Jailed ex-Gwent Police officer dismissed from force 8 hours ago | Crime & CourtFormer PC Paul Chadwick, jailed for misconduct in public office, has been dismissed at a hearing in Cwmbran and will be placed on the College of Policing’s Barred List.Cannabis and illegal tobacco seized in Newport Officers from the Newport East Neighbourhood Policing Team seized cannabis, illegal tobacco and a vehicle during a joint operation with Trading Standards in Maindee. Gwent Police said partnership working was key to disrupting criminal activity in the community. Aug. 01, 2026 | Crime & CourtTribute to Maesteg man who died after alleged Turkey assault Scot James, 34, from Maesteg died at Royal Glamorgan Hospital on Sunday 26 July after an alleged assault in Turkey earlier in the month. His family have paid tribute to a “devoted son, grandson, brother, partner, father, uncle and friend”. Jul. 31, 2026 | TributeMinister speaks out after Gwaelod-y-garth flooding Cabinet Minister Siân Gwenllian has issued a statement on the flooding at Gwaelod-y-garth in Cardiff, confirming the multi-agency operation is now moving into recovery. An investigation by the relevant authorities is to follow. Jul. 31, 2026 | CardiffWrexham sex offender jailed for attacks on two ex-partners Jul. 31, 2026 | Wales NewsFourteen e-bikes seized in off-road police operation Jul. 30, 2026 | Crime & CourtOff-road bikes seized in Cynon Valley operation Jul. 30, 2026 | Crime & CourtAberdare vape shop closed for illegal tobacco sales Jul. 29, 2026 | AberdareTribute paid to Matt Sims after A487 Blaenplwyf crash Jul. 25, 2026 | TributeFamily pay tribute to Charlene Dowsell after Newport death Jul. 25, 2026 | NewportRed heat warning issued across parts of Wales for first time Jun. 22, 2026 | Met OfficeIllegal vapes and tobacco seized in Aberystwyth Jun. 22, 2026 | Wales NewsThree dogs stolen from property near Llandeilo Jun. 21, 2026 | Wales NewsFrom the courtsMan jailed for eight years after Swansea attempted rape Mohangopi Tadiboyina, 30, attacked a woman walking alone on Kings Road at night in October 2024. He was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after being found guilty of attempted rape and sexual assault. 8 hours ago | Crime & CourtTeen locked up for carrying samurai sword in Rhymney Tyler Parker, 18, was already serving a detention and training order when he was caught with the blade on Hafod-y-Mynydd. 9 hours ago | Crime & CourtNewport drug dealer who refused probation report is jailed Mark Curle, 26, told a judge he did not want his sentencing delayed for a probation report, and was jailed for two years and three months for cocaine supply. 9 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtCwmbran shoplifter jailed for 70 weeks after 15 thefts Warren Turnbull, 46, admitted 15 shop thefts across Cwmbran committed while he was already under a suspended sentence. Gwent Police say his offending was driven by a “chaotic lifestyle”. 15 hours ago | Crime & CourtMachynlleth man jailed for ‘vendetta’ against neighbour Barrie Wilks blocked his neighbour’s cameras, made menacing faces into her CCTV while holding a hammer and painted her fence green while under a restraining order. A judge said he seemed determined to make her life a misery. Sep. 09, 2026 | Crime & CourtYstrad Mynach man jailed for hour-long attack on ex-partner Christian Ambrosen, 36, strangled, headbutted and bit his former partner and threatened to kill her and her young son. He was on licence at the time and has been jailed for two years and nine months. Sep. 08, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtMaesteg man jailed for rape and sexual assault Stephen Jones, 55, was sentenced to five years and three months at Cardiff Crown Court after a jury convicted him of rape and assault by penetration in July. Sep. 08, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtWrexham man jailed after stolen taxi found by chance Harry Williams was locked up for 836 days at Mold Crown Court after a spree in Rhosllanerchrugog that ended when a taxi owner spotted his stolen Renault Trafic near his daughter’s house. Sep. 08, 2026 | Crime & CourtPolice DogsPolice Dog Finds £2,200 Cash and Drugs in Pentwyn Raid Police Dog Tracks Down Fugitive at Caerphilly Building Site Police Dog Tracks Burglar Through Woods After Car Chase Thank you for your service PD Maui 🐾💙
