RAIB Interim report: Collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys, 21 October 2024
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has published its interim report into the collision between passenger trains near Talerddig, Powys,…
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Caerphilly Council considering provision expansion for ALN
Caerphilly County Borough Council is considering proposals to expand the provision of specialist resource bases for children with additional learning…
Former head teacher jailed following assault on school premises
A former head teacher has been jailed following an assault of another man upon school premises. 54-year-old Anthony Felton,…
Plans submitted to local authority for Hobbit-hole inspired by works of J. R. R. Tolkien on Powys border
Plans have been put forward for a self-built, part-underground “hobbit-house” on the Herefordshire-Powys border. Alan Heeks of Hay-on-Wye is seeking…
Business owner jailed following death of four paddle boarders in Haverfordwest in 2021
A paddle board business owner has been jailed for 10 years and 6 months for gross negligence manslaughter following the…
Installation in memorial to Alyn Wallace unveiled in Elan Valley
An installation has been unveiled in the Elan Valley International Dark Sky Park in Mid Wales to remember Alyn Wallace,…
Former MP for Carmarthen Charged with Sexual Assault
A former Ex-Labour MP has been charged with sexual assault on a woman who was travelling by train. 82-year-old Gwynoro…
Over £649m lost across the UK to investment fraud in 2024 with over £2m lost in Dyfed-Powys Police force area
Data from Action Fraud reveals that people aged 35-44 were more likely to be targeted for investment fraud, while those…
100th Annual Conference of the WI in Wales set to take place in Llanelli, marking key milestone in WI history
Over 500 WI members will be gathering at the Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli on 16 April to celebrate a…
Health Board fined for failing to manage patients risk of falling
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been fined £250,000 following failures relating to patient falls in its hospitals. Three elderly…