Good Work | Porthcawl Neighbourhood policing team were made aware of several reports of anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes last week. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1643831339947269 Officers viewed CCTV footage from Porthcawl bus station and identified two boys riding e-bikes in an anti-social manner. Both boys were spoken to and given warnings by officers and one of the…
The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, has tabled an emergency question in the Senedd following revelations that a former Welsh Government special advisor has been arrested in connection with allegations relating to Chinese espionage. The question to the First Minister reads as follows: “Will the First Minister make an urgent statement following…
Jamie Lewis, 33 from Pontypridd has been sentenced to four years and one month in prison following his conviction. Alanis Davies, 28 from Pontypridd was sentenced to two years in prison suspended for two years. The sentencing took place on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at Cardiff Crown Court where Lewis pleaded guilty to being concerned…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has issued an update on a fly-tipping incident at Bwlch Mountain, highlighting joint efforts between local leaders, national government and community partners to remove waste from the scenic site. However, the announcement has prompted renewed scrutiny over another waste-related issue at Ynys Sports Fields near the Cwmbach community wetlands, where dumped…
Residents may notice work activity next week at the pictured bridge in Taffs Well, as investigations will be undertaken to inform a future refurbishment scheme. The Glan-y-Llyn Railway Bridge carries Moy Road over the former railway line, which is used as a shared pedestrian and cycle path. Concrete testing will take place from Monday, March…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s flagship Ty Darran later living scheme in Risca has been officially opened. Residents and guests were entertained by Risca Male Voice Choir before the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the Council’s Leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Shayne Cook. Ty Darran is an…
Lee Scarfe, 38, from Pontypridd, has been sentenced to four years and three months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at Cardiff Crown Court where Scarfe pleaded guilty to being concerned in the supply of Cocaine. The case stems from a South Wales Police investigation which started…
At First Minister’s Questions today, the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives challenged the First Minister over serious concerns surrounding political donations linked to Labour Together and the wider financial relationship between Welsh Labour and affiliated trade unions. There have been allegations about the actions of its leadership, including claims that money was paid to a…
Jack Collins, 28 from Tonypandy was sentenced on Monday February 23 to a community order and restraining order. The sentence follows a guilty plea for fraud by false representation, aggravated vehicle taking, driving whilst disqualified and driving without insurance. This followed officers receiving a report from the victim that a bank card had been stolen…
The Welsh Conservatives have reiterated their criticism for Labour and Plaid Cymru’s active travel agenda as a waste of money. A Review of the Active Travel Act in Wales has once again revealed that “there has not been a significant increase in levels of active travel” this follows a previous report from Audit Wales that also showed…
