Police dog handler barred after magic mushroom import May. 14, 2026 | Crime & CourtFormer South Wales Police officer Ryan Llewellyn, 41, has been barred from policing after being convicted of importing psilocybin from the Netherlands. He was sentenced to a community order at Newport Crown Court.Rhun ap Iorwerth elected as Wales’ First Minister Plaid Cymru’s Rhun ap Iorwerth has made history as the first non-Labour politician to be elected First Minister of Wales, after a vote at the first meeting of the new-look Senedd. May. 12, 2026 | PoliticsFolly Farm announces death of pig Sylvester, 11 Folly Farm Adventure Park & Zoo has paid tribute to Sylvester, an 11-year-old miniature pig who was euthanised following a decline in health. The Pembrokeshire attraction described him as the quieter half of a beloved duo alongside sty-mate Arnie. May. 11, 2026 | PembrokeshireShoplifter jailed after £4,000 theft spree across Wales Ashley Daley, 39, was sentenced to four months after admitting 26 offences including theft and possession of a knife, with businesses in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and other towns left counting losses exceeding £4,000. May. 11, 2026 | Crime & CourtPolice appeal after ex-bishop convicted of child sex offences May. 11, 2026 | Crime & CourtHospital worker’s jail term for patient sex assaults raised May. 11, 2026 | Crime & CourtPlaid Cymru wins Senedd election in historic first May. 08, 2026 | PoliticsPlaid Cymru wins most seats in historic Senedd election May. 08, 2026 | PoliticsMorgan urges Labour to “change course” after Senedd defeat May. 08, 2026 | PoliticsFirst minister loses Senedd seat in historic Labour defeat May. 08, 2026 | PoliticsPlaid Cymru leads as half of Senedd seats declared May. 08, 2026 | PoliticsCannabis factory with 120 plants found in Briton Ferry May. 08, 2026 | Neath Port TalbotFinal poll projects Plaid Cymru to lead Senedd May. 06, 2026 | PoliticsFrom the courtsMerthyr man jailed for cocaine supply across mid Glamorgan Leon Jones, 24, was sentenced to two years and six months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting involvement in cocaine supply and possession with intent to supply crack cocaine. 1 minute ago | Cardiff Crown CourtCanton landlord fined after pleading guilty to 19 offences John Hitchman Small was ordered to pay almost £1,000 at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court after inspectors found serious safety failings at a property on Cowbridge Road East. 25 minutes ago | Cardiff Magistrates CourtNewport drug gang to repay under £1,000 of £250k profits Three Newport drug dealers who made more than £250,000 from supplying cocaine and cannabis will hand back less than £1,000 after a proceeds of crime hearing at Cardiff Crown Court found their assets had been almost entirely spent or hidden. 1 hour ago | Cardiff Crown CourtNeath murderer found dead in prison cell after weeks of chaos Emmett Morrison, 40, took his own life at HMP Long Lartin less than two years into a life sentence for the murder of neighbour Timothy Dundon. A prisons ombudsman report has revealed the disturbing details of his final weeks in custody. 1 hour ago | Crime & CourtSerial shoplifter jailed for 44 weeks after Blackwood area theft spree Andrew Wyatt, 36, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Newport Magistrates’ Court after admitting six thefts from businesses across the Caerphilly county borough totalling more than £1,500. 2 hours ago | Crime & CourtEbbw Vale flasher put on sex offenders register Philip Drake, 38, was handed a suspended sentence at Newport Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to exposure and breaching a non-molestation order. 2 hours ago | Crime & CourtThree jailed over Swansea cocaine supply operation The leader of a cocaine dealing network in Swansea has been jailed for four years after police traced the operation back to him through the phone of another dealer. Two associates were also sentenced at Swansea Crown Court. 3 hours ago | Crime & CourtEbbw Vale man fined for sharing intimate image without consent Mackenzie Bennett, 21, of Pennant Street, Ebbw Vale, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court and was ordered to pay £971. 6 hours ago | 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 🐾💙
