Libraries and Leisure Centres across Wales close to buckling under financial constraints
Council chiefs warned of “no fat left to cut” with leisure centres and libraries across Wales facing the threat of closure due to “unprecedented” financial constraints. The Senedd culture committee took evidence from councils on October 24 as part…
Barista programme brewing success for jobseekers in Carmarthen
One of the first people to qualify from a new Barista programme run by The Salvation Army in Carmarthen says the scheme could open doors for him. 51 year old Chris Jones, from Llandeilo, graduated from the six-week course and…
Largescale cannabis farm discovered following raid on King Street, Carmarthen
Dyfed-Powys Police executed a warrant at a property on King St, Carmarthen Wednesday, October 23. During the warrant, a large hydroponic set up was located with 930 cannabis plants seized, with a potential street value of over £870,000. One man,…
Police investigate two-vehicle RTC between Llangadog and Llandovery
Police are investigating a two-vehicle road traffic collision which occurred at approximately 10.30am on Sunday 27th October 2024. A black Volkswagen and a black KTM motorcycle were involved in a collision on the A4069 between Llangadog and Llandovery. Sadly, one…
Body of Joanne Jones found
Officers searching for 49-year-old Joanne Jones, who has been missing from her home in Pontypridd since Monday located the body of a woman on Saturday evening. She has been formally identified a Joanne Jones. Next of kin and H M…
New Dashcam footage shows Joanne Jones before disappearance
Dashcam images confirm a sighting of Joanne walking on Graigwen Road towards Ynysybwl around 10.05am on the day she was reported missing, Monday October 21. A further witness saw her at the top end of Graigwen Road, near the Brynffynon…
Man jailed for sexual offences dating back to the 70s
A man has been jailed for 24 years for sexual offences dating back to the 1970s. Peter David Long, 66, pleaded guilty on August 21, 2024, to six counts of sexual intercourse with a girl under 13 years and 13…
Police investigate disappearance of 37-year-old woman from Riverside area in Cardiff
Police in Cardiff are investigating the disappearance of a 37-year-old woman from the Riverside area. Detectives are seeking information concerning the movements and whereabouts of Charlene Hobbs who hasn’t been seen since July 7, 2025. A 45-year-old man from Adamsdown…
Carmarthenshire Veteran to join Cenotaph March-past in Charity Delegation
An RAF veteran from Ammanford, Carmarthanshire, is one of 44 veterans, carers, and staff from Help for Heroes, who will pay tribute to fallen comrades and family members who served, by joining the Cenotaph march-past on Remembrance Sunday (10 November),…
Welsh Parliament votes against assisted dying
The Welsh Parliament voted against the principle of assisted dying in a historic vote. Senedd members voted 26-19, with nine abstaining, against a non-binding motion calling on the Welsh Government to back the principle of assisted dying. The Senedd rejected…