92-year-old in severe pain left waiting 14 hours for Ambulance
A 92-year-old woman was left waiting 14 hours for an Ambulance after sustaining an injury to her back and suffering from chest pains. Olwen Simpson (pictured), who lives in Cynwyl Elfed had been at home on Saturday afternoon when she…
Operation Adriatic to see Section 35 dispersal authorised on Aberavon beachfront
Last month we recommenced Operation Adriatic, an annual summer beachfront operation designed to combat anti-social behaviour. South Wales Police is working closely in partnership with Neath Port Talbot Council, Safer Neath Port Talbot, the RNLI and other agencies in…
People of all ages encouraged to learn key water safety tips
People of all ages in Wales are being encouraged to learn key safety tips to help young people stay safe around the sea, rivers and other open water. The call from Water Safety Wales comes as statistics showed a rise…
Chair of Wales Audit Office stands down due to conflict with another appointment
The chair of the Wales Audit Office was forced to stand down 12 months into a four-year term due to a conflict with another appointment, a report revealed. Kathryn Chamberlain, who was appointed by the Senedd in March 2023, was…
Pembroke Castle to host Lifeboat Festival to commemorate 200th anniversary of the RNLI
On Sunday 16 June, Pembroke Castle will host a Lifeboat Festival in honour of the RNLI’s 200th anniversary. The medieval venue is set to open its gates for the public to meet local lifesavers and have fun while learning…
Sports4All offers free activity sessions aimed to encourage BAME women to improve mental and physical wellbeing
Sports4All offers free activity sessions for women in Cardiff and encourages Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic women and girls to improve their wellbeing through sport and physical activity. Today the Cabinet Secretary for Culture and Social Justice, Lesley Griffiths, visited…
Rhondda woman pleads guilty to numerous drug offences
At Cardiff Crown Court today (Monday June 3) a 30-year-old woman from the Rhondda has entered guilty pleas to a number of drugs offences Jodie Lee Beer, 30, of Llanharry, Rhondda Cynon Taff, was working as a prison officer…
Indie News Week: Supporting Independent Journalism
Indie News Week is upon us. From today, June 3rd to Sunday, June 9th, we’re excited to open our doors to the public and offer a unique behind-the-scenes look at the world of independent journalism. Throughout the week, visitors will…
Ceredigion communities encouraged to “adopt” their local rivers
Communities across Ceredigion are being invited to “adopt” streams to improve biodiversity and community connection to their local river, in an initiative led by West Wales Rivers Trust (WWRT). Adopt a Tributary Ceredigion is funded by the UK Government…
Opening date for Cardiff Bus Interchange set for end of June
Transport for Wales is pleased to announce that Cardiff Bus Interchange will open in June with bus services scheduled to start on Sunday 30 June 2024. On 27, 28 and 29 June TfW will open the doors to the new…