Truck Pull and Family Fun Day set for next month in aid of South West Wales Cancer Centre
A regular supporter of Swansea’s very own cancer centre is pulling out all the stops for a big fundraising event taking place next month. Haulage firm A.T. Morgan and Son is hosting a family fun day and truck pull in…
Honey the Boiler’s Buzzing
In a remarkable show of compassion and commitment to customer service, Hale Heating & Renewables has taken swift action to support a local resident following an unexpected and unfortunate incident involving a newly installed boiler and a hive of bees…
Nationwide call to hand over zombie-style knives launched by Government
A nationwide call to hand over zombie-style knives and machetes has been launched by the Government, ahead of these dangerous weapons being banned from our streets. From 24 September, it will be illegal to own zombie-style knives and machetes as…
Elan Valley marks 120th Anniversary with special event
Elan Valley has arranged a special event this Bank Holiday to celebrate the 120th Anniversary of the official opening of the dams. On Saturday, 24th August, guided coach tours uncover the rich history and breathtaking landscapes of the stunning Mid…
Local community rallies to save Llanharry’s last pub -The Fox and Hounds from residential conversion
A fervent campaign is underway to save the Fox and Hounds, the last remaining pub in Llanharry, as it faces a planning application that could lead to its transformation into housing. The Facebook group “Keep the Fox and Hounds as…
Emma Finucane wins gold for Team GB
Congratulations to Emma Finucane, Olympic Gold Medallist, who has got off to the perfect start at the Olympic Games on Monday night, 5 August 2024, winning gold as part of the Great Britain & Northern Ireland’s women’s team sprint. The…
34-year-old man charged with possession of imitation firearm
Ben Lawrence, 34, from Caerau, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and driving without a licence. Officers were called to report of a firearm being discharged in Heol Pant y…
Inquest into death of Ayla Haines in English mental health hospital, hundreds of miles from Welsh home, reveals significant failings in her care
Ayla Haines, a young woman from Llansteffan in Carmarthenshire, passed away in a mental health hospital in London, having been transferred there due to the lack of available treatment in Wales. Ayla Haines was bubbly, extremely compassionate, generous, empathetic and…
Tribute to victim of fatal road traffic collision on the A473
South Wales Police are continuing to investigate a fatal collision on the A473 between the Efail Isaf and Llantwit Fadre roundabouts at 9:55 am on Thursday August 1, between a Vauxhall Car and a Lorry. A 50-year-old man from Talbot…
Lorry Fire Closes A48 at Pont Abraham
Police were called to the scene of a lorry fire on the A48 at Pont Abraham on Monday (Jul 29). Dyfed Powys-Police said: “A call was received at 4.15pm, Monday, 29th July reporting a lorry, carrying straw, on fire on…