Prolific burglar stole parcels in a Just Eat bag from properties across Cardiff
Phillip Thompson pretended to be delivering food but instead burgled homes and communal areas of buildings across Cardiff and Penarth. After he was arrested, he admitted burgling a total of 79 properties. Officer in the case Detective Sergeant Andrew Coakley,…
Vulnerable’ market hall renovated and brought back into active use
The Cabinet Secretary for Housing, Local Government and Planning, Julie James, has visited the Grade II listed building, Yr Hen Farchnad (The Old Market), in Llandeilo. The market was a key part of Llandeilo’s history before becoming disused and falling…
Transport for Wales say rail performance has improved since January
Transport for Wales has released figures showing rail performance improvements since the start of this year (2024). Since January 2024, over 80% of TfW trains have arrived on time or within 3 minutes of their scheduled arrival, with most recent…
Double success for two South Wales businesses at AES Awards
Two South Wales businesses enjoyed double success at a leading Welsh work-based learning provider’s annual awards dinner. The Celtic Collection, a group of business and leisure brands including the iconic Celtic Manor Resort in Newport and The Green Giraffe Nursery, Cardiff…
Plaid says community owned energy is key to lower bills for Welsh households
Community owned energy is key to ensuring energy security and lower bills for Welsh households, Plaid Cymru has said. Plaid Cymru’s candidate for Bangor Aberconwy, Catrin Wager, said that the party would grants powers for local ownership of renewable energy…
Man jailed for 28 counts of child sex offences
A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed after being found guilty of 28 counts of child sex offences. 77-year-old Brian Doye, from Ystalyfera, has received a sentence of 28 years in custody, with an extended two years’ licence…
Swansea man jailed for multiple child sex offences
A man from Swansea has been jailed for multiple child sex offences. 34-year-old Phillip Bowler, from Mount Pleasant, sent messages of a sexual nature to his victim before meeting the victim to force them to delete the messages. He then…
New schemes to raise maths standards
Work to improve standards of maths in Welsh schools is progressing with new schemes in place helping to boost confidence, develop skills and encourage more take up. Before the pandemic, schools in Wales were making positive progress in numeracy and…
Spring booster vaccine now available to those eligible
People eligible for the spring COVID-19 booster vaccine can now drop-in to centres and pop-ups across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire to get their vaccine. GPs, community pharmacies and the health board’s immunisation teams have been providing the vaccine since 1…
Re-use centre in Nantycaws extends opening hours
Canolfan Eto re-use centre in Nantycaws has extended its opening hours – making it easier for residents to repair, re-use and re-purpose. Canolfan Eto will now be open from Wednesdays to Sundays from 10am until 4pm. Repaired, re-used,…