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 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. 4 hours ago | Crime & CourtDrug dealer caught with £50k haul after police chase Thomas Doyle, 23, of Pontlottyn, was sentenced to 42 months at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court after officers found cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, and weapons during a pursuit through the valleys. 4 hours ago | Crime & CourtMan jailed after weapons stockpile found at ex’s home Maximin Carter, 51, has been sentenced to five and a half years after police discovered an air rifle, ammunition, four telescopic truncheons, a ninja sword, and a knuckleduster at a property in Abergwynfi. 5 hours ago | Crime & CourtNewport paedophile jailed after abduction fantasy Serial sex offender Gordon Walbridge, 56, has been jailed for 32 months at Cardiff Crown Court after breaching a sexual harm prevention order, engaging in online conversations about abusing children, and possessing indecent images. 6 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtMerthyr 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. May. 20, 2026 | 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. May. 20, 2026 | 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. May. 20, 2026 | 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. May. 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 🐾💙
