‘Determined’ paedophile sentenced to over six years for sex offences against young girls
A 60-year-old “determined paedophile” has been sentenced to six years and seven months in prison for sex offences against girls as young as nine years old. Steven Loveridge of Ystalyfera was charged with two counts of indecent exposure, two counts…
Family pay tribute to ‘honest and hardworking’ grandfather who lost his life in RTC near Coelbren
The family of a grandfather whose “quiet strength and gentle humour were a constant source of support and warmth to those around him,” have paid tribute to him. Malcolm John Shopland, aged 72, from Ystradgynlais, was cycling when he was…
Planners back Aberystwyth car-park extension despite objections
Ceredigion planners have backed a proposed expansion of an Aberystwyth car park which would see more than 250 spaces available, despite objections from the town council on flood risk grounds. In an application recommended for approval at the May 14…
Dame Nia Griffith MP – “Statement on WRU Regional Rugby funding change announcement”
The following is a statement by Dame Nia Griffith MP on the WRU Regional Rugby funding change announcement: “The announcement on regional rugby funding from the Welsh Rugby Union over the weekend, with little consultation or detail as to what…
Week of action for SCEPTRE – the policing approach to tackling knife crime
SCEPTRE | Dyfed-Powys Police are joining forces nationally for Sceptre, the policing approach to tackling knife crime, and a week of action will take place between Monday the 19th and Sunday 25th May 2025. During the week Neighbourhood Policing Teams…
Couple jailed after footage of them sexually abusing a child shared online
A couple from Wales have been jailed for 23 years each after footage was shared online of them sexually abusing a child. Jonathan Leonard, 58, from Caldicot, Monmouthshire, and Ann Bray, 62, from Newport were arrested by officers from the…
Blue Flags to fly over three of Ceredigion’s popular beaches
Blue Flags will again be flown at three of Ceredigion’s most popular beaches in 2025 at Borth, Llangrannog and Tresaith with an additional six beaches achieving Seaside Award status and a further four obtaining the coveted rural Green Coast Award….
Rural Bus operators petrified by Welsh Gov plans for London-style bus network in Wales
Rural bus operators are petrified by the Welsh Government’s plans to introduce a London-style bus network in Wales, the industry warned. Scott Pearson, chair of the Coach and Bus Association Cymru, gave evidence on the bus bill which seeks to bring…
Fundraiser takes on three half marathons for NHS charity
Kelly Morris has challenged herself to running three half marathons to raise funds for Cancer Services and the Accident and emergency department (A&E) at Glangwili Hospital. Kelly has already completed the Great Welsh Half Marathon in Pembrey on 16th March and…
Shopmobility Carmarthen Celebrates New Chapter with National Lottery Funding and Official Launch
Shopmobility Carmarthen is delighted to announce the successful launch of its latest service improvements, made possible through generous funding from The National Lottery Community Fund. The project was officially launched by Ann Davies MP, who visited the facility to meet…