Physics education in Wales ‘at breaking point’ due to lack of teachers
Physics education is at breaking point in Wales due to a lack of teachers, yet training bursaries are £14,000 higher across the border in England, a committee heard. Eluned Parrott, head of Wales at the Institute of Physics, warned…
28-year-old man sentenced for attempted murder following Talbot Green Police Station Attack
A 28-year-old male from Talbot Green has today been sentenced for attempted murder and nine other offences following a violent attack at Talbot Green Police station on Friday 31 January. Alexander Dighton today, June 13, appeared at Central Criminal Court…
Age Cymru respond to assurances that more pensioners in Wales to receive Winter Fuel Payments
Age Cymru has responded to assurance that more pensioners in Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter. Victoria Lloyd Chief Executive at Age Cymru said: “We are encouraged by the Chancellor’s words today, but will wait to see the…
Memorial plaque for COVID victims unveiled in Ferryside
A memorial plaque to remember those who died and were affected by the Covid-19 pandemic was unveiled in Ferryside, Carmarthenshire this weekend (Saturday, 31st May 2025) by members of the Ferryside Village Forum and local Member of Parliament, Dame Nia…
Bridgend man jailed after investigation into manufacturing and supply of DNP diet pills
A man from Maesteg, Bridgend has been jailed for 3 years after a multi-agency investigation into his manufacture and supply of DNP diet pills. DNP, which stands for 2,4-Dinitrophenol, is an industrial chemical that has been illegally sold as a…
Sun shines on Celtic Nations Walking Football Tournament
The sun and accompanying weather made for a spectacular day on Sunday 18th of May when Walking Football over 50s-60s-70s teams from England and the Celtic Nations world of Football initiative came together from across the country to compete in…
New building needs at Machynlleth golf club due to a rise in players
DUE to a rise in the number of players taking to the fairways of a Powys golf club, plans for a new building there have been lodged with county planners. The application has been made by Machynlleth Golf Club for…
Dyfed-Powys Police partners with MedicAlert to introduce ‘Herbert Protocol’
Every year, at least 40,000+ people living with dementia are reported missing for the first time. Dyfed-Powys Police has announced its partnership with the charity MedicAlert to introduce a new missing person’s protocol across the Dyfed-Powys Police area. The Herbert…
Senedd set to debate petition to save Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
Senedd members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. The Senedd petitions committee agreed to put forward the 13,847-signature petition for a debate amid concerns the 200-year-old canal could run…
Police Officer fined and removed from frontline duty
PC Phil Thomas received 6 penalty points on his driving licence and was issued with a £275 fine and £110 surcharge to be paid within 28 days after pleading guilty, at Swansea Crown Court, to careless driving while on duty,…