Council debates Ty Isaf farmhouse plan near Pontyates. An affordable home plan, it faced challenges, but gained local support. Carmarthenshire Farmhouse Redevelopment: A Tale of Revival and Debate The council debated a farmhouse redevelopment. It is called Ty Isaf, near Pontyates. Planners wanted to reject the affordable home plan. They thought it was like building…
A drug dealer who ran from police after arrest must pay back £5,000 or face more jail time. Drug Dealer Who Fled Police After Arrest Ordered to Pay Back £5,000 A drug dealer must pay back £5,000. He ran from a police car. He claimed fear of an officer made him flee. Police stopped Daniel…
A Barry man received a 40 week jail term for fatally stamping on his cat. He is also banned from owning animals for 5 years. Man Jailed: Stomped Pet Cat to Death, Banned from Owning Animals A man from Barry went to jail. He can’t own animals now either. He hurt his two cats, and…
The National Slate Museum in Llanberis may be getting a big upgrade with new buildings and visitor facilities. Eryri Attraction Set for Multi Million Pound Revamp Approval Big changes could be coming to a famous museum. The National Slate Museum in Llanberis may get a facelift. A planning committee will look at the idea. They…
The A4119 in Llantrisant will reopen as a dual carriageway, aiming to ease congestion and boost the Rhondda Valleys economy. A4119 Dual Carriageway set to Reopen Improving Traffic Flow The A4119 in Llantrisant is about to reopen, now a dual carriageway thanks to completed work. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council announced the reopening between Coed Ely…
Budget approval leads to potential tax increases, job cuts and parking adjustments to address a £27.7M shortfall. Cardiff Council Tax Rise, Job Cuts, Parking Changes Plan Advances Cardiff might change things, affecting city life. The council’s budget for 2025-26 got initial approval. Council tax could rise by 4.95%. Some jobs might disappear. Parking permits and…
Welsh tourist sites strike St Davids Day, to protest a new “tourist tax”, planned to come into effect in 2027. St Davids Day Tourist Tax Strike Erupts Across Welsh Attractions Some Welsh tourist spots are striking on St David’s Day. They will close and lower flags. Over eighty sites are protesting a new “tourist tax.”…
Donna faced death after a fall in her garden. Quick action from medics and the Wales Air Ambulance saved her life and limb. Darkness Descends: Garden Chore Turns to Near-Fatal Trauma for Donna Donna was doing chores when suddenly, her life was at risk. Luck stopped her from losing a leg, and she might have…
Welsh councils struggle with 20mph limits. Residents are unhappy, changes are restricted, and data is questioned. Welsh Councils Face Backlash Over 20mph Speed Limit Implementation People following Wales Online are talking. They discuss the 20 mph speed limit. Monmouthshire Council won’t reconsider it. The council received many requests to review roads. They rejected all proposals.…
Attacks on UK prison guards lead to a £50m taxpayer bill. Overcrowding and staff shortages worsen the situation. Prison Assaults Soar, Costing UK Taxpayers £50m in Five Years Prison staff assaults cost taxpayers nearly £50 million since 2019. These claims come from overcrowded prisons across Britain. Prisons have safety procedures, however, they may not prevent…