Family pay tribute to ‘honest and hardworking’ grandfather who lost his life in RTC near Coelbren
The family of a grandfather whose “quiet strength and gentle humour were a constant source of support and warmth to those around him,” have paid tribute to him. Malcolm John Shopland, aged 72, from Ystradgynlais, was cycling when he was…
Planners back Aberystwyth car-park extension despite objections
Ceredigion planners have backed a proposed expansion of an Aberystwyth car park which would see more than 250 spaces available, despite objections from the town council on flood risk grounds. In an application recommended for approval at the May 14…
National Park refuse ‘alien’ and ‘industrial’ metal gates for Tenby Harbour
Council plans for ‘alien’ and ‘industrial’ metal gates to prevent vehicle entry on to Tenby’s iconic harbour have been refused by the national park. In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Pembrokeshire County Council sought permission to install a…
Bluestone’s Blue Lagoon Water Park to open to the public for May half-term
Bluestone’s Blue Lagoon Water Park will open its doors to the public for a special charity evening during the May half-term holidays, with all proceeds supporting Milford Youth Matters – a local charity dedicated to empowering young people in Pembrokeshire….
Dame Nia Griffith MP – “Statement on WRU Regional Rugby funding change announcement”
The following is a statement by Dame Nia Griffith MP on the WRU Regional Rugby funding change announcement: “The announcement on regional rugby funding from the Welsh Rugby Union over the weekend, with little consultation or detail as to what…
Week of action for SCEPTRE – the policing approach to tackling knife crime
SCEPTRE | Dyfed-Powys Police are joining forces nationally for Sceptre, the policing approach to tackling knife crime, and a week of action will take place between Monday the 19th and Sunday 25th May 2025. During the week Neighbourhood Policing Teams…
Couple jailed after footage of them sexually abusing a child shared online
A couple from Wales have been jailed for 23 years each after footage was shared online of them sexually abusing a child. Jonathan Leonard, 58, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, and Ann Bray, 62, from Newport were arrested by officers from the…
Blue Flags to fly over three of Ceredigion’s popular beaches
Blue Flags will again be flown at three of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches in 2025 at Borth, Llangrannog and Tresaith with an additional six beaches achieving Seaside Award status and a further four obtaining the coveted rural Green Coast Award….
Dyfed-Powys Police partners with MedicAlert to introduce ‘Herbert Protocol’
Every year, at least 40,000+ people living with dementia are reported missing for the first time. Dyfed-Powys Police has announced its partnership with the charity MedicAlert to introduce a new missing person’s protocol across the Dyfed-Powys Police area. The Herbert…
Rural Bus operators petrified by Welsh Gov plans for London-style bus network in Wales
Rural bus operators are petrified by the Welsh Government’s plans to introduce a London-style bus network in Wales, the industry warned. Scott Pearson, chair of the Coach and Bus Association Cymru, gave evidence on the bus bill which seeks to bring…