Cardiff Magistrates Court
Former Welsh Mayor Found Guilty of Sexual Assault
Andrew James, former Maesteg mayor, receives five-year police registration order after pleading guilty to December 2023 assault.
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Crime & Court
Swansea Woman Jailed for Boxing Day Boiling Water Attack
Jessica Thorne, 21, sentenced to prison after jealousy-fuelled attack left victim with severe burns that may cause permanent scarring.
Newport Magistrates Court
Doctor Suspended After Violent Outburst and Car Attack
A locum NHS doctor has been suspended following an assault incident where he verbally abused a woman and attacked her vehicle in Monmouthshire.
Cardiff Crown Court
Newport Drug Dealer Caught Flushing Evidence Down Toilet
Corey Barnett, recently released from prison, was caught directing a cocaine operation and attempting to destroy evidence when police raided his home.
Welsh Government
Welsh Government Pumps £20m into Struggling Cardiff Airport
The Welsh Government is proceeding with a £20m investment in Cardiff Airport as the first instalment of a planned £205m support programme, despite criticism from competitors and opposition parties.
Mold Crown Court
Teen Jailed After Sexual Offence Against Girl at Party
A 21-year-old man has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison after admitting to sexual activity with a 14-year-old girl at a party where he supplied alcohol to underage guests.
Swansea Crown Court
Weapon Order Leads Police to Cocaine Dealer in Swansea
A Swansea man with a fascination for weapons was caught dealing cocaine after Border Force intercepted a parcel containing an illegal baton.
Bargoed
Bargoed Drug Dealer Jailed for Heroin and Cocaine Offences
Dylan Harley sentenced to nearly four years for multiple drug trafficking offences in the Caerphilly area.
Newport Crown Court
Valley Man Jailed for Cocaine and Cannabis Supply Offences
Joshua Evans has been sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to offering to supply drugs in Risca and Rhymney.
Welsh Government
Wales Advances Tourism Tax Bill with £1.30 Nightly Rate
Welsh Government's proposed tourism levy passes first vote in the Senedd, with plans to implement council-optional charges from 2027.
Cardiff Crown Court
Ex-Soldier Jailed for Hotel Break-ins and Car Thefts
Former Army serviceman with PTSD sentenced to 32 months for a string of burglaries and vehicle thefts across Cardiff, including repeated targeting of the Hilton Hotel.
Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court
Cardiff Man Jailed for Brutal Attack on Partner
Daniel Hale sentenced to 16 months after biting, suffocating, and stripping his partner during a violent assault that left her fleeing to neighbours for safety.