Red heat warning issued across parts of Wales for first time Jun. 22, 2026 | Met OfficeTemperatures could reach 40C as the Met Office activates the country’s first red extreme heat warning, covering 14 local authority areas from Wednesday to Thursday.Illegal vapes and tobacco seized in Aberystwyth Dyfed-Powys Police and Ceredigion County Council Trading Standards officers seized a large quantity of illegal vapes and tobacco from a premises in Aberystwyth during a joint operation on Thursday. Jun. 22, 2026 | Wales NewsThree dogs stolen from property near Llandeilo Dyfed-Powys Police are appealing for information after three dogs were stolen from a home in New Inn, Llandeilo, in the early hours of Wednesday, June 17. All three dogs have health conditions including deafness and impaired vision. Jun. 21, 2026 | Wales NewsOfficers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire North Wales Police officers joined forces with Trading Standards to tackle the sale of illegal tobacco and illicit vaping products in the Flintshire North area. The operation was carried out as part of Neighbourhood Policing Week. Jun. 21, 2026 | Crime & CourtTribute to man, 22, who died after Pembrokeshire crash Jun. 21, 2026 | TributeFamily pay tribute after woman dies in Caldicot Jun. 21, 2026 | TributeIllegal e-bike reaching 68mph seized in Morriston Jun. 21, 2026 | Crime & CourtMan charged as police seize bikes and weapon in Cardiff Jun. 20, 2026 | CardiffLlanelli man jailed for child sex offences dies in hospital May. 31, 2026 | Crime & CourtFamilies pay tribute after fatal Newport collision May. 31, 2026 | TributeMan guilty of theft after pocketing wallet in Coedpoeth May. 30, 2026 | Crime & CourtTeen arrested after stabbing in Barry May. 26, 2026 | BarryMan stabbed at Barry Island on bank holiday Monday May. 25, 2026 | BarryFrom the courtsPontypool ex-teacher jailed over fake confession plot Matthew Harris, 45, invented a burglar called “Hank Smith” who confessed to accessing more than 1,000 child abuse images on his tablet. Newport Crown Court jailed him for 43 months. 1 minute ago | Crime & CourtExtended sentence for man who tried to meet ‘boy’ in Neath Jamie Nugent-Squires, 40, was arrested in Neath town centre after arranging to meet what he believed was a 14-year-old boy, in breach of a sexual harm prevention order. A judge at Swansea Crown Court ruled a standard prison term would not be enough to protect the public. 35 minutes ago | Crime & CourtJudge demands answers after Llandudno death threat bail A judge has ordered North Wales Police to explain why a man who threatened in custody to kill and dismember a woman accusing him of rape was released on bail. Martin Edwards, 41, was later disarmed in Llandudno by a former soldier and has been jailed for three years and eight months. 20 hours ago | Caernarfon Crown CourtButetown drug dealer jailed over bacon roll drugs stash Craig Jones, 41, has been jailed for three years after neighbourhood officers caught him dealing crack cocaine and heroin at Callaghan Square in Butetown. A search of his room uncovered a further 36 wraps hidden inside a plastic pot concealed in a bacon roll. 21 hours ago | Crime & CourtNewport man jailed after cocaine and heroin found at home Shujer Hussain, 45, was sentenced to three and a half years at Cardiff Crown Court after Gwent Police recovered wraps of cocaine and heroin, cash and burner phones from his Newport home. Messages on his phone showed he had been supplying crack cocaine and heroin at street level. Jul. 22, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtCwmbran man indicates guilty pleas to child abuse images Colin Bick, 49, of Marl Court, Thornhill, Cwmbran, has indicated guilty pleas at Newport Magistrates’ Court to possessing 216 indecent images of children. He was granted unconditional bail and placed on the sex offenders register ahead of sentencing on 6 August. Jul. 22, 2026 | Crime & CourtBenllech man jailed for six years for Cheshire rape Connor Dunkley, 31, of Benllech, has been jailed for six years after being found guilty of raping a woman in Cheshire. He was also convicted of criminal damage and a further offence, and was sentenced at Chester Crown Court. Jul. 20, 2026 | Crime & CourtYstrad Mynach driver banned for not giving blood sample Oakley Nunes, 24, has been disqualified from driving for three years after admitting he failed to provide a blood sample when suspected of drink or drug driving at Ystrad Mynach. Newport magistrates also imposed a community order and financial penalties. Jul. 20, 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 🐾💙
