Family pay tribute to woman who died following shooting in Talbot Green
The family of 40-year-old Joanne Penney, who died after being shot in Talbot Green, have paid tribute to her. They said: “We are devastated by the tragic loss of our beloved Joanne. She was a daughter, mother, sister, and niece…
Councillors in support of £300m Rhydycar West development
Councillors have voiced their support for a “once in a lifetime” £300 million ski slope development that will now go to the planning inspectorate to consider whether to call it in. The Rhydycar West development includes plans for an indoor…
Neath Port Talbot man jailed for child sex offences
A man from Neath Port Talbot has been jailed for child sex offences. 66-year-old Ronald Keith Richards (known as Keith), from Port Talbot town centre, carried out attacks against two victims. One of Richards’ victims disclosed to family members that…
Former Bishop jailed on multiple child sex offences
A former Bishop from Swansea has been jailed after pleading guilty to multiple child sex offences. 84-year-old Anthony Pierce, from Swansea Vale, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault on a child under the age of 16 at Swansea…
Swansea men convicted following drugs bust on fishing boat off Cornish coast
Four drug smugglers have been convicted of trying to smuggle £100m of cocaine on a fishing boat off the coast of Cornwall, after a National Crime Agency investigation. The crime group members were found with more than a ton of…
Plans to be submitted for a future modernised Cardiff Central railway station
Brand new images show what Cardiff Central could look like after an investment programme of up to £140 million to enhance the station. The full business case for the proposed improvements at Cardiff Central station was submitted at the end…
Further arrests made in connection with Talbot Green shooting
South Wales Police has made a further arrest as part of a murder investigation in Talbot Green. Joanne Penney, 40, died on Sunday, March 9, after being shot in Llys Illtyd. Formal identification took place this afternoon. Earlier today, a…
Plans for £300m Ski Slope and Resort in Rhydycar West to be considered by planning committee
The Welsh Government has said that Merthyr Tydfil Council cannot approve a major £300m ski slope and resort development at Rhydycar West itself. In March 2024 the council received a letter from Welsh Government advising that “Welsh ministers have been…
New Woodland Projects Launched to Boost Community Wellbeing in Carmarthenshire
Coed Lleol / Small Woods, in partnership with Carmarthenshire County Council, is launching an exciting new series of woodland projects aimed at enhancing community engagement and wellbeing in Carmarthenshire. Set to run from March to August 2025, the initiative will…
Dog bites cyclist in Pembrey Country Park
Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating a report of a man having been bitten by a dog while cycling in Pembrey Country Park at around 2.30pm on Sunday 2 March, 2025. The incident is reported to have involved the man being bitten…