One person has been seriously injured after a paraglider crashed on Hay Bluff. From Longtown Mountain Rescue Team: “Late this morning the team were contacted by Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police to reports of a crashed paraglider. Initial reports were of a knee injury but...
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NEWS | You’ll need a NHS COVID-19 Pass to enter Cinemas, Theatres and Concert Halls in Wales from Monday
People will have to have a NHS COVID Pass to enter cinemas, theatres and concert halls in Wales from Monday 15th November, the Welsh Government has confirmed. Following the vote, the Minister for Health and Social Services, Eluned Morgan said: I am pleased the...
NEWS | Man jailed for life after killing 16-year-old girl and stabbing her step father at Chinese takeaway
Chun Xu has been jailed for life and he will serve a minimum of 30 years in prison for the murder of Wenjing Lin and the attempted murder of her step father, Yongquan Jiang. The 32 year-old was found guilty of murder on Tuesday, November 9, and appeared before a judge...
NEWS | Family pay tribute to 10-year-old Jack Lis who died in dog attack
The family of Jack Lis have paid tribute to the 10-year-old boy who tragically died after a dog attack in South Wales. In a statement released by Gwent Police, Jack’s family said: "We are absolutely heartbroken. Our lives will never be the same without Jack. "We want...
NEWS | The latest information on the police investigation following death of 10-year-old boy in dog attack
Gwent Police were called to an address in Pentwyn, Penyrhoel, Caerphilly at around 3.55pm on Monday 8 November, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended, including specially-trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service,...
NEWS | Appeal issued for information after theft from ambulance
THE Welsh Ambulance Service is appealing for information after items were stolen from an emergency ambulance as the crew treated a patient. The theft took place in Tan-Y-Bryn, Rhymney, Caerphilly, between 11.55pm on Thursday 28 October and 1.00am on Friday 29 October....
NEWS | Two men have been sentenced for rural burglaries and vehicle thefts
Michael Evans, 34, from Merthyr Tydfil was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court on the 20thOctober 2021 to 2 years imprisonment after pleading guilty to the theft of a Land Rover from a farm in Llangorse, theft of a Mitsubishi L200 from a farm again in Llangorse, a...
BREAKING | Woman arrested by police after 10-year-old boy was killed in dog attack
Gwent Police have confirmed that a 28-year-old woman has been arrested by police after a 10-year-old boy was killed in a dog attack in Caerphilly. The woman, who is understood to be from the local area, was questioned by police on suspicion of being in charge of a dog...
NEWS | 10-year-old killed in dog attack in South Wales named as Jack Lis
From Gwent Police - We were called to an address in Pentwyn, Penyrhoel, Caerphilly at around 3.55pm on Monday 8 November, following reports of a dog attack. Officers attended, including specially-trained firearms officers, alongside paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance...
NEWS | Mother of 10-year-old killed in dog attack pays tribute to her beautiful boy
The mother of a 10-year-old boy who was killed in a dog attack in South Wales yesterday has paid tribute to her beautiful boy. Emma Whitfield wrote on Facebook: "With so much heart break and before close friends and family see his name in the news, I have to announce...
NEWS | Family of woman who died in hospital following incident on river pay tribute to her
The family of Andrea Powell, who sadly died in hospital following an incident on the River Cleddau on the 30th October 2021, pay tribute. “As a family we are distraught by the loss of Andrea, she will be deeply missed. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter and...
NEWS | Forensic officers remain at scene following death of 10-year-old boy
Forensic officers from Gwent Police remain at the scene following the death of a 10-year-old boy in Caerphilly yesterday. The 10-year-old is reported to have been attacked by a dog. A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: We were called to an address in Pentwyn,...
NEWS | Police name fourth person to die in incident on River Cleddau last weekend plus confirm that arrest has been made
Dyfed-Powys Police have confirmed that a woman has been arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter as part of the investigation into the deaths of four people who died after getting into difficulty on the River Cleddau in South Wales last weekend. A...
BREAKING | Fourth person dies following incident on river last weekend as police arrest woman on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter
Dyfed-Powys Police have tonight issued an update in relation to the incident on the Cleddau river in South Wales last weekend. A spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: "Following the incident on the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest on Saturday, October 30, we can...
NEWS | Families pay tribute following incident on Cleddau River in South Wales
Dyfed-Powys Police can confirm that the three people who sadly died following an incident on the Cleddau River on Saturday, October 30, 2021 have been formally identified as Morgan Rogers, 24, from Cefin Coed, Merthyr Tydfil; Nicola Wheatley, 40, from Pontardulais,...
NEWS | Tributes pour in following death of one of life’s unique characters
Tributes have been pouring in following the announcement that Paul O’Dwyer was one of the victims in the paddleboarding incident in Haverfordwest yesterday. Vitality Health & Fitness posted on Facebook saying: It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we...
FLASHBACK | Hereford United 1-0 Wrexham
Played at Edgar Street on the 18th November 2001, the game was shown live on BBC1 to a Sunday lunchtime audience. Gary Lineker, Garth Crooks, Mark Lawrenson and Alan Hansen were the presentation team. Hereford were in the Nationwide Conference (Now National League)...
NEWS | Man who died in Haverfordwest incident took part in charity event on the River Wye in Herefordshire last week
A man who has been named locally in Wales as Paul O’Dwyer had taken part in a charity event that went through Herefordshire on 22nd/23rd October. Paul O'Dwyer from Port Talbot set off with two others on a 100 mile stand up paddleboard challenge on the River Wye, from...
BREAKING | Three people have died and one remains in hospital following tragic incident in South Wales
Update from Dyfed-Powys Police: THREE people have died and one remains in hospital following a multi-agency river rescue in Pembrokeshire yesterday. Dyfed-Powys Police received reports of people in distress in the Cleddau River in Haverfordwest shortly after 9am on...
NEWS | Drakeford warns that further restrictions could come into force in Wales if cases continue to rise – MORE DETAILS
Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford has warned that further restrictions could be needed in Wales if cases continue to rise. It comes as the Welsh Government reintroduced a small number of restrictions on Thursday evening following a sharp increase in cases over...