across the UK to investment fraud in 2024 with over £2m lost in Dyfed-Powys Police force area
Data from Action Fraud reveals that people aged 35-44 were more likely to be targeted for investment fraud, while those aged 55-64 suffered the greatest financial losses. Investment fraud occurs when criminals approach individuals, often out of the blue, and…
Boat owners urged to double check boat security measures as summer months approach
Dyfed-Powys Police Marine Unit is urging boat owners to double check the security of their boat as we approach the summer months. Boat owners and hirers spend a lot of money buying and maintaining their boats, so the last thing…
Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel seeking entries to sing praises of social care heroes in Carmarthenshire
Opera star Sir Bryn Terfel has launched a search to find the unsung heroes of social care in Carmarthenshire. Entries are being sought for the 2025 Wales Care Awards to honour the skill and devotion of people who work in care…
100th Annual Conference of the WI in Wales set to take place in Llanelli, marking key milestone in WI history
Over 500 WI members will be gathering at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli on 16 April to celebrate a key milestone in the history of the WI – the 100th Annual Conference of the WI in Wales – and the…
Carmarthen event to test men for prostate cancer
A Welsh charity is touring the nation to test more than 3000 men for prostate cancer and it’s coming to Carmarthen on Sunday 18 May. Prostate Cymru is embarking on the mission as men continue to face difficulties in getting…
Great Western Railway and Network Rail bring Control under single leadership team
Great Western Railway (GWR) and Network Rail are joining forces by bringing their Control functions together in a single, joint team to bolster collaborative working and service delivery. The move to bring track and train closer together builds on the…