A large fire at St Athan Primary led to the safe evacuation of hundreds. Investigations into the cause are ongoing. Primary School Fire Prompts Swift Evacuation No Injuries Reported Hey, guess what happened at St Athan Primary? A big fire broke out this morning. The school is in the Vale of Glamorgan. Emergency crews rushed…
Former Wales hockey coach, Mohamed Samak, admits to lying initially about his wife’s death but denies murdering her. Ex Wales Coach Admits He Lied in Wife’s Murder Case Testimony Mohamed Samak denies murdering his wife. He is a former hockey coach who coached Wales’ under-18 team. Joanne Samak died last July and was found at…
Retired professors donate two homes to The Wallich. They aim to combat homelessness in Swansea, Wales. Couple Gives Away Two Homes Free to Homeless Charity in Wales A couple gave two homes to a homeless charity. Chris and Valerie Norris made this generous plan. They gave the properties to The Wallich. These retired professors met…
Holyhead faces rising youth antisocial behaviour. Reports include egging police cars, intimidation, and dangerous rooftop antics. Welsh Town Sees Youths Egging Police, Intimidating Public & Jumping Roofs Hey, guess what’s happening in Holyhead? Police are asking parents to keep tabs on their kids. There’s been a rise in bad behavior lately around town. Kids are…
Gang of thieves targeted elderly shoppers in Wales after traveling from London; now missing for over a decade. Thieves Who Robbed Elderly Shoppers in Wales Unlikely to be Found A group of thieves traveled from London to Wales. They spent a week stealing purses from older women. A woman would initiate conversation with the victim.…
Pentwyn Leisure Centre to get a new 25 meter pool this year! It includes a moving floor and children’s wet play area. Cardiff Leisure Centre to Get New Pool After Lockdown Closure Cardiff’s Pentwyn Leisure Centre will get a new pool. It closed over five years ago during the first lockdown. The centre was shut…
A property near Bannau Brycheiniog National Park, initially priced at £1, sold for £6,500 after a bidding war. National Park Home Sells For Thousands Over Initial Asking Price A house near a national park had a bidding war. It started with an auction price of only one pound. The bungalow is in southwest Wales. It…
New parking restrictions are coming to Penybryn estate in Crossgates to address inconsiderate parking issues. Yellow Lines Planned to Tackle Selfish Parking on Estate They will paint yellow lines in Crossgates. The lines aim to stop people parking selfishly. The plan starts February 18 in Penybryn estate. It’s near Llandrindod Wells in Powys, Wales. Powys…
Bridgend councillor’s six-month suspension remains despite a panel suggesting a reduced term due to a code breach. Councillor Suspension Upheld Despite Panel Suggesting Reduction A Bridgend councillor’s suspension still stands. The Adjudication Panel for Wales suggested otherwise. Steven Bletsoe, an independent councillor, was suspended in May 2024 for six months. He didn’t declare an interest…
Judges get new rules for sentencing blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment, starting April 1, 2025 in England and Wales. New Sentencing Guidelines Issued for Blackmail, Kidnap, and Imprisonment New rules exist for sentencing certain crimes: blackmail, kidnap, and false imprisonment. The Sentencing Council created these guidelines to help judges sentence fairly. One guideline covers blackmail.…