Police Appeal following reports of ‘outrageous’ public indecency in Llanelli
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a report of outraging public decency that occurred in Llanelli, at approximately 4.45pm on Saturday, May 10, 2025. The incident involved a male and female who were reportedly taking part in sexual activity on the grass…
28-year-old man sentenced for attempted murder following Talbot Green Police Station Attack
A 28-year-old male from Talbot Green has today been sentenced for attempted murder and nine other offences following a violent attack at Talbot Green Police station on Friday 31 January. Alexander Dighton today, June 13, appeared at Central Criminal Court…
Man jailed following shoplifting spree in Cardiff
A man has been jailed after going on a shoplifting spree that cost Cardiff businesses over £1,000 in losses. Karl Legg, aged 39, of Cardiff, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court to two years and eight months in prison on…
Llanelli man charged for possession of explosive substance
Following an incident in Llanelli which involved EOD officers and a police cordon of 100metres, a man has been charged following a warrant conducted at New Dock Road, Llanelli on Wednesday June 11. Timothy Jones, aged 57, from Llanelli has…
Drakeford confirms plans for land value tax will remain on the table as a potential replacement for council tax and business rates
Wales’ finance secretary Mark Drakeford confirmed plans for a land value tax remain on the table as a potential long-term replacement for council tax and business rates. The former first minister said the Welsh Government continues to explore the…
Organised Crime Group convicted following proactive investigation led by Tarian ROCU
An organised crime group has been convicted following a proactive investigation led by Tarian, the Regional Organised Crime Unit (ROCU) for southern Wales. Eleven people, aged between 24 and 44, were convicted of Conspiracy to supply Class ‘B’ Controlled Drugs…
Police investigation launched following shooting incident in Cardiff
South Wales Police was called at around 8pm on Saturday, June 7, to a report of a shooting incident in Pontprennau, Cardiff. Officers attended a house in Clos y Ffynnon and a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital. Fortunately, his…
Illegal vapes and tobacco seized from commercial properties in Caerphilly
On Tuesday 10th June, Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) Trading Standards, in collaboration with Regional Trading Standards officers under Operation Cece, Gwent Police, and the Home Office, carried out a targeted operation in Risca. The enforcement team searched several commercial…
Online abuse of politicians ‘getting worse by the day’
Senedd members called for urgent action to tackle the “existential crisis” of abuse, harassment and intimidation faced by politicians on social media. Plaid Cymru’s Adam Price, the first out-gay man in his party to be elected to national office,…
Freeport jobs promises ‘quietly revised down’ as thousands of jobs evaporate
Promises of job creation at two freeports have been stealthily downgraded by thousands of jobs, with Wales falling far behind the curve, a Senedd member warned. Plaid Cymru’s Luke Fletcher criticised the pace of change at the Anglesey freeport…