Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’
A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to retain responsibility. In 2019, an independent commission – led by Lord Thomas, the former head…
Controversial Quarry Application Set To Be Approved
A planning committee will next week debate extending the life of a dormant quarry in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The debate will take place on Wednesday (July 16) when Denbighshire County Council councillors will discuss Tarmac Trading Ltd’s…
Senedd member calls for restrictions on ‘bottom trawling’ to protect Wales’ seabeds from being bulldozed
A Senedd member called for restrictions on bottom trawling to protect Wales’ seabeds as she criticised the current “rudderless” marine protection policy. Janet Finch-Saunders said she could hardly imagine a more wasteful way of catching fish than bottom trawling,…
Plans for 31 Homes in Cynwyl Elfed Spark Flood of Concern from Residents
A controversial proposal to build 31 new homes on land off Surgeon Street has triggered strong reactions in the quiet Carmarthenshire village of Cynwyl Elfed, with residents, business owners and local officials voicing serious concerns over infrastructure, flooding, and the…
BREAKING | 17-year old from Cwmbran pleads guilty to possessing information that could be used to prepare or commit an act of terrorism
A spokesperson for Counter Terrorism Police Wales said: “On Friday 4th July 2025 a 17-year-old male from the Cwmbran area, appeared at The Central Criminal Court after pleading guilty of an offence of possessing information that could be useful to…
‘No plans to introduce monthly black bin collections in Powys,’ says senior councillor
THERE are no “current” plans to introduce monthly black bin collections in Powys a senior councillor has said. Tomorrow (Wednesday, July 9) at a meeting of Powys County Council’s Economy, Residents and Communities scrutiny committee, councillors will discuss the findings of…
Calls for ‘Owain’s law’ to aid brain tumour treatment
Senedd members called for Owain’s law, in memory of a young father, to ensure a gold-standard approach to preserving human tissue for other cancer patients in future. Hefin David led a debate on a cross-party motion on July 2 calling for…
Tenant in Caerphilly handed 5-year suspended sentence in bid to stop anti-social behaviour
A tenant (contract holder) of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been served a 5-year suspended sentence in a bid to stop anti-social behaviour. The Council’s Caerphilly Homes Anti-Social Behaviour Team made the application to Court in response to ongoing anti-social…
Swansea man convicted of murder following Police investigation
A man in his 40s from Swansea has been convicted of murder, and a second man convicted of manslaughter, following a South Wales Police investigation into the death of 27-year-old Joshua Norman. 49-year-old Paul Rosser, from Gendros, was found guilty…
Council tax premium on second homes in Carmarthenshire raises £1.6million in first year
A council tax premium on second homes and empty properties in Carmarthenshire has raised just over £1.6m in its first year. The 50% premium was implemented on April 1, 2024, and affected 1,167 second homes and 2,102 long-term empty houses….