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 courtsEssex man sentenced for abuse of Pembrokeshire woman Patrick Smyth, 50, from Essex, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison at Swansea Crown Court after pleading guilty to coercive and controlling behaviour and other offences against a woman in Pembrokeshire. 12 hours ago | Crime & CourtMan banned from Newport shopping centre after killing pigeon Leigh Dixon, 44, of Bettws, Newport, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to killing a wild bird under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and a public order offence. He will be sentenced on June 3. May. 16, 2026 | Crime & CourtDriver tasered after A55 chase jailed for 17 months Adam Evans, 31, of Colwyn Bay, was sentenced at Caernarfon Crown Court after admitting dangerous driving, failing to stop, and driving while disqualified following a police pursuit on March 26. May. 16, 2026 | Caernarfon Crown CourtNeath man jailed for three years after cocaine and cash found at his home Chad White, 34, was arrested in March and pleaded guilty to three offences relating to Class A drug supply. May. 16, 2026 | Crime & CourtPrestatyn man, 77, jailed for 10 years for child sex offences Michel Marie Antoine Baucage was found guilty after trial of seven historic sexual offences against a child and sentenced to 10 years in prison, with an indefinite restraining order and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order also imposed. May. 16, 2026 | Crime & CourtPaedophile who fled village breaches sex order three times Michael Noakes, 66, from the Caerphilly area, was caught using a banned VPN in violation of his sexual harm prevention order. He was handed a 12-month community order at Cardiff Crown Court. May. 16, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtCouple banned from keeping animals after neglected cats put down A man and woman from Cefn Hengoed have been disqualified from keeping animals for five years after two cats suffering from severe untreated dental disease had to be put to sleep. May. 16, 2026 | Crime & CourtBrecon man fined after pony dragged behind vehicle Geoffrey Williams, 63, of Aberbran, was ordered to pay £1,800 at Merthyr Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to failing to protect a pony from pain, suffering and injury through an unacceptable handling method. May. 16, 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 🐾💙
