Calvin Parris, 34, was jailed after fleeing to Portugal in 2020. He pleaded guilty to cocaine dealing and was sentenced. Golden Toothed Drug Dealer Gets 12 Years After Four Years on the Run A man from Britain landed in jail. He was hiding in Portugal for four years. Calvin Parris, age 34, got caught. He…
A man is in court accused of attempted murder after officers were injured outside a police station in south Wales. Man Accused of Attempted Murder After Officers Hurt at Police Station A 27-year-old man went to court. He faces charges after an incident that happened outside a police station in south Wales, where officers got…
A fugitive from Wales, wanted for drug crimes, was caught in Portugal after four years. Welsh Fugitive Nabbed in Portugal After Four Years on the Run A drug dealer got caught in Portugal. He was part of a crime group, and he was on the run from the police for four years. He helped with…
New Quay, Wales, famed for its beauty, struggles with remoteness. Shops are far, impacting daily life. Welsh Town Renowned for Beauty Faces Isolation Challenges New Quay is a popular spot, known for its beaches and dolphins. Dylan Thomas also lived there, and it was called Britain’s “prettiest town” last year. But being remote has its…
Chef Lee Skeet closed Jackson’s in Cardiff, citing frequent burglaries and health concerns due to rising crime rates. Cardiff Chef Shuts Restaurant Blaming Out of Control Crime Levels A chef in Cardiff closed his popular restaurant, Jackson’s. Lee Skeet shut it down because of health issues and a lot of crime at the restaurant. Jackson’s…
Council tax in Merthyr Tydfil may rise by 5% in 2025/26. New budget plans aim to address a £5.27 million shortfall. Merthyr Tydfil Council Tax Rise: Expected Increase for Next Year Merthyr Tydfil might raise council tax by 5% next year. This is according to new council budget plans for 2025/2026. If tax increases, the…
A shop in Wales remained open despite a closure order due to rat and mice infestations and hygiene concerns. Rat-Infested Welsh Shop Stayed Open Despite Closure Order A shop in Wales had some major problems. Inspectors found live mice, droppings, and mould. The shop’s warehouse had a big rat problem and the owner ignored orders…
Residents fear a 120 meter weather mast will blight the landscape. Councillors will decide if it can be built. Locals Object to Massive Mast Over View in Powys They’re planning a tall weather mast. It will stand 120 meters high, and Powys councillors will vote on it. The location is near Llandegley and New Radnor.…
Residents are furious over an approved quarry expansion, citing unbearable odors that hinder home sales in Gelligaer. Quarry Expansion: Stench Forces Locals to Stay Put, Angering Residents A quarry expansion got approval despite local worries. The quarry is near Gelligaer, in Caerphilly county, and villagers have complained for twenty years about the smells, noise, and…
Residents will fund a new road near Hereford for 40 years. The £40 million project will be paid via council tax. West Country Residents Face Forty Year Road Cost Burden A new road south of Hereford requires a big loan. It’s thirty million pounds, actually. One council member thinks it won’t help the north. The…