Development plans for Pembrokeshire based caravan park refused
Plans to develop are Pembrokeshire caravan park with more static units have been refused, a report saying it would continue a breach of a previous planning condition. In an application to Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, Mr and Mrs Farr, through…
Dyfed-Powys Police appeal for information following serious RTC near Manordeilo
Dyfed-Powys is appealing for information following a serious road traffic collision on the A40 near Manordeilo, at around 1.45am on Sunday 17 August. The collision involved a black Mitsubishi L200 and a blue Skoda Fabia. One man remains in hospital,…
New Swansea centre to speed up diagnosis and support for neurodivergent people
A new centre offering timely assessment, diagnosis and tailored support plans for neurodivergent children, adults and families has opened in Swansea, with services available across South and West Wales. The Neuropathways Centre, launched by health and wellbeing organisation Health is One, is…
Senedd seat for Caerphilly declared vacant following death of Hefin David
The Senedd’s speaker has formally declared the Caerphilly constituency seat vacant following the sudden death of Labour Senedd member Hefin David last week. Elin Jones, the speaker or Llywydd, issued a statement declaring the seat vacant from August 12 in line…
Swansea man pleads guilty to murder of Leanne Williams
A man from Swansea has pleaded guilty to the murder of 47-year-old Leanne Williams earlier this year. 33-year-old Matthew Battenbough, of no fixed abode, appeared at Swansea Crown Court today (Monday August 18). He will be sentenced on Friday September…
Man arrested following serious assault in Aberfan
South Wales Police arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm, following an incident which happened in Aberfan Road earlier this afternoon. A 40-year-old man was admitted to Prince Charles Hospital with stab wounds which are serious…
From Elvis to Mr Bean: Village Carnival Brings Characters, Cars, and Cheer to Cynwyl Elfed
On Saturday 9 August 2025, Ysgol Cynwyl Elfed School hosted the Cynwyl Elfed Carnival & Sports. The event brought together local residents for a relaxed morning of fun, friendly competition, and creative costumes. The village carnival was a feast for…
Caerphilly MS Hefin David dies suddenly at the age of 47
Hefin David, the Labour Senedd member for Caerphilly, has died suddenly at the age of 47. Dr Hefin David, who had represented Caerphilly in the Senedd for nearly a decade, died on Tuesday evening. His partner was Vikki Howells, a…
Haverfordwest Co-Option Dispute Sparks Allegations of Ignoring Racism Concerns
A Pembrokeshire town council has been accused of leaving a vacant seat unfilled rather than address alleged racism concerns after failing to co-opt a prospective councillor. Haverfordwest Town Council co-opted Reform UK member Scott Thorley earlier this year, but more…
Residents of Liscombe Street in Newport raise concerns over having ‘wronguns’ for neighbours if HMO conversion goes ahead
A Newport resident has raised concerns about having “wronguns” for neighbours if a mid-terraced house is converted into a four-bed HMO. The claim was made during a consultation on plans to redevelop the four-bedroom property at 35 Liscombe Street, in…