Storm Bert renews frustrations over road safety in rural Carmarthenshire
In the wake of Storm Bert, Carmarthenshire and the surrounding area has seen its fair share of burst rivers, power cuts, fallen trees and damaged property. But as the clouds begin to lift and the skies begin to clear, residents…
Storm Bert leaves chaos and destruction across Wales and UK
The UK was left reeling over the weekend as Storm Bert unleashed torrential rain and ferocious winds of up to 80mph, wreaking havoc across Wales, Scotland, England and Northern Ireland. South Wales saw catastrophic disruption, with towns like Pontypridd bearing…
First Minister of Wales hosts reception in London for UK-based ambassadors
The First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, hosted a reception for UK-based ambassadors and high commissioners in London. The event at Somerset House provided an opportunity for the First Minister to meet with the wider diplomatic community, set out her…
Wrexham man jailed for shoplifting
A 47-year-old Wrexham man has been jailed for shoplifting, burglary and attempting to steal a car. Ioan McKenzie, of Churton Drive, stole almost £300 worth cigarettes from a city centre shop, before burgling a house the following week. He admitted…
Man sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder
Just before 10.25pm on Monday July 10, 2023, we received a call that a 34-year-old woman had been stabbed. Firearms officers attended an address in Wildmill, Bridgend and found the victim with three stab wounds to her back. Darren Brown,…
Two men charged following fatal RTC near Welshpool
Following a fatal road traffic collision near Welshpool on Saturday (16 November), two men have been charged and will both appear at court this morning. Abubakr Ben Yusaf, aged 29, has been charged with drug driving, causing death by dangerous…
Welsh Labour Conference deemed a success despite Farmer’s Protest on the doorstep
Over the weekend, the Welsh Labour Conference took centre stage in the picturesque town of Llandudno, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of party members, political leaders, and passionate supporters eager to discuss the future trajectory of Wales and the broader United…
‘Silly Rules’ initiative launched to help reduce barriers to better care
The Bevan Commission in partnership with Llais, and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) in the United States, today (18 November) launched the ‘Silly Rules‘ initiative aimed at identifying and reducing barriers to better care across health and social care…
Secretary for Health Jeremy Miles announces £50m to cut longest NHS waiting times in Wales
At the Labour Conference on Sunday (17 November), Secretary for Health and Social Care Jeremy Miles announced that a further £50m would be allocated to tackle the reduction of NHS waiting times in Wales. The Health Secretary said: “On 24…
Welsh Labour Announces Measures to Take Back Control of Buses
Cabinet Secretary for Transport Ken Skates announced the re-regulation of bus services across Wales to connect our communities. Speaking at the Welsh Labour Conference in Llandudno, the Cabinet Secretary said introducing the Bus Bill to the Senedd in March 2025…