As part of the day multiple warrants and patrols were carried out across mid-Glamorgan, 21 arrests were made for a variety of offences including shoplifting, illegal working, various drug offences and recalls to prison along with this action Ronty Mini Market in Merthyr Tydfil was closed down due to illegal tobacco sales. We also handed…
Gerwyn Hussey, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to five years in prison following his conviction. Amie Dare, 34 from Aberdare was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following her conviction. Kirk Howells, 43 from Hirwaun was sentenced to four years in prison following his conviction. This follows a police investigation into an…
An action plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in South Wales communities is being launched today (June 15). The Tackling Anti-Social Behaviour Together plan sets out how South Wales Police and a range of partners will work together to target offenders, support communities and bring long-lasting solutions to local problems. It demonstrates a clear programme of action to…
Most dog owners do the right thing – but dog fouling is still an issue we need to tackle. We’re asking residents to take part in a consultation on the future of local dog control measures. Your ideas and feedback matter Consultation closes 20th July https://orlo.uk/tQfc9 Remember to make your comments count and carry out…
The Council will shortly undertake routine maintenance work at Cefnpennar tip, with the site being accessed by workers from tomorrow. Earlier this year, a Welsh Government-funded scheme saw the existing access tracks upgraded on site, to ensure future maintenance activity can be carried out more easily. Additional funding has now been secured from the Coal…
The 2026 Gower Walking Festival has officially been launched with the release of tickets. An annual celebration of Gower, the programme is designed to encourage people to appreciate the area’s unique landscape and rich heritage while enjoying the many benefits of walking. This year, the festival will run from Saturday, September 5, to Sunday, September…
Parents and carers across Wales are being encouraged to discover the benefits of The Salvation Army’s Parent and Toddler groups, with registration now open ahead of the autumn term. The groups offer an affordable, welcoming space for families, typically costing between £1 and £3 per family, often with refreshments included. Parent and Toddler groups are…
Police investigating the disappearance of missing Ricky Harris have arrested a man. The 41-year-old from Mountain Ash was arrested on suspicion of preventing a lawful burial and perverting the course of justice in connection with Ricky’s disappearance. He remains in police custody and the investigation is on-going. Ricky’s family has been updated and continue to…
Jason O’Connell MS, Pontypridd, Cynon, Merthyr MS has called for urgent action on suicide and mental health in the South Wales Valleys after figures showed Merthyr Tydfil recorded the highest suicide rate of any local authority in Wales between 2021 and 2023. Merthyr Tydfil recorded 18.4 suicides per 100,000 people compared with a Welsh average…
he UK’s temporary recruitment market is showing its strongest signs of recovery in more than two years, but Complete Background Screening (CBS), one of the UK’s most trusted providers of pre-employment screening and DBS checks, is warning recruiters not to overlook the impact this could have on vetting and onboarding times. The latest KPMG and REC UK…
