Approval likely for additional homes at ‘The Poppies’ development, Wrexham
Planning officers will recommend Wrexham councillors approve a proposal to add more houses to a Llay development despite community objections. SG Estates is already building 50 new homes – a development known as ‘The Poppies’ on land formerly part of…
National Grid customers in Llanelli to receive safety check visits
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) will be visiting customers’ properties in and around Llanelli from next week as part of a safety inspection programme. Domestic and small business customers in the SA15 postcode will receive visits from NGED-approved contractors to…
29-House Development in St Dogmaels Withdrawn by Obsidian Homes
A scheme for 29 houses, including two affordable units, in the north Pembrokeshire village of St Dogmaels, close to the Ceredigion border, has been withdrawn. Whitland-based Obsidian Homes Ltd, through agent Amity Planning, in a 2024 application sought permission for…
Six Children Rescued from Sea in Major Incident at Aberavon Beach
A major rescue operation unfolded at Aberavon Beach over the weekend when six young children were pulled from the sea after being reported in “serious difficulty,” according to Port Talbot Coastguard. Rapid Response by Rescue Teams Emergency responders were notified…
Family pay Tribute to Hefin David MS
The family of Hefin David, the late Member of the Senedd (MS) for Caerphilly who passed away suddenly earlier this month, has issued the following statement. The statement expresses their gratitude for the outpouring of support from the public and…
Riverside murder investigation: Family pay tribute to Nirodha Niwunhella
The family of 32-year-old Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, who went by Nirodha, have paid tribute to her. They said: “We remember Nirodha as a cherished daughter, family member and dear friend to many. Nirodha will be forever remembered with…
Llanelli Rallies to aid Families Following Felinfoel House Fire
On Thursday, August 21, a devastating house fire in Felinfoel completely destroyed one property and caused serious damage to another, leaving the residing families displaced and devastated. Emergency services responded swiftly, ensuring the families from the affected homes were evacuated…
BREAKING: House ablaze in Felinfoel
Just over an hour ago, we received reports that a substantial fire had broken out at several properties in Felinfoel Llanelli. It has been reported that emergency services have been called and are now tackling the blaze. Residents are urged…
Police search for boy wanted in connection with robbery
Dyfed-Powys Police is appealing for information to find Ashley Sebastian-Jones from the Carmarthen area. The 17-year-old is wanted on suspicion of robbery. Ashley is believed to be in the Carmarthen area and officers are appealing for any information that could…
Disappointment in Rhoose as Iconic Red Dragon Mural Demolished for New College Campus
Residents in a Welsh town have expressed their disappointment after finding out that a popular piece of art has been taken away. The red dragon mural in Rhoose is something visitors to Cardiff Airport will also be familiar with, greeting…