Daniel Lynch, 38, was sentenced to 17 years in prison with one-year extended licence after being found guilty of sexual offences in court. Daniel Lynch, 38, of Brecon, appeared at Cardiff Crown Court on Monday 30 January where he was found guilty of 15 sex offences...
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NEWS | Tesco announces major shake up of store roles and management positions plus some changes to store layoutsÂ
Tesco has today announced a number of major changes to its stores, including management roles and changes affecting other staff members. In a statement, Tesco said: “Today, we’re announcing some proposed changes to our business to ensure we remain focused and...
BREAKING | Firefighters could be the next to strike following a strike ballot but government urged by union to improve offer to avoid strikes taking place
Firefighters across the UK have delivered a decisive mandate for strike action, with 88% voting Yes on a 73% turnout. The strike ballot opened on 5th December and closed on 30th January. Two separate simultaneous ballots, in Northern Ireland and among...
NEWS | Seven days of strike action to affect schools from this week as National Education Union pushes for a fully-funded above inflation pay rise for teacher members
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the...
NEWS | 96-year-old man sentenced to 28 months in prison after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving in court
William Beer, 96, appeared at Newport Crown Court on Friday 27 January where he pled guilty to causing death by dangerous driving. The sentence relates to an incident where a pedestrian was killed in South Wales in 2021. PC David Thomas from the Serious Collision...
NEWS | There could soon be a new bridge crossing the River Wye for pedestrians and cyclists in Monmouth
An artist’s impression of a possible design for the proposed Active Travel bridge at Monmouth Proposals for a new Active Travel crossing of the river Wye at Monmouth have taken a major step forward. The proposed design for a bridge for pedestrian and cyclists has now...
NEWS | The dates when Ambulance workers in the West Midlands and Wales will be striking this February and March have been announcedÂ
Unite has announced fresh dates in an escalation of the ambulance workers dispute. Members of Unite will stage ten further strikes over the coming weeks. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “Rather than act to protect the NHS and negotiate an end to...
NEWS | First brand new Transport for Wales trains unveiled
The first of Transport for Wales’ (TfW) brand new £800m fleet of trains was officially launched by Lesley Griffiths MS at a ceremony in North Wales today (26 January). Built in Wales by leading train manufacturer CAF, the 77 (51 two-car and 26 three-car) new Class 197...
NEWS | Police appeal for help in finding a missing 38-year-old man
From Gwent Police: We’re appealing for information to find Kyle Morgan who has been reported as missing. Kyle, 38, was last in contact at around 7.30am on Friday 20 January and was believed to be near Highfield Road, Abergavenny. He is described as of medium build,...
NEWS | The Department for Transport is considering major changes to MOT testing for cars and other vehicles that could affect millions of motorists
The Department for Transport has today (18 January 2023) launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. Views are being sought to update MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans to ensure roadworthiness checks continue to balance costs on...
NEWS | Recycling plastic bottles and drink cans is set to be easier for tens of millions of people thanks to a new deposit return scheme
Recycling plastic bottles and drink cans is set to be easier for tens of millions of people thanks to a new deposit return scheme, Environment Minister Rebecca Pow announced today. From UK Government: New plans set out in a consultation response detail that, through...
NEWS | Ambulance workers to stage further strikes as dispute over pay and staffing levels continues
Members of Unite will stage ten further strikes over the coming weeks. Additional dates could be announced in the comings days. The announcement of fresh strike comes ahead of the latest day of industrial action with Unite’s ambulance workers set to walk out...
UK NEWS | Law to recognise children born as a result of rape as victims for the first time
Children born as a result of rape will be officially recognised as victims of crime and receive better support under changes announced by the government today (19 January 2023). It means England and Wales will be among the first countries in the world to enshrine in...
NEWS | Seven days of strike action to affect schools as National Education Union pushes for a fully-funded above inflation pay rise for teacher members
In its ongoing campaign for a fully-funded, above inflation pay rise, teacher members of the National Education Union in England and Wales and support staff in Wales have voted overwhelmingly for strike action and the ballot has successfully surpassed the restrictive...
NEWS | Two County Lines dealers jailed for more than 12 years for supplying heroin and cocaine to a small town
Two County Lines dealers from the Black Country have been jailed for more than 12 years for supplying heroin and cocaine to drug users living in a small town in Wales. Devonn Weston and Blake Sharpe ran a Class A drug supply line in the picturesque town of Llandrindod...
NEWS | The Department for Transport is considering major changes to MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans that could affect millions of motorists
The Department for Transport has today (18 January 2023) launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs in Great Britain. Views are being sought to update MOT testing for cars, motorbikes and vans to ensure roadworthiness checks continue to balance costs on...
NEWS | Royal Mail continuing to experience major issues following a cyber incidentÂ
Royal Mail is continuing to experience major issues following a cyber incident. In an update posted today (Monday 16th January), Royal Mail said: “Royal Mail is experiencing severe service disruption to our international export services following a cyber incident. “We...
WEATHER WARNING | Further flood misery predicted with torrential rain expected across Wales and Herefordshire overnight and into SaturdayÂ
Further flood misery is likely for many across Herefordshire, with heavy rain forecast across Herefordshire and parts of Wales overnight. A weather warning issue by the Met Office this morning says: “Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will move in from the southwest...
NEWS | A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Glasbury as levels continue to rise
A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Glasbury. Natural Resources Wales issued the warning this morning, following heavy rain across Mid Wales throughout the evening and overnight period. Levels at Glasbury are expected to peak in the coming hours at...
NEWS | Flood Warning issued on the River Wye at Builth Wells as levels rise in the upper Wye catchmentÂ
A Flood Warning has been issued on the River Wye at Builth Wells. Natural Resources Wales issued the warning at 2.50am this morning, following heavy rain across Mid Wales throughout the evening and overnight period. Levels at Builth Wells are expected to peak in the...