A 40-year-old woman fatally shot in a Talbot Green property has been named locally as Joanne Penney, as police continue their investigation with one man in custody.
Beloved Oakwood Theme Park Closes After 38 Years
Pembrokeshire’s iconic Oakwood Theme Park announces immediate closure for 2025 after owner Aspro Parks cites economic challenges despite £25M investment since 2008.
Vandals Target Children’s Slide with Dog Mess in Swansea Park
Parents and children were shocked to discover a playground slide at Manselton Park had been vandalised with dog mess, prompting condemnation from local officials.
Man Dies at HMP Parc as Prison Death Toll Rises
A 49-year-old man has died at HMP Parc in Bridgend, which recorded 17 inmate deaths in 2024 – the highest number of any prison in Wales and England.
Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Caerphilly Claims Young Life
A 22-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision with a parked campervan in Penyrheol, Caerphilly. Police are appealing for witnesses.
Family’s Heartfelt Tribute as Hirwaun Death Investigation Unfolds
South Wales Police continue investigation into two unexplained deaths in Hirwaun as family pays tribute to 39-year-old Natalie Jones.
Child Seriously Injured in Pembroke Dock Dog Attack
A child is in hospital with serious injuries after being bitten by a dog in Pembroke Dock, with one arrest made and the dog since put down.
Abandoned Bulldog Found with Severe Skin Issues in Welsh Town
RSPCA appeals for information after discovering an underweight bulldog with serious skin conditions in Cwm, highlighting the growing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on pet ownership.
Arrest Made After Connah’s Quay Cemetery Vandalism
Police have arrested a suspect following the vandalism of multiple gravestones at a Flintshire cemetery, as local families and officials express their dismay at the destruction.
Bull Breed Dog Left Untreated as Owners Ignore RSPCA Warnings
Tonyrefail couple fined and banned from keeping dogs after failing to seek treatment for their pet’s facial tumour, leading to the heartbreaking decision to end her suffering.
Vandals Strike Flintshire Cemetery in Shocking Attack
Multiple gravestones have been destroyed at Connah’s Quay Cemetery, leaving families devastated and police searching for those responsible.
Mostyn Man Jailed for Assault and Weapon Possession
A 32-year-old man from Mostyn has been sentenced to 22 months in prison after pleading guilty to assault, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage.











