Cardiff family living in ‘dangerous’ temporary accommodation
A CARDIFF mother grieving over losing her baby boy has opened up on her desperation to get her family out of “dangerous” temporary accommodation. Mandy Smith moved out of her home following the death of her 8-week-old son in 2021,…
Housing development in Glamorgan takes step forward
A COUNCIL development plan which could see thousands of homes delivered in Vale of Glamorgan over the next decade has taken a major step forward. Vale of Glamorgan Council’s cabinet members met on Thursday November 26 to discuss the next…
Princess Gwenllian Centre (PGC) “Under New Management”
A welcoming and well-attended event was hosted last night by the trustees of the registered charity Kidwelly Town Community Hall and CAMpRA, a group for “aires” in the UK. ‘Aire’ is short for the French ‘aire de service’, a low-cost…
Man sentenced for supplying class A drugs among string of offences
A Blackwood man has been sentenced to 10 years after pleading guilty to a string of offences in court, including being concerned in the supply of cocaine, dangerous driving and possession of criminal property. Jay Jones, 23, from Croespenmaen appeared…
Rhondda resident awarded Queen’s Gallantry Medal for stepping in during attack
A HEROIC Rhondda resident has been recognised for her bravery. Ayette Bounouri, a French citizen who is a long-standing resident of the Rhondda, received the Queen’s Gallantry Medal for attempting to prevent Zara Radcliffe from attacking shoppers in the Co-op…
Man found guilty of raping 12-year-old girl twice
A CEREDIGION man has been sentenced to six years in prison for twice raping a 12-year-old girl almost a decade ago. Nathan Griffiths, aged 33, of Golwg y Castell, Cardigan, denied two counts of rape and put his victim through…
Courageous victims help put serial rapist behind bars
A RAPIST who evaded justice for more than three decades will spend the next 15 years behind bars, thanks to the courage of his victim. Evan Jones of Dre-Fach Felindre, Llandysul, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on Thursday, October…
Rhos ward Councillor and Welsh language champion Marcia Spooner will be ‘greatly missed’
The Leader of Neath Port Talbot Council, Cllr Steve Hunt, says Cllr Marcia Spooner who died on Sunday (October 29th, 2023) will be greatly missed. Cllr Hunt said: “It was with great shock and sadness that I learned of the death…
Dame Nia Griffiths MP gives statement on rumours of steel works closures
DAME Nia Griffiths MP has issued a statement addressing rumours that the heavy end in Port Talbot is facing complete closure. She said: “Rumours that Tata Steel are planning to completely close the heavy end in Port Talbot within months,…
46 trains and queueing system in place ahead of Wales v Barbarians match
GREAT Western Railway is reminding rugby fans that trains will be extremely busy immediately before and after the Wales-Barbarians match tomorrow (Saturday), and a queueing system will be in place to help get people home safely. The operator is providing…