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 courtsSwansea shoplifter jailed for eight months Richard Wolsey, 47, of no fixed abode, was sentenced at Swansea Magistrates’ Court after pleading guilty to six counts of theft from shops across the city. 1 minute ago | Crime & CourtSerial thief with 223 offences jailed after Cwmbran crime spree Kevin Bennett, 48, of Blaenavon, was sentenced to 12 months at Cardiff Crown Court after committing nine offences in Cwmbran and Pontypool – just weeks after receiving a suspended sentence. 6 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtTreherbert lorry driver jailed for child sex offence Steven Williams, 51, of Treherbert, has been sentenced to 45 months in prison after being convicted of arranging a child sexual offence following an undercover police operation. 7 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtNewport teen admits distributing indecent child image Mason Tarling, 18, of Dyffryn, Newport, pleaded guilty at Newport Magistrates’ Court to distributing an indecent image of a child along with further offences. He is due to be sentenced at crown court on June 5. May. 14, 2026 | Crime & CourtNewport teen locked up for dangerous e-bike riding Callum Lewis, 19, was sent to a young offender institution for 28 weeks after admitting riding a Sur-Ron bike dangerously through Newport while subject to a suspended sentence for a similar offence. May. 14, 2026 | Crime & CourtRapist jailed 20 years after attacking woman in Cardiff Dean Edwards, 48, was sentenced to eight years at Cardiff Crown Court after being convicted of raping a woman at her home. The victim came forward in 2023 after learning he had been jailed for a separate rape. May. 14, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtBrynmawr man jailed for strangling woman Gareth Coughlin, 57, was sentenced to three years in prison at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm and assault by beating. May. 14, 2026 | Crime & CourtSwansea dealer who boasted on Snapchat jailed for 32 months Ashley Jones, 33, of Winch Wen, Swansea, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court after admitting involvement in the supply of cocaine and cannabis. Officers uncovered Snapchat messages in which he told buyers his “prices won’t be beaten.” May. 14, 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 🐾💙
