Cannabis and illegal tobacco seized in Newport 4 hours ago | Crime & CourtOfficers from the Newport East Neighbourhood Policing Team seized cannabis, illegal tobacco and a vehicle during a joint operation with Trading Standards in Maindee. Gwent Police said partnership working was key to disrupting criminal activity in the community.Tribute to Maesteg man who died after alleged Turkey assault Scot James, 34, from Maesteg died at Royal Glamorgan Hospital on Sunday 26 July after an alleged assault in Turkey earlier in the month. His family have paid tribute to a “devoted son, grandson, brother, partner, father, uncle and friend”. Jul. 31, 2026 | TributeMinister speaks out after Gwaelod-y-garth flooding Cabinet Minister Siân Gwenllian has issued a statement on the flooding at Gwaelod-y-garth in Cardiff, confirming the multi-agency operation is now moving into recovery. An investigation by the relevant authorities is to follow. Jul. 31, 2026 | CardiffWrexham sex offender jailed for attacks on two ex-partners Matthew Mills, of Brymbo, has been jailed for four years and two months after strangling one former partner and assaulting another. The registered sex offender also twice breached a domestic abuse protection order. Jul. 31, 2026 | Wales NewsFourteen e-bikes seized in off-road police operation Jul. 30, 2026 | Crime & CourtOff-road bikes seized in Cynon Valley operation Jul. 30, 2026 | Crime & CourtAberdare vape shop closed for illegal tobacco sales Jul. 29, 2026 | AberdareTribute paid to Matt Sims after A487 Blaenplwyf crash Jul. 25, 2026 | TributeFamily pay tribute to Charlene Dowsell after Newport death Jul. 25, 2026 | NewportRed heat warning issued across parts of Wales for first time Jun. 22, 2026 | Met OfficeIllegal vapes and tobacco seized in Aberystwyth Jun. 22, 2026 | Wales NewsThree dogs stolen from property near Llandeilo Jun. 21, 2026 | Wales NewsOfficers target illegal tobacco and vape sales in Flintshire Jun. 21, 2026 | Crime & CourtFrom the courtsSex offender hid phones from police at Blaina home Ryan Watkins, 34, was caught with undeclared phones on two separate police visits to his Blaina home, including one hidden behind a wardrobe. He has been jailed for 27 months. 6 hours ago | Crime & CourtCardiff drug dealer jailed after spotted nervous on bike Deacon Facey was caught with a ‘burner’ phone, £55 in cash and pregabalin tablets after officers watched him near City Road. He has been jailed for 32 months. 6 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtPolice dog finds man hiding behind fake wall in drugs raid A Gwent Police dog tracked down a man concealed behind a false wall at a 313-plant cannabis factory on an industrial estate in Aberbargoed. Albert Hysaj, 42, has been jailed for six months, while a second man received a suspended sentence. 23 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtColwyn Bay man jailed three years for coercive control George Kyle Daniels, 28, controlled every aspect of his victim’s life – from what she ate and wore to whether she could leave the house or speak to anyone. He has been jailed for three years at Caernarfon Crown Court. 23 hours ago | Caernarfon Crown CourtCocaine dealer jailed after ‘big talk’ claim rejected Ben James, 28, insisted the kilo-level deals discussed in his text messages were exaggeration and that he lacked the means to buy at that scale. A judge at Swansea Crown Court rejected his account and jailed him for six and a half years. Jul. 31, 2026 | Crime & CourtRobber jailed after Bridgend shop worker pushed over Carl Jubin, 40, has been jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court after forcing his way behind the counter at a Spar in Bridgend and knocking a shopkeeper to the ground. The worker of 18 years said the robbery had left her frightened and unable to sleep. Jul. 31, 2026 | Cardiff Crown CourtMan jailed and banned from contacting Bridgend victim Liam Evans, 35, of Pontypool, has been jailed for 12 weeks after admitting assault by beating in Bridgend. Magistrates also imposed a restraining order protecting his victim until July 2027. Jul. 31, 2026 | Cardiff Magistrates CourtMan jailed over Barry and Cardiff fraud offences Lewis Jones, 35, of no fixed abode, admitted five frauds, a theft and criminal damage committed across Barry and Cardiff. He was jailed for 10 weeks at Cardiff Magistrates’ Court and ordered to pay £150 in compensation. Jul. 31, 2026 | Cardiff Magistrates 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 🐾💙
