Man sentenced after sending explicit Snapchat messages to undercover police officer
A MAN has been handed a suspended prison sentence after sending explicit Snapchat messages to an undercover police officer, believing they were a 14-year-old girl. Curtis Janman, from Pembrey, admitted he’d fantasised about having sex with girls aged between 14…
‘Defibruary’ campaign begins across communities in Wales
THURSDAY the 2nd of February marked the start of St John Ambulance Cymru’s annual Defibruary campaign, which aims to raise defibrillator awareness in communities across Wales. Following a cardiac arrest, a person’s chances of survival are reduced by 10% for…
RSPCA issue reminder of the dangers littering has after goose found impaired by tin can
A REMINDER of the dangers of litter has been issued by RSPCA Cymru after a goose was found with a can stuck on its mouth in Aberdare. The Canadian cross greylag goose was first spotted on Wednesday 31 January in…
Dairy farm switches to grazing fodder beet as high-quality winter feed
GRAZING fodder beet as a winter crop for beef and dairy cattle is reducing wintering costs at a Pembrokeshire farm. The James family currently grow 10 hectares (ha) for wintering dairy beef stores produced by their dairy herd at Stackpole…
Council leader pays tribute to rugby legend Barry John
CARMARTHENSHIRE County Council Leader Cllr Darren Price has paid tribute to one of the greats of Welsh rugby, Barry John who has sadly passed away. Regarded as one of the finest rugby players the world has seen, the Cefneithin…
Police and Crime Commissioner welcomes new members to his Youth Ambassador Forum
ON Wednesday 31st January, Police and Crime Commissioner Dafydd Llywelyn welcomed young people from across the Force area to Police Headquarters in Carmarthen, who have been appointed as new members of the Dyfed-Powys Youth Ambassador scheme, and who will work…
Member of Senedd for Gower joins NSPCC campaign to ‘Talk Pants’
REBECCA Evans MS, Member of the Senedd for Gower, has joined the NSPCC’s campaign to Talk Pants to help children recognise what abuse is and how to speak up if anything doesn’t feel right. Rebecca MS said: “I am pleased…
Man jailed for life following murder of Georgina Dowey
MATHEW Pickering has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of seventeen and a half years after the murder of 46-year-old Georgina Dowey in his Cadoxton, Neath address last year. Pickering was sentenced today, Monday 5 February at…
Newport man reported missing
WE’RE appealing for information to find Carlton Johnson, who is reported as missing. Carlton, 47, was last seen in Brynderwen Road, Newport, at around 2pm on Wednesday 31 January and officers are concerned for his welfare. He is described as…
Police appeal for information following arson attack in Caernarfon
WE’RE appealing for information following a suspected arson in the Caernarfon area. Police and Fire Service officers attended a fire shortly after midnight on February 1st at Griffiths Crossing, Caernarfon. It is believed to have been set deliberately. We are…