Sledgehammer Attack on Police sees Six Charged, Fuelling Debate on Protest Across UK and Wales
On 6 August 2024, six members of Palestine Action allegedly forced their way into the premises of Elbit Systems UK in Filton (Bristol area), using a repurposed prison van to breach security fences and enter the site. According to the…
Wales opens registration for government ‘Baby Bundles’ support scheme
Families in Wales can now register for support with essential baby items as part of the Baby Bundles programme, a government-funded initiative targeted primarily at expectant parents living in Flying Start support areas. The scheme, first referenced to families by…
Carmarthen-based darts team raises hundreds of pounds for Hywel Dda Health Charities through raffle evening
Nicola Jones and the rest of the Carmarthen and District Ladies Winter Darts League chose to raise money for Glangwili Hospital’s Cilgerran Ward by organising a charity evening and raffle, which was held on the 30th September, with all proceeds going…
Tragedy strikes as body of PC Rehaan recovered from Bristol Harbour
PC Rehaan Akhtar, from Llanelli, in Wales, disappeared on a night out with friends in Bristol and was last seen at around 01:00 GMT on Sunday near the city’s harbourside. His body was recovered on Monday. South Wales Police have…
Burry Port RNLI rescues crew of vessel in distress
In the late hours of 23rd November, Burry Port RNLI volunteers carried out a challenging rescue after shore crew spotted a small vessel in difficulty close to the lifeboat station. The incident occurred in complete darkness, with rough surf conditions…
Farage and Reform UK Under Scrutiny Amid Russian Bribe Scandal
Nathan Gill, the former leader of Reform UK in Wales, has been sentenced to 10½ years in prison after admitting to accepting bribes in exchange for making pro-Russian statements, authorities confirmed this week. Gill pleaded guilty to eight counts of…
Former Library Transformed into Vibrant Community Centre in Llwynhendy
Llanelli Rural Council has officially completed renovation works at the former branch library in Llwynhendy, transforming the facility into a vibrant community hub now known as Canolfan Llwynhendy. The newly redeveloped centre will offer a broad range of services and…
Cloudflare Outage Temporarily Blocks ChatGPT, X, and Other Web Services
Cloudflare, a leading web infrastructure and security company, is currently experiencing service disruptions impacting several of its platforms, including the Cloudflare Dashboard, Access, WARP, and broader application services. Some customers have reported difficulties logging in or using these services. The…
Snow and Ice Warning issued for Carmarthenshire
Carmarthenshire remains under ongoing rain warnings, with heavy and persistent rainfall continuing to affect many parts of the county. The Met Office reports that 30–50 mm of rain is likely in places, with higher totals possible over elevated terrain. With…
Parish Councillor Under Fire After Backing Controversial Housing Development in Cynwyl Elfed
Tensions have erupted in the rural village of Cynwyl Elfed after local parish councillor Elfed Davies stood alone in support of a hotly opposed housing development, defying the wishes of an overwhelming majority of the community and raising questions of…