Rhun ap Iorwerth elected as Wales’ First Minister 14 hours ago | PoliticsPlaid 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.Folly 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 South Wales Police is urging victim-survivors to come forward after Anthony Pierce, 85, the former Bishop of Swansea and Brecon, was jailed for indecent assault on a child. Three further reports have been received since his sentencing. 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 | PoliticsFamily tribute after man dies in Llandrillo collision May. 06, 2026 | TributeFrom the courtsLondon man jailed after Swansea drug dealing caught on foot Keoma Favourite, 21, was sentenced to 28 months in prison after plain-clothes officers caught him with almost 400 wraps of cocaine and crack cocaine in Swansea’s St Helen’s area. 12 hours ago | Crime & CourtMan sentenced after throat attack on ex-partner Alex Thomas, 21, from Merthyr Tydfil, was sentenced to 27 months at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting criminal damage, threats to kill, and strangulation against his former partner. 12 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtCashier jailed for stealing from vulnerable customers A Nationwide cashier has been jailed for 16 months after stealing more than £8,600 from elderly and vulnerable customers at a Caernarfon branch to fund a lavish lifestyle of luxury holidays. 13 hours ago | Caernarfon Crown CourtNewport man jailed after offensive 101 call Richard McLoughlin, 51, of Caerleon Road, Newport, was sentenced to 28 weeks in prison after pleading guilty to making a grossly offensive call to the police 101 number, breaching a suspended sentence for an identical offence. 13 hours ago | Crime & CourtMan jailed for selling fake cigarettes and vapes Many Kirimi, 23, of Newport, has been jailed for two years after counterfeit tobacco and illegal vapes worth more than £40,000 were found at a shop in Pontarddulais. 15 hours ago | Crime & CourtTeen detained for 10 years for online abuse of 20 girls Kyle Fisher, 19, of Tonyrefail, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after admitting coercing 20 girls aged 10 to 15 into performing sexual acts on camera through threats and blackmail. 15 hours ago | Cardiff Crown CourtDrug dealer jailed after crack cocaine raid in Llanelli Jake Ware, 26, of Pwll, has been sentenced to three years in prison after Dyfed-Powys Police seized approximately £4,000 worth of crack cocaine during a search warrant at a Llanelli property. 23 hours ago | Crime & CourtNewport man admits sexual communication child offence Shane Thomas, 41, of Mountbatten Close, Newport, has pleaded guilty to attempting to engage in sexual communication with a child under 16. He will be sentenced at crown court on June 2. May. 12, 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 🐾💙
