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…
The Environment (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) Bill, which establishes a new framework for environmental protection, has passed the Senedd. The legislation will create the Office of Environmental Governance Wales, an independent body responsible for holding public authorities to account on environmental law. This includes scrutinising the Welsh Government, Natural Resources Wales and local authorities. The…
Welsh legend Bonnie Tyler has been paying tribute to Wales Air Ambulance as the Charitymarks its 25 th anniversary. The 74-year-old, who became an international sensation in the 1980s with her hit ‘TotalEclipse of the Heart’ recently visited the lifesaving services headquarters in Dafen, Llanelli. She said: “Wales Air Ambulance is remarkable, over 56,000 missions carriedout and countless lives saved over the years. “It’s just wonderful to have the opportunity to come…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has marked the official opening of its first Integrated Women’s Health Hub at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon; bringing a range of services for women’s health together in one place. As part of the Welsh Government’s NHS Wales Women’s Health Plan 2025 – 2035, a commitment has been made to ensure…
Arthritis UK Cymru is calling on each political party in Wales to have a credible plan to help improve the lives of people with musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions like arthritis, as campaigning for the Senedd Elections gets underway. The charity is calling for improved services and care for nearly 1 million people living in Wales with a musculoskeletal condition, many of whom live with debilitating daily pain. Conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis can affect every aspect of day-to-day life, limiting people’s ability to work…
The Welsh Affairs Committee has this month launched an inquiry into the challenges faced by people accessing cross-border healthcare. The committee said: “NHS patients from all across Wales and parts of England often access healthcare across the border to use services closer to home, to receive treatment not available locally or to access specialist care….
An alternative supplier of bone cement used in orthopaedic surgery has now been secured. The alternative bone cement has received full clinical approval and will be available to all Health Boards from 2 March 2026. From this date, operations requiring bone cement are expected to resume. We understand how disappointing and frustrating postponed appointments can…
