Welsh Government
£3m boost for Welsh sheep genetics programme
The Welsh Government has confirmed three years of funding for the next phase of the Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme, with HCC set to lead from April 2026.
Author: Jordan Jones
Welsh Government
NHS Wales waiting times hit lowest level in six years
Average treatment waiting times in Wales have fallen to around 18 weeks following a record eighth consecutive monthly reduction in the waiting list.
Swansea Crown Court
Brothers jailed after cocaine operation exposed by seized phone
Darren and Dre Lewis, of Port Talbot, have been sentenced at Swansea Crown Court for their roles in a cocaine supply operation uncovered through a seized mobile phone.
Caernarfon Crown Court
Man jailed after cocaine supply operation uncovered on Anglesey
Christopher McGrath, 44, of Cemaes, was sentenced to three years at Caernarfon Crown Court after admitting involvement in supplying cocaine in Amlwch.
Cardiff Crown Court
Dealer tried to surrender but told to come back later
Anthony Edgell, 36, of Carmarthen, was jailed for three years after police found heroin, cannabis and cocaine following a car crash and a raid on a property.
Swansea Crown Court
Builder turned detective after finding stolen tools on Facebook
A Swansea builder who had £3,000 of tools stolen spotted them for sale on Facebook hours later and posed as a buyer, leading police to Craig Dudley who has been jailed for 17 months.
Gwent Police
Officer sacked after showing warrant card on night out
PC Nicholas Francis has been dismissed without notice after flashing his police identification while socialising off duty with a man who appeared to be taking drugs.
Cardiff Crown Court
Two Newport dealers jailed for crack cocaine conspiracy
Juan Bejarano-Zamorano and Jayden Morgan were sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court for running a crack cocaine supply operation from a customer's home in Newport.
Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court
Drug dealer jailed after recruiting boy as runner
Ryan Greening sold adulterated cocaine to a youth and used him to sell drugs before being jailed for six years alongside two co-conspirators from Barry.
Cardiff Crown Court
Chepstow paedophile jailed for rape of girl, 14
Andrew Wisbey, 27, was sentenced at Cardiff Crown Court after being found guilty of abducting and raping a 14-year-old girl in 2021.
Welsh Government
New law means Welsh holiday lets will need a licence
The Senedd has passed a Bill requiring self-catering accommodation providers in Wales to obtain a licence, with the scheme expected to launch in 2029.
Welsh Government
Senedd passes law allowing voters to recall Members
The Senedd has approved new legislation giving the people of Wales the power to remove their elected representatives between elections for the first time.