Cannabis and illegal tobacco seized in Newport Aug. 01, 2026 | Crime & CourtOfficers 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.Tribute 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 Matthew Mills, of Brymbo, has been jailed for four years and two months after strangling one former partner and assaulting another. The registered sex offender also twice breached a domestic abuse protection order. 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 NewsOfficers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire Jun. 21, 2026 | Crime & CourtFrom the courtsYstrad 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. 12 hours ago | 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. 14 hours ago | 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. 16 hours ago | Crime & CourtBangor man jailed after shovel row with neighbours Phillip Heeley was told by a judge he was a “danger and a nuisance” to his community as she jailed him for 13 months at Caernarfon Crown Court. 16 hours ago | Caernarfon Crown CourtMan jailed for sexual assaults on girl under 13 Liam Hobbs, 27, of Ely, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after a jury convicted him of assault by penetration, having already admitted possessing indecent images of children. 17 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtThree detained 18 years over crack ring that used boy Three 20-year-old men have been sent to a young offender institution for a combined 18 years after a South Wales Police investigation into a crack cocaine operation. Detectives found the group had used a teenage boy to run their drugs while they took the profits. Aug. 09, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtMan jailed over 3.15am Morrisons burglary in Newport David Francis, 42, was caught inside the Orb Drive store in Lliswerry with £380 of alcohol after officers heard glass shattering in the early hours. He admitted burglary and was jailed for four months at Newport Magistrates’ Court. Aug. 09, 2026 | Crime & CourtMan jailed after robbery at Bridgend Spar store Carl Jubin, 40, was sentenced to two years at Swansea Crown Court after admitting robbing a Spar shop on Ewenny Road in Bridgend. CCTV showed him pushing a shop worker to the floor before stealing a vape. Aug. 09, 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 🐾💙
