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Officers were called to a stretch of the road between Rhymney and Dowlais at around 4.50am on Saturday 31 May where a quadbike was found overturned. 20-year-old Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A 41-year-old man, from Merthyr, has...
The officer, who led the investigation into a man who subjected a woman to prolonged period of abuse, has commended her bravery at speaking out to help secure justice. Anthony Manson, 67, from Tintern, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Wednesday 26 November after he...
The National League North has been a league with many critics over recent years - with many complaints over the style of play that some teams adopt, but that can’t be said about newcomers Merthyr Town. They play a style of football that sees them play out from the...
Rail timetable changes coming this December (from 14th) will offer more services across the Wales and Borders network. Strengthening community connections, boosting the night-time economy and providing more travel opportunities, the new...
Motorists are being warned to plan ahead due to a planned road closure on the A465 between Hereford and Abergavenny. From Herefordshire Highways: We need to inform you about the upcoming roadworks on the A465, from Howton Farm to the County Boundary in Pontrilas. We...
A to build the UK’s longest Ski Slope, as well as a water park and other leisure facilities and accommodation, have been approved by councillors. From Merthyr Tydfil Council: “The Planning, Regulatory and Licensing committee met to discuss the proposed Rhydycar West...
An investigation by the Metropolitan Police Counter Terrorism Command has led to a former Member of European Parliament for the UK being jailed, after he accepted bribes from a pro-Russian Ukrainian politician in exchange for making statements that supported...
Network Rail is urging drivers to “Wise Up, Size Up” after a local railway bridge was struck multiple times this year - causing repeated disruption for passengers and road users, and racking up significant, avoidable costs for taxpayers. The Abergavenny Road bridge,...
On Friday, November 7, Rowan Barnett-Davies, a 23-year-old resident of Brecon Road, Hirwaun, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Newport Crown Court. He had previously pleaded guilty to multiple serious charges involving child sexual offences, including 21...
All poultry to be humanely culled at two commercial premises after Bird Flu was confirmed this weekend. 9 November 2025 Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in commercial poultry at a premises near Welshpool, Powys in Wales (AIV 2025/95). A...
Transport for Wales (TfW) is providing extra trains throughout November to support fans travelling to the Principality Stadium for four consecutive weekends of international rugby. Wales kicks off their Autumn Nations Series under new coach Steve Tandy just as the...
Families can now travel more easily and affordably with the launch of family ticketing with Transport for Wales. These new tickets will improve the family travel experience by allowing up to two children (under 16) to travel free of charge with every paying adult. The...
Emergency services are continuing searches along the River Taff near Treharris (near Merthyr Tydfil) after a report of a body being seen in the river. The call was received yesterday (Tuesday November 4) around 9:30pm. Chief Inspector Dan Howe said: "Searches are...
Award-winning soft drinks manufacturer Radnor Hills has unveiled a multi-million-pound investment, including a new Tetra Pak line. It is the first Tetra Pak speed portion pack line to be installed in the UK with the latest technology upgrade. It was...
A nine-month-old baby has died following reports of a dog attack at a property. From Gwent Police: Police were called to a report of a dog attack in an address in Crossway, Rogiet in Monmouthshire around 6pm on Sunday 2 November. A nine-month-old baby was pronounced...
Transport for Wales is offering free travel on rail services and all TrawsCymru bus services for military personnel during this year’s Remembrance period. As part of an industry-wide initiative, the offer of free travel is open to serving military personnel and...
Radnor Hills, one of the UK’s leading soft drinks manufacturers, has unveiled a new collaboration with Disney. To celebrate the live-action reimagining of their 2002 animated classic Disney Lilo & Stitch, Radnor Fruits...
Murder investigation launched by Police. From Gwent Police: We've launched a murder investigation following a report that a man had received serious injuries at an address in Riverside Drive, Blaenavon in the early hours of Friday 17 October. A 47-year-old man from...
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information a year after a body was found at a Powys reservoir. Following 12 months of enquiries, Dyfed-Powys Police has not yet been able to identify the man who was found dead at Claerwen Reservoir in the Elan Valley. As the...
With over 25,000 runners expected to arrive in Cardiff ahead of the Half marathon on Sunday 5 October, TfW is putting on additional train services to help people get to and from the event on time and stress-free. Those heading into Cardiff will benefit from earlier...