100-year-old woman shares her memories of VE Day
A resident from HC-One Wales’s Parklands Care Home in Bedwas, Caerphilly, has been sharing her memories of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, in celebration of the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8, 2025. Resident Eunice David, who was born…
Llanelli man pleads guilty following discovery of cannabis farm at disused retail property
A Llanelli man has pleaded guilty before the courts just one day after officers found 350 cannabis plants at a disused retail property in Llanelli. Pllumb Krosi, aged 34, was arrested on Wednesday 30 April after officers from Carmarthenshire’s Priority…
Swansea man jailed for sexual offences against underage victim
A man from Swansea has been jailed after he pleaded guilty to nine sexual offences against one victim, beginning when the victim was a child. His victim disclosed to a family member that 58-year-old Stephen Hindley had led a campaign…
Thousands of trains to be provided for fans ahead of Bristol Bears vs Bath Rugby game in Cardiff
Almost 10,000 extra train seats are being provided for rugby fans heading to Cardiff for the hotly-anticipated Big Day Out on Saturday May 10, as Bristol Bears take on Bath Rugby at the Principality Stadium. Eight extra trains will depart…
RNLI urges public to visit lifeguarded beaches ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend
High temperatures are forecast for much of the UK ahead of the Bank Holiday Weekend. The RNLI are urging the public to visit a lifeguarded beach and to follow the charity’s safety advice. Temperatures are expected to cool as…
Online writing school The Novelry launches Next Big Story Writing Competition with £75,000 prize
The Novelry, the online fiction writing school, is thrilled to announce the launch of a groundbreaking new writing contest, ‘The Next Big Story.’ Designed to discover fresh literary talent, the competition will award one winner £75,000 along with a year of support from…
Plaid Cymru criticise Labour Gov for ‘botched’ pilot scheme unfair on teenagers
Plaid Cymru Transport spokesperson, Peredur Owen Griffiths has criticised the Labour Government’s ‘botched’ pilot that leaves 11-15 years old paying more for public transport compared to 16-21 year olds. The pilot scheme, which will introduce £1 capped bus fares for…
Ministers urged to act over school violence ‘epidemic’
Senedd members demanded urgent action to address an “epidemic” of violence after a 14-year-old became the first person convicted of attempted murder in a Welsh school. Natasha Asghar led a debate in the aftermath of the schoolgirl being sentenced…
RAIB Interim report: Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its interim report into the collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024. At around 19:26 on Monday 21 October 2024, train reporting number 1J25, the 18:31 passenger service from…