Appeal to Find Martin Roberts for Recall to Prison
Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information to find Martin Roberts. The 35-year-old is wanted on recall to prison. Roberts was staying in a staffed premises in Cardiff where he was last seen on February 19th at around 7am. We believe…
Ammanford man Jailed for Raping Woman in her Home
An Ammanford man has been jailed after pleading guilty to raping a woman in her home. Robert Smith, 26, of Penygarn Road, Ammanford, admitted to committing the rape when he appeared at Swansea Crown Court on Monday 24 February and…
Objections to Senior Ceredigion Councillor’s Chip Shop Plans
A senior Ceredigion councillor has submitted plans to extend his chip shop empire to a nearby village, but local objectors claim it is the wrong ‘plaice’ for the proposed scheme. In an application before Ceredigion County Council planners, Cabinet Member…
Grant Funded Jobs Secure in Blaenau Gwent Social Services
NO jobs in Blaenau Gwent’s Social Services department that are dependent on grant funding will be lost in the next year, councillors have been assured. But councillors at a meeting of the county borough council’s People scrutiny committee earlier this…
Blaenau Gwent Council’s Excellent Schools Aspiration
HOW far below what is classed as an “excellent ” Welsh secondary school are Blaenau Gwent’s schools, a councillor has asked? At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s People scrutiny committee earlier this month (February 18) councillors received…
Blaenau Gwent Councillors Ask for Report on Controversial Nappy Changing Policy
A REPORT on the effectiveness of a controversial school nappy changing policy that came into force in Blaenau Gwent in January, has been asked for by a councillor. At a meeting of Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council’s People scrutiny committee…
Final Budget Plan for Rhondda Cynon Taf for Full Council Review
FINAL budget plans for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council next year are set to go before councillors as well as an alternative proposal from the opposition that the council tax rise is reduced and more reserves are used. A 4.7% council…
Rhondda Powerhouse Plan for Housing
THE site of the old Rhondda Powerhouse which was a focal point of the Tonypandy riots of 1910 could be turned into almost 70 flats if plans are approved. The plans are to convert the Grade II-listed engine house into…
Planning Application Lodged for Cardiff’s St David’s Hall
PLANNING applications have been made to replace the roof of Cardiff’s St David’s Hall, which has been closed for more than a year. The popular city centre classical music venue had to close in September 2023 after Cardiff Council announced…
Cardiff Council Budget Proposals for 2025-26 Endorsed
PLANS to increase council tax in Cardiff and make other changes that could affect life in the city have passed their first hurdle. Cardiff Council’s cabinet members formally gave their endorsement to the local authority’s budget for 2025-26 at a…