Menai Suspension Bridge reopens following replacement of hangers
Excellent progress has been made on works to restore the Menai Suspension Bridge. Following the replacement of all 168 hangers on the bridge it has been confirmed that phase one of the programme will be completed on schedule. The bridge…
Search continues for Charlene Hobbs
Police in Cardiff are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Charlene Hobbs who hasn’t been seen for several months. Charlene, who is 35 years old, is from the Riverside area of the city. As well as Cardiff, Charlene also has…
Police launch investigation into fatal RTC near Llandovery
Police are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a red Honda Motorcycle which occurred on the A40, just south of Llandovery, at approximately 7:30pm on Saturday 26th October. Sadly both rider and pillion on the bike died at the…
Alzheimer’s Society issues reminder to be considerate as Halloween approaches
Halloween is an exciting time of year for many children and adults. However, it can be an unsettling time for people with dementia, including an estimated 42,000 people in Wales. Changes in the home environment can be confusing for people…
Police continue search for Joanne Jones
Joanne Jones, 49, was last seen around 9.45am on Monday morning, October 21, in Vale Gardens, Pontypridd, but has not been heard from since. It is believed she headed onto Graigwen Road in the direction of Llanwonno Forest. CCTV shows…
RAIB issue statement following two-train collision on Cambrian line
The following press statement is issued by the RAIB about its investigation into the collision of two passenger trains at Talerddig, Powys, Wales At around 19:26 on the evening of 21 October 2024, the 18:31 Transport for Wales passenger service…
Performing arts sector warns of ‘critical’ cuts
Huge cuts to the performing arts could have a devastating impact, stifle the creative sector and endanger Wales’ cultural identity, a committee heard. Sharon Stone, co-director of Chapter Arts Centre, described pressures on the sector as incredibly difficult following…
Welsh publishers face ‘existential crisis’ after decade of cuts to industry
Welsh publishers face an existential crisis following a decade of cuts, a committee heard. Helgard Krause, chief executive of the Books Council of Wales, said cuts in the past year have made it difficult to operate after years of…
Victim of fatal RTC at Cowbridge named
The victim of a fatal road traffic collision on the A48 at Cowbridge on Wednesday October 16 has been named as 35-year-old Mark Orpin, from Taibach, Neath Port Talbot. Mark’s partner Emily has issued the following tribute. Mark Michael Orpin…
Nosferatu Night at St Mary’s Church
On Friday (18th October) St Mary’s Church in Kidwelly hosted its first film night, with hopes that they will become a regular event for the Kidwelly community. A roaring success, large numbers of local residents occupied the pews to…