Carmarthen man found guilty of rape and voyeurism following trial
Daniel Gravell, aged 43, was found guilty of raping a woman in 2002 and admitted to voyeurism following a two-week trial at Swansea Crown Court that concluded in May this year. Recognising the lasting impact of the rape offence committed…
Senedd to hold inquiry into ‘unbearable’ landfill site near Wrexham
A Senedd committee will hold an inquiry into a landfill site amid concerns about an “unbearable” stench blighting villagers’ lives for the past two decades. Members of the petitions committee agreed to take evidence after more than 1,100 people…
Welsh Gov issues ‘disgraceful’ response to inquiry on public appointments
The Welsh Government issued a disgraceful response to an inquiry on public appointments, showing disrespect bordering on contempt for the Senedd, a watchdog committee warned. Senedd members on the public accounts committee were outraged by ministers’ response to their report which…
Disabled children in Wales refused additional support with claims that their needs can be met through ‘universal provision’
Disabled children in Wales have been refused additional support in Welsh schools due to claims their needs can be met through so-called universal provision, a committee heard. Senedd members considered a 1,454-name petition calling for a ban on the term “universal…
First Minister under fire for ‘scattergun’ approach to international relations
First minister Eluned Morgan came under friendly fire over the Welsh Government’s “scattergun rather than strategic” approach to international relations. The Senedd’s culture committee scrutinised Baroness Morgan about the Welsh Government’s international strategy and plans for an investment summit. Lee…
Senedd members ’roundly reject’ Conservative calls for M4 relief road
Senedd members roundly rejected Conservative calls to deliver an M4 relief road, six years on from the Welsh Government pulling the plug on the project. Sam Rowlands described the M4 relief road as a golden opportunity, not only to…
Man reported missing from Haverfordwest
Can you help find Gareth, who has been reported missing in Haverfordwest? Gareth is 52, and described as around 5ft 5in tall, of slim build, with brown hair. He is believed to be wearing a black top and trousers, and…
Illegal gathering in Brechfa broken up overnight
Dyed-Powys Police was made aware of a large gathering at a remote location in Brechfa overnight. Officers swiftly attended the area, where the gathering was well underway. The number of people involved and the safety aspects surrounding breaking up the…
Should the west coast railway lines be recommissioned? – The £2billion debate in the Senedd
Senedd members debated calls to reopen railway lines along the west coast of Wales to connect north and south but balked at the estimated £2bn cost. Carolyn Thomas led the debate on June 18 following a near-13,000-name petition calling…
Two charged whilst Police continue investigation into Cardiff shooting
South Wales Police is continuing to investigate a shooting which happened in Clos Y Fynnon, Pontprennau, Cardiff at approximately 8pm on Saturday, June 7. A 15-year-old boy was shot but thankfully his injuries are not life-threatening. Two people have been…