Woman who hid hit-and-run evidence loses appeal bid 2 hours ago | Crime & CourtCara Haran, 25, burned her brother’s clothes after he hit a six-year-old boy with a motorbike in Shotton and fled. The Court of Appeal has refused her bid to challenge the nine-month sentence.Police dog handler barred after magic mushroom import Former 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. May. 14, 2026 | Crime & CourtRhun 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 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 TalbotFrom the courtsCouple sentenced after cocaine haul found in Boxing Day stop Christian Byrne, 42, from Undy, was jailed for 42 months after cocaine worth thousands was seized following a traffic stop on the A48. His partner Kristina Lang, 25, from Abertillery, was given a suspended sentence. 1 minute ago | Crime & CourtMan threatened to cut off teenager’s fingers over car debt Michael Cullen, 44, of Sketty Park, Swansea, has been sentenced to 18 months in prison after threatening a teenager with an axe over money owed for a damaged car and later turning up at the victim’s home armed with a hammer. 1 hour ago | Crime & CourtCardiff man jailed after threatening to kill mother over drug money Tyran Webber, 37, threatened to throw his mother off a car park roof, spat in her face and broke her glasses after she refused to give him cash to buy drugs. He was sentenced to 21 months at Newport Crown Court. 1 hour ago | Crime & CourtLlansamlet man jailed for 25 years for child sex offences David Lake, 57, was convicted of seven historic sexual offences against two girls and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He will be on the sex offenders register for life. 2 hours ago | Crime & CourtEly shop owner fined after rats found among food The owner of Family Choice Minimarket in Ely, Cardiff, and his company have been ordered to pay more than £9,000 after an active rat infestation was discovered at the premises following a customer complaint. 2 hours ago | Cardiff Magistrates CourtDrug gang ordered to repay thousands after cocaine plot Three men who ran a cocaine supply network across Newport, Cwmbran and Pontypool have been ordered to pay back more than £11,000 following a proceeds of crime hearing at Cardiff Crown Court. 4 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtCardiff drug dealer arrested at airport after Cyprus trip Kane Evans, 29, was jailed for 40 months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine. He was arrested at Bristol Airport by officers waiting on the runway as he returned from a holiday in Cyprus. 4 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtMerthyr man jailed for YouTube stalking campaign Jodie Clark, 38, has been sentenced to 24 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to stalking involving serious harm or distress. Clark posted threatening videos on YouTube targeting his victim over a week-long period. May. 22, 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 🐾💙
